HB 3739 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to fetal development instruction included as part of the public school health curriculum in certain grade levels.

HB 3739 requires Texas public schools to include specific fetal development instruction in health classes for students in grades 7 through 12 starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The bill mandates teaching about weekly fetal growth, medically assisted termination procedures (including abortion-inducing drugs), and other causes of fetal termination (such as drug/alcohol effects), alongside resources supporting pregnancy continuation through faith-based organizations. It does not require teaching about abortion access but specifies that recommended resources must not be linked to organizations providing or advocating for fetal termination. This policy directly affects Texas public school curricula and students in grades 7-12.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 26, 2025 Last action Mar 26, 2025
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Mar 26, 2025
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