Relating to the inclusion of civics instruction in public school government curriculum requirements for high school students.
SB 2643 requires Texas public high schools to include specific civics content in their government curriculum starting with the 2025-2026 school year. It mandates that students learn about statewide and local government officials (including county, city, and state roles), Texas voting processes and election laws, eligibility requirements to run for office, Robert's Rules of Order, and who represents them at each government level. The bill directly affects all Texas public high school students and their curriculum requirements. This is a substantive policy change to state education standards, not a procedural measure.
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in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2025
Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
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Referred to Education K-16
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Apr 3, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Mayes Middleton
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