SB 2825 requires Texas public schools to include Internet safety and keyboard use in the technology curriculum for all K-8 students. It specifically prohibits the State Board of Education from including coding, computer programming, computational thinking, or cybersecurity in the curriculum for grades K-5, and limits the use of electronic devices or the Internet to only what's necessary for Internet safety or keyboard lessons. The bill also mandates that the State Board of Education review and update the curriculum every five years (with a first review due by December 2026) to ensure it remains relevant to student education and aligns with current or emerging careers. This law applies directly to public school technology education standards in Texas.
SCR 8 is a Texas Senate Concurrent Resolution expressing the state legislature's opposition to the Federal Reserve's potential creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The resolution cites concerns about privacy risks, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and the potential for increased government surveillance of financial transactions that a CBDC could enable. It does not create new law or directly affect any individuals or entities, as it is solely a statement of legislative position. The resolution was passed by the Texas Senate and House and signed by the governor in June 2025.
