Changes to Texas School Safety Requirements from the 89th Texas Legislative Session

The 89th Texas Legislative session concluded on June 2nd, 2025. This session includes continued school security improvements, as in the 88th session back in 2023. Impactful legislative changes are included in this session, from school facility hardening to student cell phone usage, to emergency preparedness and funding.

This summary serves as a valuable reference guide to the comprehensive collection of bills and rule sections related to school safety and security. The goal of this summary is to assist school officials in understanding the vital information they need.

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