HB 1279

Relating to prohibiting teaching in Texas public elementary and secondary schools of hateful, divisive and discriminatory practices and beliefs that could lead to discriminatory treatment of individuals because of such individual's race, color, ethnicity, sex, national origin or religion and the establishment of remedies and penalties for discriminatory treatment.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

Property Rights

Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

HB 1279 prohibits Texas public schools from teaching divisive or discriminatory concepts related to personal identity characteristics, such as race or gender, that could foster resentment or discriminatory practices. It establishes penalties for violations, including fines and potential jail time, and provides for injunctive relief to enforce compliance.

Author (1)

Alan Schoolcraft

Contact the Author

Rep. Alan Schoolcraft

Capitol Phone:

(512) 463-0602

Capitol Office:

EXT E1.308

E-Mail:

[email protected]

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