HB 1963 proposes to amend the Texas Education Code to strengthen policies and procedures related to dating violence in public schools. The bill requires open-enrollment charter schools to comply with specific provisions related to student conduct and discipline, including those addressing bullying and dating violence. It mandates that independent school districts include explicit provisions in their student codes of conduct prohibiting dating violence, harassment, and bullying, and ensuring appropriate disciplinary actions. The legislation defines "dating violence" and expands existing provisions to allow for the placement or expulsion of students engaging in dating violence behaviors. It also requires educational and support services to be provided to students and their parents when dating violence offenses occur, and mandates the inclusion of dating violence prevention education within school curricula. The bill applies to the 2025-2026 school year