HB 2847 increases penalties for parental contribution to truancy and makes procedural changes to truancy enforcement in Texas. It amends the Education Code to remove the tiered fine structure for parents who fail to ensure their child’s attendance, making any violation a Class C misdemeanor with no escalating fines. It requires school districts to notify parents in writing if a student is absent for 10 percent of the school year without an excuse and mandates an immediate referral to truancy court for students who reach this threshold. The bill also requires school districts to submit annual reports to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) detailing truancy referrals, preventative measures taken, and complaints filed against parents. Additionally, it grants parents the right to petition for non-disclosure of a truancy-related criminal record upon successful completion of a court-approved program​.