Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB100 eliminates the "local control" loophole for instructional materials, prohibiting Texas public schools from using—not just purchasing—any content rejected by the State Board of Education (SBOE), regardless of the funding source. For vendors, the law introduces a critical 45-day statutory "cure period" to revise flagged content before a final ban, necessitating immediate changes to editorial workflows and contract liability terms.
Rep. Terri Leo-Wilson·House Bill·Regular Session
State Board of Education (SBOE) • Texas Education Agency (TEA)
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Notable regulatory updates (effective 2025-06-20). Consider how these changes may affect your operations.
Affected business types:
mediumModerate costs expected for implementation.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about HB100
HB100 eliminates the "local control" loophole for instructional materials, prohibiting Texas public schools from using—not just purchasing—any content rejected by the State Board of Education (SBOE), regardless of the funding source. For vendors, the law introduces a critical 45-day statutory "cure period" to revise flagged content before a final ban, necessitating immediate changes to editorial workflows and contract liability terms.
HB100 was authored by Texas Representative Terri Leo-Wilson during the Regular Session.
HB100 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB100 is enforced by State Board of Education (SBOE) and Texas Education Agency (TEA).
The regulatory priority for HB100 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB100 is estimated as "medium". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB100 addresses topics including education, education--primary & secondary, education--primary & secondary--textbooks, education--school districts and education, state board of.
Key dates for HB100: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Rulemaking: Must place instructional material on a 'proposed rejected list' and issue a proclamation requesting revision. This creates a statutory 45-day 'cure period' for publishers to amend content to avoid final rejection. (45 days prior to final rejection vote). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB100 establishes the following penalties: administrative penalty of Denial of State Allotment Funds for Attempting to purchase instructional material that is on the SBOE rejected list or contains obscene/harmful content.; administrative penalty of Prohibition on Use (Strict Liability) for Adopting or using rejected material, even if purchased with local funds or acquired as an Open Education Resource (OER).. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
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