Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB2495 bifurcates parental authority by legally separating the "right to make educational decisions" from the "right to designate the school and enroll the child. " Effective immediately, educational institutions can no longer accept general "educational decision-making" authority as sufficient for enrollment; you must verify which parent holds the specific statutory right to designate the school location under the amended Family Code.
Rep. Harold Dutton·House Bill·Regular Session
Department of Family and Protective Services • Texas Courts (Family Law) • 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:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about HB2495
HB2495 bifurcates parental authority by legally separating the "right to make educational decisions" from the "right to designate the school and enroll the child. " Effective immediately, educational institutions can no longer accept general "educational decision-making" authority as sufficient for enrollment; you must verify which parent holds the specific statutory right to designate the school location under the amended Family Code.
HB2495 was authored by Texas Representative Harold Dutton during the Regular Session.
HB2495 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB2495 is enforced by Department of Family and Protective Services, Texas Courts (Family Law) and Texas Education Agency (TEA).
The regulatory priority for HB2495 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB2495 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB2495 addresses topics including education, education--primary & secondary, education--primary & secondary--admission & attendance, family and family--parent & child.
Key dates for HB2495: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
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