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Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
Relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and social transitioning, and to student clubs at public schools.
Sen. Charles Creighton·Senate Bill·Regular Session
Local School District Boards of Trustees • State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) • State Board of Education (SBOE) • Texas Education Agency (TEA)
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Significant regulatory changes (effective 2025-09-01). Review with your legal and compliance teams to understand implications.
Affected business types:
mediumModerate costs expected for implementation.
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Common questions about SB12
Relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and social transitioning, and to student clubs at public schools.
SB12 was authored by Texas Senator Charles Creighton during the Regular Session.
SB12 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
SB12 is enforced by Local School District Boards of Trustees, State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), State Board of Education (SBOE) and Texas Education Agency (TEA).
The regulatory priority for SB12 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB12 is estimated as "medium". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB12 addresses topics including civil remedies & liabilities, disabilities, persons with, education, education--primary & secondary and education--primary & secondary--charter schools.
Key dates for SB12: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Rulemaking: Prescribe form and manner for Annual Facility Usage Report (Sec. 7.0611) (Unspecified (Prior to implementation)); Develop form for parental rights and options notification (Sec. 26.001(e)) (Unspecified (Prior to implementation)). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
SB12 establishes the following penalties: administrative/employment penalty of Termination of employment for Employee or contractor intentionally or knowingly engaging in or assigning DEI duties (Sec. 11.005); administrative/employment penalty of Disciplinary action (unspecified) for Employee assisting a student with social transitioning (Sec. 11.401); administrative/employment penalty of Disciplinary action (unspecified) for Employee allowing a child to participate in medical/health activities without parental consent (Sec. 26.009). Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
SB12 primarily affects healthcare providers and medical facilities. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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