Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB204 mandates the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to publish a plain-language Parental Rights Handbook and requires the State Board of Education (SBOE) to develop mandatory training on these rights for all School District Trustees. School Boards must operationalize this by integrating the handbook into district communications and ensuring all sitting trustees complete the new training module to avoid liability for "failure to train" in parental grievance disputes.
Sen. Angela Paxton·Senate 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 2025-09-01). 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 SB204
SB204 mandates the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to publish a plain-language Parental Rights Handbook and requires the State Board of Education (SBOE) to develop mandatory training on these rights for all School District Trustees. School Boards must operationalize this by integrating the handbook into district communications and ensuring all sitting trustees complete the new training module to avoid liability for "failure to train" in parental grievance disputes.
SB204 was authored by Texas Senator Angela Paxton during the Regular Session.
SB204 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
SB204 is enforced by State Board of Education (SBOE) and Texas Education Agency (TEA).
The regulatory priority for SB204 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB204 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB204 addresses topics including education, education--primary & secondary, education--primary & secondary--general, education--school districts and parental rights.
Key dates for SB204: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Rulemaking: Create and publish the plain-language 'Parental Rights Handbook' in a searchable format. (2026-01-01); Develop and make available the required curriculum and materials for trustee training on parental rights. (2026-04-01). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
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