Texas HB1085 allows public high schools to offer a lifetime recreation and outdoor pursuits course with a hunter education component to fulfill.

Texas HB1085 amends the Education Code to allow public high schools to offer a lifetime recreation and outdoor pursuits course that includes a hunter education component to satisfy physical education credit requirements. The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Parks and Wildlife Department, will develop the curriculum for this course. The changes will apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it will take effect immediately; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1085 allows public high schools to offer a lifetime recreation and outdoor pursuits course with a hunter education component to fulfill.

Texas HB1085 amends the Education Code to allow public high schools to offer a lifetime recreation and outdoor pursuits course that includes a hunter education component to satisfy physical education credit requirements. The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Parks and Wildlife Department, will develop the curriculum for this course. The changes will apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it will take effect immediately; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.