Texas HB196 mandates instruction on the beginning of human life in public school health curriculum.

Texas HB196 amends the Education Code to require public school districts to include instruction on the beginning of human life in their health curriculum. This instruction emphasizes that human life begins at conception and has inherent dignity and immeasurable worth from that moment. The bill applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year and includes additional health topics such as physical health, mental health, and suicide prevention.

Texas HB196 mandates instruction on the beginning of human life in public school health curriculum.

Texas HB196 amends the Education Code to require public school districts to include instruction on the beginning of human life in their health curriculum. This instruction emphasizes that human life begins at conception and has inherent dignity and immeasurable worth from that moment. The bill applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year and includes additional health topics such as physical health, mental health, and suicide prevention.