Texas HB2171 requires school boards to play the state song before athletic events starting in 2026.
Texas HB2171 mandates that school boards adopt a policy to play the state song "Texas, Our Texas" before each school-sponsored athletic event. This policy must be implemented starting with the 2026-2027 school year. The state song must be played after the national anthem. The commissioner of education must notify school boards of this requirement by December 31, 2025.
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