Texas HB2456 mandates public schools to fly the U.S. and Texas flags on regular school days.

Texas HB2456 amends the Education Code to require public schools and educational institutions to fly the United States and Texas flags on all regular school days. Additionally, these institutions may fly flags of the United States Armed Forces and their own official school flags. The bill prohibits the display of any other flags. The changes will apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The act can take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from all members of both houses, otherwise it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2456 mandates public schools to fly the U.S. and Texas flags on regular school days.

Texas HB2456 amends the Education Code to require public schools and educational institutions to fly the United States and Texas flags on all regular school days. Additionally, these institutions may fly flags of the United States Armed Forces and their own official school flags. The bill prohibits the display of any other flags. The changes will apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The act can take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from all members of both houses, otherwise it will take effect on September 1, 2025.