Texas HB2469 prohibits school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from restricting access to certain internet websites.

Texas HB2469 amends the Education Code to prohibit school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from restricting access to internet websites that provide resources related to mental health, suicide prevention, human trafficking, interpersonal or domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, substance abuse, or bullying. This prohibition includes the use of filtering software. The Act applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year and takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from all members elected to each house, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2469 prohibits school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from restricting access to certain internet websites.

Texas HB2469 amends the Education Code to prohibit school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from restricting access to internet websites that provide resources related to mental health, suicide prevention, human trafficking, interpersonal or domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, substance abuse, or bullying. This prohibition includes the use of filtering software. The Act applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year and takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from all members elected to each house, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.