Texas HB2947 amends truancy laws, increasing fines for parents and allowing nondisclosure of criminal history records.

Texas HB2947 amends truancy laws by increasing fines for parents convicted of contributing to their child's nonattendance. The fines increase with each offense, from $150 for a first offense to $800 for a fifth or subsequent offense. The bill also allows parents to petition for nondisclosure of their criminal history records under certain conditions. Additionally, it mandates that school districts submit attendance reports to the Texas Education Agency starting in 2026. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2947 amends truancy laws, increasing fines for parents and allowing nondisclosure of criminal history records.

Texas HB2947 amends truancy laws by increasing fines for parents convicted of contributing to their child's nonattendance. The fines increase with each offense, from $150 for a first offense to $800 for a fifth or subsequent offense. The bill also allows parents to petition for nondisclosure of their criminal history records under certain conditions. Additionally, it mandates that school districts submit attendance reports to the Texas Education Agency starting in 2026. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.