Texas HB462 mandates armed security officers at public schools and establishes a mental health allotment for school districts.

Texas HB462 requires armed security officers to be present at public schools. Specifically, at least one armed security officer must be present at each campus during school hours, and one armed school marshal or security officer must be employed for every 200 students. The bill also creates a mental health allotment for school districts, which can be used for various mental health services and security measures. This includes training, hiring personnel, and implementing programs to support student mental health and school safety. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB462 mandates armed security officers at public schools and establishes a mental health allotment for school districts.

Texas HB462 requires armed security officers to be present at public schools. Specifically, at least one armed security officer must be present at each campus during school hours, and one armed school marshal or security officer must be employed for every 200 students. The bill also creates a mental health allotment for school districts, which can be used for various mental health services and security measures. This includes training, hiring personnel, and implementing programs to support student mental health and school safety. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.