Texas HB4821 protects student media publications in public schools from censorship.

Texas HB4821 amends the Education Code to protect student media publications in public schools. Students have the right to exercise freedom of speech and press in producing these publications, which can include newspapers, magazines, and websites. The bill defines "protected speech" as speech protected by the First Amendment or Texas Constitution, excluding obscene, defamatory, or disruptive content. School districts must adopt policies allowing student expression, with reasonable restrictions only if necessary and narrowly tailored.

Texas HB4821 protects student media publications in public schools from censorship.

Texas HB4821 amends the Education Code to protect student media publications in public schools. Students have the right to exercise freedom of speech and press in producing these publications, which can include newspapers, magazines, and websites. The bill defines "protected speech" as speech protected by the First Amendment or Texas Constitution, excluding obscene, defamatory, or disruptive content. School districts must adopt policies allowing student expression, with reasonable restrictions only if necessary and narrowly tailored.