HB5381

Relating to the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children and other protections for certain military dependents enrolled in a public school.

Chamber Passed·5/15/25

Rocky's Law extends educational protections to military children in Texas, including those of retired veterans and fallen service members.

Rocky's Law, enacted in Texas, extends educational protections to military children, including those of retired veterans and fallen service members. It mandates that schools serving military-connected students post information about the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children on their websites. The law also prohibits personnel with criminal records involving assault from working at these schools. It applies starting from the 2025-2026 school year.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 139–2 · May 15, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

139 Yea

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2 Nay

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3 Not Voting

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6 Absent

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Calendar

May 27, 2025

9:00 AM

Senate Education K-16 Committee Hearing

Apr 22, 2025

8:00 AM

House Public Education Committee Hearing

History

May 28, 2025

Senate

Placed on intent calendar

May 27, 2025

Senate

Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

May 27, 2025

Senate

Considered in public hearing