Texas HB5507 amends truancy laws, creating a criminal offense for excessive school absences and increasing penalties.

Texas HB5507 redefines truancy as a criminal offense for children missing 10 or more days or parts of days within a six-month period. It mandates school districts to notify parents of potential prosecution and referral to truancy court. The bill also increases fines for truancy offenses and restricts truancy court orders, prohibiting certain programs and limiting community service. Effective September 1, 2025, it repeals previous provisions related to truancy.

Texas HB5507 amends truancy laws, creating a criminal offense for excessive school absences and increasing penalties.

Texas HB5507 redefines truancy as a criminal offense for children missing 10 or more days or parts of days within a six-month period. It mandates school districts to notify parents of potential prosecution and referral to truancy court. The bill also increases fines for truancy offenses and restricts truancy court orders, prohibiting certain programs and limiting community service. Effective September 1, 2025, it repeals previous provisions related to truancy.