Texas SB126 prohibits studies or surveys on children's sexual behavior by schools, institutions of higher education, and others without parental.

Texas SB126 amends state law to prohibit studies or surveys on children's sexual behavior by public schools, institutions of higher education, prescription drug manufacturers, research entities, and others without written parental consent. A school district may not conduct or permit a third party to conduct such a study or survey. Violators face criminal penalties as a state jail felony and civil penalties of $1,000 to $5,000 per child unlawfully included in the study or survey. The attorney general can investigate violations and sue to collect the civil penalty.

Texas SB126 prohibits studies or surveys on children's sexual behavior by schools, institutions of higher education, and others without parental.

Texas SB126 amends state law to prohibit studies or surveys on children's sexual behavior by public schools, institutions of higher education, prescription drug manufacturers, research entities, and others without written parental consent. A school district may not conduct or permit a third party to conduct such a study or survey. Violators face criminal penalties as a state jail felony and civil penalties of $1,000 to $5,000 per child unlawfully included in the study or survey. The attorney general can investigate violations and sue to collect the civil penalty.