Texas SB3024 requires students to recite the pledge of allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.

Texas SB3024 amends the Education Code to require students in public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to recite or silently observe the recitation of the pledge of allegiance to the United States flag and the Texas flag once each school day. The bill also mandates that the U.S. and Texas flags be prominently displayed in classrooms during these recitations. Students can be excused from reciting the pledge if their parent or guardian submits a written request, and these students must wait outside the classroom during the recitation. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB3024 requires students to recite the pledge of allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.

Texas SB3024 amends the Education Code to require students in public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to recite or silently observe the recitation of the pledge of allegiance to the United States flag and the Texas flag once each school day. The bill also mandates that the U.S. and Texas flags be prominently displayed in classrooms during these recitations. Students can be excused from reciting the pledge if their parent or guardian submits a written request, and these students must wait outside the classroom during the recitation. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.