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Introduced
11/18/2022
11/18/2022
In Committee
04/13/2023
04/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to corporal punishment in public schools.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of corporal punishment in public schools in Texas, defined as hitting, spanking, paddling, or deliberately inflicting physical pain on a student as a form of discipline. It also prohibits the use of certain aversive techniques, such as those that cause physical pain or distress, as a form of punishment. The bill provides exceptions for reasonable and necessary restraint, as well as for parents disciplining their own children off campus. It also repeals a previous law that allowed for the use of corporal punishment in certain circumstances.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal (on 04/26/2023)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB772 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00772H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/HB00772H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00772I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00772I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00772I.pdf |
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