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Introduced
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
In Committee
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the display of and allowance for non-human behaviors in Texas schools.
AI Summary
This bill, officially known as the F.U.R.R.I.E.S. (Forbidding Unlawful Representation of Roleplaying in Educational Spaces) Act, aims to prohibit students in Texas schools from engaging in "non-human behaviors" during school hours or on school property, except on specific exempt days like Halloween. The bill defines "non-human behavior" broadly, including actions such as using a litter box, wearing animal accessories, making animal noises, displaying non-human physical features, or presenting oneself as anything other than a human being. The legislation amends several sections of the Texas Education and Family Codes to establish these restrictions, with provisions that allow school districts to remove students who engage in such behaviors. The bill also provides mechanisms for reporting violations, including the ability for individuals to file complaints with the attorney general, who can then levy fines against school districts up to $25,000 for repeated infractions. Exempt days are carefully defined to include specific costume-related school activities, with limitations on themes and frequency. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if it does not receive the immediate voting threshold.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (56)
Stan Gerdes (R)*,
Cody Harris (R)*,
Caroline Harris Davila (R)*,
Will Metcalf (R)*,
Ellen Troxclair (R)*,
Daniel Alders (R),
Jeffrey Barry (R),
Keith Bell (R),
Greg Bonnen (R),
Ben Bumgarner (R),
Angie Button (R),
Briscoe Cain (R),
Giovanni Capriglione (R),
David Cook (R),
Pat Curry (R),
Jay Dean (R),
Mano DeAyala (R),
Caroline Fairly (R),
Ryan Guillen (R),
Cole Hefner (R),
Hillary Hickland (R),
Janis Holt (R),
Andy Hopper (R),
Lacey Hull (R),
Helen Kerwin (R),
Ken King (R),
Stan Kitzman (R),
Marc LaHood (R),
Brooks Landgraf (R),
Jeff Leach (R),
Mitch Little (R),
Janie Lopez (R),
A.J. Louderback (R),
David Lowe (R),
Shelley Luther (R),
Don McLaughlin (R),
John McQueeney (R),
Brent Money (R),
Matt Morgan (R),
Tom Oliverson (R),
Angelia Orr (R),
Jared Patterson (R),
Dade Phelan (R),
Katrina Pierson (R),
Nate Schatzline (R),
Joanne Shofner (R),
Shelby Slawson (R),
David Spiller (R),
Carl Tepper (R),
Tony Tinderholt (R),
Steve Toth (R),
Gary VanDeaver (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
Denise Villalobos (R),
Wesley Virdell (R),
Trey Wharton (R),
Last Action
Left pending in committee (on 04/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB54 |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00054I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB00054I.htm |
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