Relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and social transitioning, and to student clubs at public schools.

Relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and social transitioning, and to student clubs at public schools.

SB12 was authored by Texas Senator Charles Creighton during the Regular Session.

SB12 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.

SB12 is enforced by Local School District Boards of Trustees, State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), State Board of Education (SBOE) and Texas Education Agency (TEA).

The compliance urgency for SB12 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.

The cost impact of SB12 is estimated as "medium". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.

SB12 addresses topics including civil remedies & liabilities, disabilities, persons with, education, education--primary & secondary and education--primary & secondary--charter schools.