Relating to an elective course on community safety and firearm safety for certain public high school students.

HB 1187 would allow Texas public high schools to offer a 12th-grade elective course combining community safety education and firearm safety. The course requires two halves: the first half covers family violence prevention, sexual assault prevention, and self-defense tactics; the second half covers firearm safety, relevant laws, and content from a state handgun proficiency course. Students must complete the first half before taking the second. The bill applies starting the 2026-2027 school year and mandates teachers to provide resources if students disclose family violence or sexual assault during the course. It directly affects 12th-grade students in public high schools choosing this elective.