Relating to a policy prohibiting public school employees from assisting a student with social transitioning; authorizing a civil penalty; authorizing injunctive relief.

HB 1655 prohibits public school employees in Texas from assisting students with social transitioning, defined as helping students change their name, pronouns, clothing, or hairstyles to express a gender identity different from their sex assigned at birth. School districts must adopt a policy banning such assistance, and parents or staff can report suspected violations to the district board, which must investigate and report confirmed violations to the state commissioner. If violations occur, the commissioner may withhold state funding for the affected school year and adjust future funding to recover any payments made during that year. The bill applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year.