Relating to a public school policy regarding the playing of the state song before certain school-sponsored athletic events.

HB 2171 requires all Texas public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to adopt a policy mandating that the state song "Texas, Our Texas" be played before every school-sponsored athletic event, following the national anthem. This policy must be implemented by the 2026-2027 school year, with school boards required to adopt it by December 31, 2025. The bill directly affects every public school in Texas, ensuring the state song is played consistently before athletic competitions. It specifies the song must be performed after the national anthem, as defined in Texas Government Code Section 3101.005. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, with full implementation beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.