Relating to the filing of a petition for truant conduct.

HB 3612 requires Texas prosecutors to file truancy petitions with the court for students missing school, removing their previous discretion to decide whether to pursue such cases. The bill directly affects prosecutors (who must now file petitions unless exempted), students with repeated absences, school districts, and truancy courts. Key provisions mandate prosecutors notify courts and schools if they decline to file a petition, and it applies starting the 2025-2026 school year. The law aims to standardize how school absenteeism is addressed through the juvenile justice system.