Relating to a prohibition on instruction regarding abortion in public schools; creating a criminal offense.

HB 4183 bans Texas public school teachers from providing any instruction, materials, or resources about abortion to students, including referrals to abortion services, taking students to abortion-related events, or discussing abortion as a normalized option. Violations are classified as Class A misdemeanors, require school districts to terminate the teacher’s employment, and allow parents to sue for damages. The law takes effect for most provisions in the 2025-2026 school year, with criminal penalties beginning September 1, 2025. It directly affects public school teachers and school districts in Texas.