Relating to restrictions on freight and shipping costs included in the price of instructional materials for public schools.

HB 5515 requires publishers of instructional materials sold to Texas public schools and open-enrollment charter schools to stop charging inflated freight and shipping fees. Specifically, it prohibits including shipping costs that exceed actual carrier rates or adding unrelated handling charges, ensuring these costs match standard industry rates nationwide. The bill also mandates price matching for materials sold elsewhere in the U.S., guarantees delivery 10 business days before school starts, and requires error-free materials. This law directly affects publishers by changing how they price and ship educational materials to Texas schools, aiming to reduce costs for school districts. The bill became effective September 1, 2025, after being signed by the governor on June 20, 2025.