Relating to a parental leave policy for certain school district classroom teachers.

HB 846 requires Texas public school districts to create a parental leave policy for eligible classroom teachers. It applies to teachers who have worked at least 12 months (1,250 hours) across Texas school districts before the leave begins. The policy provides up to 12 weeks of parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child, with teachers first using available paid vacation or sick leave before taking unpaid time. This policy takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year.