Relating to educational and informational materials provided through the Thriving Texas Families Program.
HB 868 requires educational materials distributed through Texas' Thriving Texas Families Program to be medically accurate, scientifically supported, presented factually without pressure, and free from religious endorsement. It directly affects program administrators and providers who create or distribute these materials. The bill mandates three specific standards: content must be evidence-based, delivered neutrally, and avoid promoting any religious ideology. These requirements take effect September 1, 2025.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2025
Last action Mar 5, 2025
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Mar 5, 2025
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Referred to Public Health
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Mar 5, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Donna Howard
DDemocratic
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