Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 3582 — Relating to a private civil cause of action against a public school for the violation of certain student or parental rights.

Last action — Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 25 2025 3:26PM

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Relating to a private civil cause of action against a public school for the violation of certain student or parental rights.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 12, Education Code, Section 26.018, Education Code.

  • Section 12, Education Code

    (4) → liability to suit under Section 26.018; (4) (5)

    amended

  • Section 26.018, Education Code

    Sec. 26.018. SUIT AGAINST PUBLIC SCHOOL AUTHORIZED. (a) To further the mission and objectives of public education under Section 4.001, the belief that parental involvement is necessary for the maximum educational achievement of a child, and the state's constitutional purpose of achieving a general diffusion of knowledge, a parent of a student enrolled at a school district or open-enrollment charter school may bring a civil action against the district or school for: (1) a violation of Section 1.002; (2) a violation of this chapter; (3) failure to employ an educator to teach a course in which the student is enrolled, if required by law; (4) the student's assignment to a campus that has been assigned an unacceptable overall performance rating under Section 39.054 for the two preceding school years; or (5) failure to involve the parent in any matter in which the district or school is required to involve the parent as provided by this code. (b) A parent of a student who prevails in an action under this section is entitled to recover, as applicable: (1) actual damages; (2) specific performance; (3) injunctive relief; and (4) court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. (c) A parent of a student enrolled in a school district or open-enrollment charter school is not required to exhaust administrative remedies before bringing an action under this section. (d) Sovereign immunity to suit is waived and abolished to the extent of liability created by this section.

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3582 do?
Relating to a private civil cause of action against a public school for the violation of certain student or parental rights.
Who sponsors HB 3582?
HB 3582 is sponsored by Harold V. Dutton, Jr..
What is the current status of HB 3582?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 3582?
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