Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 3739 — Relating to fetal development instruction included as part of the public school health curriculum in certain grade levels.

Last action — Referred to Public Education: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM

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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 fetal development instruction included as part of the public school health curriculum in certain grade levels.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 28.002, Education Code.

  • Section 28.002, Education Code

    (r-1) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules requiring students enrolled in grades 7 through 12 to receive instruction on fetal development and the consequences of fetal termination as part of the essential knowledge and skills for the health curriculum required under Subsection (a)(2)(B). The instruction must include: (1) information on and depictions of: (A) medically assisted fetal termination procedures, including the use of abortion-inducing drugs, as defined by Section 171.061, Health and Safety Code; (B) other acts of intentional or negligent fetal termination, including termination resulting from the adverse effects of drugs and alcohol; and (C) the growth and development of an unborn child that occur during each week of pregnancy; and (2) information on pregnancy-related resources available to students, including resources provided by local faith-based organizations, that: (A) support carrying a child to term; and (B) are not associated with an organization that provides or advocates for fetal termination procedures.

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Public Education

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (172)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3739 do?
Relating to fetal development instruction included as part of the public school health curriculum in certain grade levels.
Who sponsors HB 3739?
HB 3739 is sponsored by Valoree Swanson, Joanne Shofner, Caroline Harris Davila, Janis Holt, Helen Kerwin, David Lowe, Don McLaughlin, Mike Olcott, Ellen Troxclair, Cody Vasut, Wes Virdell, and Leo Wilson.
What is the current status of HB 3739?
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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