Parents are the primary educators of their children, yet the public school system often fails in its responsibility to not infringe on parental rights by promoting divisive ideology and failing to respond with respect and transparency when concerns are raised. SB 12 builds on previous legislation to remove DEI from schools, requires parental transparency in matters concerning the student’s mental or physical health, and strengthens the parental grievance and appeals process.
Local Government
A Trio of New Transparency Laws: Examining the Open Government Reforms Instituted by SB 843, HB 103, & HB 3526
During the Regular Session, the 89th Texas Legislature passed three key measures to meaningfully improve fiscal transparency and cultivate a more informed decision-making environment. These well-intentioned measures include: • HB 103 (2025), relating to the creation and maintenance of a database of taxing unit bond, tax, and bond-related project information; providing a civil penalty; •...
August 21, 2025