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HB 2004

Relating to a school district professional employee's liability for certain criminal conduct against a student.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Ben Bumgarner and 9 co-sponsors

Texas bill modifying school employee liability standards for criminal conduct involving students, balancing educator protections against student safety accountability measures.

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Bill Summary · HB 2004

Legislative bill overview

HB 2004 addresses legal liability protections for school district employees in Texas regarding criminal conduct against students. The bill appears to establish or modify standards for when school district professionals can be held legally responsible for criminal actions involving students. This likely relates to both civil liability and criminal accountability frameworks.

Why is this important

This bill directly impacts student safety protections and educator accountability—two competing priorities in public education. It could affect whether school employees face legal consequences for misconduct, influence district liability insurance costs, and shape school safety policies. The outcome also affects parents' ability to pursue legal remedies if their children are harmed by school staff.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of liability immunity: Opponents may argue the bill inappropriately shields educators from accountability for serious misconduct, while supporters may contend it protects employees from frivolous lawsuits
  • Student safety vs. employee protection: Balancing whether broad liability protections prioritize educator security over institutional accountability for preventing harm
  • Definition of covered conduct: Disagreement over which types of criminal conduct (if any) should be shielded from liability versus prosecuted fully

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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