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SB 747

Relating to public school policies and programs regarding the production or distribution of certain intimate visual material by public school students.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Giovanni Capriglione and 4 co-sponsors

SB 747 mandates Texas public schools develop standardized policies for handling student production and distribution of intimate images, establishing reporting and discipline procedures.

Placed on General State Calendar
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Bill Summary · SB 747

Legislative bill overview

SB 747 establishes public school policies and procedures to address the production, distribution, and possession of intimate visual material (such as nude or sexually explicit images) by students. The bill creates frameworks for how schools must handle incidents involving such material, including reporting requirements, student discipline guidelines, and parental notification protocols.

Why is this important

Schools currently lack standardized statewide guidance on handling "sexting" and intimate image sharing among students, leaving individual districts to create their own policies. This creates inconsistent enforcement across Texas and may expose students to legal consequences that could follow them into adulthood, making clear policy frameworks a matter of significant concern for student welfare and educational equity.

Potential points of contention

  • Criminalization vs. age-appropriate discipline: Whether student-created intimate images should trigger criminal prosecution (particularly for minors) or be handled through school discipline policies, and how to balance accountability with developmentally appropriate consequences
  • Privacy and due process: How to investigate and document these incidents while protecting student privacy rights and ensuring fair procedures before disciplinary action
  • Mandatory reporting obligations: What level of school staff involvement triggers mandatory reporting to law enforcement or child protective services, and whether this should differ based on student age and consent circumstances

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

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