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HB 1332

Relating to school district policies on dating violence.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Diego Bernal and 3 co-sponsors

HB 1332 mandates Texas school districts establish policies addressing student dating violence with reporting, investigation, and response procedures.

Referred to Public Education
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Bill Summary · HB 1332

Legislative bill overview

HB 1332 requires Texas school districts to establish and implement comprehensive policies addressing dating violence among students. The bill mandates specific procedures for reporting, investigating, and responding to incidents of dating violence within school settings.

Why is this important

Dating violence affects a significant portion of adolescents and can have lasting psychological and physical health consequences. School policies provide critical intervention points where trained staff can identify at-risk students, provide support resources, and potentially prevent escalation of abusive relationships.

Potential points of contention

  • Policy specificity vs. local flexibility: Questions about whether the bill prescribes detailed requirements that limit district discretion or provides sufficient guidance for consistent implementation across varied communities
  • Resource allocation: Concern that mandated policies require funding for staff training, counselor availability, and victim support services that may strain already-stretched school budgets
  • Privacy and due process: Balancing thorough investigations with protecting student privacy rights and ensuring fair treatment of accused students during the disciplinary process
  • Definition scope: Disagreement over what constitutes "dating violence" for school-age populations and whether policies should address digital/social media harassment between dating partners

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

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