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HB 3264

Relating to the inclusion of firearm safety instruction in the required health curriculum for public school students.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Donna Howard

Texas bill requiring public schools to include firearm safety instruction in health curriculum to reduce youth accidents and injuries.

Referred to Public Education
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Bill Summary · HB 3264

Legislative bill overview

HB 3264 would require Texas public schools to include firearm safety instruction as part of their mandatory health curriculum. The bill mandates that all public school students receive education on safe firearm handling, storage, and accident prevention as part of standard health classes.

Why is this important

Firearm safety education could reduce accidental injuries and deaths among youth, particularly given Texas's high rate of firearm ownership. However, this represents a significant shift in public school curriculum scope and raises questions about how schools implement potentially controversial safety training across diverse communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Curriculum scope and teacher preparation: Schools would need to develop standardized curricula and train teachers in firearm safety instruction, raising questions about implementation costs and teacher willingness to teach this subject
  • Parental concerns and opt-out policies: Both gun rights and gun control advocates may object—some parents may oppose any firearm normalization in schools, while others may want stricter or more comprehensive safety instruction
  • Age-appropriate instruction details: The bill's specifics on which grade levels receive instruction and what content is covered are critical; unclear guidelines could lead to inconsistent or inappropriate instruction

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

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