89R2171 CMO-D     By: Middleton S.B. No. 2643       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the inclusion of civics instruction in public school   government curriculum requirements for high school students.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Section 28.002, Education Code, is amended by   adding Subsection (h-3) to read as follows:          (h-3)  In adopting the essential knowledge and skills for the   government component of the social studies curriculum for high   school students, the State Board of Education shall adopt essential   knowledge and skills to develop each student's civic knowledge,   including:                (1)  the role of governmental officials, including:                      (A)  statewide elected officials;                      (B)  county officials;                      (C)  city councilors; and                      (D)  other local governmental officials;                (2)  the voting process and election laws of this   state;                (3)  the eligibility requirements to run for elected   office in this state;                (4)  Robert's Rules of Order; and                (5)  the elected officials who represent the student at   each level of government.          SECTION 2.  This Act applies beginning with the 2025-2026   school year.          SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives   a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as   provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this   Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this   Act takes effect September 1, 2025.