Bullying law in Texas: what the school must actually do

Texas's truth table

Investigation deadline in law: none in statute.

Parent notice: Victim's parent notified on or before the 3rd business day after the incident is reported (§37.0832(c)(4)).

Victim transfer: Yes — the district shall transfer the victim on request (after verifying the bullying).

Retaliation for reporting: prohibited by statute.

Source: Educ. Code §§37.0832, 25.0342

Verified Texas details

• Texas's enforceable number is a notice number: your child's school must tell the victim's parent by the 3rd business day after a report. There is no statutory deadline to finish the investigation — demand the district follow its own adopted policy and rubric.
• On your request, the board SHALL transfer the victim to another classroom or campus once the district verifies the bullying (§25.0342). The decision is final; transportation is not required.
• Retaliation against anyone who reports in good faith is prohibited (§37.0832(c)(3)), and a verified victim may not be disciplined for reasonable self-defense.

The five paper-trail moves + the written report

Rules checked October 2026 — every rule on this page is cited to its source. Verify day counts against your district's official calendar.