Student data privacy laws, contacts, and resources for Texas. Browse all states for more complete ecosystem guides.
FERPA
HB 2087 (Ed. Code § 32.151)
Restricts operator use.
SB 820 (Ed. Code § 11.175)
Superintendent designates Cybersecurity Coordinator.
Bus & Com Code § 541.051
State data privacy and security.
Superintendent designates Cybersecurity Coordinator (SB 820).
Cybersecurity framework mandatory; breach reporting to agency; data minimization standards; informed consent for mental health software.
TRAIGA (HB 149); prohibits AI social scoring by gov; state agencies must inventory AI; age verification for AI sexual material tools. Exploring K-12 guidance.
Every state has a public records law, the Texas equivalent of a FOIA request. Parents, educators, and advocates can use these laws to request records about software agreements, data-sharing practices, and AI tool approvals.
Records access is privacy in action. Knowing what agreements exist, and being able to verify them, is the first step in holding districts accountable.
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Districts that go from single-digit to 90%+ compliance do it by building the right infrastructure: standardized DPAs, a public registry, and clear governance frameworks. We can help your state do the same.
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