Personal devices—including a cell phone, tablet, smartwatch, earbuds and headphones, radio device, paging device and any other electronic device capable of communication—must not be used on school property, according to the district's Student Code of Conduct. The district’s board of trustees approved the 2025-26 Student Code of Conduct July 29.
Some context
House Bill 1481 was passed by the 89th Texas Legislature in June and requires school districts to adopt policies which restrict students from using personal communication devices during school hours.
The new law is meant to reduce classroom distractions, protect student privacy and encourage a focused learning environment, according to the district’s website.
Major takeaways
All student personal devices must be left at home or turned off and put away in their backpacks while on campus during the school day. Campus-specific guidelines will be communicated directly to families by each school.
In case of emergencies or urgent matters, parents can contact the school office. For children who need a device for medical needs, such as diabetes or seizure monitoring, families must provide documentation from a licensed medical professional to support an exemption.
Consequences for violating the personal device will based on the number of offenses and range from confiscation and a written warning to in school suspension.
The full consequence plan for students can be found in the Student Code of Conduct or on the district’s FAQ webpage for the new policy.
