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Board claims exception to state armed-guard rule

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Excerpt from Dodd City ISD Board of Trustees September Board Minutes 2026.docx for Board claims exception to state armed-guard rule
Official source excerpt: Dodd City ISD Board of Trustees September Board Minutes 2026.docx; editorial caption by Our School Board · source-evidence

What happened

On September 17, 2026 the board voted 6-0 for a resolution declaring a "good cause exception" to the HB 3 requirement to have an armed security officer at each campus.

Why it matters to families

Texas law expects an armed officer at every campus unless the board finds good cause, often a lack of money or qualified staff. Parents may want to ask what safety plan is used instead.

The evidence

September 17, 2026 minutes, item 5.

The source

September 17, 2026 board minutes

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