Texas corporal punishment: Port Arthur ISD student speaks out after paddling

A Port Arthur ISD student says he was paddled by his coach. The district's corporal punishment policy requires parents to opt out in writing — here's what Texas law says about the practice. Jason Nguyen , KPRC 2 Senior Investigates Producer A Port Arthur ISD student at Memorial High School alleges his coach hit him with a paddle as a disciplinary tool during football practice, raising concerns about corporal punishment in Texas schools [1].

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1. click2houston.com · Texas corporal punishment: Port Arthur ISD student speaks out after paddling Aug 18, 2026

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