articleThe Brief Texas Rep. Jared Patterson wants schools to start in September instead of August because of extreme heat. Patterson said legislation to change school start dates could be introduced when lawmakers return to Austin next year. A Texas lawmaker is pushing for children to start school later in the year because of the risks involving heat in August. State Rep. Jared Patterson suggested moving school start dates from August to September on social media Monday. Patterson cites concerns about student athlete safety as one reason to push the school start back a month.