HB 11 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 21 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the funding of primary and secondary education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 39 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of child protective services and other health and human services by certain state agencies; authorizing a fee.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 136 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to inclusion of career and technology education in the mission of public education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 156 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 171 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to certain facilities transactions between school districts and charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 175 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating students of limited English proficiency in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 184 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to public school accountability for bilingual education and English as a second language and other special language programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 186 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating educationally disadvantaged students and students of limited English proficiency in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 278 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the task force on asylum-seeking children.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 331 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of indecency with a child and the duty of certain professionals to report that offense and to instruction in school districts regarding consent in sexual relationships.
House: Public Education
Referred directly to s/c on Educator Quality by chair
HB 363 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of a monitoring system performance indicator based on the number or percentage of students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 404 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchia, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 481 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the recovery of overallocated state funds by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 515 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to assessment of public school students and providing accelerated instruction and eliminating performance requirements based on performance on certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 546 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to limiting certain state-required assessment instruments administered to public school students in certain grades to assessments required by federal law.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 553 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to identify opportunities for academic credit and industry recognition for inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 713 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of a monitoring system performance indicator based solely on the number or percentage of students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 729 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to instruction in positive character traits in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 941 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a pilot program for the distribution of certain contraceptives in participating public school districts.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 988 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to establishing a pilot program under which public schools may develop a portfolio method to assess student performance in grades three through eight for purposes of accountability and qualification for promotion.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 989 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to establishing a pilot program under which public schools may develop a portfolio method to assess secondary-level student performance for purposes of accountability and qualification for graduation.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1033 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to a federal waiver to exempt public school students with significant cognitive disabilities from annual assessment requirements imposed by federal law.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 1042 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to student access to public school instructional materials and technology.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 1076 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to the mandatory spinal screening of public and private school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1191 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to secondary-level assessment of public school students and the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1333 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to public school accountability, including assessment of students and appraisal of teachers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1335 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program for certain children with special needs and other educational disadvantages.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1342 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to child sexual abuse prevention training for public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1474 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1485 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to academic freedom for public school teachers providing science instruction.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1593 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the engagement strategies included in a school district's family engagement plan.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1638 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to statewide goals for dual credit programs provided by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 1732 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to requiring a school district or open-enrollment charter school to report data regarding restraints administered to, complaints filed against, citations issued to, and arrests made of students.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1799 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to employing, terminating, and reporting misconduct of public school personnel and related entity personnel, including creating a registry of persons ineligible for hire; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1868 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a study of funding for school district instructional facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1886 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to dyslexia screening and testing in public schools, the employment of dyslexia specialists by regional education service centers, the development of a list of training opportunities for educators regarding dyslexia, and transition planning for students enrolled in a special education program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1949 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2010 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to providing workplace safety training information for use in the public school curriculum.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2130 85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Education Agency regarding the statewide assessment program in relation to students in special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2223 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to developmental coursework offered by public institutions of higher education under the Texas Success Initiative.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2246 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2247 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2249 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and immunization exemption information and reports.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2256 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the authority of the governor to transfer to the Texas Education Agency for prekindergarten programs amounts appropriated to trusteed programs in the office of the governor.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 2258 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the establishment of the student mental health division within the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2282 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to a gold standard full-day prekindergarten program provided by public school districts and the elimination of the high school allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HB 2302 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to providing an opportunity for public high school students in grades 10 through 12 to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test or an alternative vocational aptitude test.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2447 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the composition of the statewide health coordinating council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2519 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Relating to a study on dropout prevention and recovery before the ninth grade.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2616 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the discipline and behavior management of a student enrolled in a grade level below grade three at a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2709 85-0 (2017)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Education Agency on the financial costs of providing educational services to persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2729 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to an inventory of credentials and certificates that may be earned by a public high school student through a career and technology education program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2730 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to create career and technical credentials and certificates that may be earned through a career and technology education program and to a study to identify unmet needs in career and technology education programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2767 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to the implementation of certain rules regarding public school accountability adopted by the commissioner of education or the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2884 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools.
House: Public Education
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 2897 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the mental health first aid program training and reporting.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2904 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the memorandum of understanding among certain agencies to coordinate services provided to persons needing multiagency services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2937 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which a licensed hospital may offer dual credit courses to public high school students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3104 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the assessment of public school students in writing and English language arts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3209 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the consideration for public school accountability purposes of certain students participating in regional day school programs for the deaf.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3253 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to language acquisition for children less than eight years of age who are deaf or hard of hearing.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3318 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to public access to local innovation plans adopted by school districts of innovation.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3375 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to biennial projections of an equivalent equalized wealth level and equalized funding elements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3381 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to Texas Military Heroes Day in public schools.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3427 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the state virtual school network and a study on digital learning.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HB 3434 85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.
Relating to relating to requirements for building construction contracts entered into by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3437 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a notice of educational rights and recovery by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools of costs for certain student evaluations.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3531 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to state fiscal matters related to public education; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3599 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to parental rights and information regarding certain intervention strategies used with public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3606 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to a report regarding certain health and safety information prepared by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3615 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the ownership, sale, lease, and disposition of property and management of assets of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3716 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to reports of physical fitness assessment results provided by school districts to the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3730 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the development of a statewide online education and career advising tool and to a study and report on certain courses offered for college credit to public school students.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HB 3815 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to rules and policies of the Texas Education Agency regarding public involvement, complaints, negotiated rulemaking, alternative dispute resolution, and advisory committees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3850 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to state fiscal matters; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3887 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to trauma training for public school personnel.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4142 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to certain requirements of counties and other governmental entities regarding behavioral health.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4193 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the establishment of a credit account program for students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4226 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the operation of the special education continuing advisory committee.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4228 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to a memorandum of understanding between certain state agencies related to training of employees and contractors who provide certain services to children and families.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 61 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to public school accountability for bilingual education and English as a second language and other special language programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 160 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of a monitoring system performance indicator based solely on the number or percentage of students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 192 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to a comprehensive review by the Texas Education Agency of weights, allotments, and adjustments under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 193 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to Texas community schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 200 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 214 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a prohibition of a monitoring system performance indicator based on the number or percentage of students receiving special education services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 215 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to limiting certain state-required assessment instruments administered to public school students in certain grades to assessments required by federal law.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 354 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to language acquisition for children less than eight years of age who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 370 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the discipline and behavior management of a student enrolled in a grade level below grade three at a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 423 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating educationally disadvantaged students and students of limited English proficiency in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 436 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the operation of the special education continuing advisory committee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 490 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to school counselors in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 574 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the expansion of applied workforce learning opportunities in this state, including through the establishment of the Texas Industry Internship Challenge.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 615 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to requirements regarding assessment instruments required for public high school graduation and the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 653 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the eligibility of certain employees or annuitants convicted of certain felony offenses.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 672 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the collection and publication of the number of security personnel or commissioned peace officers employed by each school district and assigned to each district campus.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 677 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to the creation of a task force to identify opportunities for academic credit and industry recognition for inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 687 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to the collection and use of certain information relating to child abuse and neglect and the provision of prevention and early intervention services; creating an offense.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
1 hr. notice-for reconsideration
SB 704 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 765 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to providing the financial cost incurred by the Texas Education Agency as a result of providing educational services to persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 810 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the purchase and use of open educational resources.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 927 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a special education recovery program operated by the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1010 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and immunization exemption information and reports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1038 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to evaluation of public schools based on academic achievement and financial resources.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1091 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to limitations on courses that may be offered for dual credit by school districts and public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1116 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating students with disabilities in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1122 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.Sponsor: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to abolishing certain county boards of education, boards of county school trustees, and offices of county school superintendent.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1153 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to parental rights and information regarding certain intervention strategies used with public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1200 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to guidelines for the proper care and display of the United States and Texas flags by public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1220 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to ensuring continuity of education and access to higher education, career information, and skills certification for foster care youth and former foster care youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1271 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the development of a statewide online education and career advising tool and to a study and report on certain courses offered for college credit to public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1398 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the placement and use of video cameras in certain self-contained classrooms or other settings providing special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1566 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to certain powers and duties of the board of trustees of an independent school district and the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school and to abolishing certain county boards of education, boards of county school trustees, and offices of county school superintendent.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1658 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the ownership, sale, lease, and disposition of property and management of assets of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1686 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to coordinated health programs for public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1688 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the student mental health division within the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1689 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to confidential mental health screenings for students in public primary and secondary schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1692 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of a nutrition education task force.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1696 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to federal lunch programs for public school students, including a study on participation in such programs and school district lunch grace period policies.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1699 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a model framework to address certain barriers to student learning.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1801 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to reporting and disseminating information regarding public school disciplinary actions.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1839 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Koop, Linda
Relating to the preparation, certification, and classification of and professional development for public school educators.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1843 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to providing an opportunity for public high school students in grades 10 through 12 to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test or an alternative vocational aptitude test.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
SB 1852 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to a study on dropout prevention and recovery before the ninth grade.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1873 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to a report regarding certain health and safety information prepared by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1886 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the oversight of public education, including the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1890 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to employing, terminating, and reporting misconduct of public school personnel and related entity personnel, including creating a registry of persons ineligible for hire; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1891 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to a general employment review of persons who apply to school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and certain independent contractors for employment involving direct contact with students or children; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1901 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to Texas Military Heroes Day in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
SB 1903 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to statewide goals for dual credit programs provided by school districts.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 2049 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the adoption and administration of certain assessment instruments in primary and secondary education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 2078 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the duties of school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, the Texas Education Agency, and the Texas School Safety Center regarding multihazard emergency operations plans and other school safety measures.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate appoints conferees-reported
SB 2113 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring the Texas Education Agency to conduct a study regarding school district consolidation in Cameron County.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2145 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 2177 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 21 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to public school finance, including funding for the recruitment and retention of teachers and the support of participants in the public school employees group insurance program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 24 85-1 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 30 85-1 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the transfer of certain appropriations to the Texas Education Agency and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the adjustment of appropriations for public school finance.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 52 85-1 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an individualized education plan account program for certain children with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 121 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating educationally disadvantaged students and students of limited English proficiency in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 173 85-1 (2017)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 180 85-1 (2017)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 253 85-1 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to public school finance, including the establishment of a tax credit scholarship and educational expense assistance program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 258 85-1 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 320 85-1 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an education enhancement program for students with certain disabilities.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 355 85-1 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
SB 2 85-1 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the establishment of an education enhancement program for students with certain disabilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 19 85-1 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to decrease participants' health insurance costs for certain health benefit plans administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
SB 40 85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
Filed
SB 84 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the oversight of public education, including the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency.
Filed
HB 4 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to prekindergarten, including a high quality prekindergarten grant program provided by public school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 7 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities; reducing or affecting the amounts or rates of certain taxes, assessments, surcharges, and fees.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 10 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses; to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses, and to compensation paid to victims of those offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 43 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate state assessment instruments administered to public school students with significant cognitive disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 70 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to prevention of discrimination and harassment in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 345 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the creation of a task force to study the standards of the Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test administered to bilingual educators in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 356 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a federal waiver to exempt public school students with significant cognitive disabilities from annual assessment requirements imposed by federal law.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 505 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of limitations on the number of dual credit courses or hours in which a public high school student may enroll.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 617 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency.
Filed
HB 676 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to School Bus Safety Week in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 726 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to outreach materials to foster awareness of recent public school curriculum changes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 741 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the administration to public school students in certain grades of state-administered assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 742 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to eliminating the state-required assessment instrument in social studies administered to public school students in eighth grade.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 743 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum and to certain assessment instruments for public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 774 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to eliminating certain state-required assessment instruments administered to public school students in certain grades.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 807 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 959 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to limiting certain state-required assessment instruments administered to public school students in certain grades to assessments required by federal law.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1100 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to a gold standard full-day prekindergarten program provided by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1142 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1162 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to eliminating satisfactory performance requirements for public school end-of-course assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1164 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to requiring the Texas Education Agency to conduct a study to develop a writing assessment method for public school students and establish a pilot program to administer the assessment method developed.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1347 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study on the performance and operations of public schools that operate on a year-round system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1359 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to procedures involving truancy and other fine-only misdemeanors committed by children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1365 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to procedures involving truancy and other fine-only misdemeanors committed by children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1414 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to a prohibition of restrictions on the grade levels at which a public high school student may be eligible to enroll in a dual credit course.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1430 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan LewisSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the inclusion of mental health in the public services endorsement on a public school diploma and in information about health science career pathways.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1468 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the assessment of fourth and seventh grade public school students in writing and English language arts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1469 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the assessment of public school students in writing and English language arts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1474 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the placement of money in the state instructional materials fund and payment of the instructional materials allotment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1613 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the alignment of college readiness standards and expectations and essential knowledge and skills and the use to satisfy requirements concerning high school end-of-course assessment instruments of performance demonstrating satisfaction of certain college readiness benchmarks on certain assessment instruments designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1706 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to reducing paperwork and duplicate reports required of a school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1763 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Education Agency and to the abolition of the State Board for Educator Certification and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Education Agency; providing for the ad valorem tax rate to be imposed after annexation of an insolvent or inoperative school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1765 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the Texas Education Agency developing a strategic plan to increase enrollment in state prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1786 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the transfer of driver and traffic safety education from the Texas Education Agency and the Department of Public Safety to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; changing the amounts of certain fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1796 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to public school choice, including school campus information, student transfers, the public education grant program, and the transportation allotment.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1802 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to providing public school students tutorials through the state virtual school network for end-of-course assessment instruments required for graduation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1807 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to maintain an inventory of postsecondary educational programs and services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1809 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1820 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a prescription drug misuse awareness component of the health curriculum used in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1868 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum and to certain state-adopted or state-developed assessment instruments for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1891 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to Texas community schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1892 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a Texas community school grant program.
House: Public Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 2086 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to health and physical education requirements in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2093 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to a study on the cost of a moratorium on administering certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2195 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to the administration of college preparation assessment instruments to public school students at state cost.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2247 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to a determination of school district transportation costs and a modification of the transportation allotment under the foundation school program on the basis of those costs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2285 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to requiring a school district to report data regarding citations issued to and arrests made of students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2349 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie DonSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to public school assessment, performance standards, and course requirements.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2398 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures relating to truancy; establishing judicial donation trust funds; providing criminal penalties; imposing a court cost.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2421 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to a study and report on early childhood education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2474 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and immunization exemption information and reports.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2482 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the validity, reliability, and design of certain state-adopted or state-developed assessment instruments for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2510 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of State Health Services, the provision of health services in this state, and the regulation of certain health-related occupations and activities.
House: Human Services
Recommitted to committee
HB 2671 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to penalties for certain criminal offenses regarding operating a motor vehicle; imposing a fee and changing a surcharge.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2804 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to evaluation of public school performance.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 2863 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to public school accountability for bilingual education and English as a second language and other special language programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2885 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to requiring a school district to report data regarding restraints administered to, sanctions imposed on, complaints filed against, citations issued to, and arrests made of students.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2997 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to the creation of an Internet website clearinghouse for school districts to post information to comply with publication requirements.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 3123 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, FourSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3201 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to a federal waiver to allow the Texas Education Agency to administer annual assessment instruments based on modified achievement standards for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3241 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to state agency contracting; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3260 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a study and report regarding the use of open-source instructional materials at public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3278 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to measures to support public school student academic achievement and career preparation, including measures to improve and support dual-credit courses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3294 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 3328 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to certain state fiscal matters.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 3341 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that school district superintendents report information relating to the use of restraints against students and student arrests; creating a criminal offense.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3671 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3887 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3896 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to student access to public school instructional materials and technology.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3992 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to the Texas School Accountability Dashboard.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HR 3425 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3123.
Reason for vote recorded in Journal
SB 13 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.
Relating to measures to support public school student academic achievement and high school, college, and career preparation, including measures to improve and support dual credit courses, the development of public outreach materials, and the development of postsecondary education and career counseling academies.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 20 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to state agency contracting.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 36 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to maintain an inventory of postsecondary educational programs and services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 38 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 106 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures relating to truancy; providing criminal penalties; imposing a court cost.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 176 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the Texas School Accountability Dashboard.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 208 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
SB 214 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Education Agency and to the abolition of the State Board for Educator Certification and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Education Agency; providing for the ad valorem tax rate to be imposed after annexation of an insolvent or inoperative school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 215 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of driver and traffic safety education from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; changing the amounts of certain fees.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 309 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 312 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a required report made to a public school student, parent, and teacher regarding the student's performance on certain state-adopted or state-developed assessment instruments.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 313 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum, the administration of and reports relating to assessment instruments administered to public school students, the instructional materials allotment, and proclamations for the production of instructional materials.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 451 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to eliminating certain state-required assessment instruments administered to public school students in certain grades.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 471 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to reviews and investigations conducted by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 502 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to reducing paperwork and duplicate reports required of a school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 547 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to epidemiological reports and immunization exemption data and reports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 556 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to a comprehensive review by the Texas Education Agency of weights, allotments, and adjustments under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 560 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to procedures involving truancy and other fine-only misdemeanors committed by children.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 623 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to state funding for certain children to attend certain private prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 750 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to a report made by the Texas Education Agency regarding the property and casualty insurance costs of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 968 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a prescription drug misuse awareness component of the health curriculum used in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1011 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to public school choice, including school campus information, student transfers, the public education grant program, and the transportation allotment.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1063 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to outreach materials to foster awareness of recent public school curriculum changes.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1123 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1126 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a prohibition of restrictions on the grade levels at which a public high school student may be eligible to enroll in a dual credit course.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1159 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to a prohibition of limitations on the number of dual credit courses or hours in which a public high school student may enroll.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1178 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to an interim study on an education savings account program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1302 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to limiting certain state-required assessment instruments administered to public school students in certain grades to assessments required by federal law.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1374 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring that certain strategic plans of certain state agencies include the goals of reducing the incidence of food insecurity, poor nutrition, and diet-related disease in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1455 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to certain required reports, plans, and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1476 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to strategic plan goals to address hunger, food, nutrition, physical activity, and obesity in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1483 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to Texas community schools.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1484 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the establishment of a community school grant program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1559 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an interagency plan to promote competitive and integrated employment for persons with disabilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1611 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the establishment of professional charter academies.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1784 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to information regarding the number of school counselors in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1868 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to public school accountability for bilingual education and English as a second language and other special language programs.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1893 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the assessment of public school students in writing and English language arts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1896 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to providing public school students tutorials through the state virtual school network for end-of-course assessment instruments required for graduation.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 5 83-0 (2013)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to public school accountability, including assessment, and curriculum requirements; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 44 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to a moratorium on administering assessment instruments to public school students under the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 68 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to cognitive-linguistic or neurocognitive assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 94 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to the validity and reliability of assessment instruments administered by the state in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 135 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to reports of suspected child abuse or neglect and training regarding child abuse and neglect.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 290 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to school district selection of assessment instruments in place of state-administered assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 300 83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to an alternative system of public education governance that enhances school accountability, local control, and family empowerment in the educational system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 324 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain facilities and service provider transactions between school districts and charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 344 83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to an exit audit of a school district and an exit interview of a school district superintendent.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 354 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 362 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of adult education and literacy programs from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 454 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 457 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the aggregation of data in the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) regarding public school students in foster care.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 462 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to state control of teacher appraisal criteria, curriculum standards, and assessment instruments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 504 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al.
Relating to restricting certain state and school district assessments of public school students in prekindergarten and kindergarten.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 525 83-0 (2013)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the collection of data relating to military-connected students through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS).
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 596 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to state assessment of public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 599 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to educator retention at certain public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 640 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Relating to public school accountability and end-of-course assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 659 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to state assessment instruments administered in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 670 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to state and school district assessment of public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 704 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to public school curriculum standards and assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 742 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to a grant program for certain school districts to provide summer instruction primarily for students who are educationally disadvantaged and summer teaching opportunities for high-performing, new, and student teachers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 743 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain child-care facilities; increasing a fee.
House: Human Services
Postponed
HB 753 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, MikeSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain information to be provided by school districts to parents concerning supplemental educational services and to Texas Education Agency approval and investigation of supplemental educational services providers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 804 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to materials for school districts on human trafficking.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 809 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the dissemination of information regarding employment opportunities in this state to secondary school students.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 866 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the administration to public school students in certain grades of state-administered assessment instruments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 873 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to the amounts to which school districts are entitled under the Foundation School Program and the amounts appropriated to the Texas Education Agency for educational grant programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 904 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a requirement for school districts to report class size to the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 918 83-0 (2013)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to requiring a school district to report data regarding citations issued to and arrests made of students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 921 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Texas State Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy for recognition of high school graduates who attain a high level of proficiency in both English and another language.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 925 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to enhancing the penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1056 83-0 (2013)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to state assessment of public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1138 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the evaluation and instruction of public school students with visual impairments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1219 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to removal of the parental approval requirement for a student's participation in a bilingual education program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1240 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to a study comparing the required public school curriculum essential knowledge and skills and the common core state standards.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1264 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to information regarding the number of public school students with dyslexia.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1328 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to data requirements and certain other requirements concerning students of limited English proficiency in public schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1363 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to certain required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 1423 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to multiple public school graduation plans for student success and economic competitiveness; creating an offense.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1629 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to information prepared by the Texas Education Agency for public school students regarding institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 1675 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Transportation
See remarks for effective date
HB 1751 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the public school educator excellence innovation program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1774 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to liability for injury arising from certain motor vehicle accidents.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1956 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification pilot program for adults 19 to 50 years of age.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2012 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, MikeSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to public school educators and certain other professional employees of school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2057 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to alternative dispute resolution methods regarding educational services for students with disabilities, including individualized education program facilitation.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2076 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to alternative assessment of certain public school students under the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2103 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to education research centers and the sharing of educational data between state agencies; redesignating certain fees as charges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2151 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to a grant program to promote good citizenship and anger management.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2203 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to curriculum and end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation, including the establishment of a workforce certification program and the elimination of certain tax discounts to fund the program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 2239 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to evaluating the adequacy of education provided to children in county jails.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2240 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to a study on homeless youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2260 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the creation of an advisory council to research and make recommendations on the use of assessment instruments in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2271 83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to an annual hurricane damage mitigation week.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2402 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to prevention of discrimination and harassment in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2431 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to public high school graduation, including curriculum requirements for graduation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2540 83-0 (2013)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to public school accountability, including assessment and curriculum requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2542 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to a study regarding school district consolidation for Bexar County.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2552 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to administration of certain state assessment instruments only to a scientifically valid statistical sample of students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2553 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the administration of certain state assessment instruments to public school students in certain grades.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2698 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to a study of the feasibility of establishing a program to connect veterans seeking employment in school security positions with independent school districts seeking to employ security personnel.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 2836 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum and to certain state-adopted or state-developed assessment instruments for public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2980 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to student transfers and to the maintenance and dissemination of certain school-related information.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2983 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Education Agency and to the abolition of the State Board for Educator Certification and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Education Agency; changing the amounts of certain fees.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3301 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the regulation of controlled substances and the establishment of an electronic system for monitoring controlled substances; providing criminal penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3327 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a list of mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention programs that may be selected for implementation by public schools.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3339 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to be used for public education.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3346 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the appropriations of money from the economic stabilization fund for the 2014-2015 state fiscal biennium.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3635 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the assignment of a licensed psychologist or professional counselor to a public school campus.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3884 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the creation of a pilot program for the identification and treatment of a concussion suffered by a student athlete.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HR 1891 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Directing the Texas Education Agency to deploy resources and implement strategies to bridge the academic achievement gap between native and non-native English speakers in Texas schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 2 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to certain charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 39 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the evaluation and instruction of public school students with visual impairments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 42 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to public school accountability for bilingual education and English as a second language and other special language programs.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 59 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 135 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the use of a public school student's performance on an end-of-course assessment instrument in determining the student's final grade for the course.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 185 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to information regarding the number of public school students with dyslexia.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 218 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Education Agency and to the abolition of the State Board for Educator Certification and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Education Agency; changing the amounts of certain fees and providing for the ad valorem tax rate to be imposed after annexation of an insolvent or inoperative school district.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 225 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to curriculum and end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 240 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to public school accountability and end-of-course assessment instruments.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 307 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of adult education and literacy programs from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 308 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the collection of data relating to military-connected students through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS).
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 379 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to information for prevention of sudden cardiac arrest affecting public school students participating in interscholastic athletics.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 420 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to disproportionate discretionary disciplinary action by school districts against students of a particular race or students enrolled in a special education program.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 542 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to alternative dispute resolution methods regarding educational services for students with disabilities, including individualized education program facilitation.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 561 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study regarding school district transportation services and state and local resources available to fund those services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 792 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 831 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a list of mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention programs that may be selected for implementation by public schools.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 833 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the collection of data through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) as to the foster care status of public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 906 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to developmentally appropriate assessment of special education students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 908 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to a study regarding the fiscal effect of tax-exempt state property on school districts.
Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
SB 924 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to strategic plans to address hunger, food, nutrition, and obesity in this state.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 1015 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to a franchise tax or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain certified nonprofit educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1115 83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to reporting, standards, restrictions, and requirements regarding public school disciplinary actions.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1117 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to establishing teacher advisory councils to provide public advice on issues that affect public education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1126 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to establishing the Texas State Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy for recognition of high school graduates who attain a high level of proficiency in both English and another language.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1141 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification pilot program for adults 19 to 50 years of age.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 1226 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the establishment of an employment-first policy and task force to promote competitive employment opportunities that provide a living wage for individuals with disabilities.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1303 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to a comprehensive review by the Texas Education Agency of weights, allotments, and adjustments under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 1306 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the basic allotment for the Foundation School Program for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2013; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1308 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to auditing and monitoring of performance under contracts for state-adopted assessment instruments administered to public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1311 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to a review by the Texas Education Agency of certain assessment instruments administered to public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1344 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to public high school graduation, including curriculum requirements for graduation.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1377 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1378 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the appropriations of money from the economic stabilization fund for the 2014-2015 state fiscal biennium.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1403 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to public school teachers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1469 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to alternative assessment of certain public school students under the public school accountability system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1608 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to restricting certain state and school district assessments of public school students in prekindergarten and kindergarten.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1618 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to public school accountability, including assessment, and curriculum requirements.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 8 83-1 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
Filed
HB 52 83-2 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to certain state-adopted or state-developed assessment instruments for public school students and to a certain indicator of student achievement.
Filed
SB 12 83-2 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
Filed
HB 23 83-3 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to certain state-adopted or state-developed assessment instruments for public school students and to a certain indicator of student achievement.
Filed
HB 90 82-0 (2011)
Author: Cook, ByronSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the issuance and suspension of a hardship driver's license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 104 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to abolishing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and transferring the coordinating board's functions and activities and the State Board of Education's statutorily assigned functions and activities to the Texas Education Agency.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 233 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to requirements for students to be assessed in certain subjects and in certain grades.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 291 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to requiring a public hearing in the geographical area proposed for an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 324 82-0 (2011)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to a study of and report on public and private after-school programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 348 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to education and training for certain school district peace officers and school resource officers employed by a school district.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 357 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 643 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to summer nutrition programs provided for by school districts.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 673 82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the production and use of an instructional video on recreational water safety.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 711 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Education Agency regarding certain public school disciplinary placements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 881 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to abolishing the State Board of Education and transferring the functions of the board to the Texas Education Agency and the commissioner of education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 920 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to educational involvement agreements setting forth the respective responsibilities of students, parents, teachers, and principals in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1115 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain nonprofit educational assistance organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1130 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to information provided by the Texas Education Agency to school districts regarding placement of students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1159 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to repeal on a periodic basis of the provisions of Titles 1 and 2 of the Education Code to provide for legislative review of the primary state statutes governing public education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1307 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to alternative assessment of certain public school students under the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1335 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to certain resources available to teachers of a public school student with a disability under the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1340 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the use of positive behavioral interventions and supports in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1350 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1359 82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1370 82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to establishment of the Texas Construction Academy as a residential construction training and high school center for certain public high school students and high school graduates.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1386 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the public health threat presented by youth suicide and the qualification of certain persons serving as marriage and family therapists in school districts.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1459 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the Texas Academy of Fine Arts, Culture, and Sciences at Sul Ross State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1672 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the education of public school students with dyslexia, the education and training of educators who teach students with dyslexia, and the assessment of students with dyslexia attending an institution of higher education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1704 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to a pilot project to assess public school students by alternative methods.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1740 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to providing information to parents regarding changes in state law affecting public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1831 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to public school child care.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1848 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the use of environmentally sensitive cleaning products in primary and secondary schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1855 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study regarding school district practices in selecting sites for new school campuses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2038 82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to prevention, treatment, and oversight of concussions affecting public school students participating in interscholastic athletics.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2121 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to educator retention at certain public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2135 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the administration of end-of-course and other assessment instruments to certain public school students enrolled below the high school level.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2188 82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to using Foundation School Program funding to implement the Texas School Ready Program at certain providers of private prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2211 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the availability of individual student performance on a physical fitness assessment instrument.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2247 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the eligibility of the adjutant general's department to receive Foundation School Program funding for students enrolled in the Texas ChalleNGe Academy.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2263 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to requirements for the conduct of Texas Education Agency special education due process hearings.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2324 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to reports of child abuse or neglect by school district employees and records of training regarding child abuse and neglect for certain child-care facilities.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2343 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the creation of Asher's Law, the public health threat presented by youth suicide and to the prevention of associated discrimination, harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2365 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eissler, RobSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to certain responsibilities of education research centers and to a joint advisory board for education research centers.
House: Public Education Senate: Higher Education
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 2440 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the creation of a Texas Junior College System office.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2441 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to public junior college employee participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2448 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the creation of offices of inspectors general at the Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Youth Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Department of Transportation, and Texas Education Agency; providing penalties.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2491 82-0 (2011)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to a moratorium on certain testing and assessments of certain public school students under the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2509 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the implementation of the administration of end-of-course assessment instruments for high school courses in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2514 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to state administration of assessment instruments to public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2564 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to academic requirements for issuance of an instruction permit by the Department of Public Safety or a driver education school.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2652 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2678 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to driver training and education.
House: Public Education Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2830 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the development of a model individualized education program form by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2870 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2897 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to driving safety courses for individuals younger than 25 years of age receiving deferred disposition for certain traffic offenses.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2909 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to increasing awareness in this state of the importance of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2923 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to state control of teacher appraisal criteria, curriculum standards, and assessment instruments.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3083 82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to exemption from assessment instruments for students attending public school campuses that are awarded certain distinction designations.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3233 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to public school accountability for bilingual education and English as a second language and other special language programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3263 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3278 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, MarkSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to membership of the commissioner of education and the Texas Education Agency in certain advisory committees, commissions, task forces, and other similar entities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3398 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to review and revision of certain memoranda of understanding.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3461 82-0 (2011)
Author: Margo, DeeSponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to transferring adult education and literacy programs to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board from the Texas Education Agency.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3463 82-0 (2011)
Author: Cain, Erwin
Relating to paperwork requirements and unfunded mandates imposed on school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3468 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the assessment of public school students for college readiness and developmental education courses to prepare students for college-level coursework.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3471 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to study the feasibility of requiring dental examinations for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3504 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to transferring primary authority for the adoption of the public school curriculum and textbooks from the State Board of Education to the commissioner of education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3639 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to state fiscal matters related to public and higher education.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
HB 3681 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to assessments of physical fitness of public school students and campus ratings based on that assessment.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3708 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to measures regarding high school completion and enrollment in higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Higher Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 3713 82-0 (2011)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to a grant program to promote good citizenship.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3714 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the regulation of controlled substances and the establishment of an electronic system for monitoring controlled substances; providing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HCR 31 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Requesting the Texas Education Agency to develop a rating system for the performance of local school boards.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 96 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing the State Board of Education and transferring the board's constitutional functions to the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HR 2685 82-0 (2011)
Author: Cook, Byron
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 90.
Filed
SB 35 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 53 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to public school accountability for bilingual education and English as a second language and other special language programs.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 71 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to certain reports submitted and analyses conducted regarding health and human services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 89 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to summer nutrition programs provided for by school districts.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 114 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the expansion of the financial literacy pilot program in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 157 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 226 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to reporting individual student performance on a physical fitness assessment instrument to the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 596 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to transition planning for a public school student receiving special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 835 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to prevention, treatment, and management of concussions affecting public and private school students participating in interscholastic athletics.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 866 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the education of public school students with dyslexia, the education and training of educators who teach students with dyslexia, and the assessment of students with dyslexia attending an institution of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 941 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a study regarding school district practices in selecting sites for new school campuses.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1114 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to the regulation of driver training schools and instructors.
House: Public Education Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
House passage as amended reported
SB 1139 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a study of and report on public and private out-of-school time programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1163 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the exchange of information among certain entities concerning at-risk youth.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1179 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education and other obsolete provisions of law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1328 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to optional dispute resolution methods regarding educational services for students with a disability, including individualized education program facilitation.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1330 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to driving safety courses for individuals younger than 25 years of age receiving deferred disposition for certain traffic offenses.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
See remarks for effective date
SB 1348 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1403 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the administration to public school students in certain grades of state-administered assessment instruments.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1410 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to reporting student enrollment in tech-prep programs and evaluating tech-prep consortia.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1454 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the membership and duties of the interagency obesity council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1497 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to certain responsibilities of education research centers and to a joint advisory board for education research centers.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1511 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to minimum standards for approval of educator preparation programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1581 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to state fiscal matters, and certain administrative and business matters, related to public and higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Point of order sustained
SB 1590 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1618 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to reporting requirements of state agencies and school districts.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1642 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to transferring primary authority for the adoption of the public school curriculum and textbooks from the State Board of Education to the commissioner of education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1763 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to transferring adult education and literacy programs to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board from the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1788 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to planning for students enrolled in public school special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1813 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the applicability of the Education Code to Head Start programs and the authority of the commissioner of education to make a certain determination regarding those programs.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1871 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to a contracted services program for certain students with a severe pervasive developmental disorder or a severe intellectual disability.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
HB 6 82-1 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools, and the administration of state assessment instruments to public school students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 29 82-1 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to requirements for students to be assessed in certain subjects and in certain grades.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 45 82-1 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to allocation of state and federal funds for adult basic education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 55 82-1 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to increasing fiscal flexibility through the provision of state aid for certain juvenile justice alternative education programs that enter into certain revenue sharing agreements.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 60 82-1 (2011)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to state control of teacher appraisal criteria, curriculum standards, and assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 63 82-1 (2011)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to a moratorium on administering assessment instruments to public school students under the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 67 82-1 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the entitlement of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to a certain funding level and to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to be used for public education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 72 82-1 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to certain responsibilities of education research centers and to a joint advisory board for education research centers.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HR 197 82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2.
Reported enrolled
HR 232 82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
SB 1 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 2 82-1 (2011)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Appropriating money for the support of state government for the period beginning September 1, 2011, and ending August 31, 2013; and authorizing and prescribing conditions, limitations, rules, and procedures for allocating and expending the appropriated funds.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SCR 5 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1.
Signed by the Governor
SR 105 82-1 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2.
Reported enrolled
SR 130 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
HB 3 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public school accountability, curriculum, and promotion requirements.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 136 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to providing notification to parents of eligible children of the availability of prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 160 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the creation and administration of a grant initiative for a community-based at-risk youth program.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 182 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a program to assist certain persons to become certified to teach in bilingual education programs and to teach in public schools with a shortage of certified bilingual education teachers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 203 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to notice to certain public school high school seniors and their parents or guardians of automatic college admission.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 204 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to a survey to monitor the postsecondary education plans of seniors at public high schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 484 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Relating to reports of incidents of bullying at public schools and at public school activities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 503 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to adoption of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 506 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment and implementation of a school-based influenza vaccination pilot program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 541 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to assessment of public school students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 626 81-0 (2009)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to educational agreements setting forth the respective responsibilities of students, parents, and school personnel in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 635 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Education Agency to seek, accept, determine eligibility for, and distribute grants available for the benefit of public education and the establishment of professional development institutes and payment of grants to teachers who complete those institutes.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 636 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to allocation of state and federal funds for adult basic education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 642 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to requiring the Texas Education Agency to prepare a report regarding public education mandates.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 716 81-0 (2009)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 850 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to repeal on a periodic basis of the provisions of Titles 1 and 2 of the Education Code to provide for legislative review of the primary state statutes governing public education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 936 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the prevention of harassment in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 956 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the provision by the Texas Education Agency of federal earned income tax credit educational materials to school districts for distribution to students' parents.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1051 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to public school accountability for bilingual education and English as a second language and other special language programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1322 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of an online resource for teachers of students with special health needs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1365 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, RobSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to service records of professional staff employed by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1441 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the relationship between and operation of the Texas Education Agency and regional education service centers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1479 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the state virtual school network.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1754 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the Texas Education Agency's online clearinghouse of information concerning best practices for public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1839 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the selection by school districts of sites for new schools; providing a penalty.
House: Public Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1944 81-0 (2009)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to actions required to be taken by the Texas Education Agency and a school district when the district fails to file its annual audit report in a timely manner.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1959 81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 2185 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to informing public school districts of available resources to reduce support costs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2426 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general, including the required appointment of deputy inspectors general at the Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Youth Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Education Agency, and Texas Department of Transportation; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2443 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to benefits and services for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2471 81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to career and technical education in the public schools and high school graduation requirements.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2481 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to financial accountability for school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2538 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the career and technology education program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2893 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the technology demonstration sites project and to a computer lending pilot program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3041 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, JoeSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a comprehensive schedule of public school reporting requirements.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3050 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to a pilot project to assess public school students by alternative methods.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3173 81-0 (2009)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities and resources for teachers of public school students with special health needs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3229 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to a pilot project for a drug and alcohol abuse recovery high school program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3295 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to development of a strategy for increasing the number of guidance counselors employed by public high schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3382 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to transferring the statutorily assigned functions and activities of the State Board of Education to the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3421 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to educator preparation programs and educator certification, performance, and recruitment.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3463 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for undergraduate students who agree to teach in public schools in this state that have shortages of teachers in math and science.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3466 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the exchange of information among certain governmental entities concerning at-risk youth.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3574 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to establishing a pilot program for certain students at risk of dropping out of school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3614 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3740 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the establishment of a statewide education data management system.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3795 81-0 (2009)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the public awareness campaign promoting higher education and to additional financial aid for higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3868 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to school safety.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4161 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general and the appointment of inspectors general at the Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Youth Commission, Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, Texas Education Agency, and Texas Department of Transportation; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4307 81-0 (2009)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the creation of the office of inspector within the State Auditor's Office and the appointment of deputy inspectors general at the Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Youth Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Education Agency, and Texas Department of Transportation; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4497 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to maximization of the amount of federal funding obtained by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4499 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to school bus safety.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4601 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to school district publishing of Texas Education Agency and United States Department of Education general information in student handbooks and online.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HCR 27 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Requesting The University of Texas at Austin to study the effectiveness of the Texas Education Agency in dealing with low-performing students and other matters.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HCR 88 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Directing the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Education Agency to educate parents of adolescent Texans regarding the importance of adolescents' receiving regular physical exams and updated immunizations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HCR 113 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Requesting the Texas Education Agency to develop a rating system for the performance of local school boards.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HCR 283 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, RobSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3.
Signed by the Governor
HR 1438 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Urging the Texas Education Agency to implement the U.S. Department of Education's final regulations, 34 C.F.R. Section 200.19, which describes other academic indicators that may be used to demonstrate adequate yearly progress.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 3 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public school accountability, curriculum, and promotion requirements.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 47 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transfer of certain functions regarding career and technology education from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 84 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to establishment of a suicide prevention program for public high schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 85 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to establishment of a suicide prevention pilot program for public high schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 183 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 197 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of the financial literacy pilot program in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 424 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to a school-based influenza vaccination pilot program and study.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 440 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to transferring the statutorily assigned functions and activities of the State Board of Education to the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 493 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to benefits and services for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 548 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to public school accountability for bilingual education and English as a second language and other special language programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 774 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to allocation of state and federal funds for adult basic education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 816 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Teach Corps Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for undergraduate students who agree to teach in school districts in this state that have shortages of teachers in mathematics or science.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 867 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to summer nutrition programs provided for by school districts.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 939 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to benefits and services for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services, including the exchange of information by the department regarding students in foster care.
House: Human Services Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 955 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the state virtual school network.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1006 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
SB 1032 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to providing notification to parents of eligible children of the availability of prekindergarten classes.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 1125 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1231 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a requirement that a school district develop and adopt a site selection policy before selecting a site for construction of a new school; providing a penalty.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1301 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the accessibility of services for certain students with autism or autism spectrum disorder.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1302 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the accessibility of services for certain students with autism or autism spectrum disorder.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1313 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the quality and accessibility of public school career and technical education programs and to assistance to students concerning postsecondary education and training.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1322 81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the exchange of information among certain governmental entities concerning at-risk youth.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1446 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of the Texas Education Agency to seek, accept, determine eligibility for, and distribute grants available for the benefit of public education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1487 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities and resources for teachers of public school students with special health needs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1489 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to optional dispute resolution methods for school districts and parents of students seeking or receiving special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1490 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to requirements for the conduct of Texas Education Agency special education due process hearings.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1546 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation and administration of a community-based at-risk youth program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1549 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the calculation by a school district of a high school student's grade point average.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1559 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the public awareness campaign promoting higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1955 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to career and technical education in the public schools and high school graduation requirements.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2083 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to outcome measurement and reporting concerning school district and open-enrollment charter school special education programs and grants to public school entities that perform well on the measurements.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2220 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to school bus safety.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2356 81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to procedures applicable to the provision of special education services to public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SCR 46 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Directing the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Education Agency to educate parents of adolescent Texans regarding the importance of adolescents receiving regular physical exams and updated immunizations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SCR 83 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
HB 2 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to making appropriations to the Texas Education Agency for the purpose of school district property tax rate reductions and providing for the transfer of general revenue into the property tax relief fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 19 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 183 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to release by the Texas Education Agency of questions and answer keys to assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 380 80-0 (2007)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to an educational involvement agreement setting forth the respective responsibilities of students, parents, teachers, and principals in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 426 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to standards for the operation of school district disciplinary alternative education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 439 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities and resources for teachers of public school students with special health needs.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 494 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to assessment of the academic growth of students attending a disciplinary alternative education program and evaluation of disciplinary alternative education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 500 80-0 (2007)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to notice to certain public school high school seniors and their parents or guardians of automatic college admission.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 501 80-0 (2007)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to a survey to monitor the postsecondary education plans of seniors at public high schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 833 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of harassment in public schools.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1002 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to intensive preparation academies to prepare public school students to take a state exit-level assessment instrument..
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1320 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the administration of certain assessment instruments to public school students under the statewide assessment program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1470 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act, including the continuation of that Act and tax credits claimed under that Act, and to the duties of the comptroller of public accounts and the Texas Education Agency under that Act.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 1553 80-0 (2007)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to information provided to the parent of a public school student concerning participation in a bilingual education or special language program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1629 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the transfer of adult education and literacy programs from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1632 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the use of technology by public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1748 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the administration of Texas governor's schools.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1825 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to assessment of public school students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1941 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to data collected by public schools regarding the citizenship or immigration status of certain individuals.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2080 80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to statewide assessment instruments for public school students and requirements for grade level promotion and receiving a high school diploma.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2429 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to requiring the Texas Education Agency to prepare a report regarding public education mandates.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2494 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to curriculum requirements and assessment instruments in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2495 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Education Agency's online clearinghouse of information concerning best practices for public schools and open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2529 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Relating to the scheduling and field testing of assessment instruments on public school campuses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2814 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a pilot project in certain school districts for dual language education in English and another language.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2913 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to field testing of assessment instruments on public school campuses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3047 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to information provided to parents of public school students regarding financial aid for postsecondary education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3171 80-0 (2007)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the development by the Texas Education Agency of a list of resources concerning Internet safety for use by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3202 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the provision of a competitive grant program at the Texas Education Agency for funding disciplinary programs for at-risk youth.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HCR 95 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Requesting The University of Texas at Austin to study the effectiveness of the Texas Education Agency in dealing with low-performing students and other matters.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HR 1267 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farias, Joe
Requesting that the Texas Education Agency apply for federal funds for a resource center to train school personnel working with students with autism.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 2 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to making appropriations to the Texas Education Agency for the purpose of school district property tax rate reductions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 9 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure or dissemination of criminal history record information, child abuse investigation reports, and school district audit working papers for certain purposes, including the certification and employment of educators and other public school employees who engage in certain misconduct.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 136 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the establishment of a community education program concerning Internet safety.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 379 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the administration of end-of-course assessment instruments in public schools at certain grade levels.
Senate: Education
Withdrawn from schedule
SB 648 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to information for teachers posted on the Texas Education Agency's Internet website.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 746 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Economic Development Act and to the duties of the comptroller of public accounts and the Texas Education Agency under that Act.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 780 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the use of technology by public schools.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1020 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to assistance by the Texas Education Agency to school districts in the development, administration, and improvement of personal graduation plans.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1031 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to public school accountability and the administration of certain assessment instruments in public schools; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1147 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the administration of Texas governor's schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1171 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the regulation of drivers education and driving safety programs by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
No action taken in committee
SB 1420 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the development by the Texas Education Agency of a list of resources concerning Internet safety for use by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1456 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to information and training for public school educators in the prevention of child abuse.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1514 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency regarding best practices for dropout prevention.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 4 79-0 (2005)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the use of technology by public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 468 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to driver and traffic safety education courses.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 613 79-0 (2005)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to a survey to monitor the postsecondary education plans of seniors at public high schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 643 79-0 (2005)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the issuance of a driver's license to a person who is under 18 years of age.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
HB 903 79-0 (2005)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to notice to certain public school high school seniors and their parents or guardians of automatic college admission.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 990 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the applicability of restrictions on student transfers to certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1100 79-0 (2005)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to a review of the rule concerning the content of individualized education programs for students with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1116 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1668 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to the governor's award for teaching excellence program.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1974 79-0 (2005)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to release by the Texas Education Agency of questions and answer keys to assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2460 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to requiring public schools to establish a drug awareness program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2512 79-0 (2005)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain governmental educational entities and to other fiscal matters involving certain governmental educational entities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2520 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the development and availability of a curriculum regarding acquired immune deficiency syndrome and human immunodeficiency virus infection.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2576 79-0 (2005)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Education Agency and regional education service centers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2785 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wong, Martha
Relating to the health of school-age children.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2809 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the certification of school district financial officers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2811 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the inclusion of more difficult questions in the assessment of knowledge and skills used in the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2935 79-0 (2005)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to assigning a mentor teacher to a first year classroom teacher.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3088 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the evaluation of school district disciplinary alternative education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HCR 186 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Directing the Texas Education Agency and the State Board of Education to facilitate the offering of high school elective courses on the Bible in Texas public schools.
Filed
HR 1376 79-0 (2005)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Commending the Texas Education Agency and the Ministry of Education in Spain.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
HR 1628 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Directing the Texas Education Agency and the State Board of Education to facilitate the offering of high school elective courses on the Bible in Texas public schools.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Referred to Rules & Resolutions
HR 2010 79-0 (2005)
Author: Edwards, Al
Requesting the Texas Education Agency to determine whether overly sexually suggestive performances are occurring at school-sponsored events.
Reported enrolled
SB 124 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to educational programs for students with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 188 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to a memorandum of understanding between the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 422 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Education Agency and regional education service centers; providing a penalty.
House: Public Education Senate: Government Organization
Reason for vote recorded in Journal
SB 426 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Wong, Martha
Relating to the health of school-age children.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 648 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the transfer of adult education and literacy programs from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Workforce Commission.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 851 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to a financial literacy pilot program in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 936 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to practices of school districts that concern the admission process to institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 961 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to a clearinghouse of energy and water conservation information and programs for school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 962 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to state assistance for school district instructional facilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 1072 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency of unfunded state educational mandates imposed on school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1391 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to reporting requirements for public primary and secondary schools relating to funding of certain programs for students at risk of dropping out of school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1608 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain governmental educational entities and to other fiscal matters involving certain governmental educational entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1636 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the development of occupational skills training curriculum by the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SR 880 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Directing the Texas Education Agency and the State Board of Education to facilitate the offering of high school elective courses on the Bible in Texas public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1 79-1 (2005)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Appropriating money for the support of state government.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 2 79-1 (2005)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposing criminal penalties.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Point of order sustained
HB 15 79-1 (2005)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to public education and public school finance matters.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 46 79-1 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a program to assist certain persons to become certified to teach in bilingual education programs and to teach in public schools with a shortage of certified bilingual education teachers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1 79-1 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Appropriating money for the support of state government.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
SB 2 79-1 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public education and public school finance matters; making an appropriation; imposing criminal penalties.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 6 79-1 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Appropriating money for the support of state government.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
SB 26 79-1 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to national certification of public school teachers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 42 79-1 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study regarding instructional facilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2 79-2 (2005)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposing criminal penalties.
House: Public Education Reform, Select
Reason for vote recorded in Journal
HB 8 79-2 (2005)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to property tax relief and protection of taxpayers, certain taxes, fees, and property, and other matters relating to the financing of public schools; providing civil and criminal penalties; making an appropriation.
House: Public Education Reform, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 24 79-2 (2005)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to the regulation of drivers education and driving safety programs by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 31 79-2 (2005)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to public education and public school finance matters.
House: Public Education Reform, Select
Referred to Public Education Reform, Select
HB 71 79-2 (2005)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to public education and public school finance matters.
House: Public Education Reform, Select
Referred to Public Education Reform, Select
SB 8 79-2 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposing criminal penalties.
House: Public Education Reform, Select Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 20 79-2 (2005)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the regulation of drivers education and driving safety programs by the Texas Department of Regulation.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 38 79-2 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to appropriations for textbooks.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
HB 1 79-3 (2006)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to public school finance, property tax relief, public school accountability and programs, and related matters; making an appropriation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 80 79-3 (2006)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to releasing the question and answer keys for certain academic assessment instruments administered to public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 98 79-3 (2006)
Author: Keffer, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the use of current and future state budget surpluses to reduce local school district property tax rates; making an appropriation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 111 79-3 (2006)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain supplemental state appropriations for deferred payments.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 116 79-3 (2006)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to a supplemental appropriation for Foundation School Program equalized operations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 140 79-3 (2006)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to making an appropriation to the Texas Education Agency to pay certain costs connected with educating students displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 16 79-3 (2006)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to supplemental state appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
HB 495 78-0 (2003)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the administration by school districts of college preparation achievement assessment instruments to certain students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 612 78-0 (2003)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to notice to certain public school high school seniors and their parents or guardians of automatic college admission.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 965 78-0 (2003)
Author: Mercer, Ken
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Health in consultation with the Texas Education Agency to study the cost and feasibility of installing automated external defibrillators in public high school buildings.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
HB 1038 78-0 (2003)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to a technology immersion pilot project in public schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1091 78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the adoption of a financial management services cooperatives pilot program for school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and regional education service centers.
House: Government Reform
No action taken in committee
HB 1348 78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to an assessment of school-based mental health and substance abuse programs.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2110 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to abolishing the State Board for Educator Certification and to transferring its powers and duties to the commissioner of education and the Texas Education Agency.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 2284 78-0 (2003)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the Texas Education Agency's use of certain unexpended funds from the optional extended year program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2984 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of the Communities In Schools program.
House: Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3295 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the administration of certain adult education and literacy programs.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 3358 78-0 (2003)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the authority of the Texas Education Agency to regulate acceptable minimum standards for driving safety courses.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 3459 78-0 (2003)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to fiscal matters involving certain governmental educational entities, including public school finance, program compliance monitoring by the Texas Education Agency, amounts withheld from and the use of compensatory education allotments, the public school technology allotment, the accounting for the permanent school fund, employee benefits provided by certain educational entities, the uses of the telecommunications infrastructure fund, and participation in a multijurisdictional lottery game.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HCR 73 78-0 (2003)
Author: Griggs, BobSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Directing the Texas Education Agency and the State Board of Education to adopt and promote a virtues education program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
SB 396 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to a technology immersion pilot project in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 491 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to an assessment of school-based mental health and substance abuse programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 548 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a memorandum of understanding between the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 699 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to establishment of a public education Internet portal.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 766 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a pilot program to monitor the postsecondary educational plans of seniors at certain public high schools.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably with amendments
SB 845 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to a comprehensive analysis of certain legislation addressing public school dropouts.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 1038 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of the Communities In Schools program.
House: Human Services Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1076 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a pilot project addressing obstacles to high school graduation.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1078 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the administration of certain adult education and literacy programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 704 77-0 (2001)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the Careers to Classrooms Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 946 77-0 (2001)
Author: Telford, Barry | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to character education programs in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1016 77-0 (2001)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to payment by the Texas Education Agency of the costs of certain tests administered to public school students who are educationally disadvantaged.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1738 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kitchen, Ann
Relating to a study of the costs of providing transportation services for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2039 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to an independent audit of the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2195 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kitchen, Ann
Relating to financial and operational accountability requirements for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2576 77-0 (2001)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to application procedures under adult education programs administered by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2609 77-0 (2001)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to prekindergarten programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2759 77-0 (2001)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the date by which a school district must file its annual audit report with the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HCR 223 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Directing the Texas Department of Health to prepare a list of foods and beverages fortified with calcium for use by each primary and secondary school in Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HCR 246 77-0 (2001)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Directing the State Board of Education to consider including personal finance knowledge among the essential knowledge and skills in the required public school curriculum.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
SB 31 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to providing information about bacterial meningitis to students of public schools and students of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 596 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to prekindergarten programs for public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 237 76-0 (1999)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to anonymous complaints received by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 725 76-0 (1999)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to providing scholarships to classroom teachers pursuing advanced degrees or additional teacher certification.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 727 76-0 (1999)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the provision of rewards to schools for student performance.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 728 76-0 (1999)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to creation of a program that provides incentives for teachers to acquire additional teaching knowledge and skills.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 937 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the operation of certain food programs administered by the Texas Department of Human Services.
House: Public Education Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1104 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to parental involvement programs in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective with 1999-2000 school year
HB 1617 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al.
Relating to the transfer and operation of the Communities In Schools program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2172 76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to school district compliance with special education laws.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2359 76-0 (1999)
Author: Olivo, DoraSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the investment capital fund administered by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2552 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to academic standards and assessments for Texas school children.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2983 76-0 (1999)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to assessment instruments used to measure performance in primary and secondary schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3675 76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, DomingoSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to certain assessment instruments administered to public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
SB 328 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the regulation of driver's training courses and the issuance of certain driver's licenses.
House: Public Safety Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 330 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Relating to the transfer and operation of the Communities In Schools program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 584 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to establishing the Hope adult literacy grant program to be funded by revenue from a special lottery game.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1211 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to school district compliance with special education laws.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 388 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the confidentiality of preliminary findings of on-site investigations conducted by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 471 75-0 (1997)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the composition of the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 472 75-0 (1997)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the composition and powers and duties of the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 583 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to public education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HR 28 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Requesting the Texas Education Agency to work with local school districts regarding students that utilize a Pan African dialect as a means of communication.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 561 75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to Texas Education Agency reporting concerning certain delinquent conduct by public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HCR 148 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Encouraging the Texas Education Agency to promote the use of the National Rifle Association's Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Sadler, Paul
Relating to the education system, including the operation and administration of schools; making conforming amendments; providing penalties.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HCR 24 73-0 (1993)
Author: Danburg, DebraSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Encouraging the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to promote the use of the NRA's Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Program in our schools to help prevent firearms accidents among children.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
SCR 91 73-0 (1993)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Requiring the Texas Education Agency driver education courses in the State of Texas to include instruction on the dangers and penalties of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Senate: Administration
Posting rule suspended
HCR 191 72-0 (1991)
Author: Cook, John
Directing the Texas Education Agency and local school officials to count in daily school attendance any student excused from school for the purpose of engaging in 4-H activities under the direct supervision of a county extension agent of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HCR 196 72-0 (1991)
Author: Fleuriet, Kenneth | et. al.
Urging the State Board of Education and the Texas Education Agency to continue extensive drug education in the seventh and later secondary grades.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SCR 29 72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Requesting that the Texas Education Agency have a designated staff person who is a social worker to assist with case management oriented dropout programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
1st Printing printed and distributed
HR 37 72-4 (1992)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Encouraging the Texas Education Agency to develop and incorporate programs, such as conflict resolution, child-rearing, and bigotry prevention classes, into the state's elementary school curriculum to curb the growing incidence of violent crime in Texas.
House: Public Education
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 1010 70-0 (1987)
Author: Martinez, RomanSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to reducing the number of students who drop out of public school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/87
HCR 2 69-0 (1985)
Author: Millsap, MikeSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Expressing support of enhanced health education in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
HR 494 69-0 (1985)
Author: Johnson, Sam
Declaring legislative sentiment regarding court decisions affecting public school reforms.
SCR 17 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Millsap, Mike
Supporting comprehensive public and private school health education programs that include instruction relating to the effects of nutrition and smoking on the prevention of cancer.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Resources
No action taken in committee
SCR 84 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Guerrero, Lena
Granting Maria Candelaria Solis permission to sue the state.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed w/o the Governor's signature
HCR 32 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Requesting the Education Agency to emphasize health education, particularly the area of chronic diseases, in public schools.
House: Public Education
Coauthor authorized
HJR 110 68-0 (1983)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Recommending to the Texas Education Agency, serious attention be given to securing adequate and appropriate representation of higher education faculty from the traditional disciplines of the science and liberal arts.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
HR 168 68-0 (1983)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Recommending to the Texas Education Agency that serious attention be given to securing adequate and appropriate representation of higher education faculty from the traditional disciplines of the sciences and liberal arts.
House: Public Education
SCR 129 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Recognizing General Bernardo de Galvez and his prominent part in American history and requesting that the State Board of Education and Texas Education Agency request such recognition in the state adopted American history textbooks.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
HCR 30 68-2 (1984)
Author: Vowell, JackSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Recognizing General Bernardo de Galvez and his prominent role in American history and requesting that the State Board of Education and TEA seek proper recognition in history textbooks.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 125 67-0 (1981)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to excused absences by students engaged in 4-H activities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
SCR 121 67-0 (1981)
Author: Richards, Mike
Creating a special interim committee to study State Board of Education and Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Removed from local and uncontested calendar
HCR 20 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Directing the Texas Education Agency to require each school district to provide instruction on the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Texas Bill of Rights.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
HR 35 64-0 (1975)
Author: Salem, Joe
Relating to requesting the Texas Education Agency, migrant division, to adopt a consistent year-round definition of migrant child using the five-year limit provision.
House: Public Education
HB 494 63-0 (1973)
Author: Caldwell, Neil
Authorizing the transfer of unencumbered balances of current appropriations made to Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System to the Texas Education Agency; and declaring an emergency.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
SB 224 63-0 (1973)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.Sponsor: Caldwell, Neil
Authorizing the transfer of unencumbered balances of current appropriations made to the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System to the Central Education Agency.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Signed by Governor
HCR 99 62-0 (1971)
Author: Davis, Harold
Requesting the Texas Education Agency to include information on epilepsy in curriculum.
HB 1093 61-0 (1969)
Author: Musgrove, Burke
Relating to providing for a program of interschool competition to be administered by the Texas Education Agency; defining recruiting; setting forth a fine and penalties for recruiting violation.
SB 344 61-0 (1969)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an advisory council for the study and research of the problems of language-handicapped children and defining the duties of the Texas Education Agency and the commissioner of education concerning study and research into the problems of language-handicapped children and the development and carrying out of diagnostic and treatment programs for such children.
SB 759 61-0 (1969)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to enacting the "Brooks Study Act" relating to the establishment of an advisory council for the study and research of the problems of children with learning disabilities and defining the duties of the Texas Education Agency and the commissioner of education concerning study and research into the problems of children with learning disabilities, and the development and carrying out of diagnostic and treatment programs for such children.
HCR 46 60-0 (1967)
HCR 48 60-0 (1967)
SB 30 60-0 (1967)
Author: Wade, James Kuykendall "Jim"
Relating to the establishment of an advisory council for the study and research of the problems of language handicapped children and defining the duties of the Texas Education Agency and the commissioner of education concerning study and research into the problems of language handicapped children and the development and carrying out of diagnostic and treatment programs for such children; providing an appropriation.
HB 886 58-0 (1963)
Author: Banfield, Myra Davis | et. al.
Relating to vesting joint and complete authority and responsibility in the Texas Education Agency and the State Board of Control, by and with the advice of the Director of the Department of Public Safety, to adopt and enforce regulations governing the design, color, lighting and other equipment, construction, and operation of all school buses used for the transportation of school children.
SB 306 58-0 (1963)
Author: Richter, Walter Hoppe
Relating to making an appropriation to the Vocational Rehabilitation Division of the Texas Education Agency to provide funds for the rehabilitation of severely physically disabled Texas citizens for the biennium 1963-64 and 1964-65.
SB 418 58-0 (1963)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to making an appropriation to the Vocational Rehabilitation Division of the Texas Education Agency to provide funds for the rehabilitation of disabled Texas Citizens for the biennium 1963-64 and 1964-65.
HB 853 57-0 (1961)
Author: Sandahl, Jr., Charles L.
Relating to making an appropriation to the Vocational Rehabilitation Division of the Texas Education Agency to provide funds for the rehabilitation of severely physically disabled Texas citizens for the biennium 1961-1962 and 1962-1963.
SB 205 57-0 (1961)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the annual adoption by the State Board of Education of an operating budget for the administration and supervision of the Central Education Agency, for procedure and filing incident thereto; providing amount budgeted shall not exceed a fixed percentage of the total cost of the Foundation School Program annually estimated for purposes of the Foundation School Program Act; providing authority of the State Board of Education to accept grants to discharge responsibilities assigned.
SB 372 57-0 (1961)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to making an appropriation to Vocational Rehabilitation Division of Texas Education Agency for severely physically disabled, defining, etc.
HB 727 54-0 (1955)
Author: Johnson, J. Pearce | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation from the General Revenue Fund to the Texas Education Agency.
SB 348 54-0 (1955)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation from the General Revenue Fund to the Texas Education Agency.
HB 271 53-0 (1953)
Author: Crouch, Douglass "Doug" | et. al.
Relating to providing a system whereby credits received by course work in institutions of higher learning are accepted by state-supported colleges.
SB 119 53-0 (1953)
Author: Rogers, Johnnie B.
Relating to amending certain Acts by providing that the Central Education Agency shall have exclusive jurisdiction and control over the Texas School for the Blind; providing that appropriations made for the benefit of such school shall be administered and expended by the Agency.
