HB 3 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--Employees/Officers | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--General | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY & SECURITY, OFFICE OF | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SHERIFFS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Weapons
HB 8 88-0 (2023)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | Purchasing--State | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 11 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Libraries & Librarians | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 13 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to training, preparedness, and funding for school safety and emergencies in public schools.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND CORPORATION, TEXAS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
HB 18 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the protection of minors from harmful, deceptive, or unfair trade practices in connection with the use of certain digital services and electronic devices, including the use and transfer of electronic devices to students by a public school.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| ADVERTISING | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Minors--Health & Safety | Protection of Personal Information | SECURING CHILDREN ONLINE THROUGH PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT (SCOPE) ACT | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 37 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Governor | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 68 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to free tuition for youth in foster care.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Electronic Information Systems | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 74 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program and the Texas Teacher Retention Incentive Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 83 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the use of a writing portfolio assessment to assess writing performance for public school students.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 100 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to public education and public school finance, including the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, contributions by a public school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and an education savings account program for certain children.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Salaries & Expenses | TRANSFER STUDENTS | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
HB 114 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, EdSponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the possession, use, or delivery of marihuana or e-cigarettes on or near public school property or at certain school events.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | MARIHUANA | Minors--Health & Safety | Tobacco Products
HB 158 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information held by the Texas Education Agency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 174 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 185 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of chronically absent students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 195 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to provisions and plans by public schools to ensure the safety of individuals with disabilities or impairments during a mandatory school drill or a disaster or emergency situation.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 229 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of Central Catholic High School specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 272 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, JulieSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain disabilities and to an individualized education team for purposes of determining a student's eligibility for special education services and providing those services in public schools.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature
HB 277 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to abolishing certain county boards of education, boards of county school trustees, and offices of county school superintendent.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--County Administration | Education--School Districts
HB 320 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOMELESS | Housing--Homeless Persons | Human Relations
HB 331 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the costs of expansion of open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 333 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the establishment of the School Psychologists Shortage Task Force.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS SHORTAGE TASK FORCE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 337 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to eliminating certain state-required end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law and eliminating graduation requirements based on satisfactory performance on certain end-of-course assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 338 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to content ratings for books and other written materials used in public schools.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 348 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 363 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study the effect of delayed school start times on students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | TASK FORCE TO STUDY SCHOOL DAY START TIMES
HB 379 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 447 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to sales and use taxes imposed on certain assault weapons; imposing taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
HB 500 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 509 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 516 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to requiring a school district or open-enrollment charter school to report data regarding certain disciplinary or law enforcement actions taken against students.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--Health & Safety | RESTRAINTS
HB 531 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the management and operation of open-enrollment charter schools, including certain contracts involving management and operation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 557 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an educational expenses reimbursement program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Legislature
HB 579 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to procedures for the alternative assessment or exemption from assessment of certain public school students who receive special education services and alternative accountability plans for certain campuses serving students who receive special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 631 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to parental rights in education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 681 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Returned from the House for further action
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 691 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to prevention of and safety requirements regarding sudden cardiac arrest affecting public school students participating in interscholastic athletics.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Minors--Health & Safety | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 710 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to the removal of restrictions on funding and payment of costs for certain full-time online educational programs; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INTERNET
HB 729 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the statewide intellectual and developmental disability coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COORDINATING COUNCIL | Sunset—Required Reviews | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CENTER ON DISABILITY & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN CENTER FOR DISABILITY STUDIES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 890 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | PARENTAL CONSENT | PARENTAL RIGHTS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 900 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of library materials sold to or included in public school libraries.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Libraries & Librarians | PARENTAL CONSENT | Purchasing--Local | RESTRICTING EXPLICIT AND ADULT-DESIGNATED EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (READER) ACT | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 949 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the program requiring dyslexia screening and testing in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 950 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district, including services for dyslexia and related disorders.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BECKLEY WILSON ACT | Disabilities, Persons with | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 977 88-0 (2023)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the creation of a Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1069 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Texas State Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy for public high school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Bilingual
HB 1121 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
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
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability
HB 1123 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of a healthy and safe school water plan by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEAD POISONING | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1155 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to parental rights in public education and prohibiting instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Family--Parent & Child | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 1238 88-0 (2023)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the school health and related services program, including parental consent for program services, the establishment of a school health and related services program advisory council, and the publication of the School Health and Related Services (SHARS) Handbook portion of the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT | SCHOOL HEALTH & RELATED SERVICES PROGRAM ADVISORY COUNCIL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1267 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1278 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to eliminating certain state-required assessment instruments and certain end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1323 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the measures to encourage eligible students to claim certain tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for students who are or have been in foster or other residential care.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1326 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1334 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to requiring cultural inclusion curriculum as part of the enrichment curriculum for public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1369 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district, including services for dyslexia and related disorders.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1404 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to prohibiting public schools from purchasing library materials from certain vendors.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Libraries & Librarians | Purchasing--Local
HB 1416 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to accelerated instruction provided to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
HB 1481 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to sickle cell disease health care improvement and the sickle cell task force.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | SICKLE CELL TASK FORCE
HB 1488 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to sickle cell disease health care improvement and the sickle cell task force.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAID | SICKLE CELL TASK FORCE
HB 1493 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to accommodations for the assessment of certain public school students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1531 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the provision of information regarding certain public assistance programs by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 1537 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the submission by law enforcement agencies to certain public school personnel of a handle with care notice concerning a traumatic event experienced by a public school student and to certain required training regarding those notices.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Postponed
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1541 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to parental rights in public education and prohibiting certain instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1569 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee and a grant program for the professional development and training of computer science classroom teachers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 1570 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | CREDIT UNION DEPARTMENT | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICT | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | OFFICIAL COTTON GROWERS' BOLL WEEVIL ERADICATION FOUNDATION, BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME ADVISORY COUNCIL | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset--Recommended Reviews | Sunset--Review Procedures | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 1605 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and the extension of additional state aid to school districts for the provision of certain instructional materials; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 1614 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to a grant program to provide free public school prekindergarten programs to certain children who are eligible for the subsidized child-care program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1615 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to strategies to increase the availability of child-care and prekindergarten programs.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Labor--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1655 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of books sold to or included in public school libraries.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Libraries & Librarians | PARENTAL CONSENT | RESTRICTING EXPLICIT AND ADULT-DESIGNATED EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (READER) ACT | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1672 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the basic allotment and the guaranteed yield under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 1780 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the creation by the Texas Workforce Commission of a program to assist with transitioning certain workers to clean energy jobs.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Energy--General | Energy--Wind | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1843 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information held by the Texas Education Agency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1870 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to safety standards for private passenger van services that transport students to and from public primary and secondary schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1883 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the administration of assessment instruments to public school students on religious holy days.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CHRISTMAS | DIWALI | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | EID AL-ADHA | EID AL-FITR | PASSOVER | ROSH HASHANAH | VAISAKHI (SIKH FESTIVAL) | VESAK | YOM KIPPUR
HB 1892 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to improved educational efficiency by empowering parents through a program administered by the comptroller.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM ACT OF 2023
HB 1905 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to allowing school districts to make available certain school safety training courses to employees of certain private schools, child-care facilities, or organizations providing out-of-school-time care.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1924 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to the establishment of an ombudsman for parents of children enrolled in public school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | OMBUDSMAN FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN ENROLLED IN PUBLIC SCHOOL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1942 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring occupational permits; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; decriminalizing wagering on certain sports events; creating criminal offenses; providing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOVERY ACT
HB 1981 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the administration of assessment instruments to public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
HB 1988 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the list of reading instruments adopted and maintained by the commissioner of education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2074 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the establishment of a local optional teacher designation system grant program by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2106 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the implementation of student and family engagement plans by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems
HB 2111 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the employment of certain federal law enforcement agents as school district security personnel and the authority of the chief of school safety and security for the Texas Education Agency to carry a weapon on public school grounds.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Governor | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 2114 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the establishment of an empowerment scholarship account program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2125 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to a required training course for persons serving as special education representatives and hearing officers at impartial due process hearings or as facilitators for individualized education program facilitation.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2126 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to information reported through the Public Education Information Management System and to parents regarding disciplinary measures or restraint used by a public school.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
HB 2162 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to reading instruction, assessment instruments, and interventions provided to public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | LITERACY
HB 2164 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to public school bilingual education programs, dual language immersion programs, and special language programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Bilingual
HB 2168 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to measures to prepare students to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--SPANISH LANGUAGE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2169 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the bilingual education allotment under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2234 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to certain policies and procedures for the placement and use of video cameras in certain classrooms, including classrooms that provide special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--Health & Safety | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 2358 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Teacher Residency Partnership Program and a residency partnership allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 2421 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the reenactment of expired provisions of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Nuclear | Energy--Wind | Property Interests--Personal Property | REINVESTMENT ZONES | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 2463 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to an adjustment for certain school districts under the public school finance system for revenue lost due to the use of the state value of the district's taxable value of property determined by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 2487 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the possession or use of marihuana or e-cigarettes on or near public school property or at certain school events; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | MARIHUANA | Minors--Health & Safety | Tobacco Products
HB 2490 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume certain employment with a school district.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2510 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to transparency in certain contracts involving a school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
HB 2530 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to state savings achieved through a budget savings program administered by the comptroller of public accounts making an appropriation of a portion of those savings.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
HB 2615 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the operation by a school district of a foundation and trade diploma program to provide eligible high school students with educational training under a plan for the issuance of a high school diploma and the application of certain student-based allotments under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Returned to committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | INFORMED CONSENT | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 2673 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to requirements for the use and transfer of electronic devices to students by a public school.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT | Protection of Personal Information
HB 2678 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to advanced air mobility technology.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation
HB 2693 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Venton
Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency regarding recommended standards for school district facility maintenance and custodial services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
HB 2721 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to accelerated and supplemental instruction provided to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments and access to criminal history record information for certain tutors providing that instruction.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2725 88-0 (2023)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to truancy; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Minors--Juvenile Justice | TRUANCY
HB 2803 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to a program to serve special education students' needs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2805 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of certain information by a parole panel in determining whether to release an inmate on parole.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2808 88-0 (2023)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the finality of public school accountability determinations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--School Districts
HB 2920 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, posting, or provision of information regarding postsecondary education and career opportunities and to the confidentiality of certain information relating to persons provided assistance in accessing postsecondary education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3011 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3111 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to requiring the Sunset Advisory Commission to assess the efforts of certain state agencies to reduce disparities in outcomes in the performance of agency functions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 3141 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | INTERNET
HB 3142 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the establishment of a counseling certification incentive program for school nurses by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 3198 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to criminal history record information and certain registry information accessible to certain educational and child-care entities and information required for employment in certain child-care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3201 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to access to the registry of persons who are not eligible for employment in public schools.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3202 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to access by the Texas Education Agency and private schools to certain criminal history records.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3204 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to the central registry of names of individuals found to have abused or neglected a child.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3298 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for educational materials purchased by a teacher.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Taxation--Sales
HB 3302 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency on the administration of assessment instruments in Spanish to certain public school students in grades six through 12.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Interim Studies
HB 3304 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency on the administration of assessment instruments in Spanish to certain public school students in grades six through eight.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Interim Studies
HB 3315 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a school district's grievance procedure regarding complaints concerning violation of parental rights.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 3348 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency on Asian American and Pacific Islander students enrolled in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Interim Studies
HB 3402 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to establishing a pilot program to provide school district employees assistance with child-care services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3451 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FORGERY | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3543 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the bilingual education allotment under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 3589 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the transfer of the administration of school nutrition programs from the Texas Department of Agriculture to the Texas Education Agency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3610 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to a seizure management and treatment plan for the care to be provided by a public school to a student with a seizure disorder.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3781 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach special education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Financial--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 3788 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey | et. al.
Relating to school district policies on dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Crimes Against | PEACE OFFICERS | SEXUAL ABUSE | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STALKING
HB 3793 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to the registry maintained by the Texas Education Agency of persons who are not eligible to be employed by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3829 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to creating a fine arts allotment under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Arts & Humanities | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 3877 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to the establishment of teacher-sponsored academies.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Business & Commerce--General | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3907 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to a reduction of the amount by which certain districts with high enrollment of educationally disadvantaged students must reduce the districts' local revenue levels in excess of entitlement under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
HB 3917 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, BradSponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to dismissal of a complaint alleging a parent contributing to nonattendance on the parent's fulfillment of certain terms.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | TRUANCY
HB 3918 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition, prevention, and remedying of certain discrimination.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHILD CUSTODY | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | DISCRIMINATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Family--Marriage Relationship | FATHER'S DAY | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Religion | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3928 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to dyslexia evaluations and services for public school students, the provision of services for students with dyslexia and related disorders, and certain parental notice regarding the rights of parents of public school students with disabilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BECKLEY WILSON ACT | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | PARENTAL CONSENT | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3954 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the funding and continuation of the supplemental special education services and instructional materials program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3991 88-0 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to Texas Fruit and Vegetable Day in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | TEXAS FRUIT & VEGETABLE DAY
HB 4033 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | TELEMEDICINE
HB 4104 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to a nursing dual credit pilot program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT | HOUSTON ISD | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
HB 4109 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to the information maintained by the Texas Education Agency regarding postsecondary education and career opportunities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 4123 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access to and use of certain criminal history record information.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Personnel | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | FIRE MARSHAL | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS | REAL ESTATE BROKERS | REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VOLUNTEERS
HB 4135 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to a statewide literacy improvement plan for public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | LITERACY
HB 4148 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of students between public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 4153 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to strategies to increase the availability of child-care and prekindergarten programs.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Labor--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4188 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, including financial and other assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Libraries & Librarians | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4236 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an interagency child protection database.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Labor--General | Minors--Health & Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4240 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the effectiveness of state-funded homelessness programs at helping beneficiaries advance toward self-sufficiency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOMELESS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Homeless Persons | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4322 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of a STEM and computer science strategic advisory committee.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology
HB 4340 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the establishment of the Education Savings Account Program to allow certain children to use public money to pursue educational alternatives to public schools and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
HB 4356 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the dissolution of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the creation of the Office of Youth Safety and Rehabilitation.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Juvenile Justice | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | YOUTH SAFETY AND REHABILITATION, OFFICE OF
HB 4375 88-0 (2023)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION | DEFIBRILLATORS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4383 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to measures to assist small and rural school districts in implementing a collegiate model and expanding broadband access, including the establishment of the Rural Schools and Communities Technical Assistance Center and a grant program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4402 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to the administration of certain assessment instruments, the accountability rating system for assessing campus and district performance, public school career and technology education programs, and an extracurricular and cocurricular allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4410 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a Texas Commission on High School Outcomes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS COMMISSION ON HIGH SCHOOL OUTCOMES
HB 4449 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study disciplinary practices and policies in public schools.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | TASK FORCE TO STUDY SCHOOL DISCIPLINE
HB 4468 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the inclusion of chronically absent students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | TRUANCY
HB 4469 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to prekindergarten programs provided by public schools, including through partnerships with certain community-based child-care providers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4475 88-0 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie
Relating to a program to serve students who's safety at school is in jeopardy.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Minors--Health & Safety | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4479 88-0 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie
Relating to freezing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--School District
HB 4508 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to bilingual education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Symbols
HB 4514 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to public school accountability, including the assessment of academic performance, and district and campus performance standards and sanctions.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4567 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cunningham, Charles
Relating to a study on alternative school schedules conducted by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Interim Studies
HB 4582 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to assist certain public schools in providing salaries to school security personnel.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PEACE OFFICERS | Salaries & Expenses
HB 4594 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to a study regarding the needs of military bases located in the state and programs of study offered at school districts and institutions of higher education to prepare students for employment on a military base.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Military & Veterans
HB 4603 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to parental rights in public education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 4613 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of professional charter academies.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 4625 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to bullying, cyberbullying, and identity-based bullying in public schools.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| BULLYING | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems
HB 4668 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bumgarner, Ben
Relating to the admission to public schools of children unlawfully present in the United States and the eligibility of those children for the benefits of the available school fund and Foundation School Program.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FEDERAL RELATIONS | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND
HB 4709 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to a reduction of the amount by which certain school districts must reduce their local revenue levels in excess of entitlement under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 4756 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the establishment of community-based learning centers to serve public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 4807 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Parental Empowerment Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--Franchise | TEXAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2023
HB 4845 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a bullying prevention pilot program for public schools.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| BULLYING | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 4944 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to public school cybersecurity controls, student data privacy protection, and requirements and technical assistance and cybersecurity risk assessments for public schools provided by the Department of Information Resources.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Protection of Personal Information | RIGHT OF PRIVACY | Science & Technology
HB 4969 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to a parent-directed supplemental services and instructional materials program for public school students; establishing an allotment under the Foundation School Program; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 4978 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to reports of certain misconduct committed by an employee of a public school, regional education service center, or shared services arrangement and a study by the Texas Education Agency regarding employee misconduct reporting mechanisms.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Interim Studies | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
HB 4979 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to certain student records and conduct.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS | TRUANCY
HB 5033 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to requiring public schools and public institutions of higher education to report data regarding certain arrests made on school or institution property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement
HB 5092 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to formation, funding, and support of and the applicability of certain laws to charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Political Subdivisions
HB 5108 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding a teacher apprenticeship program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Labor--Workforce Development | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 5112 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Financial--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Taxation--General | Taxation--School District
HB 5135 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the issuance of K9s4KIDs specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Governor | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 5167 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to protections for certain military dependents enrolled in a public school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Military & Veterans
HB 5170 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to public school finance and public education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
HB 5197 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to certain limitations on private primary or secondary schools receiving state money.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private
HB 5251 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the creation of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials and to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | Libraries & Librarians | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 5261 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 5288 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency on a service-intensity based funding formula to replace the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Interim Studies
HB 5294 88-0 (2023)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to a proposition for certain school districts to be prohibited from imposing an ad valorem tax and to be operated and funded in the same manner as an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
SB 8 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | INTERNET | Libraries & Librarians | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 9 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Postponed
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Libraries & Librarians | Salaries & Expenses | SOCIAL SECURITY | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 11 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to the health and safety of public school students and active shooter training for certain peace officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Postponed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Governor | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | OFFICE OF SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRUANCY
SB 13 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the creation of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials.
House: State Affairs Senate: Education
Referred to State Affairs
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child | Libraries & Librarians | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | Purchasing--Local | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 30 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 90 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an application for the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school campus or site.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts
SB 165 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to parental rights in public education and to audits of school district curricula by the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PARENTAL CONSENT | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 176 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Parental Empowerment Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Governor | Insurance--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--State | TEXAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2023
SB 245 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | TELEMEDICINE
SB 350 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to a paid parental leave policy at public schools and an allotment under the Foundation School Program for the cost of providing paid parental leave under that policy.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE
SB 392 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to transparency in certain legal proceedings and contracts involving a school district and a limit on legal fees that may be spent by a school district in certain legal proceedings.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
SB 393 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to parental rights in public education and prohibiting instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity for public school students; authorizing a civil remedy.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PARENTAL CONSENT | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 418 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of students between public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 449 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to training requirements for public school board of trustees members and superintendents regarding the adoption of a trauma-informed school standard.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 456 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the adoption of a healthy and safe school water plan by public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 488 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to imposing a tax on the generation of electricity by certain electric generators to provide revenue for property tax relief.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District | Utilities--Electric
SB 524 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the statewide intellectual and developmental disability coordinating council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COORDINATING COUNCIL | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CENTER ON DISABILITY & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN CENTER FOR DISABILITY STUDIES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 657 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program and the Texas Teacher Retention Incentive Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 668 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to allowing school districts to make available certain school safety training courses to employees of certain private schools, child-care facilities, or organizations providing out-of-school-time care.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 689 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the establishment of a public safety dual credit grant program by the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Law Enforcement
SB 713 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the use of competitive bidding for certain purchases by the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Purchasing--Local
SB 715 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring occupational permits; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; decriminalizing wagering on certain sports events; creating criminal offenses; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOVERY ACT
SB 717 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to public school cybersecurity controls and requirements and technical assistance and cybersecurity risk assessments for public schools provided by the Department of Information Resources.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 795 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the transfer of the University Interscholastic League from The University of Texas at Austin to the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| AUDITOR, STATE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
SB 822 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for school districts or open-enrollment charter school campuses that are designated as full-service community schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 858 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to safety standards for private passenger van services that transport students to and from public primary and secondary schools.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 923 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the admission to public schools of children unlawfully present in the United States and the eligibility of those children for the benefits of the available school fund and Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Aliens | AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FEDERAL RELATIONS | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND
SB 928 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the protection of personally identifiable student information and the use of covered information by an operator or educational entity; authorizing a civil and administrative penalty.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Protection of Personal Information | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
SB 942 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to an adjustment for certain school districts under the public school finance system for revenue lost due to the use of the state value of the district's taxable value of property determined by the comptroller of public accounts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 981 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a handbook on parental rights in education and training requirements on parental rights in education for a member of the board of trustees of a school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | PARENTAL RIGHTS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1024 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to preventative health care and public health, including prohibited immunization and face-covering requirements and private business or school closures.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--Health & Safety | MEDICAID | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1037 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to establishing a committee to develop school safety and security rules and standards for newly constructed school facilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1067 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the consideration of certain information by a parole panel in determining whether to release an inmate on parole.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 1068 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the removal of restrictions on funding and payment of costs for certain full-time online educational programs; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INTERNET
SB 1225 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to policies and procedures regarding certain public school students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1240 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to requiring the Sunset Advisory Commission to assess the efforts of certain state agencies to reduce disparities in outcomes in the performance of agency functions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
SB 1261 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to accelerated instruction provided to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 1292 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to information reported through the Public Education Information Management System and to parents regarding disciplinary measures used by a public school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
SB 1302 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of a suicide awareness and prevention, youth violence prevention, and social inclusion program for public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--VIOLENCE | Minors--Health & Safety | SUICIDE
SB 1315 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee and a grant program for the professional development and training of computer science classroom teachers.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 1443 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to public school library materials and certain performances at public school facilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | INTERNET | Libraries & Librarians | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
SB 1470 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to access to the registry of persons who are not eligible for employment in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1471 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to access by the Texas Education Agency and private schools to certain criminal history records.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private
SB 1472 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the central registry of names of individuals found to have abused or neglected a child.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CHILD ABUSE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1473 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to criminal history record information and certain registry information accessible to certain educational and child-care entities and information required for employment in certain child-care facilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1474 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach or provide services related to special education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 1506 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to a seizure management and treatment plan for the care to be provided by a public school to a student with a seizure disorder.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1527 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FORGERY | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY | PROSTITUTION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1528 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the publication of a report providing an overview of public education in Texas.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
SB 1539 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature
SB 1659 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | CREDIT UNION COMMISSION | CREDIT UNION DEPARTMENT | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICT | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | OFFICIAL COTTON GROWERS' BOLL WEEVIL ERADICATION FOUNDATION, BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME ADVISORY COUNCIL | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Retirement Systems--Teachers | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Recommended Reviews | Sunset--Review Procedures | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SB 1664 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the school safety technical advisory committee and the school safety accountability program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Governor | Law Enforcement | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 1754 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to certain restrictions on the use of personally identifiable information pertaining to a public school student by an operator or educational entity.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--School Districts | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | Minors--General | Protection of Personal Information
SB 1757 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the treatment of and education on sickle cell disease and the sickle cell task force.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAID | SICKLE CELL TASK FORCE
SB 1785 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Personnel | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | FIRE MARSHAL | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS | REAL ESTATE BROKERS | REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VOLUNTEERS
SB 1803 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the effectiveness of state-funded homelessness programs at helping beneficiaries advance toward self-sufficiency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Placed on General State Calendar
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOMELESS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Homeless Persons | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1849 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to an interagency reportable conduct search engine, standards for a person's removal from the employee misconduct registry and eligibility for certification as certain Texas Juvenile Justice Department officers and employees, and the use of certain information by certain state agencies to conduct background checks.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERAGENCY COORDINATION ON REPORTABLE CONDUCT, OFFICE OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Labor--General | Minors--Health & Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1861 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Postponed
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | INTERNET
SB 1862 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency to investigate the administration of public education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Courts--General | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FRAUD | INSPECTOR GENERAL AT THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY, OFFICE OF | SUBPOENAS
SB 1880 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the grievance procedure in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
SB 1888 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the inclusion of chronically absent and truant students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | TRUANCY
SB 2068 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the information maintained by the Texas Education Agency regarding postsecondary education and career opportunities.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2084 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to creating a fine arts allotment under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Arts & Humanities | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 2114 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the establishment of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child | Governor | INDEPENDENT OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF--TEA | PARENTAL RIGHTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2139 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the establishment of the Opportunity High School Diploma program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| ADULT EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2144 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to advanced air mobility technology.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation
SB 2185 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to bullying, cyberbullying, and identity-based bullying in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| BULLYING | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems
SB 2236 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the list of reading instruments adopted and maintained by the commissioner of education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 2270 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DEFIBRILLATORS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 2304 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, MorganSponsor: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of driver education courses and driving safety courses and the provision of information regarding the Texas Driving with Disability Program to certain public school students.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Driver Education & Training | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 2322 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to measures to improve school district classroom teacher retention, including child-care subsidies, eligibility of those teachers' children for prekindergarten programs, and student loan repayment assistance.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | STUDENT LOANS
SB 2342 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to bullying prevention in public schools, including the establishment of a bullying prevention program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| BULLYING | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2367 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the creation of programs and funding for investment in technology industries.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Business & Commerce--General | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Military & Veterans | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2395 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study disciplinary practices and policies in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
SB 2482 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a survey of public schools regarding Holocaust Remembrance Week instruction.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Holidays | HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE WEEK | HOLOCAUST, GENOCIDE, & ANTISEMITISM ADVISORY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2487 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district, including services for dyslexia and related disorders.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| BECKLEY WILSON ACT | Disabilities, Persons with | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 2497 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the bilingual education allotment under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 2520 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
SB 2539 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the administration, coordination, and support of public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program and an Advanced Career and Education (ACE) scholarship program for students enrolled in dual credit courses.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--State | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
SB 2555 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to training requirements for certain municipal, county, and school district elected officers.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTINUING EDUCATION | County Government--Employees/Officers | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Open Meetings | Open Records
SB 2561 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the supplemental special education services program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 2565 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and creating allotments for the procurement of certain instructional materials under the Foundation School Program; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | INTERNET
HB 1 88-2 (2023)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to a reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and additional state aid for certain school districts impacted by compression.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 2 88-2 (2023)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 19 88-2 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 56 88-2 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to protections for certain military dependents enrolled in a public school.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Military & Veterans
HB 61 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 62 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John | et. al.
Relating to providing school district property tax relief through rent-relief and through adjusting entitlements, compression, and exemptions under the public school finance system.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--School District
SB 2 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 1 88-3 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.
Filed
| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LITERACY | Military & Veterans | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
HB 26 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to requiring cultural inclusion as part of the social studies curriculum for public schools.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
HB 27 88-3 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Parental Empowerment Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--Franchise | TEXAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2023
HB 28 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 42 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the adoption of a healthy and safe school water plan by public schools.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEAD POISONING | Minors--Health & Safety | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
HB 44 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a grant program to provide free public school prekindergarten programs to certain children who are eligible for the subsidized child-care program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Filed
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 45 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the implementation of certain rules regarding public school accountability adopted by the commissioner of education or the Texas Education Agency.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability
HB 46 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the inclusion of chronically absent students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students.
Filed
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 54 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the establishment of the School Psychologists Shortage Task Force.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS SHORTAGE TASK FORCE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 58 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to eliminating certain state-required end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law and eliminating graduation requirements based on satisfactory performance on certain end-of-course assessment instruments.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 62 88-3 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a parental empowerment program administered by the comptroller of public accounts.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | TEXAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2023
HB 81 88-3 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the admission to public schools of children unlawfully present in the United States and the eligibility of those children for the benefits of the available school fund and Foundation School Program.
Filed
| Aliens | AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 82 88-3 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to a parent-directed supplemental services and instructional materials program for public school students; authorizing a fee.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Purchasing--General | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
HB 89 88-3 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to the establishment of an ombudsman for parents of children enrolled in public school.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
HB 92 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the establishment of community-based learning centers to serve public school students.
Filed
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Religion
HB 109 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bumgarner, Ben | et. al.
Relating to the admission to public schools of children unlawfully present in the United States and the eligibility of those children for the benefits of the available school fund and Foundation School Program.
Filed
| Aliens | AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 121 88-3 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to establishing a pilot program to provide school district employees assistance with child-care services.
Filed
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 122 88-3 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to reports of certain misconduct engaged in by an employee of a public school, regional education service center, or shared services arrangement and a study by the Texas Education Agency regarding employee misconduct reporting mechanisms.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 190 88-3 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to transportation of students entitled to a public education grant.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 192 88-3 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of certain school district classroom teachers for the cost of classroom supplies purchased with personal money.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 203 88-3 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to public school selection of an alternative assessment instrument in place of state-administered assessment instruments.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
SB 1 88-3 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.
House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | INTERNET | PARENTAL RIGHTS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2 88-3 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a local optional teacher designation system implemented by a school district, a security officer employed by a school district, the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 29 88-3 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the transfer of students between public schools.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 34 88-3 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the creation of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child | Libraries & Librarians | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PUBLIC NOTICE | Purchasing--Local
SB 40 88-3 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | Safety | Taxation--School District
SB 50 88-3 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the admission to public schools of children unlawfully present in the United States and the eligibility of those children for the benefits of the available school fund and Foundation School Program.
Filed
| Aliens | AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 52 88-3 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a paid parental leave policy at public schools and an allotment under the Foundation School Program for the cost of providing paid parental leave under that policy.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE
SB 54 88-3 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for school districts or open-enrollment charter school campuses that are designated as full-service community schools.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 58 88-3 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators and assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.
Filed
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Salaries & Expenses | SENATE, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 77 88-3 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials.
Filed
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Family--Parent & Child | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PARENTAL CONSENT | PARENTAL RIGHTS | Religion | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 1 88-4 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.
House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select
Recommitted to committee
| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LITERACY | Military & Veterans | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Taxation--School District
HB 25 88-4 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to requirements for legislation increasing expenditures by public schools.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 27 88-4 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to public school selection of an alternative assessment instrument in place of state-administered assessment instruments.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
HB 41 88-4 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the establishment of a parental empowerment program administered by the comptroller of public accounts.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | TEXAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2023
HB 46 88-4 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie
Relating to establishing the safety protection grant program under which the parent of a student whose safety is in jeopardy may elect to transfer the student to another public school campus or receive funding for the student to attend private school.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 101 88-4 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to transportation of students entitled to a public education grant.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 110 88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the school safety allotment under the public school finance system; making an appropriation.
Filed
| Animals | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 115 88-4 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.
Filed
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | State Finances--Management & Control | SUPREME COURT
SB 1 88-4 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.
House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | INTERNET | PARENTAL RIGHTS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2 88-4 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a local optional teacher designation system implemented by a school district, the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program; making an appropriation.
House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select Senate: Finance
Referred to Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 5 88-4 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program and the establishment of a school safety grant program; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Minors--Health & Safety | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 13 88-4 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a paid parental leave policy at public schools and an allotment under the Foundation School Program for the cost of providing paid parental leave under that policy.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE
SB 15 88-4 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for school districts or open-enrollment charter school campuses that are designated as full-service community schools.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 37 88-4 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | Safety | Taxation--School District
HB 30 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to educational programs provided by the Windham School District in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for certain inmates.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
HB 31 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to abolishing certain county boards of education, boards of county school trustees, and offices of county school superintendent.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--County Administration | Education--School Districts
HB 57 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to civics instruction in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
HB 153 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the inclusion of instruction regarding culturally inclusive curriculum reflecting the cultural, linguistic and religious diversity of society.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | THE CULTURAL INCLUSION ACT
HB 278 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the appointment of an individual to a school district board of managers by the commissioner of education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts
HB 351 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to air filtration efficiency standards at certain educational and child care facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 370 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
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
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability
HB 378 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to eliminating certain state-required end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 411 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts
HB 518 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency regarding recommended standards for school district facility maintenance and custodial services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
HB 572 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of students enrolled in a dropout recovery school as students at risk of dropping out of school for purposes of compensatory, intensive, and accelerated instruction and to a study by the Texas Education Agency on competency-based educational programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 589 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the use of public school counselors' work time.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
HB 605 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the adoption of a healthy and safe school water plan by public schools.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEAD POISONING | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 742 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to procedures for the alternative assessment of certain public school students that receive special education services and alternative accountability plans for certain campuses serving students that receive special education services.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 759 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harless, Sam
Relating to the operation of threat assessment teams in public schools and the establishment of a student threat assessment database; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 764 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
HB 812 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the use of interim testing and adaptive, growth-based assessment instruments for certain required assessments of public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 823 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of chronically absent students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 855 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a joint study and report by the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding the transition of public school students with disabilities to higher education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 898 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to an interagency grant program to support and sustain the operations of community recovery organizations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 958 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 1032 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to authorizing school districts to provide funding using money received under the Foundation School Program to community-based organizations for purposes of reimbursing private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1132 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the information maintained by the Texas Education Agency regarding postsecondary education and career opportunities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1194 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to requiring a school district or open-enrollment charter school to report data regarding certain disciplinary or law enforcement actions taken against students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1247 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the development of and report on a tri-agency work-based learning strategic framework by the Texas Workforce Commission, the Texas Education Agency, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1482 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOMELESS | Housing--Homeless Persons | Human Relations
HB 1525 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system and public education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| COVID-19 | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1542 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of certain information on career and technology education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Science & Technology
HB 1740 87-0 (2021)
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
HB 1744 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to measures to prepare students to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 1746 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the management and operation of open-enrollment charter schools, including certain contracts involving management and operation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Purchasing--State
HB 1867 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1942 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the adult high school charter school program.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| ADULT EDUCATION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2069 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | DISCRIMINATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 2258 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to developing a strategic plan for the improvement and expansion of high-quality bilingual education.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2287 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to data collection and receipt of certain reports by and consultation with the Collaborative Task Force on Public School Mental Health Services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| COLLABORATIVE TASK FORCE ON PUBLIC SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2453 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the issuance of Family First specialty license plates.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Family--General | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2497 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and duties of the Texas 1836 Project.
House: State Affairs Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | Historic Preservation & Museums | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 2605 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to prevention of and safety requirements regarding sudden cardiac arrest affecting public school students participating in interscholastic athletics.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Minors--Health & Safety | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 2662 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain regulations waived during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BEVERAGE CONTAINERS | City Government--General | County Government--General | COVID-19 | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | ELECTRONIC WILLS ACT | FOOD | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Unemployment | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Meetings | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2734 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the limitation on administration and use of certain assessment instruments in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2767 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to a study on the equity gap in the accessibility of dual credit courses to public high school students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2800 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on administration and use of certain assessment instruments in public schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2954 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to a suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention grant program for certain public elementary schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SUICIDE
HB 3204 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the methods to achieve a college, career, or military outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Military & Veterans
HB 3210 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to eliminating certain state-required assessment instruments and certain end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3261 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the electronic administration of certain required assessment instruments, measures to support Internet connectivity for purposes of those assessment instruments, the adoption and administration of certain optional interim assessment instruments, the review and use of the instructional materials and technology allotment, and requests for production of instructional materials.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3270 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to public school organization, accountability, and fiscal management.
House: Public Education
Returned to committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 3298 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to computer science and technology education, training, and curriculum.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| COMPUTER SCIENCE STRATEGIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3300 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to certain school district staff development requirements and including certain information regarding substance abuse and suicidal tendencies in the essential knowledge and skills of the public school health curriculum.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | SUICIDE
HB 3332 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to a study on the gap in student grade point averages resulting from the accessibility of dual credit courses to public high school students.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3406 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a mobile Internet access hotspot grant program to provide grants to facilitate distance learning for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--General | INTERNET
HB 3430 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for school districts or open-enrollment charter school campuses that are designated as full-service community schools.
House: Public Education
Postponed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 3446 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to a required training course for persons serving as special education representatives and hearing officers at impartial due process hearings or as facilitators for individualized education program facilitation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3485 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to information reported through the Public Education Information Management System and to parents regarding disciplinary measures used by a school district.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts
HB 3489 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to development of guidelines for the use of digital devices in public schools and a school district or open-enrollment charter school policy for the effective integration of those devices.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET
HB 3493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to prevention and early intervention services by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CHILD ABUSE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3557 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to allowing parents and guardians to elect for a student to repeat or retake a course or grade.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 3591 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a high-speed Internet access grant program to facilitate instruction and learning for public school students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3643 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Virtual Education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | VIRTUAL EDUCATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 3667 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the establishment of the School Psychologists Shortage Task Force.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS SHORTAGE TASK FORCE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3668 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the administration of assessment instruments in public schools, eliminating the requirement to use public school assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation, and the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations for a school district or campus in a school year in which the operations of the district or campus are disrupted as a result of a declared disaster.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3676 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to eliminating certain state-required end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law and eliminating graduation requirements based on satisfactory performance on certain end-of-course assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3767 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to measures to support the alignment of education and workforce development in the state with state workforce needs, including the establishment of the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Labor--Workforce Development | TEXAS EDUCATION & WORKFORCE ALIGNMENT ACT | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3805 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the costs of expansion of open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 3837 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3870 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the program requiring dyslexia screening and testing in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3879 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to corporal punishment in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
HB 3880 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district, including services for dyslexia and related disorders.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
House appoints conferees-reported
| BECKLEY WILSON ACT | Disabilities, Persons with | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Interim Studies
HB 3889 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the cost for certain public school students of a broadband Internet access program offered by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
HB 3894 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the creation by the Texas Workforce Commission of a program to assist with transitioning certain workers to clean energy jobs.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3932 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN, STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Military & Veterans | SENATE, TEXAS
HB 3991 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to measures to assist small and rural school districts in implementing a collegiate model and expanding broadband access, including the establishment of the Rural Schools and Communities Technical Assistance Center and a grant program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RURAL | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4064 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to policies and procedures for addressing bullying and harassment in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| BULLYING | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | HARASSMENT | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4091 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to a student experience study for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 4096 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the development of model data-sharing agreements for sharing certain student information between public schools, public and private institutions of higher education, and other entities.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Protection of Personal Information | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4098 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for educational materials purchased by a teacher.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES | Taxation--Sales
HB 4109 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to Texas Workforce Commission workforce counselors to provide public school students with career counseling.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--Workforce Development | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4112 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to funding for the provision of meals to public school students with insufficient balances on prepaid meal cards or meal accounts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS
HB 4117 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to providing high-quality tutoring services to public school students, including the creation of the Texas Tutor Corps program, the establishment of a COVID-19 learning loss and student acceleration pilot program, and the use of the compensatory education allotment for tutoring services programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COVID-19 | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems
HB 4226 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the statewide plan for student mental health.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COLLABORATIVE TASK FORCE ON PUBLIC SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4249 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to training requirements for public school board of trustees members and superintendents regarding the adoption of a trauma-informed school standard.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4262 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to the inclusion of certain chronically absent students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 4273 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to reporting requirements by the Texas Education Agency and certain school districts and open-enrollment charter schools regarding student attendance during a declared disaster.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems
HB 4283 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to a reduction of the amount by which a school district with high enrollment of educationally disadvantaged students or students of limited English proficiency must reduce the district's local revenue levels in excess of entitlement under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 4291 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the career and technology education allotment.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 4334 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the provision of information regarding certain public assistance programs by public schools.
House: Public Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 4391 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the implementation of student and family engagement plans by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems
HB 4394 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to plans by a school district or open-enrollment charter school for mitigating student learning loss due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COVID-19 | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts
HB 4399 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the reporting of certain instructional procedures adopted by public schools due to the coronavirus disease pandemic.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COVID-19 | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
HB 4465 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to grants and federal disaster relief funds available to school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and regional education service centers to provide services to students after a disaster in the state of Texas.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 4547 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a Texas school accountability Internet website; posting of accountability information; release of distinction designations.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | INTERNET
HB 4571 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the statewide intellectual and developmental disabilities coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COORDINATING COUNCIL | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CENTER ON DISABILITY & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN CENTER FOR DISABILITY STUDIES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 27 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the state online learning system; changing a fee.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INTERNET
SB 79 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a report by a school authority of a communicable disease during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 174 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the inclusion of American principles, including social injustice and civil rights concepts, in the public school curriculum and instructional materials and in training materials and resources for use by school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
SB 179 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the use of public school counselors' work time.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
SB 193 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to an audit by the Texas Education Agency of public school professional development training requirements.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 215 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency to investigate the administration of public education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | INSPECTOR GENERAL AT THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 229 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to civics instruction in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
SB 260 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the administration of assessment instruments in public schools and eliminating the requirement to use public school assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation or to make certain accountability determinations.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 406 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to training requirements for public school board of trustees members and superintendents regarding the adoption of a trauma-informed school standard.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 560 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to developing a strategic plan for the improvement and expansion of high-quality bilingual education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 636 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and certain immunization exemption information and reports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 663 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the development of and report on a tri-agency work-based learning strategic framework by the Texas Workforce Commission, the Texas Education Agency, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 788 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the development of model data-sharing agreements for sharing certain student information between public schools, public and private institutions of higher education, and other entities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 801 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Leman, Ben
Relating to the development of an agriculture education program for public elementary schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 920 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to data collection by and consultation with the Collaborative Task Force on Public School Mental Health Services regarding the task force's duties and requiring the Texas Education Agency to report on mental health services provided to public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COLLABORATIVE TASK FORCE ON PUBLIC SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 936 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
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.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 980 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to a suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention program for certain public elementary school campuses.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SUICIDE
SB 1063 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to courses in personal financial literacy & economics for high school students in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1074 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to positive behavior plans of school districts, development of positive behavior best practices by the Texas Education Agency, and reporting of disproportionate discretionary disciplinary action by school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
SB 1108 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts
SB 1123 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to the issuance of Family First specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Family--General | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1171 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the electronic administration of certain required assessment instruments, measures to support Internet connectivity for purposes of those assessment instruments, and the adoption and administration of certain optional interim assessment instruments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 1194 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to academic accountability ratings for certain school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and contracted entities that offer full-time online programs through the state virtual school network and revocation of approval to operate or contract to operate those programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
SB 1220 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an application for the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school campus or site.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | INTERNET
SB 1267 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to continuing education and training requirements for educators and other school district personnel.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1306 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the creation of a COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and state agency response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COVID-19 | COVID-19 HEALTH EQUITY TASK FORCE | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1356 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the participation by members of nonprofit teacher organizations in a tutoring program for public school students and related retirement benefits for certain tutors participating in the program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1365 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to public school organization, accountability, and fiscal management.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 1527 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to measures to assist small and rural school districts in implementing a collegiate model and expanding broadband access, including the establishment of the Rural Schools and Communities Technical Assistance Center and a grant program.
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RURAL | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1536 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1615 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the adult high school charter school program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| ADULT EDUCATION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1622 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to measures to support the alignment of education and workforce development in the state with state workforce needs, including the establishment of the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Labor--Workforce Development | TEXAS EDUCATION & WORKFORCE ALIGNMENT ACT | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1693 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the program requiring dyslexia screening and testing in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1695 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to online courses and programs offered by a public school, including courses and programs offered through the state virtual school network.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems
SB 1696 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to establishing a system for the sharing of information regarding cyber attacks or other cybersecurity incidents occurring in schools in this state.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1697 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to allowing parents and guardians to elect for a student to repeat or retake a course or grade.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 1702 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to course requirements for public high school students and a requirement to collect and report information regarding endorsements earned by public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
SB 1716 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to a supplemental special education services and instructional materials program for certain public school students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 1740 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of civics education in public schools, including continuing education requirements on civics education for certain classroom teachers.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 1785 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to grants available to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to provide services to students after a disaster in the state of Texas; an adjustment to prevent generational educational decline under the public school finance system; and ensure maintenance of effort.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | GIFTS & DONATIONS
SB 1799 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of a broadband Internet connectivity and broadband access grant program to facilitate instruction and learning for public school students.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | GIFTS & DONATIONS | INTERNET
SB 1831 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for trafficking of persons, online solicitation of a minor, and prostitution and to the dissemination of certain information, including the required posting of certain signs, regarding human trafficking; increasing criminal penalties; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | PUBLIC NOTICE | SIGNS
SB 1855 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to a survey developed and administered by the Texas Education Agency prior to assessment instruments.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COVID-19 | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 1862 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the creation of a task force by the commissioner of education on students residing in temporary living arrangements.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOMELESS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Housing--Homeless Persons | Minors--Health & Safety | STUDENTS RESIDING IN TEMPORARY LIVING ARRANGEMENTS, TASK FORCE ON
SB 1888 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of certain programs to facilitate early high school graduation and enrollment at public institutions of higher education and to the repeal of the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1896 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMMUNITY-BASED CARE TRANSITION, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Minors--Health & Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1966 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of a Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1969 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to state fiscal matters related to public education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1979 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to reporting and disseminating information regarding public school disciplinary actions.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
SB 2023 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to providing high-quality tutoring services to public school students, including the creation of the Texas Tutor Corps program, and the use of the compensatory education allotment for certain tutoring services programs.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| COVID-19 | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems
SB 2026 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to instruction on informed American patriotism in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 2044 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN, STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Military & Veterans | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2050 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to bullying and cyberbullying in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BULLYING | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
SB 2053 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the adoption of a healthy and safe school water plan by public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | LEAD POISONING | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 2061 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to information on and requirements for certain courses and educational programs offered in public schools, including courses offered through the state virtual school network.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems
SB 2065 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to emergent bilingual students and increasing the expenditure requirement for the bilingual education allotment.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 2066 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to emergent bilingual students in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 2082 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the provision of information regarding certain public assistance programs by public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 2112 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a reduction of the amount by which a school district with high enrollment of educationally disadvantaged students or students of limited English proficiency must reduce the district's local revenue levels in excess of entitlement under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 2158 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to requiring the Texas Education Agency to provide identification kits to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for distribution to the parent or legal custodian of certain students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | DNA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | TEXAS CHILD IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 2021
HB 83 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the implementation of certain rules regarding public school accountability adopted by the commissioner of education or the Texas Education Agency.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability
HB 137 87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 3 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to certain curriculum in public schools, including certain instructional requirements and prohibitions.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported engrossed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
SB 48 87-1 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 5 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AUDITOR, STATE | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | SENATE, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Taxation--School District | UNIFORM STATE LAWS, COMMISSION ON
HB 11 87-2 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 186 87-2 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 189 87-2 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.
Filed
| Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
HB 239 87-2 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district; making an appropriation.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--School District
SB 3 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to civics training programs for certain public school social studies teachers and principals, parental access to certain learning management systems, and certain curriculum in public schools, including certain instructional requirements and prohibitions.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 11 87-2 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| AUDITOR, STATE | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SENATE, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Taxation--School District | UNIFORM STATE LAWS, COMMISSION ON
SB 12 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
See remarks for effective date
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 47 87-2 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 15 87-2 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the appropriation of certain surplus state revenue for the purpose of reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
HB 108 87-3 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district; making an appropriation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
HB 131 87-3 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to providing accelerated instruction for certain public school students, a substitute teacher grant program, the calculation of average daily attendance of public school students, and an accelerated learning and sustainment allotment under the foundation school program.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 140 87-3 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the Texas Leading on Opportunity, Investment, and Economic Stimulus Through Aid and Relief (LONESTAR) Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021; making appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | MUSIC OFFICE, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | TX. LEADING ON OPPORTUNITY, INVESTMENT, & ECONOMIC STIMULUS THROUGH AID AND RELIEF (LONESTAR) SUPP | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 143 87-3 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.
Filed
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 8 87-3 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | COVID-19 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EPIDEMIC PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE, TEXAS | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FEDERAL RELATIONS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Teachers | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 3 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to public school finance and public education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Elections--School District | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LITERACY | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--School District | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 12 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to early childhood intervention and rehabilitative and habilitative services.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | TELEMEDICINE
HB 18 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | COUNSELING & THERAPY | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 55 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to requiring the reporting of certain information regarding prekindergarten programs provided by or on behalf of school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 89 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Taxation--School District
HB 99 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who were formerly in foster care.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Housing--Homeless Persons
HB 108 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to establishing a pilot program under which public schools may use a digital 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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 142 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a notice of educational rights for certain student evaluations.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts
HB 202 86-0 (2019)
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 228 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to accountability and standards for districts of innovation.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--School Districts
HB 391 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to student access to public school instructional materials and technology.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child | INTERNET
HB 420 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to corporal punishment in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts
HB 429 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the state virtual school network and a study on digital learning.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems
HB 455 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 496 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to traumatic injury response protocol and the use of bleeding control stations in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 507 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 513 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a pilot program for the distribution of certain contraceptives in participating public school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 525 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on administration and use of certain assessment instruments in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 548 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to reporting certain information through the Public Education Information Management System.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LITERACY | TRUANCY
HB 571 86-0 (2019)
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 662 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the recovery of overallocated state funds by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 671 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to secondary-level assessment of public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
HB 677 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the use of individual graduation committees and other alternative methods to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 684 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the care of students with seizure disorders and the training requirements for certain school personnel regarding seizure recognition and related first aid.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | SAM'S LAW
HB 851 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the use of individual graduation committees and other alternative methods to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 875 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
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: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1064 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to designating May 4 as Texas Firefighters Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Holidays | TEXAS FIREFIGHTERS DAY
HB 1069 86-0 (2019)
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, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1093 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the limitation period for filing a complaint and requesting a special education impartial due process hearing.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1103 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the composition of the statewide health coordinating council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
HB 1199 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to public school compliance with dyslexia screening and testing requirements and the reporting of information regarding the number of students who are at risk for or who have dyslexia or a related disorder.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1295 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to early childhood intervention and rehabilitative and habilitative services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | TELEMEDICINE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1413 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the language acquisition of children eight years of age or younger who are deaf or hard of hearing.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1416 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to requirements for building construction contracts entered into by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Purchasing--Local
HB 1427 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to special education-related requirements, including the provision of certain services, the composition of the State Board for Educator Certification, and certain educator requirements.
House: Public Education
Recommitted to committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1469 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to certain public school workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund and to authorizing school districts to reimburse under the Foundation School Program private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1472 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to certain public school workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1480 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to assessment of public school students, providing accelerated instruction, appropriately crediting certain student performance, and eliminating requirements based on performance on certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
HB 1623 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to training for public school personnel to identify and intervene if a student suffers from behavioral health issues.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1680 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | PERINATAL ADVISORY COUNCIL | PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SABINE RIVER | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset--Review Procedures | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY | WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1698 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to the regulation of residential treatment centers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | RUNAWAY CHILDREN
HB 1709 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of a surrogate parent for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1906 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to procedures for the alternative assessment of certain public school students that receive special education services and alternative accountability plans for certain campuses serving students that receive special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2013 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
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 Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability
HB 2183 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to school district and open-enrollment charter school reporting of certain releases of a student to the student's parent after school-initiated communication.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts
HB 2194 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the translation of certain informational materials regarding the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to information and communication of governmental and other entities regarding disasters and health and human services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS
HB 2416 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to the administration by the Texas Workforce Commission of a workforce diploma pilot program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
| ADULT EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2424 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the creation of a micro-credential certification program for public school educator continuing education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 2555 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to guidelines for policies of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for the care of certain students at risk for anaphylaxis.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2572 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to eliminating the state-required assessment instrument in social studies and the United States history end-of-course assessment instrument and to establishing a pilot program to develop a portfolio method to assess student performance in those courses.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
HB 2616 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to Texas Community Schools.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability
HB 2690 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to requiring the Texas Education Agency to provide to a school district certain information used in determining academic accountability ratings for the district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
HB 2691 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to restricting the use of personally identifiable student information by an operator of a website, online service, online application, or mobile application used for a school purpose and providing an exemption from certain restrictions for a national assessment provider.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 2706 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to authorized investments for governmental entities and a study of the investment and management of funds by public schools.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Financial--General
HB 2738 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to employing, terminating, and reporting the misconduct of public school personnel and related entity personnel, including creating a registry of persons ineligible for hire; creating criminal offenses.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--Management Relations | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
HB 2776 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to requiring an open-enrollment charter school to prepare an informed choice report containing certain information about the school.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | INTERNET
HB 2824 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the pilot program for assessing public school students in writing under an alternative method.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
HB 2848 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the review under the Texas Sunset Act of the Texas Education Agency's functions relating to special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Review Procedures
HB 2890 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts
HB 2934 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the assessment of public school students in writing under an alternative method.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2935 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
HB 2983 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the administration to public school students in certain grades of state-administered assessment instruments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
HB 2991 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the use of disciplinary alternatives to suspension by a school district and the creation of the restorative justice coordinating council.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts | RESTORATIVE JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL
HB 2995 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for educational materials purchased by a teacher.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES | Taxation--Sales
HB 2997 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to suicide prevention training for certain public school employees and public school mental health related programs and the applicability of related immunity provisions.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE
HB 2999 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to air filtration efficiency standards at certain educational and child care facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3000 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to student data security in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3007 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to requiring the Texas Education Agency to provide to a school district certain information used in determining academic accountability ratings for the district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
HB 3009 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to civics instruction in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
HB 3015 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to educational programs provided by the Windham School District in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for certain inmates.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
HB 3037 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the creation of a task force to study the segregation of public school students with disabilities from other public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3046 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to eliminating the requirement to use public school assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
HB 3053 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the adoption of a healthy and safe school water plan by public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Water--General
HB 3055 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to a study of costs associated with dual credit courses offered at public high schools.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 3237 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a temporary suspension of accountability sanctions for public schools and to studies on accountability assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3290 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the adoption of special threat response policies by school districts and special threat response policies and protocols by law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction in school districts and of standard terminology for special threat response by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
HB 3328 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to eliminating certain state-required assessment instruments and certain end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3489 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the establishment of a task force on sex-based harassment in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SEX-BASED HARASSMENT IN SCHOOLS, TASK FORCE ON | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | STALKING
HB 3551 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and certain immunization exemption information and reports.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3565 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the creation of certain pilot programs to encourage economic and educational opportunities in certain regions of this state.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Rural | Education--School Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3618 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to eliminating certain state-required end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3710 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to providing school districts electronic tutorials for certain end-of-course assessment instruments required for graduation.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3818 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the establishment of the work-based learning task force.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--General | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | WORK-BASED LEARNING TASK FORCE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3819 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the alignment of courses between educational entities in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3906 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the assessment of public school students, including the development and administration of assessment instruments, and technology permitted for use by students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Electronic Information Systems
HB 3941 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to online adult high school diploma programs.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADULT EDUCATION | DISTANCE EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | INTERNET
HB 3977 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
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
Referred to Public Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Electronic Information Systems | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
HB 4000 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a study conducted by the Legislative Budget Board on the impact of federal educational mandates on school districts.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 4004 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to a study on improving educational outcomes for public school students of limited English proficiency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4062 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the salary paid to certain public school teachers, the creation of certain teacher designations, and allotments for certain educators under the Foundation School Program; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Salaries & Expenses
HB 4096 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency regarding recommended standards for school district facility maintenance and custodial services.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CUSTODIAL SERVICES & WORKERS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
HB 4126 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a required training course for persons serving as special education representatives and hearing officers at impartial due process hearings.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4186 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a committee to recommend a framework to incorporate digital teaching and learning in public schools.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | NEXT GENERATION COMMISSION ON DIGITAL LEARNING | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 4197 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency regarding a school district's use of state and local funds.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 4242 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of reading level in the adoption of certain assessment instruments and associated student performance levels and to the temporary suspension of accountability sanctions for public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 4282 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency of career and technology education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
HB 4283 86-0 (2019)
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.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
HB 4284 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the requirement that the Texas Workforce Commission provide certain employment information for secondary school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--General | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4334 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency to investigate the administration of public education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | FRAUD
HB 4388 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the management of the permanent school fund by the School Land Board and the State Board of Education and a study regarding distributions from the permanent school fund to the available school fund.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | SCHOOL LAND BOARD
HB 4414 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to identification and development of mental health resources for students.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
HB 4578 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the inclusion of instruction regarding culturally inclusive curriculum reflecting the cultural, linguistic and religious diversity of society.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | THE CULTURAL INCLUSION ACT
HB 4591 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to eliminating state-required assessment instruments and certain end-of-course assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 4613 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the waiving academic assessment and testing for children in special education services.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 4625 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to abolishing certain county boards of education, boards of county school trustees, and offices of county school superintendent.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--County Administration | Education--School Districts
SB 4 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to public school finance and public education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 11 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety and mental health promotion in public schools and the creation of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STUDENT LOANS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 54 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to a study regarding the appropriate methods and standards to evaluate certain students participating in regional day school programs for the deaf.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | HEARING DISORDERS
SB 96 86-0 (2019)
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 136 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Taxation--School District
SB 139 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to a notice of educational rights for certain student evaluations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts
SB 213 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the use of individual graduation committees and other alternative methods to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 304 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to reporting and disseminating information regarding public school disciplinary actions.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Open Records
SB 329 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and certain immunization exemption information and reports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 331 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who were formerly in foster care.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Housing--Homeless Persons
SB 364 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 426 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the use of public school counselors' work time.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
SB 501 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a study of costs associated with dual credit courses offered at public high schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 508 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the development of a statewide online education and career advising tool and the establishment of a grant program to reimburse private employers for paid internships provided to certain public school students in career and technology education programs.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 619 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY | BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT | BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY | PERINATAL ADVISORY COUNCIL | PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset--Review Procedures | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 781 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Leman, Ben
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | RUNAWAY CHILDREN
SB 837 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to establishing a pilot program under which public schools may use a digital portfolio method to assess student performance in grades three through eight for purposes of accountability and qualification for promotion.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 856 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the student mental health division within the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 863 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to a study of costs associated with dual credit courses offered at public high schools.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 869 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to guidelines for policies of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for the care of certain students at risk for anaphylaxis.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 895 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the language acquisition of children eight years of age or younger who are deaf or hard of hearing.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information
SB 913 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 933 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency to investigate the administration of public education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | FRAUD
SB 1015 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to an ongoing review of the public school finance system by the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 1016 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Bernal, Diego
Relating to an audit by the Texas Education Agency of public school professional development training requirements.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1032 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the right of a parent of a public school student to request that the student receive instruction or an assessment instrument in a printed format.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 1044 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to training requirements for public school nurses and certain other school personnel regarding seizure recognition and related first aid.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Health & Safety | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | SAM'S LAW
SB 1055 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to the administration by the Texas Workforce Commission of a workforce diploma pilot program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADULT EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1256 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to employing, terminating, and reporting the misconduct of public school personnel and related entity personnel, including creating a registry of persons ineligible for hire; creating criminal offenses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--Management Relations | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
SB 1277 86-0 (2019)
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | FLAGS | INTERNET | State Symbols
SB 1297 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the adoption of uniform general conditions for building construction contracts entered into by school districts and the composition of the committee that reviews uniform general conditions.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Purchasing--Local
SB 1314 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a periodic study on participation of public schools in a federal lunch program, to school district grace period policies, and to the provision of meals to certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | Protection of Personal Information
SB 1355 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the work-based learning task force.
House: Public Education Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--General | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | WORK-BASED LEARNING TASK FORCE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the use of calculator applications in place of graphing calculators in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1454 86-0 (2019)
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
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 1455 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the state virtual school network; changing a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems
SB 1517 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the designation of a public high school by the Texas Education Agency as an early college high school.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems
SB 1557 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Bernal, Diego
Relating to military-connected students, including providing a designation for certain school district campuses that take actions to assist those students.
House: Public Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Military & Veterans
SB 1560 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating students with disabilities in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1561 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to positive behavior plans of school districts, development of positive behavior best practices by the Texas Education Agency, and reporting of disproportionate discretionary disciplinary action by school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1563 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to identification and development of mental health resources for students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
SB 1600 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the resignation or termination or nonrenewal of the contract of a superintendent of a school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts
SB 1724 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to certain public school workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1759 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an individualized education program and transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1777 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the United States history end-of-course assessment instrument for public high school students.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1814 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to providing temporary support services for certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1849 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to public school safety measures, access to mental health professionals in public schools and during certain emergencies, access to criminal history and mental health records, and access to firearms; requiring a certificate for employment as a school behavioral counselor; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
SB 1989 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of restraint, seclusion, and time-out in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
SB 2042 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, PatSponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency of career and technology education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Science & Technology
SB 2075 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to public school compliance with dyslexia screening, reading instrument requirements, and a requirement that a school district notify certain parents or guardians of a program providing students with reading disabilities the ability to borrow audiobooks free of charge.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 2108 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the training and responsibilities of certain educational entities that have certain responsibilities regarding public school oversight.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 2117 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to approval of school district and charter school partnerships to operate school district campuses and programs and to eligibility for state funding.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 2151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Diabetes Council and the state plan for diabetes and obesity treatment and education.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2180 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum and the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee to increase computer science instruction and participation in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPUTER SCIENCE STRATEGIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 2225 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to early childhood intervention and rehabilitative and habilitative services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | TELEMEDICINE
SB 2244 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the state virtual school network and a study on digital learning.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems
SB 2311 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to abolishing certain county boards of education, boards of county school trustees, and offices of county school superintendent.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--County Administration | Education--School Districts
SB 2314 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the ownership, sale, lease, and disposition of property and management of assets of an open-enrollment charter school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities
SB 2335 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to reporting on and the enforcement of the use of E-cigarettes on school campuses
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Tobacco Products
SB 2339 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the requirements for an application for or a request for the revision of a charter for an open-enrollment charter school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
SB 2380 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of certain pilot programs to encourage economic and educational opportunities in certain regions of this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Rural | Education--School Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2399 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of a surrogate parent for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2401 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the administration of state assessments.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability
SB 2431 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the creation of a committee to recommend a framework to incorporate digital teaching and learning in public schools.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | NEXT GENERATION COMMISSION ON DIGITAL LEARNING | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 2441 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to increasing the state sales and use tax rate, and requiring a reduction in school maintenance and operation ad valorem taxes; making and appropriation; increasing the rate of a tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
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
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Labor--Workforce Development | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development
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
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Military & Veterans | PARENTAL CONSENT
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Finance
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | SEX EDUCATION
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 404 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, 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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
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.
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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.
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child
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
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1474 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Science & Technology
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts | Military & Veterans
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Parent & Child
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Governor | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Military & Veterans
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
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
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| Aliens | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Hospitals | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | ENGLISH LANGUAGE | Labor--Workforce Development
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | HEARING DISORDERS
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEARING DISORDERS | SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
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.
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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.
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | Holidays | Military & Veterans
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
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems
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
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Purchasing--Local
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.
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--General | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | PARENTAL RIGHTS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Property Interests--Real Property
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Minors--Health & Safety | Protection of Personal Information
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
| CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
HB 3850 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to state fiscal matters; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CHILD ABUSE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Water--Navigation & Ports
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Disabilities, Persons with | DRUG COURTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SHERIFFS
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Financial--General
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Electronic Information Systems | Open Meetings
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 193 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to Texas community schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability
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
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEARING DISORDERS | SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Electronic Information Systems | Open Meetings
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
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
| CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Crimes Against | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | INTERNET | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| CHILD ABUSE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 704 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Taxation--School District
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
| Aliens | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Textbooks | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1122 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.Sponsor: Anchía, 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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--County Administration | Education--School Districts
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | PARENTAL RIGHTS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | FLAGS | State Symbols
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
| CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Minors--General
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
| CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Minors--Health & Safety | VIDEO CAMERAS
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
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Weapons
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1686 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to coordinated health programs for public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION | NUTRITION EDUCATION TASK FORCE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Open Records
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Military & Veterans
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
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety
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.
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FRAUD | INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
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
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | Holidays | Military & Veterans
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
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
| CAMERON COUNTY | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Interim Studies
SB 2145 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Taxation--School District
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 173 85-1 (2017)
Author: Anchía, 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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--General
HB 258 85-1 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Family--Parent & Child
HB 355 85-1 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--General
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 40 85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Crimes Against | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PROSTITUTION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| DISCRIMINATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Electronic Information Systems | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HARASSMENT | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--WAIVERS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 617 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency.
Filed
| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | TEXAS EARLY LEARNING COUNCIL | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 676 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to School Bus Safety Week in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Minors--Juvenile Justice | SUPREME COURT | TRUANCY
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Minors--Juvenile Justice | SUPREME COURT | TRUANCY
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--General | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Driver Education & Training | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Electronic Information Systems
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
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
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1891 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to Texas community schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | CURFEWS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | Ethics | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | TRUANCY
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| DIETITIANS ADVISORY BOARD | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | HEARING INSTRUMENT FITTERS AND DISPENSERS ADVISORY BOARD | Human Services--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL PHYSICIST LICENSURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS BOARD OF | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MIDWIVES ADVISORY BOARD | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | ORTHOTISTS AND PROSTHETISTS ADVISORY BOARD | PERFUSIONIST LICENSURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | RESPIRATORY CARE, TEXAS BOARD OF | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS ADVISORY BOARD | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
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
| CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | CREDIT UNION COMMISSION | CREDIT UNION DEPARTMENT | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LONE STAR RAIL DISTRICT | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY AUTHORITY | PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN | SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY | Sunset--Commission Bills | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Ethics | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
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
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Human Services--Child Services | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | VENDING MACHINES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3328 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to certain state fiscal matters.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Minors--Health & Safety | RESTRAINTS
HB 3671 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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
| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3992 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to the Texas School Accountability Dashboard.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability
HR 3425 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3123.
Reason for vote recorded in Journal
| CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | CREDIT UNION COMMISSION | CREDIT UNION DEPARTMENT | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
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
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
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
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Minors--Juvenile Justice | SUPREME COURT | TRUANCY
SB 176 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the Texas School Accountability Dashboard.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability
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
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON | Human Services--Child Services | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | VENDING MACHINES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--General | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Driver Education & Training | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills
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
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--School Districts
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Minors--Juvenile Justice | SUPREME COURT | TRUANCY
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
| EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, STATE CENTER FOR | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
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
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
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
| CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS | Courts--Appellate | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
SB 1483 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to Texas community schools.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability
SB 1484 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the establishment of a community school grant program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
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
| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COUNCIL ON PURCHASING FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, TEXAS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1611 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the establishment of professional charter academies.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | INTERNET
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
| CHILD ABUSE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
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
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
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
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Parent & Child
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
| ADULT EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--General | Labor--Workforce Development | LITERACY | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Parent & Child
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans
HB 596 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to state assessment of public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
HB 599 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to educator retention at certain public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 659 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to state assessment instruments administered in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
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
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Human Services--Child Services | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 873 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, 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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE
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
| Crimes--Juvenile | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS
HB 1056 83-0 (2013)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to state assessment of public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON | BOND REVIEW BOARD | CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY COUNCIL | DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | OIL-FIELD CLEANUP FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| ACCOUNTANCY, STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | CLEAR LAKE CITY WATER AUTHORITY | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | COUNCIL ON PURCHASING FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, TEXAS | EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH & NUTRITION INTERAGENCY COUNCIL | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
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
| ACCIDENTS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Tort Reform | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
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
| ADULT EDUCATION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Salaries & Expenses
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Minors--Juvenile Justice
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HOMELESS | HOMELESS EDUCATION OFFICE, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Homeless Persons | Human Services--General | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Legislature
HB 2271 83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to an annual hurricane damage mitigation week.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | Taxation--Sales
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
| DISCRIMINATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Electronic Information Systems | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HARASSMENT | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| BEXAR COUNTY | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts
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
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Intergovernmental Relations | Interim Studies | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| CHARTER SCHOOLS | Crimes--Juvenile | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | INTERNET | TRANSFER STUDENTS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Driver Education & Training | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills
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
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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
| CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZING AUTHORITY | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
