HB 2 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system and property tax appraisal and administration.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Real Property | PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
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 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 31 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | 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, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 36 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the membership of a public school's threat assessment and safe and supportive school team and committee and the permissible uses of the school safety allotment under the public school finance system.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 38 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain property taxes for school district maintenance and operations and the provision of public education funding by increasing the rates of certain state taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
HB 43 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 86 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Christina
Relating to required maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems at public school instructional facilities and to the liability of certain facilities handling hazardous substances for damages caused to public schools.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Environment--Air | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
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 135 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego | 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, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
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 215 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 268 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 313 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the compensatory education allotment for homeless students or students in foster care under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | HOMELESS
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 341 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to funding for small and mid-sized open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 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 478 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Relating to parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PARENTAL CONSENT | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | SEX EDUCATION
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 577 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 610 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 612 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 620 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to repeal of provisions requiring a school district to reduce its local revenue level in excess of entitlement.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 629 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 651 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and Leadership Officer Training Corps programs as public school career and technology education programs and the indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Military & Veterans
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 770 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 882 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program to reflect inflation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 947 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for certain students whose parent or legal guardian has been incarcerated.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 951 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the permissible uses of the compensatory education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 962 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the inclusion of certain information about classroom and student expenditures in the notice of the budget and proposed tax rate meeting of the board of trustees of a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 971 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the frequency with which the comptroller is required to conduct the school district property value study and the ratio study of an appraisal district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 1030 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 1052 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the use of enrollment for purposes of the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 1107 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program to reflect inflation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 1122 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a financial assistance program for open-enrollment charter school facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1206 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to a determination of a school district's assets to liabilities ratio under the public school financial accountability rating system.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 1209 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the permissible uses of the bilingual education allotment provided under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1304 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
HB 1325 88-0 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie
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--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 1371 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Relating to requiring an armed security officer at each school district campus.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 1376 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | 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, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1462 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a local remote learning program offered by certain school districts or open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Electronic Information Systems
HB 1513 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Interim Studies | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State
HB 1548 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Wages | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1566 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of residential real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1572 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to instructional facilities funding for certain open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1628 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to state funding for school districts to which an academically unacceptable school district is annexed.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
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 1682 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to state funding for school districts to which an academically unacceptable school district is annexed.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 1725 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the payment of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1749 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Taxation--School District
HB 1812 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
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: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 2147 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to the payment of a fee for the administration of a bilingual education certificate examination.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
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 2179 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the addition of a service readiness component to the college, career, or military readiness outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 2210 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to an extension of the formula transition grant under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 2346 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to increasing the expenditure requirement for the career and technology education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 2347 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the career and technology education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 2377 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to the components of a school district's enrichment tax rate and the calculation of the guaranteed yield under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Taxation--School District
HB 2378 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to an early agreement credit for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2393 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the basic allotment and the guaranteed yield under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 2394 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
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 2451 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment and the creation of a mental health allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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 2467 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 2477 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to the dedication of surplus money in the foundation school fund to increase the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND
HB 2491 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the temporary use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system for a school district located in a disaster area.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2505 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the adjustment of the public school financial accountability rating system for certain small and mid-sized school districts to account for the implementation of a local optional teacher designation system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
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 2570 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the provision of accelerated and supplemental instruction to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2588 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment and the creation of a mental health allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2656 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 2661 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to eliminating the requirement to use public school assessment instruments as indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2710 88-0 (2023)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to school district purchasing of and contracting for goods and services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | PUBLIC NOTICE | Purchasing--Local
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 2817 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to establishing a program allowing certain students who are educationally disadvantaged, have a disability, or failed certain assessment instruments to use state money or money the state receives for the purpose from gifts and non-federal grants to pursue certain educational alternatives to public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2824 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to requiring an open-enrollment charter school to conduct an efficiency audit before applying for designation as a charter district or for the guarantee of certain bonds.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2840 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to increasing the expenditure requirement for the career and technology education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 2841 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | 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, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2842 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to requiring the legislature to set the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system at certain amounts in the General Appropriations Act.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2855 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the margin of error to be used by the comptroller of public accounts in connection with the property value study to determine whether the local value for a school district is valid.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 2923 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the operation of free prekindergarten programs by certain school districts and to the early education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Postponed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2994 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to a credit against required recapture payments for certain school districts with excess facilities costs under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 3028 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to a credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 3052 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the publication of a line-item budget by school districts and municipalities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 3093 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the school safety allotment under the public school finance system.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3094 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to eligibility for the school safety allotment under the public school finance system.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
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 3305 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--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 3432 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to dropout recovery education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 3454 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the distribution to school districts of certain excess funds appropriated for the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 3488 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to creating a mental health allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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 3555 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.
Relating to the dissemination of certain school district ad valorem tax-related information.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INTERNET | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 3572 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment under the public school finance system.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Safety
HB 3642 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Safety
HB 3655 88-0 (2023)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the applicability of certain requirements regarding public school class size.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 3700 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John
Relating to an annual adjustment to the basic allotment and the guaranteed yield under the Foundation School Program to reflect inflation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 3708 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to creating an allotment under the Foundation School Program for school districts that allow non-enrolled students to participate in University Interscholastic League activities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
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 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 3951 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a pilot program using average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 3966 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to the margin of error to be used by the comptroller of public accounts in connection with the property value study to determine whether the local value for a school district is valid.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 3971 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to a financial report filed by an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3973 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 4029 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 4112 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 4203 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the public accessibility of open-enrollment charter school annual financial statements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INTERNET
HB 4317 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the incentive for public schools that provide additional instructional days for certain students and the early education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 4339 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the establishment of the Education Savings Account Program to allow certain disadvantaged children and their siblings 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
Referred to Public Education
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | Insurance--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
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 4344 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the state assistance with the payment of debt under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DEBT | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--School District
HB 4405 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the information that must be included in a school district bond election proposition.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Elections--General | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
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 4453 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.
Relating to the college, career, or military readiness outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Military & Veterans
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 4515 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to an alternative qualified early learning grant program administered by the commissioner of education and funding for prekindergarten and kindergarten programs under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 4516 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to an allotment under the Foundation School Program to provide full and individual initial evaluations for special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 4522 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the information that must be included in a school district bond election proposition.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Elections--General | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 4534 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Relating to a policy prohibiting public school employees from assisting a student with social transitioning and to the loss of state funding for a violation by a public school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION
HB 4586 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the Foundation School Program and compensation increases for public school employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Salaries & Expenses
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 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 4707 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the closure of a school district campus and an underutilized instructional campus allotment under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
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 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 4825 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the calculation of the enrichment tax rate for certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 4838 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to a credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 4847 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the calculation of the enrichment tax rate for certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 5042 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to an adjustment of the 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 the most recent increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 5046 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 5083 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.
Relating to the permissible uses of the allotment for students with dyslexia or related disorders under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DYSLEXIA | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 5109 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John
Relating to the funding of prekindergarten.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 5124 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the bilingual education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 5134 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
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 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 5267 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
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Insurance--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
HB 5292 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John
Relating to special education funding.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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
HB 5296 88-0 (2023)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the authority of certain school districts to impose an ad valorem tax.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 36 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting certain school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes on the fulfillment of certain conditions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HJR 44 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the general revenue fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 76 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
HJR 92 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net state lottery revenue to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in public schools and to prohibit advertisements and promotions that state or imply lottery ticket sales revenue will financially assist public schools.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ADVERTISING | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 105 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for public education; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BEXAR COUNTY | DALLAS COUNTY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | EL PASO COUNTY | GALVESTON COUNTY | GAMBLING | HARRIS COUNTY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HJR 115 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 151 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes after the 2043 tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--School District
HJR 162 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 192 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to increase the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program and to adjust the allotment in a manner that reflects annual inflation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 195 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect the most recent increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 207 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 3 88-0 (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.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
House appoints conferees-reported
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 4 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
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 88 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program to reflect inflation.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 163 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PARENTAL CONSENT | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | SEX EDUCATION
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 263 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 391 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PARENTAL CONSENT | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | SEX EDUCATION
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 442 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to increasing the expenditure requirement for the bilingual education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 445 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to provide additional resources for public school students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 448 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a special education liaison program and the provision of certain special education services at public school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 628 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the information that must be included in a school district bond election proposition.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--General | Taxation--School District
SB 693 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Wages | Salaries & Expenses
SB 697 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
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.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
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 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 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 948 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment and the creation of a mental health allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 980 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
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 1087 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Harris, Cody
Relating to authorization and reimbursement for certain examination fee subsidies paid for public school teachers and students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 1107 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
SB 1241 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the permissible use of the school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program for certain mental health services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1251 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 1410 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to state funding for school districts to which an academically unacceptable school district is annexed.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 1456 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to a credit against required recapture payments for certain school districts with excess facilities costs under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | GULF OF MEXICO
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 1547 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | State Finances--Appropriations | Weapons
SB 1557 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to providing for an election by the parent of a student who was victimized by a public school employee to transfer the student to another public school campus or receive funding for the student to attend private school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1586 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to provide certain public school students an opportunity to visit the State Capitol.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1633 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the establishment of a school marshal and guardian training grant program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1647 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to dropout recovery education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 1704 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the state compression percentage and a school district's maximum compressed tax rate under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 1713 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to an allotment for day placement programs under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
SB 1728 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the dedication of surplus money in the foundation school fund to reduce school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Taxation--School District
SB 1798 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the permissible uses of the bilingual education allotment provided under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1819 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
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 1895 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the inclusion of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and Leadership Officer Training Corps programs as public school career and technology education programs and the indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Military & Veterans
SB 2047 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to creating a mental health allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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 2088 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 2117 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the information that must be included in a school district bond election proposition.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Elections--General
SB 2118 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the calculation of the enrichment tax rate for certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 2122 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the fast growth allotment under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 2205 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the information that must be included in a school district bond election proposition.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Elections--General | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 2262 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district with a certain student attendance rate.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 2263 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the school safety allotment under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 2264 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the calculation of average daily attendance for purposes of the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 2265 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district with a high percentage of educationally disadvantaged students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
SB 2266 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program to reflect inflation.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 2267 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the basic allotment and the guaranteed yield under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 2268 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district with a certain student attendance rate.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 2301 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 2312 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to resolve unintended consequences from school finance formulas.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 2339 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the investment or deposit of school district reserve funds and the establishment of a school reserves investment fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 2341 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the bilingual education allotment under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 2354 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Education Savings Account Program to allow certain disadvantaged children and their siblings 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.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | Insurance--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
SB 2387 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the calculation of the enrichment tax rate for certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 2447 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the funding of prekindergarten.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 2483 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an Education Savings Account program.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | PARENT EMPOWERMENT ACT | PARENTAL RIGHTS
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 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
SB 2607 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of tax collections in determining certain state and local responsibilities for school funding.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Taxation--School District
SJR 4 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
HB 1 88-1 (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
Received from the House
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 5 88-1 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 34 88-1 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Interim Studies | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Political Subdivisions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State
HB 36 88-1 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
SB 1 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | 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, an increase in the amount of certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 26 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, and limitations on taxes and providing franchise tax relief.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Personal Property | PROPERTY TAX & FRANCHISE TAX RELIEF ACT | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
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 16 88-2 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | 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 43 88-2 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to the prohibited use of public money to pay the costs of providing public benefits to certain persons.
Filed
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Health--Indigent Health Care | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 52 88-2 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Legislature | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 58 88-2 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Filed
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
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
HB 68 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 2 88-2 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a temporary limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes; to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads; to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts; to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations; and to authorize the legislature to provide for a four-year term of office for a member of the governing body of certain appraisal entities.
House: Ways & Means
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 6 88-2 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes after the 2038 tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--School District
HJR 13 88-2 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 1 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, and limitations on taxes and providing franchise tax relief.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | PROPERTY TAX & FRANCHISE TAX RELIEF ACT | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | 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
SB 7 88-2 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the provision to school district property tax payers and the public of certain information regarding the use of property tax revenue paid to the district.
Filed
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INTERNET | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
SB 8 88-2 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to a credit against required recapture payments for certain school districts with excess facilities costs under the public school finance system.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | GULF OF MEXICO
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 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 43 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a financial assistance program for open-enrollment charter school facilities.
Filed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LOANS
HB 52 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system.
Filed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 64 88-3 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Interim Studies | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State
HB 78 88-3 (2023)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Relating to parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PARENTAL CONSENT | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | SEX EDUCATION
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 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 95 88-3 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to requiring the legislature to set the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system at certain amounts in the General Appropriations Act.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 99 88-3 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
Filed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 105 88-3 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to certain information required to be posted by a school district on the school district's Internet website.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | INTERNET | Taxation--School District
HB 108 88-3 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to the dedication of surplus money in the foundation school fund to increase the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | State Finances--Appropriations
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 110 88-3 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie
Relating to the state compression percentage and a school district's maximum compressed tax rate under the public school finance system.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 115 88-3 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to the dissemination of certain school district ad valorem tax-related information.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INTERNET | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 130 88-3 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the small and mid-sized district allotment under the public school finance system.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 131 88-3 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for certain students enrolled in excess of class size limitations.
Filed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 132 88-3 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to a credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 133 88-3 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited use of public money to pay the costs of providing public benefits to certain persons.
Filed
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Hospitals | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 137 88-3 (2023)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 149 88-3 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the definition of "eligible school district" for purposes of the study of school district property values conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 155 88-3 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to the employment of certified school counselors by school districts.
Filed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
HB 161 88-3 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to requiring the legislature to set the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system at certain amounts in the General Appropriations Act.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 167 88-3 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the margin of error to be used by the comptroller of public accounts in connection with the property value study to determine whether the local value for a school district is valid.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 168 88-3 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the basic allotment under the public school finance system.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 170 88-3 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a determination of a school district's assets to liabilities ratio under the public school financial accountability rating system.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 171 88-3 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to increasing the expenditure requirement for the career and technology education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 172 88-3 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the career and technology education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 177 88-3 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to a bonus payment for certain public school employees and to the public school finance system.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Safety | Salaries & Expenses
HB 189 88-3 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to requiring a school district to reimburse classroom teachers at certain grade levels for the cost of classroom supplies purchased with personal money.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES
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 201 88-3 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to an exemption for policies issued to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from insurance premium and maintenance taxes.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--General
HB 202 88-3 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to an exemption for policies issued to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from certain insurance premium taxes.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--General
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
HB 207 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 6 88-3 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
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 25 88-3 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to a credit against required recapture payments for certain school districts with excess facilities costs under the public school finance system.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 28 88-3 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the establishment of an Education Savings Account program.
Filed
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--Appellate | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | PARENT EMPOWERMENT ACT | PARENTAL RIGHTS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 33 88-3 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to instructional facilities funding for certain open-enrollment charter schools.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 53 88-3 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program to reflect inflation.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 57 88-3 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system.
Filed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
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 63 88-3 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the provision to school district property tax payers and the public of certain information regarding the use of property tax revenue paid to the district.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INTERNET | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
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
SB 80 88-3 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Wages | Salaries & Expenses
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 2 88-4 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including the establishment of a school safety grant program and a school safety plan implementation grant program, and the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the state school safety fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 19 88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the small and mid-sized district allotment under the public school finance system.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 21 88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 22 88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a determination of a school district's assets to liabilities ratio under the public school financial accountability rating system.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 29 88-4 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to an exemption for policies issued to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from insurance premium taxes.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--General
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 44 88-4 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie
Relating to the state compression percentage and a school district's maximum compressed tax rate under the public school finance system.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--School District
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 56 88-4 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Interim Studies | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Political Subdivisions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State
HB 58 88-4 (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--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 73 88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to increasing the expenditure requirement for the career and technology education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 74 88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the career and technology education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 79 88-4 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to the employment of certified school counselors by school districts.
Filed
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts
HB 83 88-4 (2023)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to a credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 90 88-4 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to a bonus payment for certain public school employees and to the public school finance system.
Filed
| COVID-19 | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Labor--Wages | Salaries & Expenses
HB 96 88-4 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
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
HB 116 88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, certain allotments under the Foundation School Program, determination of a school district's assets to liabilities ratio under the public school financial accountability rating system, and credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Salaries & Expenses
HJR 1 88-4 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the state school safety fund to provide ongoing financial support for projects that ensure the safety of public schools in this state and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Safety
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 11 88-4 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the Foundation School Program, including an adjustment in those amounts to reflect inflation.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 14 88-4 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system.
Filed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 16 88-4 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to academic distinction designations under the public school accountability system and the career and technology allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Filed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 59 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 163 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the compensatory education allotment for homeless students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | HOMELESS
HB 254 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to purchases made by a school district and open-enrollment charter school using the instructional materials and technology allotment.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts
HB 288 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the total appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 332 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the use of the compensatory education allotment for programs that build certain social and emotional skills.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 384 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the period for which a school district's participation in certain tax increment financing reinvestment zones may be taken into account in determining the total taxable value of property in the school district.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 424 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a continuing review and revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school foundation curriculum and proclamations for the production of instructional materials.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 538 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to the removal of restrictions on funding and payment of costs for certain full-time online educational programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
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 586 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 617 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for certain students whose parent or legal guardian has been incarcerated.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 778 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the extension of the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 893 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a financial assistance program for open-enrollment charter school facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 1017 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to a study of the impact and feasibility of adopting average daily membership when determining the entitlement of a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
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 1077 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to certain adjustments to the taxable value of property of certain school districts and the reduction of Foundation School Program funds received by certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SELECT COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE TAXABLE VALUE OF PROPERTY OF CERTAIN DISTRICTS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--School District
HB 1088 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1147 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to military readiness for purposes of the indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system and the college, career, or military readiness outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
HB 1206 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to permissible uses of the instructional materials and technology allotment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INTERNET | Science & Technology
HB 1246 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | 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, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 1411 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.
Relating to funding under the transportation allotment for transportation related to career and technology education and the use of transportation allotment funds by school districts to provide prepaid fuel cards to certain students.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1468 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to a local remote learning program operated by a public school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 1502 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the extension of the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
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 1556 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act; requiring the imposition of an authorized fee and changing the amounts of certain fees.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1567 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 1568 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Public Education Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
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 1762 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1797 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem and franchise tax credits for donations to school districts to create or support career and technical education programs or courses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1858 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1883 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Taxation--School District
HB 2010 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the membership of a school district's threat assessment and safe and supportive school team and committee and the school safety allotment under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2030 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a grant program for regional postsecondary education collaboratives.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Conf. Comm. Report distributed
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2032 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a grant program for regional postsecondary education collaboratives.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2074 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 2113 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the fast and hypersonic growth allotment under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2294 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 2554 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the operation by a school district of a vocational education program to provide eligible high school students with vocational and 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 Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--School Districts
HB 2744 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to funding for small and mid-sized open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2959 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the appeal of a determination by the comptroller of public accounts of a protest of the comptroller's findings in a study of school district property values.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 3128 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the career and technology education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Science & Technology
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 3296 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees; making an appropriation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
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 3445 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to requiring the use of a public school's excess funds for certain purposes.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 3456 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of funds received by certain educational institutions or programs in foundation school program funds for purposes of certain budget reductions.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| ADULT EDUCATION | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 3597 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3707 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to recommend improvements to funding for special education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMMISSION ON SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDING, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3753 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a credit against required recapture payments for certain school districts with excess facilities costs under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 3787 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to the loss of benefits by and the payment of certain employer contributions for certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--Teachers
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 3876 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the permissible uses of the compensatory education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 3930 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the compensatory education allotment for homeless students or students in foster care under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | HOMELESS
HB 4079 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to a mental health professional to school law enforcement official ratio for public schools and the use of the school safety allotment to employ mental health professionals.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4105 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the eligibility of the children of certain essential employees for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 4123 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the special education allotment.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 4242 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, MorganSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the extension of the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
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 4303 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district due to a disaster that disrupts in-person attendance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 4312 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for medically fragile students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4348 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 4372 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the career and technology education allotment and the formula transition grant under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 4377 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to funding for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations
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
HCR 117 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1525.
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Corrective
HJR 19 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes all or part of the appraised value of a residence homestead and to use state money to offset the resulting revenue loss to school districts.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HJR 35 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net state lottery revenue to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in public schools and to prohibit advertisements and promotions that state or imply lottery ticket sales revenue will financially assist public schools.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ADVERTISING | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 89 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on property owned by a business entity that donates money to the district to create or support career and technical education programs or courses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 91 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HR 2008 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2030.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 144 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the extension of the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 238 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the use of the school safety allotment for a school district's pandemic preparation and response.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
SB 241 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to permissible uses of the instructional materials and technology allotment.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INTERNET | Science & Technology
SB 258 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a remote education and distance learning allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 259 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to provide additional resources for public school students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | 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 369 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Allison, Steve
Relating to the requirement to submit a financial aid application as a condition of high school graduation for public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 462 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to funding under the transportation allotment for transporting meals and instructional materials to students during a declared disaster.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | NUTRITION | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 587 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the career and technology education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Science & Technology
SB 688 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the development of a special education services matrix.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 728 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 880 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing a dropout recovery competency-based educational pilot program provided through a campus or campus program charter or open-enrollment charter school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 998 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to an election to revoke a county equalization tax imposed in certain counties.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| County Government--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--General | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--School District
SB 1011 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to measures to mitigate the effects of a disaster on public schools, including personal leave provided for certain public school employees, the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations and promotion or graduation criteria, the calculation of average daily attendance for the 2020-2021 school year, and a study on methods to reduce truancy rates.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
SB 1184 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of the Commission on Texas Workforce of the Future.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TEXAS WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE, COMMISSION ON | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1211 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the determination of the total taxable value of property in a school district that has entered into an agreement under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
SB 1228 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to military readiness for purposes of the college, career, or military readiness outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
SB 1232 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the management and investment of the permanent school fund, including authorizing the creation of the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation to manage and invest the fund and limiting the authority of the School Land Board to manage and invest the fund if the corporation is created.
House: Appropriations Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND CORPORATION, TEXAS | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
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 1378 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the permissible uses of the bilingual education allotment provided under the foundation school program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1424 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the date for ordering or holding an election to ratify the ad valorem tax rate of a school district; making conforming changes.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--General | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 1436 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the appeal of a determination by the comptroller of public accounts of a protest of the comptroller's findings in a study of school district property values.
House: Public Education Senate: Local Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
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 1596 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the membership of a school district's threat assessment and safe and supportive school team and committee and the school safety allotment under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1683 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the use of the school safety allotment for a school district's disaster or pandemic preparation and response.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1698 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
SB 1711 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to state and local taxes and fees; imposing a tax; imposing fees.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ADVERTISING | BARBERS | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COSMETOLOGISTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | HYBRID VEHICLES | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District | Tobacco Products | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VETERINARIANS
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 1840 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
SB 1841 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
SB 1943 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the reduction of school district property taxes as a result of the school facilities allotment.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
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 2004 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to expanding the compensatory education allotment to allow funds to be used to implement social-emotional learning programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 2057 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a matching grant program for school districts for the development and implementation of programs to address the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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 2096 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to education employees uniform group health coverage.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
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
HB 72 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 122 87-1 (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
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 128 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to the operation by a school district of a vocational education program to provide eligible high school students with vocational and 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.
Filed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--School Districts
HB 169 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a financial assistance program for open-enrollment charter school facilities.
Filed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LOANS
HB 257 87-1 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the period for which the comptroller of public accounts is required to use a school district's local value in determining the total taxable value of property in the district if the comptroller determines that the district is an eligible district.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 292 87-1 (2021)
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--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 304 87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance and administration reform; imposing taxes.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
SB 30 87-1 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 2 87-1 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 4 87-2 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a person who acquires a residence homestead to receive an ad valorem tax exemption for the homestead in the year in which the property is acquired and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
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 122 87-2 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 123 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 129 87-2 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to the operation by a school district of a vocational education program to provide eligible high school students with vocational and 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.
Filed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD 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--Vocational | Education--School Districts | INFORMED CONSENT
HB 130 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 143 87-2 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the period for which the comptroller of public accounts is required to use a school district’s local value in determining the total taxable value of property in the district if the comptroller determines that the district is an eligible district.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
HB 153 87-2 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 157 87-2 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of residential real property.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 158 87-2 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a study of the desirability, feasibility, and effects of various measures to limit or reduce the burden of ad valorem taxes on property owners.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEASURES TO LIMIT OR REDUCE AD VALOREM TAXES, COMMISSION TO STUDY | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 210 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil | 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--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
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 8 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a person who acquires a residence homestead to receive an ad valorem tax exemption for the homestead in the year in which the property is acquired and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
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 55 87-2 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 91 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and the form of the ballot proposition to be used in an election to approve a tax rate adopted by a school district that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--School District | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SJR 13 87-2 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 89 87-3 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and the form of the ballot proposition to be used in an election to approve a tax rate adopted by a school district that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate; making an appropriation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 90 87-3 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 91 87-3 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | 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 113 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and the form of the ballot proposition to be used in an election to approve a tax rate adopted by a school district that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate; making appropriations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 114 87-3 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district on the basis of a calamity.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 115 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 117 87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 122 87-3 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 135 87-3 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the calculation of average daily attendance of a school district for the 2021-2022 school year.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 152 87-3 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 14 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 22 87-3 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 1 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 2 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Property Interests--Personal Property | PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District | TEXAS PROPERTY TAX REFORM AND RELIEF ACT OF 2019
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 17 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to public school safety measures and procedures.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FIRE MARSHAL | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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 127 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to funding for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 129 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the assignment of certain certified or licensed professionals to certain public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts
HB 134 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the form of ballot propositions in an election seeking authorization for the issuance of school district bonds supported by property taxes.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Elections--School District
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 197 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 199 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to permissible uses of the instructional materials allotment.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Management & Control
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 231 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to transportation services for homeless students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | HOMELESS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 268 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to transportation services for homeless students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | HOMELESS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 272 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 293 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to investment training requirements for school district financial officers.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 297 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system, the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 314 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to use of compensatory education allotment funding to provide assistance to students at risk of dropping out of school who are pregnant or who are parents and to reporting through the Public Education Information Management System.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Day Care | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Human Services--Child Services | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 341 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to funding for public school career and technology programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Science & Technology
HB 384 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 396 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, GarySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to acceptable uses of the instructional materials and technology fund and the instructional materials and technology allotment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Electronic Information Systems
HB 397 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to acceptable uses by a school district of the instructional materials and technology allotment.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Electronic Information Systems | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 440 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 443 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Taxation--School District
HB 462 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | Taxation--School District
HB 500 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to reimbursement for disaster remediation costs of certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 528 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to including students enrolled in open-enrollment charter schools in the determination of a district's weighted average daily attendance for purposes of complying with equalized wealth level requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 567 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to adjustment of a school district's wealth per student under the school finance system to reflect campus security costs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 569 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
HB 627 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the rate of the cigarette tax and the allocation of certain revenue from that tax to the foundation school fund; increasing the rate of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Taxation--Cigarette
HB 637 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the salaries of the superintendent of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the superintendent of the Texas School for the Deaf.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Salaries & Expenses
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 663 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, KenSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to proclamations for the production of instructional materials and selection of instructional materials by public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 664 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Taxation--School District
HB 665 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the use of current year property values under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 699 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 708 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the payment by a school district for the purchase of attendance credits under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Taxation--School District
HB 711 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to certain adjustments to the taxable value of property of certain school districts and the reduction of Foundation School Program funds received by certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SELECT COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE TAXABLE VALUE OF PROPERTY OF CERTAIN DISTRICTS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--School District
HB 712 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Taxation--School District
HB 729 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 735 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district and a related study.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 841 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 959 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 963 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the availability of school district trustee information on the Internet and a review of the essential knowledge and skills of certain curricula.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 968 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that do not take into account optional homestead exemptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 1034 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Taxation--School District
HB 1054 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to proportionality between state accountability performance indicators that apply to school districts and the State's share of the foundation school program for school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Budget
HB 1075 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to payments to school districts for certain special education evaluations.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1077 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to public school finance, supporting public education funding through an increase in the state sales and use tax rate, and requiring a reduction in school district maintenance and operation ad valorem taxes; making an appropriation; increasing the rate of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 1119 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the public school finance system and to the salary paid to certain professional staff employed by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND COMMITTEE | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Budget
HB 1131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist certain school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 1151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1158 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to including full-day prekindergarten student attendance in the determination of a district's weighted average daily attendance for purposes of complying with equalized wealth level requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1160 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the use of the compensatory education allotment for a school district's school guidance and counseling program or counseling or social work services.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 1161 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students residing in care and treatment facilities and residential placement facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts
HB 1194 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of certain property used to build low-income housing.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--School District
HB 1275 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the regulation of sports betting; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GAMBLING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | Taxation--General
HB 1371 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to additional funding to school districts for classroom teacher salaries.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Salaries & Expenses
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 1632 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to students eligible to receive compensatory, intensive, and accelerated instructional services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1754 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to creating a school safety allotment under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 1763 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of the children of public school educators for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1777 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to a reduction of the amount required to be paid by a school district to achieve the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Safety
HB 1796 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the foundation school program to reflect inflation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Taxation--School District
HB 1823 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the reduction of school district property taxes as a result of the school facilities allotment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1947 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to state funding for the implementation of teacher excellence initiative programs by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 2002 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to financial reporting by a school district regarding the costs associated with administering certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2081 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2084 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to a reduction of the amount required to be paid by school districts with high enrollment of educationally disadvantaged students to achieve the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
HB 2095 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the availability of certain behavioral health professionals at certain public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2139 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program to reflect inflation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 2208 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to an adjustment under the foundation school program of the taxable value of property for school districts required to provide social security coverage for district employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | SOCIAL SECURITY
HB 2537 86-0 (2019)
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--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 2609 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to permissible teachers assigned to a bilingual education program and the permissible uses of the bilingual education allotment provided under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 2760 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the requirements for an application for or a request for the revision of a charter for an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2800 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to funding for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2881 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to establishing resource campuses to improve a public school campus not performing satisfactorily.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
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 2961 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to an allotment under the foundation school program for students with dyslexia or related disorders.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DYSLEXIA | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 3008 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a civic education project fund for supporting student civic education projects and educator professional development related to those projects.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3026 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the assignment of certain behavioral health professionals to a public school campus.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts
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 3125 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the investment authority of an independent school district.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 3130 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to federal refundable credits paid directly to issuers of certain bonds issued by or on behalf of school districts or open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 3204 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the form of ballot propositions and certain voter information document requirements for an election seeking authorization for the issuance of school district bonds supported by property taxes.
House: Public Education
Postponed
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--School District | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3239 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 3241 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 3288 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the review and approval of certain charter district bonds by the Bond Review Board and an annual financial report by charter districts.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 3423 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem and franchise tax credits for donations to school districts to create or support career and technical education programs or courses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3427 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to an increase in the state sales and use tax rate for the purpose of reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes; increasing the rate of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 3450 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to funding for career and technology programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers
HB 3466 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to procedures for requiring an independent school district to conduct an efficiency audit.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Elections--School District
HB 3467 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition and management of certain real property assets by the School Land Board for the use and benefit of the permanent school fund and the transfer of certain permanent school fund assets from the control of the School Land Board to the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SCHOOL LAND BOARD
HB 3511 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Commission on Texas Workforce of the Future.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Governor | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE, COMMISSION ON
HB 3581 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the special education allotment and the creation of a supported education allotment under the Foundation School Program and to instructional arrangements for students with disabilities enrolled in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3626 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the comptroller's administration of federal money and certain general revenue and to the use of certain general revenue for property tax relief.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
HB 3683 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to authorizing a dropout recovery competency-based educational pilot program provided through a campus or campus program charter or open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 3722 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the date for ordering or holding an election to ratify the ad valorem tax rate of a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--General | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 3733 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
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--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 3793 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the total appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 3804 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to an annual cost-of-living adjustment for school district employees and an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the public school finance system to reflect inflation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Wages | Salaries & Expenses
HB 3851 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike
Relating to unfunded state educational mandates imposed on school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
HB 3915 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina
Relating to the guaranteed yield and the school facilities allotment under the Foundation School Program and to a school district's rollback tax rate for the 2019 tax year.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
HB 3974 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to funding for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations
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 4092 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the effect of such exemptions on the provision of funding under the foundation school program.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 4100 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
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 4216 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the deposit of certain hotel occupancy and car rental tax revenue into the foundation school fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Taxation--Sales | Tourism
HB 4258 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to review and approval by the attorney general of certain bonds financing an educational facility for certain charter schools.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 4311 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for certain students whose parent or legal guardian has been incarcerated.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 4352 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 4363 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to an increase in the state sales and use tax rate for the purpose of reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and a study of additional changes to the rate and application of the state sales and use tax for that same purpose; increasing the rate of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 4373 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the limitation on the amount of supplemental payments that a person may agree to provide to a school district or any other entity on behalf of a school district under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
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 4490 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to equalized education funding and mandate impact statements for bills and resolutions.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature
HB 4593 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the equalized wealth level and the guaranteed yield under the school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 4603 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
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 and providing compensation for teachers, counselors, and librarians employed in public schools.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | Taxation--School District
HB 4611 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to certain distributions to the available school fund.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 4621 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the state sales tax rate and the use of certain revenue from state sales and use taxes to reduce school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax rates; increasing the rate of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HCR 192 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make technical corrections in S.B. No. 2.
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Corrective | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HCR 193 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3.
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Resolutions--Corrective | Salaries & Expenses | Taxation--School District
HJR 3 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide property tax relief by reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax rates and increasing the state sales and use tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HJR 24 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--School District
HJR 43 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to set the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program at an amount that reflects a change in the total taxable value of property in the state.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--School District
HJR 49 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for prekindergarten programs; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | GAMBLING | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HJR 55 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | LOTTERIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 61 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize sports betting in this state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
HJR 66 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating the net revenue from any tax on the sale or use of cannabis or marijuana to public education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Crimes--Drugs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | MARIHUANA | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--General
HJR 67 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain municipalities that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for public education and public community colleges; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--General | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 78 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of six casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for certain higher education, public education, mental health, and public safety initiatives; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees and a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--General | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 113 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 118 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes all or part of the appraised value of a residence homestead and to use state money to offset the resulting revenue loss to school districts.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HJR 119 86-0 (2019)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the support and maintenance and an efficient system of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--School District
HJR 132 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for certain revenues otherwise allocated for transfer to the economic stabilization fund to be used for purposes related to public primary and secondary education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Energy Resources
HJR 137 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing increased distributions to the available school fund.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 2184 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HR 2186 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 2 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
See remarks for effective date
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Personal Property | PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District | TEXAS PROPERTY TAX REFORM & TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2019 | TEXAS PROPERTY TAX REFORM AND RELIEF ACT OF 2019 | TEXAS TAXPAYER TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2019
SB 3 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to additional funding to school districts for classroom teacher and librarian salaries.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Salaries & Expenses
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 5 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | 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 30 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to ballot language requirements for a proposition seeking voter approval for the issuance of bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Elections--General
SB 75 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to forensic audits of certain school district projects.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
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 137 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 142 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the availability of school counselors at public middle, junior high, and high school campuses.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
SB 248 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to investment training requirements for school district and municipal financial officers.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 287 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 292 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to expansion of a pilot program under the foundation school program for funding prekindergarten programs provided by certain school districts with early high school graduation programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 326 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 343 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 377 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to eliminating certain requirements imposed on school districts; establishing a process for review of a school district's termination or suspension of a classroom teacher.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 379 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to competitive bidding procurements by a school district for certain goods or services, including professional services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
SB 394 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 451 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the permissible uses of the bilingual education allotment provided under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Salaries & Expenses
SB 463 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to procedural requirements for adopting and filing a school district budget.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INTERNET | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
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 565 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to waive the new jobs creation requirement for the purpose of eligibility for a limitation on the appraised value of property for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 629 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the availability of certain school district or open-enrollment charter school financial information on certain districts' or schools' Internet websites.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 660 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the calculation for purposes of recapture under the public school finance system of the taxable value of property of a school district affected by a disaster.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--School District
SB 689 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Taxation--School District
SB 725 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to funding for prekindergarten programs at certain school districts that operate early high school graduation programs.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 740 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
SB 767 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts' Internet websites.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 832 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to lottery game revenue for grants to public school prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 852 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | Taxation--School District
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 994 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to creating a school safety allotment under the foundation school program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
SB 995 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to an increase in the basic allotment and classroom teacher salaries.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
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 1141 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | Taxation--School District
SB 1161 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the determination of the total taxable value of property in a school district under the property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
SB 1182 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to review and approval by the attorney general of certain bonds financing an educational facility for certain charter schools.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 1227 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the date for ordering or holding an election to ratify the ad valorem tax rate of a school district; making conforming changes.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--General | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 1241 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to students eligible to receive compensatory, intensive, and accelerated instructional services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 1252 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a reduction in school funding under the Foundation School Program for a school district that receives a supplemental payment under an agreement to limit the appraised value of property in the district.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 1391 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
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 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 1652 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to eligibility of certain students for Foundation School Program benefits and the calculation of average daily attendance for those students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 1659 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
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: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SCHOOL LAND BOARD
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 1895 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to grants for school districts and campuses providing blended and individualized learning staff development activities.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1905 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a tuition equalization grant program administered by the comptroller of public accounts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts
SB 2196 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing a dropout recovery competency-based educational program provided through a campus or campus program charter or open-enrollment charter school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 2258 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to procedures for requiring an independent school district to conduct an efficiency audit.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Elections--School District
SB 2290 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the allocation of certain general revenues to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, and the education enrichment fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Energy Resources
SB 2348 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for innovative principal preparation programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2361 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the eligibility of the children of public school educators for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 2391 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to use of compensatory education allotment funding to provide assistance to students at risk of dropping out of school who are pregnant or who are parents and to reporting through the Public Education Information Management System.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Day Care | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Human Services--Child Services | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
SB 2433 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the career and technology education and technology applications allotment and the essential knowledge and skills of the career and technology education and technology applications curriculums.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 2440 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the Texas school finance system, including the creation of the bicentennial education fund, the establishment of the Texas Education Investment Management Organization, and the management and investment of the permanent school fund.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | BICENTENNIAL EDUCATION FUND | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Salaries & Expenses | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2503 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SCR 68 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make technical corrections in S.B. No. 2.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Corrective | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SJR 40 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--School District
SJR 48 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--School District
SJR 71 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to use revenue attributable to oil and gas production taxes to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 72 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the education enrichment fund; allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Energy Resources
SJR 78 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the permanent school fund.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
| BICENTENNIAL EDUCATION FUND | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SR 841 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 2.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SR 851 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 3.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
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 94 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the basic allotment and the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 177 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 189 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the basic allotment under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 193 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 223 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to use of compensatory education allotment funding to provide assistance to students at risk of dropping out of school who are pregnant or who are parents and to reporting through the Public Education Information Management System.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
| Day Care | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Human Services--Child Services | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 286 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 308 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 310 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the use of the compensatory education allotment for a school district's school guidance and counseling program.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
HB 311 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to public education and public school finance matters.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 315 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students residing in care and treatment facilities and residential placement facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts
HB 390 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to school district ad valorem tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 395 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the career and technology education allotment and the essential knowledge and skills of the career and technology education and technology applications curriculums.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 399 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 413 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to increased flexibility in the use of the Instructional Materials Allotment
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 467 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the guarantee of school district and charter district bonds by the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
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 486 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 488 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the compensatory education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 527 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts for two additional school years.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
HB 559 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the report prepared by the comptroller on compliance with agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 565 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 587 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a technology applications course allotment under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 601 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the definition of regular eligible student used in determining the transportation allotment under the school finance system for a municipal school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 734 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the phasing out by 2027 of the ad valorem taxation by a school district of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 798 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to education fiscal impact statements for bills and resolutions.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 811 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
HB 856 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schubert, Leighton
Relating to additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts for two additional school years.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
HB 868 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to an allotment under the foundation school program for students with dyslexia or related disorders.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 875 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schubert, Leighton | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 878 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the extension and modification of a public school district depository contract.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Purchasing--General
HB 880 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to permissible teachers assigned to a bilingual education program and the permissible uses of the bilingual education allotment provided under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 881 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the small and mid-sized district adjustments under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 882 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the provision of a transportation allotment under the foundation school program based on the price of gasoline.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 883 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to funding for career and technology programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers
HB 884 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school foundation curriculum and proclamations for the production of instructional materials.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 903 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the bilingual education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 945 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for the cost of windstorm and hail insurance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
HB 984 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 1034 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 1037 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1039 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to funding for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1040 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the foundation school program to reflect inflation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 1050 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State
HB 1059 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the effective date of certain actions taken by the commissioner of education against school districts that exceed the equalized wealth level and to reattachment of property detached from a school district by the commissioner of education to achieve the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 1081 85-0 (2017)
Author: Arévalo, Diana | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the new instructional facility allotment under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 1181 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the issuance of certain bonds by school districts and the permissible use of interest derived from the proceeds of those bonds.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1245 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to funding for public school career and technology programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Science & Technology
HB 1255 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the maximum amount of certain awards made to public school teachers under the Texas Advanced Placement Incentive Program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1263 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that exclude one-half of optional homestead exemptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Taxation--School District
HB 1269 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Juvenile Boards & Officers | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 1306 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to the transportation allotments provided under the Foundation School Program to school districts that permit students to select a campus of attendance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1310 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to requirements for providing information regarding the issuance of certain proposed bonds by certain political subdivisions.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1319 85-0 (2017)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 1320 85-0 (2017)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to certain adjustments to the taxable value of property of certain school districts and the reduction of Foundation School Program funds received by certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--School District
HB 1324 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to computation of state aid for a school district required to maintain an optional homestead exemption.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1326 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to including full-day prekindergarten student attendance in the determination of a district's weighted average daily attendance for purposes of complying with equalized wealth level requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1329 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to financial reporting by a school district regarding the costs associated with administering certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Salaries & Expenses
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 1336 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to financial reporting by a school district regarding the costs associated with administering certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1371 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 1388 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1390 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 1419 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
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 1479 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 1496 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the date for ordering or holding an election to ratify the ad valorem tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--General | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 1516 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the authority of a school district to excuse from school attendance a student who is exempt from the administration of a final examination.
House: Public Education
Transferred to Calendars Committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
HB 1548 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of certain property used to build low-income or moderate-income housing.
House: Ways & Means
Meeting cancelled
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Housing--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1618 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the limitation on the amount of supplemental payments that a person may agree to provide to a school district or any other entity on behalf of a school district under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1673 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1674 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1710 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 1759 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a county for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility or stadium or other athletic facility.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Finance | City Government--General | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 1788 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to state support for assistance with payment of existing debt on certain bonds issued by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | DEBT | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
HB 1838 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Taxation--School District
HB 1845 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 1890 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 1910 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the form of ballot propositions in an election seeking authorization for the issuance of school district bonds supported by property taxes.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1928 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to content requirements for an individualized education program developed for a public school student with autism or another pervasive developmental disorder.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2051 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the new instructional facility allotment under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 2084 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the guaranteed level of state and local funds for the instructional facilities allotment and the existing debt allotment under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2091 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 2108 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to an increase in the tax rate limitation on the issuance of tax-supported bonds for certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 2255 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to student eligibility for free high quality prekindergarten programs and state financial support for each school district that elects to provide a full-day prekindergarten program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Governor | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
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 2268 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
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 2313 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to additional state aid for school districts that provide social security coverage for district employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | SOCIAL SECURITY
HB 2329 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to elimination of the authority of certain county school districts to impose ad valorem taxes and to a procedure under which those districts may be abolished.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Taxation--School District
HB 2337 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to funding for an open-enrollment charter school based on the guaranteed level of state and local funds provided to school districts through the existing debt allotment.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2340 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the use by a school district of certain undesignated funds in the district's general fund.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 2362 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to creating a fund to provide grants to certain local entities in areas of the state affected by decreased oil and gas production for economic development and diversification projects.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Governor | Oil & Gas | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2369 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to municipal fees charged to public school districts for water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--Utilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2618 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to including in the minimum attendance requirement of a public school student any absence of the student to participate in an extracurricular activity.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2632 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an allotment under the foundation school program for students without disabilities residing in care and treatment facilities or state schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 2706 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to an adjustment under the public school finance system for optional homestead exemptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead
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 2800 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to requiring a school district to reimburse classroom teachers at certain grade levels for the cost of classroom supplies purchased with personal money.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES
HB 2811 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the form of ballot propositions in an election seeking authorization for the issuance of school district bonds supported by property taxes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Elections--General
HB 2865 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that do not take into account optional homestead exemptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 2914 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to instruction in and an allotment for technology applications courses in computer programming.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Science & Technology
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 3106 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to state financial assistance for a school district to which an academically unacceptable school district is annexed.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 3331 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to requiring certain school districts to provide public school students with Internet connections and devices for home Internet access.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3360 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Economic Incentive Oversight Board.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | ECONOMIC INCENTIVE OVERSIGHT BOARD | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
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 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 3438 85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| BONDS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 3518 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to open-enrollment charter school facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 3526 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to instructional materials and technology for public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
HB 3604 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the guarantee by the permanent school fund of bonds issued by a charter district on the approval of the Bond Review Board.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
HB 3722 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to funding adjustments for school districts that annex academically unacceptable school districts.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 3737 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 3795 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to including students enrolled in open-enrollment charter schools in the determination of a district's weighted average daily attendance for purposes of complying with equalized wealth level requirements.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 3812 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to an allotment under the foundation school program for students with dyslexia or related disorders.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DYSLEXIA | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 3937 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to support education.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 4087 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to a reduction of the amount required to be paid by a school district to achieve the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 4139 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the creation of the Technology Lending Program to provide grants to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems
HB 4191 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HJR 27 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation unless the requirement is met.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 75 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 107 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ADVERTISING | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LOTTERIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 3 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program and a tax credit scholarship and educational expense assistance program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | Insurance--General | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--General
SB 161 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 195 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to funding under the transportation allotment for public school students subject to a high risk of violence while walking to school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Safety | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 199 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to procedural requirements for adopting and filing a school district budget.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
SB 216 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 290 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the state's contribution to the financing of public education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 353 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the use of revenue received as a result of the purchase of attendance credits to supplement the basic allotment under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 356 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the equalized wealth level and the guaranteed yield under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
SB 357 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the equalized wealth level and the cost of attendance credits under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 358 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 359 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the new instructional facility allotment under the foundation school program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 360 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the transportation allotment provided under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 419 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--School District
SB 421 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the bilingual education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 457 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to funding for an open-enrollment charter school and to the guaranteed level of state and local funds provided to school districts through the existing debt allotment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 484 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 603 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 604 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the determination of wealth per student for school districts with cost-effective spending and measurable student academic progress.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 647 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student and inclusion of the cost of education adjustment in the computation of weighted average daily attendance.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 648 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 649 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the basic allotment under the foundation school program and the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Taxation--School District
SB 678 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 754 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the extension and modification of a public school district depository contract.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 776 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to including in the minimum attendance requirement of a public school student any absence of the student to participate in an extracurricular activity.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 777 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the availability of school counselors at public middle, junior high, and high school campuses.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
SB 800 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a county for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility or stadium or other athletic facility.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| City Government--Finance | City Government--General | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 913 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the limitation on the amount of supplemental payments that a person may agree to provide to a school district or any other entity on behalf of a school district under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
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 1026 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the method for determining whether a property owner has created the number of new qualifying jobs required for eligibility for a limitation on the appraised value of property for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 1027 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to waive the new jobs creation requirement for the purpose of eligibility for a limitation on the appraised value of property for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
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 1247 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the effective date of certain actions taken by the commissioner of education against school districts that exceed the equalized wealth level and to reattachment of property detached from a school district by the commissioner of education to achieve the equalized wealth level.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
SB 1267 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to school district ad valorem tax rates.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 1308 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the program to provide free or reduced-price meals to certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | NUTRITION
SB 1353 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to state funding for school districts, including a school district to which an academically unacceptable school district is annexed.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 1360 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 1407 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
SB 1453 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the definition of regular eligible student used in determining the transportation allotment under the school finance system for a municipal school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1480 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the guarantee of school district and charter district bonds by the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
SB 1483 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the creation of the Technology Lending Program to provide grants to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems
SB 1610 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to open-enrollment charter schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Juvenile Boards & Officers | Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 1650 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1659 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the commissioner of education accepting contributions for the public school system, adopting rules regarding grant compliance, and establishing grants for high-quality educational programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GIFTS & DONATIONS
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 1810 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to a limitation on the cost of an attendance credit under the public school finance system and the effect of such a limitation on the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 1887 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to performance-based supplemental funding for school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 2013 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the disclosure of certain public information by a public school district.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Electronic Information Systems | Open Records
SB 2142 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the repeal of the high school allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 2143 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the basic allotment under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 2144 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the creation of a commission to recommend improvements to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Postponed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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 2215 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to state fiscal matters related to public education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 2270 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to expansion of a pilot program under the foundation school program for funding prekindergarten programs provided by certain school districts with early high school graduation programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 22 85-1 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
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 58 85-1 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a tax credit scholarship and educational expense assistance program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | Insurance--General | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--General
HB 61 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 62 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to an adjustment under the foundation school program of the taxable value of property for school districts required to provide social security coverage for district employees.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Taxation--School District
HB 78 85-1 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to school district tax rates, property values, and tax collections used by the commissioner of education in allocating Foundation School Program funding.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 82 85-1 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
HB 91 85-1 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes and a study of alternative methods of taxation to replace revenue lost to political subdivisions as a result of the abolition of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 100 85-1 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 124 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the date for ordering or holding an election to ratify the ad valorem tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--General | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 125 85-1 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 130 85-1 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to financial reporting by a school district regarding the costs associated with administering certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
HB 131 85-1 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 140 85-1 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 168 85-1 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 172 85-1 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 178 85-1 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to funding for public school career and technology programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Science & Technology
HB 190 85-1 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 191 85-1 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to recommend improvements to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 194 85-1 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 197 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 200 85-1 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the creation of a commission to recommend improvements to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 203 85-1 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--School District
HB 217 85-1 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 218 85-1 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 224 85-1 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Taxation--School District
HB 234 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the compensatory education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 248 85-1 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to additional state aid for certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
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 256 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the Legislative Budget Board's report on equalized funding elements under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 270 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers and other professional employees employed by public schools; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 272 85-1 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 273 85-1 (2017)
Author: Schubert, Leighton | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 274 85-1 (2017)
Author: Schubert, Leighton | et. al.
Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 285 85-1 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to elimination of certain property taxes for school district maintenance and operations and providing public education funding through an increase in the state sales and use tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 288 85-1 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a portion of the appraised value of a residence homestead based on the median market value of all residence homesteads in this state, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against any resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 290 85-1 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the sparsity adjustment for certain school districts under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | KINDERGARTEN
HB 300 85-1 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 306 85-1 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the foundation school program to reflect inflation.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 325 85-1 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to including students enrolled in open-enrollment charter schools in the determination of a district's weighted average daily attendance for purposes of complying with equalized wealth level requirements.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 351 85-1 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the creation of a commission to evaluate the potential continuation of additional state aid for tax reduction and recommend improvements to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Governor | Legislature | PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 352 85-1 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to a reduction of the amount required to be paid by certain school districts to achieve the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 353 85-1 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 354 85-1 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the adoption of teacher performance contracts for classroom teachers and an increased basic allotment for school districts that adopt those contracts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
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
HB 358 85-1 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to supporting public education funding through an increase in the state sales and use tax rate and requiring a reduction in school district maintenance and operation ad valorem taxes; making an appropriation; increasing the rate of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 370 85-1 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the creation of the attendance credit receipts fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 374 85-1 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to use of compensatory education allotment funding to provide assistance to students at risk of dropping out of school who are pregnant or who are parents and requiring reporting through the Public Education Information Management System.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Day Care | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Human Services--Child Services | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 383 85-1 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a reduction of the amount required to be paid by certain school districts to achieve the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 387 85-1 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
HB 394 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to notification of an application for a charter for an open-enrollment charter school or of the establishment of an open-enrollment charter school campus and to an annual report by open-enrollment charter schools on transfer students and waiting lists for admission.
Filed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HJR 18 85-1 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation unless the requirement is met.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 21 85-1 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--School District
HJR 29 85-1 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the authorization or funding of an elementary or secondary education voucher program or similar program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 32 85-1 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 42 85-1 (2017)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a portion of the market value of a residence homestead based on the median market value of all residence homesteads in the state and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 53 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment transferring certain surplus state revenue in the economic stabilization fund and dedicating that revenue to public education.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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 16 85-1 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the creation of a commission to recommend improvements to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Record vote
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 22 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 30 85-1 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools; making an appropriation.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 32 85-1 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 37 85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to stipends for certain public school teachers.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--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 41 85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system.
Co-author authorized
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 62 85-1 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--School District
SB 67 85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the basic allotment under the foundation school program and the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
Filed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Taxation--School District
SB 68 85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--School District
SB 69 85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of a commission to evaluate the effect on school districts of the loss of additional state aid for tax reduction and recommend improvements to the public school finance system.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--School District
SB 70 85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to additional state aid for certain common school districts.
Filed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
SB 71 85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 72 85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to additional state aid for certain school districts.
Filed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Taxation--School District
SB 81 85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to additional state aid for certain school districts.
Filed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Taxation--School District
SB 106 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
SJR 6 85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation unless the requirement is met.
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
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 51 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to limits on the size of certain classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 125 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to studying the cost of education index.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 145 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to certain legislative deadlines.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations | Sunset--Review Procedures
HB 186 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 256 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to compensatory education allotment funding.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Human Services--Child Services
HB 490 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead to set a limit on the dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Reported favorably as substituted
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 506 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the issuance of tax-supported bonds by certain school districts and increasing the tax rate limitation on the issuance of those bonds.
House: Public Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 544 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to payment by a school district of the costs of developmental coursework provided by an institution of higher education under the success initiative.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 645 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 654 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to public school finance and the formation of school finance districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
HB 664 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to funding for career and technology programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Science & Technology
HB 666 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the small and mid-sized district adjustments under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 667 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to permissible uses of the bilingual education allotment provided under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 719 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the small and mid-sized district adjustments under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 720 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 731 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a pilot program under the foundation school program for funding prekindergarten programs provided by certain school districts with early high school graduation programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| BORDER | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GULF OF MEXICO | MEXICO | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 752 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the eligibility of property used for affordable housing for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Housing--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 771 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to funding for the Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Arts & Humanities | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | LAMAR UNIVERSITY
HB 802 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the provision of a transportation allotment under the foundation school program based on the price of gasoline.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Oil & Gas | State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 895 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 919 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to provisional special education funding for certain students in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 925 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the balance maintained in a school district's general fund and associated requirements regarding the general fund.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 945 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 958 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 964 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 982 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1043 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1070 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to a reduction in the cost of attendance credits for certain school districts that purchase windstorm and hail insurance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
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 1135 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to a transportation allotment for a school district transporting students to dual credit courses.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1157 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to funding for public school career and technology education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
HB 1163 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the percentage of the annual distribution from the permanent school fund set aside for the state instructional materials fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1254 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Tarleton State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1305 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a program to provide a free or reduced-price breakfast to eligible students attending a public school and the method of determining the number of educationally disadvantaged students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 1327 84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick
Relating to the recall of members of school district boards of trustees.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Elections--General | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall
HB 1383 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1411 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt
Relating to the cost of an attendance credit under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1434 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the assignment of certain behavioral health professionals and school counselors to a public school campus.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 1451 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts' Internet websites.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems
HB 1461 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 1477 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the cost of an attendance credit under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1478 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1479 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the equalized wealth level and the guaranteed yield under the school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1518 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1551 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to money distributed by the School Land Board to the available school fund or to the State Board of Education for investment in the permanent school fund.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SCHOOL LAND BOARD
