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 74 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program and the Texas Teacher Retention Incentive Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 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 108 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for certain classroom teachers and retired classroom teachers; imposing fees.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKING | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 128 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the exemption of certain school district and open-enrollment charter school employees from jury service.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Juries | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 158 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information held by the Texas Education Agency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 346 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for school supplies purchased by a teacher.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES | Taxation--Sales
HB 360 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to requiring the disclosure of certain information regarding public school teaching materials and activities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems
HB 621 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, MattSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to creating a temporary certification to teach career and technology education for certain military service members and first responders.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 655 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the placement by a school district of a student who engages in habitually violent behavior.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 681 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Returned from the House for further action
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 768 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the use of personal leave during school holidays by certain school district employees.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE
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 1005 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the assignment of public school students enrolled in certain school districts to an uncertified teacher.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 1124 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to creating abbreviated educator preparation programs for certification in marketing education and certification in health science technology education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 1135 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of an educator or health care professional.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Health Care Providers
HB 1147 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of bleeding control stations in public schools.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| ALERT SYSTEM | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Health & Safety
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 1284 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
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--Teachers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1485 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to staff development requirements for public educators regarding suicide prevention and other mental health training.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Withdrawn from schedule
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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 1605 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and the extension of additional state aid to school districts for the provision of certain instructional materials; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 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 1814 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to creating a special education certification to teach students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 1843 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information held by the Texas Education Agency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 2031 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the assessment of public school students and the provision of accelerated instruction to students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | Purchasing--State
HB 2074 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the establishment of a local optional teacher designation system grant program by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2105 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian
Relating to training requirements for public school teachers under the school's multihazard emergency operations plan.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
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 2162 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to reading instruction, assessment instruments, and interventions provided to public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | LITERACY
HB 2168 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to measures to prepare students to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--SPANISH LANGUAGE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 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 2420 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the eligibility of a person employed by a school district as a teacher to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 2438 88-0 (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.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES
HB 2485 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to mentors assigned to classroom teachers in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2490 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume certain employment with a school district.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 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 2729 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, CodySponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to teacher requirements for high quality prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2929 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to continuing education and training requirements for classroom teachers and public school counselors.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2942 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the applicability of educator certification and contract requirements to school districts of innovation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
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 3143 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the reporting requirement for certain prohibited conduct by an employee of a public school and the definitions of abuse and neglect of a child.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3201 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to access to the registry of persons who are not eligible for employment in public schools.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3298 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for educational materials purchased by a teacher.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Taxation--Sales
HB 3303 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a dual language immersion bilingual education teaching certificate.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 3402 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to establishing a pilot program to provide school district employees assistance with child-care services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3410 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to staff development for public school employees in cultural competence and implicit bias and to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Management Relations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3546 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the justified use of force by a school employee or volunteer against a student.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Safety
HB 3561 88-0 (2023)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the payment of certain contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3654 88-0 (2023)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the suspension of a public school student for engaging in certain conduct against an employee or volunteer of a school district.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3734 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to an opioid-related drug overdose response protocol and training on the administration of an opioid antagonist for public school personnel.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3781 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach special education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Financial--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 3788 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey | et. al.
Relating to school district policies on dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Crimes Against | PEACE OFFICERS | SEXUAL ABUSE | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STALKING
HB 3791 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to access to the registry of persons who are not eligible for employment at public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems
HB 3792 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to requiring a public school to certify compliance with the requirements to discharge or refuse to employ certain ineligible persons and to report certain educator misconduct.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 3793 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to the registry maintained by the Texas Education Agency of persons who are not eligible to be employed by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3818 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to financial assistance paid to survivors of certain public school employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Open Records | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Weapons
HB 3866 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to field-based experiences provided to certain candidates for educator certification employed by a district of innovation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
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 4076 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.
Relating to the salary step credit for a certified career and technology education teacher.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | Science & Technology
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 4237 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume certain employment with a school district.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 4358 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to including digital teaching in the micro-credential certification program for public school educator continuing education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 4363 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment of the Future Texas Teachers Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4374 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John
Relating to substance abuse awareness programs in public schools and public institutions of higher education.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4407 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.
Relating to authorization and reimbursement for certain examination fee and other required cost subsidies paid for public school teachers and students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 4508 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to bilingual education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Symbols
HB 4520 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to employment and retirement consequences for an educator convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for the sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Minors--Crimes Against | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 4567 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cunningham, Charles
Relating to a study on alternative school schedules conducted by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Interim Studies
HB 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 4640 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Relating to payroll deductions for certain school district employees for membership in a professional organization or association.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PAYCHECK PROTECTION ACT OF 2023 | Salaries & Expenses
HB 4656 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the creation of a temporary educator certificate for educators certified by other states.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Intergovernmental Relations
HB 4693 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to entities that provide services to rural Texans and in rural counties.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Rural | Health--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF
HB 4839 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the accountability system for public school educator preparation programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 4961 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to a parent's right to information concerning the gender identity of the parent's child.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Family--Parent & Child | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 4963 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to required contract provisions in the employment contract for a school district educator.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 4978 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to reports of certain misconduct committed by an employee of a public school, regional education service center, or shared services arrangement and a study by the Texas Education Agency regarding employee misconduct reporting mechanisms.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Interim Studies | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
HB 5038 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to protecting a public school educator's ability to contact elected officials.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Legislature | State Officers
HB 5079 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the requirements for issuance of a supplemental bilingual education teaching certificate.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 5084 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the issuance of a teaching certificate to certain applicants with experience as instructors for the Community College of the Air Force.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Military & Veterans
HB 5091 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to a procedure governing the removal of a book or other media maintained by a public school teacher in a classroom.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Libraries & Librarians
HB 5096 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian
Relating to mental health first aid training for certain school district employees and volunteers.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | VOLUNTEERS
HB 5099 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to assist certain current and former peace officers in receiving a teacher certification.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety
HB 5108 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding a teacher apprenticeship program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Labor--Workforce Development | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 5224 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the issuance of a teaching certificate to certain applicants with experience as instructors for the Community College of the Air Force.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Military & Veterans
HB 5257 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the applicability of certain collective bargaining laws to certain public school employees, school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
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 5275 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the use by the State Board for Educator Certification of negotiated rulemaking in proposing certain rules.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 8 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | INTERNET | Libraries & Librarians | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 9 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Postponed
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Libraries & Librarians | Salaries & Expenses | SOCIAL SECURITY | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 89 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the eligibility of certain children of classroom teachers for enrollment in a free prekindergarten program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 164 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the display of the national motto and the founding documents of the United States in public schools and the inclusion of an elective course on the founding principles of the United States in the curriculum for public high school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 350 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to a paid parental leave policy at public schools and an allotment under the Foundation School Program for the cost of providing paid parental leave under that policy.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE
SB 354 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by handgun license holders on the campus of a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Weapons
SB 361 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the eligibility of a person employed by a school district as a teacher to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Vetoed by the Governor
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 393 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to parental rights in public education and prohibiting instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity for public school students; authorizing a civil remedy.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PARENTAL CONSENT | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 544 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the issuance of a temporary teaching certificate to and requirements regarding educator certification for certain persons with experience as instructors for the Community College of the Air Force.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Military & Veterans
SB 588 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to creating a temporary educator certification for certain military service members and first responders.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 595 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to requiring parental consent for psychological or psychiatric examination, testing, or treatment conducted by a school district employee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT
SB 657 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program and the Texas Teacher Retention Incentive Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 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 1072 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to local school health advisory councils and instruction regarding human sexuality, sexual orientation, and gender identity provided by public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SEX EDUCATION
SB 1154 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the establishment by regional education service centers of regional school district health coverage advisory committees.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
SB 1256 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the establishment by regional education service centers of committees to evaluate teacher shortages.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
SB 1452 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the loss of benefits of and the payment of certain employer contributions for certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1470 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to access to the registry of persons who are not eligible for employment in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 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 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 1566 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the use of certain personal leave by school district teachers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Labor--General | Women
SB 1720 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the confidentiality of the identity of a public school employee who reports a potential threat to the school's threat assessment and safe and supportive school team.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Protection of Personal Information
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 1957 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the accountability system for public school educator preparation programs.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 1972 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to employment and retirement consequences for an educator convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for the sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1982 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the supervision of students during a recess period provided by a public school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | VOLUNTEERS
SB 2215 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the establishment of a dual language immersion bilingual education teaching certificate.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 2231 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to teacher certification examinations in bilingual target language proficiency and to certification requirements for teachers in bilingual education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 2242 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to a policy adopted by school districts allowing parent volunteers on school district campuses.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Family--Parent & Child | VOLUNTEERS
SB 2318 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to continuing education and training requirements for classroom teachers and public school counselors.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 2322 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to measures to improve school district classroom teacher retention, including child-care subsidies, eligibility of those teachers' children for prekindergarten programs, and student loan repayment assistance.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | STUDENT LOANS
SB 2328 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to certain occupancy preferences given by developments supported with a low income housing tax credit allocation.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General
SB 2430 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the requirements for issuance of a supplemental bilingual education teaching certificate.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 2534 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to requiring public schools to designate certain uniform election dates as staff development days.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Elections--General
SB 2565 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and creating allotments for the procurement of certain instructional materials under the Foundation School Program; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | INTERNET
HB 31 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bell, Keith
Relating to virtual and off-campus electronic instruction at a public school and the allotment for certain special-purpose school districts under the Foundation School Program.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 21 88-3 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the use of interim testing and adaptive, growth-based assessment instruments for certain required assessments of public school students and prohibiting the use of the results of certain required assessments of public school students for certain purposes.
Filed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
HB 49 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to creating abbreviated educator preparation programs for certification in marketing education and certification in health science technology education.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 121 88-3 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to establishing a pilot program to provide school district employees assistance with child-care services.
Filed
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 122 88-3 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to reports of certain misconduct engaged in by an employee of a public school, regional education service center, or shared services arrangement and a study by the Texas Education Agency regarding employee misconduct reporting mechanisms.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 159 88-3 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda
Relating to the creation of a temporary educator certificate for educators certified by other states.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
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
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 52 88-3 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a paid parental leave policy at public schools and an allotment under the Foundation School Program for the cost of providing paid parental leave under that policy.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE
SB 55 88-3 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the eligibility of certain children of classroom teachers for enrollment in a free prekindergarten program.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 65 88-3 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of a person employed by a school district as a teacher to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
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 26 88-4 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to parental consent for certain activities engaged in by a school district employee or contractor with respect to the parent’s child.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | INFORMED CONSENT | PARENTAL CONSENT
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 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
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 12 88-4 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the eligibility of certain children of classroom teachers for enrollment in a free prekindergarten program.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 13 88-4 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a paid parental leave policy at public schools and an allotment under the Foundation School Program for the cost of providing paid parental leave under that policy.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE
SB 26 88-4 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the eligibility of a person employed by a school district as a teacher to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 47 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to presumptive coverage for school district employees that contract COVID-19.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| COVID-19 | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 159 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 220 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
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--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 244 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for promoting computer science certification and professional development in coding, technology applications, cybersecurity, and computer science for public school teachers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Science & Technology | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 246 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of improper relationship between educator and student.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 256 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to addressing workplace bullying in school districts.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
| BULLYING | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 269 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for classroom teachers and retired classroom teachers; imposing a fee.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LICENSE PLATES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 430 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the termination of the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program for retirees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 622 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to creating abbreviated educator preparation programs for certification in marketing education and certification in health science technology education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Science & Technology
HB 646 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the applicability of nepotism prohibitions to the appointment or employment of certain classroom teachers by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | NEPOTISM
HB 732 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to establishing a minimum wage for public school employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Wages | MINIMUM WAGE | Salaries & Expenses
HB 733 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to state assistance for school employees uniform group health coverage.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 779 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art | et. al.
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--Teachers | Education--School Districts | SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES
HB 794 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the applicability of educator certification requirements and certain educator rights to charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 800 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the assignment of a public school student to an uncertified teacher.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1016 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia | et. al.
Relating to emergency school drills and exercises conducted by public schools.
House: Public Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 1068 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the use of personal leave during school holidays by certain school district employees.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE
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 1113 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to staff development for public school employees in cultural competence and implicit bias and to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1144 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to staff development requirements for public educators regarding suicide prevention and other mental health training.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | SUICIDE
HB 1146 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.
Relating to placement on the minimum salary schedule for certain public school career or technology education teachers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1305 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the inclusion of instruction regarding project-based learning in continuing education requirements for a classroom teacher.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 1552 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume certain employment with a school district.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
HB 1613 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the requirement for certain public school teachers and principals to attend a literacy achievement academy or otherwise demonstrate proficiency in reading instruction.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | READING & PRE-READING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1744 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to measures to prepare students to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 1776 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of an elective course on the founding principles of the United States in the curriculum for public high school students and the posting of the founding documents of the United States in public school buildings.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2234 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fees exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain dual credit students considering a teaching career.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2256 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to creating a bilingual special education certification to teach students of limited English proficiency with disabilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 2519 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to matters regarding educators, including the composition of the State Board for Educator Certification, the issuance of certain sanctions by the board, and requiring a school district to notify a teacher regarding the submission of certain complaints to the board.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 2734 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the limitation on administration and use of certain assessment instruments in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2800 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on administration and use of certain assessment instruments in public schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2954 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to a suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention grant program for certain public elementary schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SUICIDE
HB 3189 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for school supplies purchased by a teacher.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES | Taxation--Sales
HB 3256 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of a full-time public school employee's home or residence address in certain government records and documents.
House: Public Education Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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 3450 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the justified use of force by a school employee or volunteer against a student.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3457 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to the Windham School District and teachers or administrators of the district.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
HB 3580 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the salary paid to certain public school teachers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 3757 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to a recommendation by the COVID-19 Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel to prioritize public school employees in vaccine allocation and distribution.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | IMMUNIZATIONS
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 3804 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to continuing education and training requirements for educators and other school district personnel.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3888 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to the resignation of a public school teacher employed under a term contract.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3938 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the industry-based certification advisory council and the transfer of certain duties to that advisory council.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Governor | INDUSTRY-BASED CERTIFICATION ADVISORY COUNCIL | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3979 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the social studies curriculum in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3989 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to rules by the State Board for Educator Certification regarding virtual observation options for field-based experiences and internships required for educator certification.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 4257 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to the trauma-informed care policy for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4382 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to personal leave provided for a public school employee who is ordered to isolate due to exposure to or testing positive for certain diseases.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SICK LEAVE
HB 4483 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the required minutes of service during each school day for a classroom teacher in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 4504 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to certain requirements and procedures concerning the assignment of grades by a classroom teacher under a school district's grading policy.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
SB 105 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to state occupational licensing of certain military veterans and military spouses.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 168 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Ordaz, Claudia | et. al.
Relating to emergency school drills and exercises conducted by public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
SB 180 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 193 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to an audit by the Texas Education Agency of public school professional development training requirements.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 199 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to automated external defibrillators.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTINUING EDUCATION | DEFIBRILLATORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Health--General
SB 226 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to instruction in educator training programs regarding digital learning, virtual learning, and virtual instruction.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 256 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to requiring school districts to employ certain educators who retired or resigned because of the coronavirus disease pandemic.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COVID-19 | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
SB 257 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to personal leave provided for a public school employee who tests positive for certain diseases.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
SB 496 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for classroom teachers and retired classroom teachers; imposing a fee.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | LICENSE PLATES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 514 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by handgun license holders on the campus of a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Weapons
SB 559 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to teacher certification examinations in bilingual target language proficiency and to certification requirements for teachers in bilingual education.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 612 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility of school district employees for workers' compensation benefits for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and payment of those benefits.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COVID-19 | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 846 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the issuance of a teaching certificate to certain applicants with experience as instructors for the Community College of the Air Force.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Military & Veterans
SB 980 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to a suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention program for certain public elementary school campuses.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SUICIDE
SB 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 1101 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to creating a bilingual special education certification to teach students of limited English proficiency with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 1198 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the establishment of the industry-based certification advisory council and the transfer of certain duties to that advisory council.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Governor | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1238 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to matters regarding educators, including the composition of the State Board for Educator Certification, the board's disciplinary proceedings, and a public school teacher's notification of resignation from employment.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 1267 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to continuing education and training requirements for educators and other school district personnel.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1317 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the training and responsibilities of certain educational entities that have certain responsibilities regarding public school oversight.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1320 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the applicability of educator certification and assignment requirements to school districts of innovation.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1356 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the participation by members of nonprofit teacher organizations in a tutoring program for public school students and related retirement benefits for certain tutors participating in the program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1590 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to rules by the State Board for Educator Certification regarding virtual observation options for field-based experiences and internships required for educator certification.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 1740 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of civics education in public schools, including continuing education requirements on civics education for certain classroom teachers.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 1758 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to reenrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1776 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of an elective course on the founding principles of the United States in the curriculum for public high school students and the posting of the founding documents of the United States in public school buildings.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1789 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the required minutes of service during each school day for a classroom teacher in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1792 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to a leave pool for school district employees.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General
SB 1850 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of certain educators who purchase school supplies.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Property Interests--Homestead | SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 2065 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to emergent bilingual students and increasing the expenditure requirement for the bilingual education allotment.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 2066 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to emergent bilingual students in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SJR 65 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of certain educators who purchase school supplies.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SR 520 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1356.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SR 543 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 1356.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 157 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to creating abbreviated educator preparation programs for certification in marketing education and certification in health science technology education.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Science & Technology
HB 178 87-1 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to curriculum, materials, and activities in public schools.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 216 87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to social studies curriculum in public schools.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 28 87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to curriculum, materials, and activities in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
HB 30 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to virtual instruction and off-campus electronic instruction at a public school, certain requirements for certification as a teacher for virtual instruction only, and the allotment for special-purpose school districts under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | INTERNET
HB 172 87-2 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to virtual and off-campus electronic instruction at a public school, the satisfaction of teacher certification requirements through an internship teaching certain virtual courses, and the allotment for certain special-purpose school districts under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | INTERNET
HB 245 87-2 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to personal leave provided for a public school teacher who must isolate due to exposure to or testing positive for certain diseases.
Filed
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | SICK LEAVE
SB 3 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to civics training programs for certain public school social studies teachers and principals, parental access to certain learning management systems, and certain curriculum in public schools, including certain instructional requirements and prohibitions.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 15 87-2 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to virtual and off-campus electronic instruction at a public school, the satisfaction of teacher certification requirements through an internship teaching certain virtual courses, and the allotment for certain special-purpose school districts under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 92 87-3 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to personal leave provided for a public school teacher who must isolate due to exposure to or testing positive for certain diseases.
Filed
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 131 87-3 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to providing accelerated instruction for certain public school students, a substitute teacher grant program, the calculation of average daily attendance of public school students, and an accelerated learning and sustainment allotment under the foundation school program.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 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 18 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | COUNSELING & THERAPY | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 102 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to a school district assigning a mentor teacher to a new classroom teacher.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 111 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to public school policy and training for public school employees addressing the prevention of sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and other maltreatment of certain children.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ABUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 116 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 118 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
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--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 124 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the applicability of educator certification and assignment requirements to school districts of innovation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | 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 324 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of improper relationship between educator and student.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 348 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to a salary bonus for a public school teacher who completes certain autism training.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 414 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the civil liability of an educator justified in using force in certain circumstances, suspension of a student who assaults an employee of a school, and protection of an educator's employment in certain situations.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | TEACHER'S PROTECTION ACT
HB 496 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to traumatic injury response protocol and the use of bleeding control stations in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 684 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the care of students with seizure disorders and the training requirements for certain school personnel regarding seizure recognition and related first aid.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | SAM'S LAW
HB 737 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for classroom teachers and retired classroom teachers; imposing a fee.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 954 86-0 (2019)
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--Teachers | SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES
HB 1069 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 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 1276 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the assignment of a public school student to an uncertified teacher.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
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 1384 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1392 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the mandatory removal of a public school student from the classroom following certain conduct.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1394 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to immunity from certain disciplinary proceedings for a teacher's justified use of physical force.
House: Public Education
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 1441 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to reenrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to special education-related requirements, including the provision of certain services, the composition of the State Board for Educator Certification, and certain educator requirements.
House: Public Education
Recommitted to committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1582 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a school district or open-enrollment charter school to employ or provide chaplains.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Religion
HB 1636 86-0 (2019)
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--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1664 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the requirement of certain administrators of certain educational entities to report certain educator misconduct to the State Board for Educator Certification.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Minors--Crimes Against | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
HB 1687 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to eliminating certain state-required assessment instruments and certain end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1724 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to an exemption for teachers from the payment of a fee for the issuance of a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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 1853 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the applicability of educator certification requirements and certain educator rights to charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1892 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to a policy of a school district concerning possession of a telecommunications device.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
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 1993 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to an exemption for teachers and retired teachers from the payment of a fee for registration of a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2033 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2097 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for the provision of health coverage for school district employees in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2145 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to continuing education requirements for public educators regarding suicide prevention training.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SUICIDE
HB 2424 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the creation of a micro-credential certification program for public school educator continuing education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 2433 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.
Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2511 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the content of a public school campus improvement plan.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2603 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to requiring regional education service centers to provide information to school district employees regarding health and retirement benefits and financial literacy.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Financial--General | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers
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 2738 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to employing, terminating, and reporting the misconduct of public school personnel and related entity personnel, including creating a registry of persons ineligible for hire; creating criminal offenses.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--Management Relations | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
HB 2739 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of private school educator misconduct.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--General | SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
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 2964 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a prohibition placed on an open-enrollment charter school against the employment of a person determined under certain circumstances to have engaged in misconduct that presents a risk to the health, safety, or welfare of a student or minor.
House: Public Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2994 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to mental health training for public school educators.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2995 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for educational materials purchased by a teacher.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES | Taxation--Sales
HB 2997 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to suicide prevention training for certain public school employees and public school mental health related programs and the applicability of related immunity provisions.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE
HB 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 3066 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume certain employment with a school district.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3069 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for promoting computer science certification and professional development in coding, technology applications, and computer science for public school teachers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Science & Technology
HB 3110 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the termination of the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program for retirees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 3132 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to staff development requirements for public school teachers who provide reading instruction to students in kindergarten through grade three.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3133 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the use of personal leave during school holidays by school district employees.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Holidays
HB 3153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the applicability of nepotism prohibitions to the appointment or employment of certain classroom teachers by school districts.
House: Public Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | NEPOTISM
HB 3217 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to certain eligibility requirements for issuance of a teaching certificate.
House: Public Education Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 3235 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to staff development requirements for public educators regarding suicide prevention training.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | SUICIDE
HB 3259 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to a wage increase for certain public school employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Salaries & Expenses
HB 3274 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to establishing a minimum wage for public school employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Wages | Salaries & Expenses
HB 3276 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to state assistance for school employees uniform group health coverage.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3411 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to suicide prevention in public school curriculum and certain educational programs concerning suicide prevention and substance abuse prevention.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | SUICIDE
HB 3509 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to providing public access to information regarding district of innovation exemptions from educator certification or school district teaching permit requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 3623 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to renewal of a public school teacher's continuing employment contract based on student growth.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3628 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to creating a special education certification to teach students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 3630 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain aversive techniques on students enrolled in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3638 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to eliminating certain requirements imposed on school districts and other educational entities.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Environment--Recycling | Environment--Solid Waste | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
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 3825 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to mental health training for public school educators.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3846 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the development of additional instruction that may be used by a public school after administration of all state-required assessment instruments for the school year.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3893 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fees exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain dual credit students considering a teaching career.
House: Higher Education
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3977 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to employing, terminating, and reporting misconduct of public school personnel and related entity personnel, including creating a registry of persons ineligible for hire; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Electronic Information Systems | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
HB 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 4093 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to requiring a duty-free lunch period for certain public school personnel.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DUTY-FREE LUNCHES | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 4310 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a school district's scope and sequence for subjects in the required curriculum for public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 4366 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for school supplies purchased by certain teachers for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES | Taxation--Sales
HB 4413 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to state occupational licensing of certain military veterans and military spouses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4516 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to creating abbreviated educator preparation programs for certification in marketing and certification in health science.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 4560 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the salary, wages, and reimbursement paid to public school employees and state assistance for school employees uniform group health coverage; making an appropriation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
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 4615 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to certain performance-based incentives and teacher education and development initiatives administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
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 57 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Proposing a constitutional amendment to set the salaries of members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor based on the average public school teacher salary in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HJR 144 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenue to provide for property tax relief and public school teacher compensation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
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 51 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring the review of public school district paperwork to limit paperwork requirements.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
SB 95 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Salaries & Expenses
SB 184 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for school supplies purchased by certain teachers for a limited period.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES | Taxation--Sales
SB 193 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to waiving the fee for the issuance of a duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun for school marshals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Weapons
SB 206 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a school district or open-enrollment charter school to employ or provide chaplains.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Religion
SB 293 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 316 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the attorney general's duty to defend public school teachers.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
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 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 712 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain aversive techniques on students enrolled in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 713 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a school district assigning a mentor teacher to a new classroom teacher.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
SB 794 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to authorizing certain examination fee subsidies for public school teachers who provide instruction in career and technology education courses.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 913 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 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 1016 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Bernal, Diego
Relating to an audit by the Texas Education Agency of public school professional development training requirements.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1044 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to training requirements for public school nurses and certain other school personnel regarding seizure recognition and related first aid.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Health & Safety | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | SAM'S LAW
SB 1114 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the sale or donation of certain school district property for the development of affordable housing for school district personnel and other income-eligible persons.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | GULF OF MEXICO | Housing--General
SB 1230 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of private school educator misconduct.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--General | SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
SB 1256 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to employing, terminating, and reporting the misconduct of public school personnel and related entity personnel, including creating a registry of persons ineligible for hire; creating criminal offenses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--Management Relations | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
SB 1359 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for the provision of health coverage for school district employees in certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1376 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to eliminating certain requirements imposed on school districts and other educational entities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Environment--Recycling | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 1451 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the ability of public school teachers to maintain student discipline without being subjected to adverse employment consequences.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1476 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the requirement for certain administrators of certain educational entities to report certain educator misconduct to the State Board for Educator Certification.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
SB 1559 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the hiring of retired classroom teachers or retired education professionals to serve as mentor teachers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1619 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the availability of certain information regarding school district employee compensation and employment contracts and to the term of a contract for a teacher and a superintendent of a school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1654 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to studies concerning public school employee and retiree health coverage.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1705 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the applicability of educator certification and assignment requirements to school districts of innovation.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1706 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to applicability of educator certification and class size requirements to open-enrollment charter schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1731 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to certain eligibility requirements for issuance of a teaching certificate.
Senate: Education
Corrected comm. report printed & distributed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 1760 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to creating a special education certification to teach students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 1776 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Bell, Keith
Relating to the development of an elective course for public high school students on the founding principles of the United States and the posting of the founding documents of the United States in public school buildings.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
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 1932 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the eligibility of the children of public school educators for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1968 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to reenrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1989 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of restraint, seclusion, and time-out in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
SB 2044 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the creation of a micro-credential certification program for public school educator continuing education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 2073 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to a reduction in required days of service for educators in public schools under certain circumstances.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
SB 2087 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to traumatic injury response protocol and the use of bleeding control kits in public schools.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Appropriations | Weapons
SB 2108 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the training and responsibilities of certain educational entities that have certain responsibilities regarding public school oversight.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 2146 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by handgun license holders on the campus of a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Weapons
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 2425 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to tuition and fees exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain dual credit students considering a teaching career.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
SJR 69 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenue to provide for property tax relief and public school teacher compensation.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 11 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 49 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper relationship between educator and student.
House: Public Education
Referred directly to s/c on Educator Quality by chair
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
HB 54 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
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--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Libraries & Librarians | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | Salaries & Expenses
HB 157 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for classroom teacher salary increases.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 188 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to student/teacher ratios for prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 218 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to improper relationships between educators and students; creating a criminal offense and expanding the applicability of an existing offense.
House: Public Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
HB 333 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper relationship between educator and student.
House: Public Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
HB 374 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that the Texas Workforce Commission provide certain employment information for secondary school students.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Workforce Development | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 460 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to continuing education requirements for certain educators.
House: Public Education
No action taken in subcommittee
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 588 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for promoting computer science certification and professional development for public school teachers.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Science & Technology
HB 726 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the mandatory removal of public school students from classrooms following certain conduct.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 765 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to requiring political subdivisions to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 816 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to a school district assigning a mentor teacher to a new classroom teacher.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 860 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the compensation of public school district employees for additional workdays.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages | Salaries & Expenses
HB 861 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional staff employed by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 867 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to school marshals.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Weapons
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 972 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the assignment of a public school student to an uncertified teacher.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 990 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of corporal punishment as a method of student discipline.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1114 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to a reduction in required days of service for educators in public schools under certain circumstances.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
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 1333 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to public school accountability, including assessment of students and appraisal of teachers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
HB 1403 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper relationship between educator and student.
House: Public Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
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 1469 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bailes, ErnestSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to qualifications for certain teachers employed by certain open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1485 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to academic freedom for public school teachers providing science instruction.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Science & Technology
HB 1585 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to including student input before the adoption of a major curriculum initiative by a school district.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 1651 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to requiring a school district to reimburse classroom teachers employed by the district for the cost of classroom supplies purchased with personal money.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES
HB 1687 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to an agreement between parents and classroom teachers of public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1692 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to the transportation or storage of a handgun or other firearm or ammunition by a license holder in a motor vehicle in a parking area of a primary or secondary school.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Weapons
HB 1799 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to employing, terminating, and reporting misconduct of public school personnel and related entity personnel, including creating a registry of persons ineligible for hire; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 1867 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the applicability of educator certification and assignment requirements to school districts of innovation.
House: Public Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1869 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to training for employees of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and other maltreatment of certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred directly to s/c on Educator Quality by chair
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1886 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to dyslexia screening and testing in public schools, the employment of dyslexia specialists by regional education service centers, the development of a list of training opportunities for educators regarding dyslexia, and transition planning for students enrolled in a special education program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1918 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to providing grants for professional development training for certain public school teachers.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1934 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to temporary certification of an educator from outside the state who is the spouse of an active duty military service member.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Military & Veterans
HB 1970 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to obtaining information from the child abuse and neglect central registry regarding certain individuals who have or will have direct contact with public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| CHILD ABUSE | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 2016 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to immunity from certain disciplinary proceedings for a teacher's justified use of physical force.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 2039 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to creating an early childhood certification to teach students in prekindergarten through grade three.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 2209 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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 2289 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from the Employees Retirement System of Texas or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas of certain employees convicted of certain offenses.
House: Pensions
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Minors--Crimes Against | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2296 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas | et. al.
Relating to a teacher to student ratio requirement for public school special education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2518 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to student/teacher ratios for prekindergarten classes provided by or on behalf of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2775 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to requirements for educator preparation program support for certain candidates for certification.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
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 2853 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for classroom teachers and retired classroom teachers.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2924 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to educator preparation programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 2941 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to improving the quality of teachers employed by a school district, teacher performance appraisals, and the hiring of mentor teachers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3044 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to educator preparation programs.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 3112 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the development of healthy nutrition and physical activity guidelines for public school teachers, public school administrators, and licensed child-care providers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Agriculture | Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Food Programs | INTERAGENCY OBESITY COUNCIL | NUTRITION
HB 3213 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the review by a school district board of trustees of a hearing examiner's determination regarding good cause to suspend a teacher without pay or terminate the teacher's contract.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3244 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to a salary bonus for a public school teacher who completes certain autism training.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 3319 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the exception under the public information law for certain information held by a school district.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Open Records
HB 3349 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to creating an abbreviated certification program and probationary and standard certificates for trade and industrial workforce training.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3369 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the statewide plan for special education and assistance to public school districts in providing special education programs.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3439 85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.
Relating to a school district contract to partner with an open-enrollment charter school to operate a district campus.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 3449 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to staff development requirements for public school educators regarding mental health and suicide prevention.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | SUICIDE
HB 3472 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the issuance of school district teaching permits to authorize individuals to teach certain classes.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3563 85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, LindaSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to parental notification regarding public school teacher qualifications.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
HB 3680 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to education employees uniform group health coverage.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3692 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to appraisal criteria for assessing performance of public school teachers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3769 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to improper relationships between educators and students and reporting of educator misconduct; creating a criminal offense and expanding the applicability of an existing offense; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
HB 3887 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to trauma training for public school personnel.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3916 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the ineligibility of educators or certain other school personnel for benefits from certain public retirement systems because of a conviction for an offense the victim of which is a student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 4064 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to staff development and continuing education requirements for public school educators regarding digital education methods.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Returned from the House for further action
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Science & Technology | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4112 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to requiring the review of public school district paperwork to limit paperwork requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
SB 7 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to improper relationships between educators and students and reporting of educator misconduct; creating a criminal offense and expanding the applicability of an existing offense; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
SB 174 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to inclusion of a course on the founding principles of the United States in the curriculum requirements for public high school students and the posting of the founding documents of the United States in public school buildings.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
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 444 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to school marshals for private schools.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Weapons
SB 478 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to a requirement that a school district or open-enrollment charter school terminate certain employees convicted of certain offenses.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Crimes--Against Morals | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
SB 508 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to including student input before the adoption of a major curriculum initiative by a school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
SB 529 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: González, Mary
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 609 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to elimination of the use of continuing contracts by school districts in employing teachers and other professionals.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 652 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from the Employees Retirement System of Texas or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas of certain employees convicted of certain offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Minors--Crimes Against | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 653 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the eligibility of certain employees or annuitants convicted of certain felony offenses.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Crimes Against | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1278 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to educator preparation programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 1294 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to election of professional staff representatives to certain school district planning and decision-making committees.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
SB 1309 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to state requirements for teacher training and student instruction regarding certain subjects in public schools.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1316 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to staff development in suicide prevention for public school educators.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | SUICIDE
SB 1317 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the earliest day a public school teacher may be required to report for service.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1482 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the creation of a committee to recommend a framework to incorporate digital teaching and learning in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Electronic Information Systems
SB 1634 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to a reduction in required days of service for educators in public schools under certain circumstances.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1754 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the school district grievance procedures for resolving complaints received by students' parents or guardians.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
SB 1785 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to appraisal of public school teachers.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1800 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to the offense of improper relationship between educator and student.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 1839 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Koop, Linda
Relating to the preparation, certification, and classification of and professional development for public school educators.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems
SB 1854 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to requiring the review of public school district paperwork to limit paperwork requirements.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
SB 1882 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Koop, Linda
Relating to a school district contract to partner with an open-enrollment charter school to operate a district campus.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
SB 1884 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to powers and duties of the board of trustees of an independent school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | SCHOOL UNIFORMS
SB 1890 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to employing, terminating, and reporting misconduct of public school personnel and related entity personnel, including creating a registry of persons ineligible for hire; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 1891 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to a general employment review of persons who apply to school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and certain independent contractors for employment involving direct contact with students or children; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1942 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the transportation or storage of a handgun or other firearm or ammunition by a license holder in a motor vehicle in a parking area of a primary or secondary school.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Weapons
SB 1963 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to requirements for educator preparation program support for certain candidates for certification.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 2050 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to staff development and continuing education requirements for public school educators regarding digital education methods.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Science & Technology | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 2092 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the process for review after a decision to terminate a teacher's contract or suspend a teacher without pay.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 2168 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the disclosure of records produced in the course of an investigation related to educator misconduct.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Open Records
SB 2200 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to improving the quality of teachers employed by a school district, teacher performance appraisals, and the hiring of mentor teachers.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SCR 60 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1839.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Resolutions--Corrective
SCR 63 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Koop, Linda
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1839.
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Resolutions--Corrective
HB 21 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to public school finance, including funding for the recruitment and retention of teachers and the support of participants in the public school employees group insurance program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 24 85-1 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 54 85-1 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
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
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES
HB 64 85-1 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for classroom teacher salary increases.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 65 85-1 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an appropriation of money from the general revenue fund for classroom teacher salary increases.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 79 85-1 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 98 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to a school district assigning a mentor teacher to a new classroom teacher.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 149 85-1 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to a reduction in required days of service for educators in public schools under certain circumstances.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Salaries & Expenses
HB 157 85-1 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for admission to an educator preparation program for certification in trade and industrial workforce training.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Military & Veterans
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 181 85-1 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the salary and retirement benefits paid to certain teachers employed by or retired from public schools.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 198 85-1 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to a study on an average pay increase for classroom teachers, the creation of certain teacher designations, teacher retention, and a teacher quality allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Salaries & Expenses
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 231 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to reporting teacher turnover information in the performance report of a public school district.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 255 85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional staff employed by public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 262 85-1 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to prohibited adverse personnel action against a school district employee who in good faith reports child abuse or neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Family--Child Protection | Labor--Management Relations
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 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 340 85-1 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to a salary bonus for a public school teacher who completes certain autism training.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
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 357 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to requiring a school district to give notice to new classroom teachers of the ability to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | LOANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS
SB 19 85-1 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to decrease participants' health insurance costs for certain health benefit plans administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 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 33 85-1 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to a school district assigning a mentor teacher to a new classroom teacher.
Filed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 35 85-1 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for classroom teacher salary increases.
Filed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
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 51 85-1 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to election of professional staff representatives to certain school district planning and decision-making committees.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
SB 56 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the disclosure of records produced in the course of an investigation related to educator misconduct.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 97 85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the dedication of a portion of state lottery proceeds to the funding of salary increases and bonuses for experienced public school classroom teachers and costs associated with school district teacher retirement contributions.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | LOTTERIES | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 119 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to bonuses for public school classroom teachers and state assistance for the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program; making an appropriation.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 1 85-1 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate the net revenue from the state lottery to the foundation school fund, including a portion dedicated to funding salary increases and bonuses for experienced public school classroom teachers and costs associated with school district teacher retirement contributions.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | LOTTERIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Management & Control
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 47 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
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--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 57 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the review by a school district board of trustees of a hearing examiner's determination regarding good cause to suspend a teacher without pay or terminate the teacher's contract.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 218 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certification requirements for teachers in bilingual education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 244 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the lunch period for classroom teachers at the middle school, junior high school, or high school grade level.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DUTY-FREE LUNCHES | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 245 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to a classroom teacher's lunch period.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DUTY-FREE LUNCHES | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 343 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the transportation of public school students in certain vehicles.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
HB 344 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the transportation of public school students.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
HB 370 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a school is appointed school marshal and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | Weapons
HB 387 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for classroom teacher salary increases.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 406 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the creation of a task force to determine alternative methods of assessing the performance of public school students and school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 513 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to educator financial incentives and salary contingencies based on student performance on certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 680 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the rulemaking authority of the State Board for Educator Certification.
House: Public Education
Referred directly to s/c on Educator Quality by chair
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 810 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to employment of persons with professional qualifications as public school teachers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 868 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to a defense to prosecution for and civil liability of an educator who uses force or deadly force to protect the educator's person, students of the school, or property of the school, and suspension of a student who assaults an employee of a school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 874 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to employment of persons with advanced degrees as public school teachers.
House: Public Education
No action taken in subcommittee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 917 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to school marshals for private schools, notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a public or private school is appointed school marshal, and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Weapons
HB 990 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a program to provide financial incentives to students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--SPANISH LANGUAGE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1060 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to reporting of teacher turnover information by public schools.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
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 1300 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to eligibility requirements for admission of certain persons to educator preparation programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 1373 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the assignment of a public school student to an inexperienced or uncertified teacher.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
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 1390 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to remedies for discrimination by a public employer against a public employee in connection with a claim for workers' compensation.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1553 84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to requiring political subdivisions to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Governor | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1597 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to state assistance for school employees uniform group health coverage.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1599 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to grants for school districts and campuses providing blended and individualized learning staff development activities.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Driver Education & Training | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Electronic Information Systems | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1601 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to eligibility of certain school district employees for certification as a principal.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1604 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the mandatory removal of public school students from classrooms following certain conduct.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1614 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to reporting of teacher turnover information by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1682 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1706 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to reducing paperwork and duplicate reports required of a school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 1749 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the organization of public employees.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1783 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the right of a school employee to report a crime, persons subject to the prohibition on coercing another into suppressing or failing to report information to a law enforcement agency, and the reporting of criminal history record information of educators and other public school employees who engage in certain misconduct; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1815 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to a prohibition of school district retaliation against a teacher for permissible teaching about the Bible.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Religion
HB 1843 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.
Relating to providing training academies for public school teachers who provide reading instruction to students in prekindergarten through grade three.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | LITERACY
HB 2014 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the authority of military personnel to obtain certification to teach career and technology education classes in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Military & Veterans
HB 2040 84-0 (2015)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to professional development requirements for teachers of gifted and talented students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2186 84-0 (2015)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to suicide prevention training for educators in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | SUICIDE
HB 2205 84-0 (2015)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the State Board for Educator Certification, educator preparation programs, educator certification, issuance of certain teaching permits, and certain procedures for investigating educator misconduct.
House: Public Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Governor
HB 2218 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to instruction regarding mental health, substance abuse, and youth suicide in educator training programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | SUICIDE
HB 2220 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to mental health first aid training for school district employees and school resource officers.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2223 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to training academies for public school teachers who provide reading comprehension instruction to students in grades four and five.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | READING & PRE-READING
HB 2225 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to bonuses for teachers of students who perform successfully on college advanced placement tests and international baccalaureate examinations.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2543 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to public school teacher performance appraisals, continuing education, professional development, career advancement, and compensation.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Salaries & Expenses | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2566 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to educator preparation programs.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 2609 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to providing training academies for public school teachers who provide mathematics instruction to students in kindergarten through grade three.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Science & Technology | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2677 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to training for employees of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and other maltreatment of certain children.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 2800 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken
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 subcommittee
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 2820 84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the authorization of certain industry professionals to provide instruction in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 2886 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to providing a training course for public school prekindergarten teachers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3135 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the authority of school districts in certain counties to grant housing stipends to teachers employed by the districts and receive state reimbursement of those costs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Housing--General | Oil & Gas
HB 3351 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the status and eligibility of provisions in the educator's code of ethics
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Ethics
HB 3494 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to educator preparation programs and teacher certification examinations.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3708 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the use of the results of assessment instruments administered to public school students transferring from out-of-state schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 3816 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for promoting computer science certification and professional development for public school teachers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Science & Technology
HB 3875 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a policy on vaccine-preventable diseases for public schools.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3957 84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to recovery by school districts of overpayments of salary to district employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Labor--Wages | Salaries & Expenses
HB 3991 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the development of an individualized education program for a child in public school.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 4006 84-0 (2015)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to a requirement that a school district, open-enrollment charter school, or shared services arrangement terminate or refuse to hire an employee or applicant convicted of certain offenses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Crimes--Against Morals | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 4041 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to abolishing the State Board for Educator Certification and establishing the Texas State Board for Professional Educators; authorizing the adoption of a fee.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD FOR
HB 4047 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the extension to open-enrollment charter school employees of certain rights granted to school district employees.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 4066 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to informal methods of seeking resolution to grievances or complaints of school district employees or parents of school district students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
HB 4092 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the compensation of public school district employees for additional workdays.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 133 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to mental health first aid training for school district employees and school resource officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 159 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to certification requirements for teachers in bilingual education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Postponed
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 301 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to school marshals for private schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Weapons
SB 382 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to public school educator continuing education credit for instruction on the use of an automated external defibrillator.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | DEFIBRILLATORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
SB 465 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from the Employees Retirement System of Texas or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas of certain employees convicted of certain offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Minors--Crimes Against | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 502 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to reducing paperwork and duplicate reports required of a school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
SB 568 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to a classroom visual aid stipend for public school classroom teachers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
SB 659 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to state assistance for school employees uniform group health coverage.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 665 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to inclusion of a course on the founding principles of the United States in the curriculum requirements for public high school students and the posting of the founding documents of the United States in public school buildings.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 674 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to instruction regarding mental health, substance abuse, and youth suicide in educator training programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | SUICIDE
SB 686 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the Math and Science Scholars Loan Repayment Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations | STUDENT LOANS
SB 801 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a high quality prekindergarten program provided by public school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 885 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to bonuses for teachers of students who perform successfully on college advanced placement tests and international baccalaureate examinations.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 892 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to educator preparation programs and teacher certification examinations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 893 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to public school teacher performance appraisals, continuing education, professional development, career advancement, and compensation.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Salaries & Expenses | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 925 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to providing training academies for public school teachers who provide reading instruction to students in kindergarten through grade three.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | LITERACY | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
SB 934 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Farney, Marsha
Relating to providing training academies for public school teachers who provide mathematics instruction to students in kindergarten through grade three.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Science & Technology | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 972 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to training academies for public school teachers who provide reading comprehension instruction to students in grades four and five.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | READING & PRE-READING
SB 996 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Villalba, Jason
Relating to notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a school is appointed school marshal and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | Weapons
SB 1003 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the issuance of school district teaching permits to persons who teach career and technical education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 1058 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the reporting of criminal history record information of educators and other public school employees who engage in certain misconduct.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1114 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to a policy on vaccine-preventable diseases for public schools.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1169 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to suicide prevention training for educators in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | SUICIDE
SB 1222 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to issue subpoenas during an investigation of educator misconduct.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SUBPOENAS
SB 1303 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1309 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the establishment of a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps teaching certificate and eligibility of such certified teacher for other educator certification.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Military & Veterans
SB 1431 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to promoting efficiency in school district administration by limiting, reducing, simplifying, or eliminating certain processes and procedures.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
SB 1479 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to reasonable break times and facilities for school district educators expressing breast milk.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Women
SB 1497 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to a requirement that a school district or open-enrollment charter school terminate certain employees convicted of certain offenses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| Crimes--Against Morals | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
SB 1632 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to providing a training course for public school prekindergarten teachers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1682 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the contract required to be used by school districts in employing teachers and other professional employees.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
SB 1696 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a prohibition against the use of certain sprays, stun guns, and Tasers by school district peace officers, security personnel, and other employees against public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Weapons
SB 1752 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1822 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to grants for school districts and campuses providing blended and individualized learning staff development activities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SCR 8 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Urging Congress to reduce the amount of paperwork required of teachers by federal law.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HB 172 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to a program to provide financial incentives to students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--SPANISH LANGUAGE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 176 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
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--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 462 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to state control of teacher appraisal criteria, curriculum standards, and assessment instruments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 599 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to educator retention at certain public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 642 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, DianeSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to continuing education requirements for certain educators.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 647 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, DianeSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to employment of persons by open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 742 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to a grant program for certain school districts to provide summer instruction primarily for students who are educationally disadvantaged and summer teaching opportunities for high-performing, new, and student teachers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 804 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to materials for school districts on human trafficking.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 980 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the content of public school campus improvement plans.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| BULLYING | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1029 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to a home loan program operated by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Financial--General | Housing--General | LOANS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 1230 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the assignment of a public school student to an inexperienced or uncertified teacher.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 1415 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of school district teaching permits to persons who will teach only career and technology education classes.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PERMITS
HB 1751 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the public school educator excellence innovation program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1752 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to creating the Texas Teacher Residency Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1896 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to firearm training and the authority of certain employees of a school district or open-enrollment charter school to carry or possess a handgun on certain school premises; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Weapons
HB 1976 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to payment of a public school teacher pending appeal of discharge for cause.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2012 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, MikeSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to public school educators and certain other professional employees of school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2260 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the creation of an advisory council to research and make recommendations on the use of assessment instruments in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Legislature
HB 2318 83-0 (2013)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie DonSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to public school educator preparation and alternative certification programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 2376 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the number of students eligible to participate in a special education program who may be enrolled in a foundation curriculum course.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2455 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to minimum qualifications for a teacher at an open- enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| CHARTER SCHOOLS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2456 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.
Relating to notice of termination of a teacher's contract given by a board of trustees of a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 2607 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the representation through a telephone conference call of a school district employee under a district grievance policy.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | TELECONFERENCING
HB 2933 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to certification as teachers of persons with advanced degrees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 2952 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the period of time allowed for issuance of decisions by the commissioner of education in certain appeals against school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 2961 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the social security numbers of school district employees.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Open Meetings | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | SOCIAL SECURITY
HB 2977 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the evaluation of public school teachers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2983 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Education Agency and to the abolition of the State Board for Educator Certification and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Education Agency; changing the amounts of certain fees.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Driver Education & Training | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 3002 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 3140 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to a public school teacher's entitlement to a certain number of planning and preparation days each school year.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3175 83-0 (2013)
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--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 3197 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the prosecution of and conduct prohibited by the offense of improper relationship between educator and student.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3224 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to inclusion of instruction in the detection and education of students with mental or emotional disorders in the requirements for educator training programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3225 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to training for public school educators in identifying mental health and suicide risks among students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | SUICIDE
HB 3362 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett | et. al.
Relating to assessment alternatives or accommodations for public school students in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3484 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to requirements for state educator certification examinations.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 3495 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to educator financial incentives and salary contingencies based on student performance on certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3573 83-0 (2013)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie DonSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the requirements for obtaining a health science technology education teaching certificate and to the scope of courses a person may teach holding a technology applications teaching certificate.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Science & Technology
HB 3626 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the review by a school district board of trustees of a hearing examiner's determination regarding good cause to suspend a teacher without pay or terminate the teacher's contract.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HJR 66 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing compensation for certain public school employees and certain retired public school employees serving as members of local governing bodies.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 132 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the contents and applicability of a school district's grading policy.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 218 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Education Agency and to the abolition of the State Board for Educator Certification and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Education Agency; changing the amounts of certain fees and providing for the ad valorem tax rate to be imposed after annexation of an insolvent or inoperative school district.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Driver Education & Training | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 286 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to a home loan program operated by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Financial--General | Housing--General | LOANS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 460 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to training for public school teachers in the detection and education of students at risk for suicide or with other mental or emotional disorders and the inclusion of mental health concerns in coordinated school health efforts.
House: Public Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 613 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to school district drug abuse prevention policies for classroom teachers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 666 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to public school educator preparation and alternative certification programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 710 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to professional development institutes regarding education of students with disabilities to serve as a resource for public school teachers and paraprofessionals.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 940 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the application of whistleblower protections to employees of an open-enrollment charter school.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | WHISTLEBLOWERS
SB 955 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the training of certain persons in mental health first aid and assistance, the funding of mental health first aid and assistance training, and the liability of certain persons providing assistance to persons experiencing a mental health crisis.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1117 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to establishing teacher advisory councils to provide public advice on issues that affect public education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Legislature | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
SB 1122 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a prohibition against the use of certain sprays, stun guns, and Tasers by school district peace officers, security personnel, and other employees against public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
SB 1178 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to training for public school educators in identifying mental health and suicide risks among students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | SUICIDE
SB 1307 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to continuing education requirements for certain public school educators.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1309 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to assessment alternatives or accommodations for certain public school students in special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 1403 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to public school teachers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Salaries & Expenses | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1555 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to requirements for state educator certification examinations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 1720 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the Math and Science Scholars Loan Repayment Program for teachers who agree to teach mathematics or science in certain school districts in this state.
House: Public Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Science & Technology | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1799 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the period of time allowed for issuance of decisions by the commissioner of education in certain appeals against school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
SB 1911 83-0 (2013)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the right of a public employee to representation in certain internal investigatory interviews.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees
SB 29 83-1 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a taxpayer savings grant program.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Taxation--School District
SB 18 83-2 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a taxpayer savings grant program.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Taxation--School District
SB 21 83-3 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a taxpayer savings grant program.
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Taxation--School District
HB 61 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 62 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
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--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Salaries & Expenses
HB 135 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to field experience requirements for educator certification.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 373 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of a program at the University of North Texas to provide financial incentives to certain students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--SPANISH LANGUAGE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | ENGLISH LANGUAGE | STUDENT LOANS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
HB 374 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a program to provide financial incentives to students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--SPANISH LANGUAGE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | ENGLISH LANGUAGE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 391 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to termination of a public school teacher's term contract and discharge of the teacher at any time on the basis of a school district's financial exigency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 400 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to flexibility for public schools to administer primary and secondary education efficiently.
House: Public Education
Postponed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Elections--School District | Taxation--School District
HB 584 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to storage of electronic fingerprint records and access to criminal history record information.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 940 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to certain educator misconduct; imposing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1054 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to continuing education requirements for educators.
House: Public Education
Reported favorably as substituted
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1160 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to certification to teach public school students who have visual impairments.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1171 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to the deadline for providing notice to public school teachers regarding renewal or nonrenewal of term contracts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1208 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the deadline for providing notice to public school teachers regarding renewal or nonrenewal of term contracts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1296 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark | et. al.
Relating to a public school teacher's entitlement to a certain number of planning and preparation days each school year.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1334 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, AlmaSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the effect of a delay by the State Board for Educator Certification in renewing an educator's certification.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 1335 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to certain resources available to teachers of a public school student with a disability under the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 1386 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the public health threat presented by youth suicide and the qualification of certain persons serving as marriage and family therapists in school districts.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BULLYING | DISCRIMINATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Electronic Information Systems | HARASSMENT | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE
HB 1423 82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on written information required to be provided by public school teachers and a study by the commissioner of education concerning implementation of the restrictions.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 1511 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a requirement that interviews conducted in connection with school district personnel matters be recorded by a certified shorthand reporter.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1513 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to hearings on certain public school employee employment decisions before the board of trustees of a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 1582 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to authorization for the operation in certain counties of an educator preparation program with an internship program component.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| County Government--General | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 1585 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to certain eligibility requirements of the Teach for Texas Loan Repayment Assistance Program.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1587 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the evaluation of public school teachers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1610 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to educator misconduct and employment sanctions for certain misconduct; providing a penalty.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/11
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Labor--General
HB 1611 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to notice of contract renewal or nonrenewal provided by a school district to teachers employed under a term contract.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1620 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the deadline for providing notice to public school teachers regarding renewal or nonrenewal of term contracts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 1632 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the dates by which public school teachers must provide notification of resignation from employment.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--General
HB 1672 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the education of public school students with dyslexia, the education and training of educators who teach students with dyslexia, and the assessment of students with dyslexia attending an institution of higher education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1682 82-0 (2011)
Author: Weber, Randy | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to prohibiting school districts from requiring or coercing school district employees to make charitable contributions.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 1695 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the deadline for providing notice to public school teachers regarding renewal or nonrenewal of term contracts and termination of probationary contracts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 1874 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to an improper relationship between certain educators and students.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2121 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to educator retention at certain public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2219 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a prohibition placed on an open-enrollment charter school against the employment of a person determined under certain circumstances to have engaged in misconduct that presents a risk to the health, safety, or welfare of a student or minor.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2234 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the term of probationary contracts for certain public school teachers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2235 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to determination of good cause to suspend a teacher without pay or terminate a teacher's probationary, continuing, or term contract.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 2236 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to notice concerning termination, renewal, nonrenewal, and other action regarding certain teacher contracts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 2378 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to authorization for the appraisal of certain public school administrators by educators supervised by the administrators.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2380 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to employment by school districts of certain persons under probationary contracts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 2491 82-0 (2011)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to a moratorium on certain testing and assessments of certain public school students under the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2539 82-0 (2011)
Author: Weber, Randy
Relating to the authority of school districts to suspend teachers without pay pending discharge.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 2540 82-0 (2011)
Author: Weber, Randy
Relating to the right to a hearing before an independent hearing examiner of a public school teacher suspended without pay.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2773 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
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--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2883 82-0 (2011)
Author: Weber, Randy
Relating to a disciplinary proceeding for a professional employee of a school district based on the employee's use of physical force against a student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2915 82-0 (2011)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the requirements for a driver education instructor license.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Driver Education & Training | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2971 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the confidentiality of documents evaluating the performance of public school teachers and administrators.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Open Records
HB 3006 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the minimum number of days of service for public school educators and the required number of days of instruction for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 3008 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Wages | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3058 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to a program for developing alternative local models for the appraisal and professional development of public school teachers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3119 82-0 (2011)
Author: Landtroop, Jim | et. al.
Relating to certification required to teach public school elective courses on the Old and New Testaments and to students offered those courses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Religion
HB 3135 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to reasonable break times and facilities for school district educators expressing breast milk.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 3204 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to criminal history record and other information concerning certain school district employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 3403 82-0 (2011)
Author: Weber, Randy
Relating to personal leave provided for a school district employee who is a victim of certain assaults.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ASSAULT LEAVE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3440 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to creation of an offense of bullying of a school district employee by a student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BULLYING | Crimes--Juvenile | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3501 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to school district personnel.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE
HB 3504 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to transferring primary authority for the adoption of the public school curriculum and textbooks from the State Board of Education to the commissioner of education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 3624 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the eligibility of educational aides for tuition exemptions at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATIONAL AIDES
HB 3787 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma
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--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 3 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the flexibility of the board of trustees of a school district in the management and operation of public schools in the district.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | PUBLIC NOTICE | Taxation--School District
SB 4 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to certification, continuing education, and appraisal of public school teachers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 12 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to the flexibility of the board of trustees of a school district in the management and operation of public schools in the district.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 54 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to certification to teach public school students who have visual impairments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/11
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 79 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the contents and applicability of a school district's grading policy.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 87 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to professional development institutes regarding education of students with disabilities to serve as a resource for public school teachers and paraprofessionals.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 113 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the effect of a delay by the State Board for Educator Certification in renewing an educator's certification.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 155 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the eligibility of certain school district employees to participate or be enrolled in certain group health benefit programs.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/11
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees
SB 183 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to placement of a student in a disciplinary alternative education program for certain harassing behavior directed at an educator.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HARASSMENT
SB 345 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to staff development training for certain public school administrators regarding student discipline management.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 443 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to measures intended to provide flexibility and cost savings to school districts.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 468 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to the flexibility of the board of trustees of a school district in the management and operation of public schools in the district.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | PUBLIC NOTICE | Taxation--School District
SB 518 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to initiatives designed to improve performance of public school students, including initiatives specifically for students enrolled at the sixth, seventh, and eighth grade levels.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 535 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the persons who may be prosecuted for improper relationship between educator and student.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 570 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Shelton, Mark
Relating to beginning teacher induction and mentoring programs for public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 678 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to a school district policy regarding the removal of a student from a public school teacher's classroom.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
SB 679 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to minimum educational qualifications for open-enrollment charter school teachers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 863 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to creation of an offense of bullying of a school district employee by a student.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| BULLYING | Crimes--Juvenile | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 866 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the education of public school students with dyslexia, the education and training of educators who teach students with dyslexia, and the assessment of students with dyslexia attending an institution of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 912 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to temporary modification under certain circumstances of procedures authorized for the nonrenewal of public school teacher term contracts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
SB 1239 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a prohibition against the use of certain sprays, stun guns, and tasers by school district peace officers, security personnel, and other employees against public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
SB 1305 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a prohibition of school district retaliation against an employee for filing a grievance.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Labor--Management Relations
SB 1511 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to minimum standards for approval of educator preparation programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 1544 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to a determination on granting assault leave to a certified educator where there has been a juvenile or criminal conviction.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ASSAULT LEAVE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1642 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to transferring primary authority for the adoption of the public school curriculum and textbooks from the State Board of Education to the commissioner of education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 1704 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to educator preparation programs.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE FOR TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL EXCELLENCE
HB 1 82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | MEDICAID | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Property Interests--Homestead | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--General | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 8 82-1 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to flexibility for public schools to administer primary and secondary education efficiently.
House: Public 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 | Education--School Districts | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Salaries & Expenses | Taxation--School District
HB 17 82-1 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the minimum salary for and minimum service required of certain public school employees.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Postponed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Salaries & Expenses
HB 19 82-1 (2011)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to hearings on public school educator contracts.
House: Public Education
Postponed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 20 82-1 (2011)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to notice required for termination of a teacher's probationary contract or nonrenewal of a teacher's term contract.
House: Public Education
Postponed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 21 82-1 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to the reduction in force of teachers employed by a school district.
House: Public Education
Postponed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 49 82-1 (2011)
Author: Weber, Randy
Relating to personal leave provided for a school district employee who is a victim of certain assaults.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ASSAULT LEAVE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 50 82-1 (2011)
Author: Weber, Randy
Relating to a disciplinary proceeding for a professional employee of a school district based on the employee's use of physical force against a student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 51 82-1 (2011)
Author: Weber, Randy
Relating to the authority of school districts to suspend teachers without pay pending discharge.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 52 82-1 (2011)
Author: Weber, Randy
Relating to the right to a hearing before an independent hearing examiner of a public school teacher suspended without pay.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 60 82-1 (2011)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to state control of teacher appraisal criteria, curriculum standards, and assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 63 82-1 (2011)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to a moratorium on administering assessment instruments to public school students under the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 70 82-1 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a financial exigency of a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HR 199 82-1 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 8.
Reported enrolled
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HR 232 82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | PROCESS SERVERS | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | RURAL HEALTH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 8 82-1 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the flexibility of the board of trustees of a school district in the management and operation of public schools in the district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SCR 5 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1.
Signed by the Governor
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Open Records | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Corrective | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--General | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SR 106 82-1 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 8.
Reported enrolled
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SR 130 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 85 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 86 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
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--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 106 81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to a minimum salary schedule for certain professional public school employees with more than 20 years of experience.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 180 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of a program at the University of North Texas at Dallas to provide financial incentives to certain students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS
HB 181 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a program to provide financial incentives to students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 182 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a program to assist certain persons to become certified to teach in bilingual education programs and to teach in public schools with a shortage of certified bilingual education teachers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 201 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to state financial assistance to school districts that make contributions for social security coverage.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SOCIAL SECURITY
HB 202 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to the guaranteed benefits of a public school educator.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Management Relations
HB 265 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to the offense of improper relationship between educator and student.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 367 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to restrictions on written information required to be provided by school districts and public school teachers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 462 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to the use of personal leave by a public school employee.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | SICK LEAVE
HB 511 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to staff development requirements in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 517 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to annual stipends provided to public school teachers who serve as mentors to other public school teachers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 546 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 660 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al | et. al.
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 709 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the award of stipends to nationally certified classroom teachers under the educator excellence awards program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 850 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to repeal on a periodic basis of the provisions of Titles 1 and 2 of the Education Code to provide for legislative review of the primary state statutes governing public education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 851 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to Legislative Budget Board review of and reports to certain state officials concerning the primary state statutes governing public education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 904 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the provision of certain information to public school employees whose employment is terminated.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Management Relations | Open Records
HB 975 81-0 (2009)
Author: Legler, Ken
Relating to drug testing of professional employees of public school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 1130 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to expansion of the minimum salary schedule for certain professional public school employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1131 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to a public school teacher's entitlement to a certain number of planning and preparation days each school year.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1313 81-0 (2009)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the assignment of a public school student to an uncertified teacher.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--WAIVERS
HB 1322 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of an online resource for teachers of students with special health needs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1365 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, RobSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to service records of professional staff employed by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1375 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to staff development training for certain public school personnel regarding student disciplinary procedures.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1416 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to a health coverage or compensation supplementation program for active school employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1470 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thibaut, KristiSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to notification regarding entitlement of school district employees to leave time in circumstances involving assault.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| ASSAULT LEAVE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 1495 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the inclusion of public school employees in the group of persons protected from harassment in the public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HARASSMENT
HB 1501 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to information provided by a superintendent or principal regarding the performance of a school district or campus employee to a prospective employer of the employee.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Management Relations
HB 1792 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to providing public school students subject to in-school or out-of-school suspension with relevant class assignments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1800 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to an agreement regarding the respective responsibilities of a parent, student, and classroom teacher in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 2119 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the payment of wages by school districts.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Labor--Wages
HB 2137 81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to computation of the standard service annuity under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2280 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the right of a public school educator to remove a student from the educator's classroom.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2352 81-0 (2009)
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--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2463 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to appeals to the commissioner of education and to recommendations by hearing examiners concerning public school teacher employment decisions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2476 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to discipline management in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 2491 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Relating to disclosure of certain personal information of applicants for employment with and current and former employees of public school entities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Protection of Personal Information
HB 2512 81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, JimmieSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to audio recordings of certain grievance proceedings or meetings by school district employees.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/09
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
HB 2662 81-0 (2009)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the eligibility of certain teachers to serve on the board of directors of a regional education service center.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
HB 2744 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to sanctions available for certain academically unacceptable campuses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2747 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to disciplinary alternative education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 2773 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the Texas Teach Corps Scholarship Program for students who agree to teach in public schools in this state that have shortages of teachers in mathematics or science.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology
HB 2831 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pierson, Paula
Relating to the offense of improper relationship between educator and student.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
HB 2910 81-0 (2009)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to notice of the leave policies of a school district to district employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE
HB 2911 81-0 (2009)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the effect of a delay by the State Board for Educator Certification in renewing an educator's certification.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 2928 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the creation and administration of the public high school mathematics and science teachers undergraduate education scholarship program.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology
HB 3050 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to a pilot project to assess public school students by alternative methods.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3173 81-0 (2009)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities and resources for teachers of public school students with special health needs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | INTERNET
HB 3215 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, JoeSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the establishment of a down payment assistance program for certain professional educators by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION
HB 3323 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al.
Relating to storage of electronic fingerprint records and access to criminal history record information.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3419 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, DianeSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the disclosure of criminal history record information regarding public school employees.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3421 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to educator preparation programs and educator certification, performance, and recruitment.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 3442 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to effects of a decision not to retain an educator at a reconstituted public school campus on the educator's employment status.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3463 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for undergraduate students who agree to teach in public schools in this state that have shortages of teachers in math and science.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Science & Technology | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3568 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to information for prospective teachers regarding the effectiveness of educator preparation programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 3571 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to a program to provide financial incentives to students who agree to teach mathematics or science in certain public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Science & Technology
HB 3572 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to assigning mentor teachers to new teachers in certain subject areas.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Science & Technology
HB 3646 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to public school finance and programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Taxation--School District
HB 3647 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to eligibility of certain children for public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 3742 81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to certain appeals against school districts made to the commissioner of education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Courts--Judges | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 3746 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to prevention of discrimination and harassment in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DISCRIMINATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HARASSMENT
HB 3771 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to authorization for school districts to provide mentors for teachers assigned to a new subject or grade level.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3775 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to planning and preparation time for public school classroom teachers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3882 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of a program at the University of North Texas to provide financial incentives to certain students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STUDENT LOANS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
HB 3889 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to prohibited retaliation against school district employees for reporting to certain persons violations of law.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Management Relations
HB 3930 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to establishing scholarships for children of public school teachers.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 4014 81-0 (2009)
Author: Weber, Randy | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting school districts from requiring or coercing school district employees to make charitable contributions.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 4015 81-0 (2009)
Author: Weber, Randy
Relating to reducing the written information that public school educators can be required to provide.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | INTERNET
HB 4152 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to certification of an educator in Texas who is certified in another state or country.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 4198 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to certification of educators from outside the state.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 4224 81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the teaching of science in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Science & Technology
HB 4302 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the confidentiality of criminal history record information and related information that is obtained by a school district and that relates to an employee of the district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 4368 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the ineligibility for employment by a school district, open-enrollment charter school, or shared services arrangement of persons convicted of certain offenses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--General | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 4544 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the number of students eligible to participate in a special education program who may be enrolled in a foundation curriculum course.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 4649 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of certain school districts to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
HB 4666 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to professional development institutes for public school teachers and paraprofessionals regarding education of students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 10 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to adoption of alternative payment method pilot programs for the provision of health care services to certain state employees.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Major State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 100 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard
Relating to professional development institutes regarding education of students with disabilities to serve as a resource for public school teachers and paraprofessionals.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 157 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the Texas Civil Rights History Teacher Stipend Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 199 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to providing training in personal financial literacy instruction for public school teachers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Financial--General
SB 325 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to providing training in personal financial literacy instruction for public school teachers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Financial--General | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
SB 335 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the requirement that matching funds be provided by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools under the educator excellence awards program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
SB 398 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to professional staff salaries paid by school districts that establish a local minimum hiring schedule.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 451 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to staff development requirements in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 522 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the use of personal leave by a public school employee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | SICK LEAVE
SB 816 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Teach Corps Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for undergraduate students who agree to teach in school districts in this state that have shortages of teachers in mathematics or science.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 891 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the public school physical education curriculum.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 981 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a requirement that school districts notify employees regarding entitlement to leave time in circumstances involving assault.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ASSAULT LEAVE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
SB 1140 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain teachers to serve on the board of directors of a regional education service center.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
SB 1261 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the ineligibility for employment by a school district, open-enrollment charter school, or shared services arrangement of persons convicted of certain offenses.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--General | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 1290 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Farias, Joe
Relating to authorization for school districts to provide mentors for teachers assigned to a new subject or grade level.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1460 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to professional development academies designed for public school teachers who provide instruction to certain students of limited English proficiency.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | ENGLISH LANGUAGE | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
SB 1486 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the qualifications of special education personnel in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1487 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities and resources for teachers of public school students with special health needs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | INTERNET
SB 1499 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to eligibility of certain children for public school prekindergarten classes.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1568 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to lapsed teacher certification due to a delay in agency processing.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 1578 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to service records of professional staff employed by school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1664 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to state financial assistance to school districts that make contributions for social security coverage.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Salaries & Expenses | SOCIAL SECURITY
SB 1763 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the award of stipends to nationally certified classroom teachers under the educator excellence awards program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1787 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to educator preparation programs and educator certification, performance, and recruitment.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 1858 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the disclosure of criminal history record information regarding public school employees.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Protection of Personal Information
SB 1991 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the right of a public school educator to remove a student from the educator's classroom.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 2033 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to adoption of a school district grading policy.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 2062 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to elimination of the awards for student achievement program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 2083 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to outcome measurement and reporting concerning school district and open-enrollment charter school special education programs and grants to public school entities that perform well on the measurements.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
SB 2179 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the termination of employment by school districts of district or campus administrators who exempt students from administration of statewide assessment instruments under certain circumstances.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Labor--General
SB 2206 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to certification of an educator in Texas who is certified in another state or country.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 2249 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a certification program for teachers of students with visual impairments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 2262 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the administration of mathematics, science, and technology teacher preparation academies at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
SB 2343 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 2358 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the guaranteed benefits of a public school educator.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Management Relations
SB 2375 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the number of students eligible to participate in a special education program who may be enrolled in a foundation curriculum course.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 2408 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of certain school districts to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
HB 94 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to employer contributions for certain employed retirees under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions & Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 134 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to teacher certification in early childhood education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 232 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to employer contributions for certain retirees under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who are employed by an institution of higher education.
House: Pensions & Investments
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 238 80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a program to assist certain persons to become certified to teach in bilingual education programs and to teach in public schools with a shortage of certified bilingual education teachers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 263 80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to expansion of the minimum salary schedule for certain professional public school employees.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 286 80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to social security coverage for employees of public school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SOCIAL SECURITY
HB 359 80-0 (2007)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to expansion of the minimum salary schedule for certain professional public school employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 439 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities and resources for teachers of public school students with special health needs.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 784 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the provision of certain information to public school employees whose employment is terminated.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Management Relations | Open Records
HB 832 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to state financial assistance to school districts that make contributions for social security coverage.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SOCIAL SECURITY
HB 844 80-0 (2007)
Author: Olivo, Dora | et. al.
Relating to accountability under the statewide public school accountability system for a student placed in a disciplinary alternative education program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 884 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to the punishment of certain assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 893 80-0 (2007)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the use of public school educators' days of service for which instruction is not required.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 919 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to coverage for certain mental disorders in children under a health coverage plan established by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas under the Texas School Employees Uniform Group Health Coverage Act.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Minors--General
HB 973 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, RobSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the eligibility of certain educational employees to participate or be enrolled in certain group health benefit programs.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 974 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to a school district employee's immunity from liability and responsibility for certain materials.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--General | Education--Higher--Textbooks | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 1024 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to an agreement setting forth the respective responsibilities of a parent, student, and classroom teacher in a public school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1025 80-0 (2007)
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--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1026 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the punishment of certain assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1136 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the assignment of students to classroom teachers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1319 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to state financial assistance to school districts that make contributions for social security coverage.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SOCIAL SECURITY
HB 1371 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to a salary supplement for certain retirement-eligible classroom teachers.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1378 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the creation and administration of the public school mathematics and science teachers undergraduate education scholarship program.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology
HB 1432 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the assignment of a public school student to an inexperienced and uncertified teacher.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1544 80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to educator preparation and certification requirements concerning reading instruction in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | READING & PRE-READING
HB 1607 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the dissemination of false or misleading information by a professional association or organization for educators; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corporations & Associations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Management Relations
HB 1622 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the reporting of certain grievances by school district employees.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/07
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
HB 1625 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1811 80-0 (2007)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to requiring public school teachers to recite pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | FLAGS
HB 2062 80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to a health coverage or compensation supplementation program for active school employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2071 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the salary paid to certain employees of public schools.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2125 80-0 (2007)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to professional staff salaries paid by certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2126 80-0 (2007)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the information collected through the Public Education Information Management System.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Electronic Information Systems
HB 2162 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the content of public school campus improvement plans.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Crime Prevention | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2341 80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to certain investment products made available to certain public school employees.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/07
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Financial--General
HB 2399 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, DianneSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to teacher retention demonstration projects under the awards for student achievement program in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 2408 80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to state funding for annual stipends provided to public school teachers who serve as mentors to other public school teachers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2424 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to a health coverage or compensation supplementation program for active school employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2427 80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas; providing penalties.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/07
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Sunset Bills
HB 2473 80-0 (2007)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to monthly benefits for certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who return to work.
House: Pensions & Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2527 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to prevention of discrimination and harassment in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DISCRIMINATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HARASSMENT
HB 2646 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, PatrickSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the award of stipends to nationally certified classroom teachers under the educator excellence awards program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2650 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the creation and administration of the teacher, engineer, or professional nurse undergraduate education scholarship program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2657 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to a pilot project to lower teacher turnover rates in high-need public school districts.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2829 80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the right of a public school educator to remove a student from the educator's classroom.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2849 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to restrictions on written information required to be provided by school districts and public school teachers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 2880 80-0 (2007)
Author: Homer, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to monthly benefits for certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who return to work.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2887 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to information provided by a superintendent or principal regarding the performance of a school district or campus employee to a prospective employer of the employee.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3016 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the guaranteed benefits of a public school educator.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Management Relations
HB 3205 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to a teacher's authority regarding use of classroom time for preparation for the administration of certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3239 80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to an option to participate in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas by a member of the optional retirement program.
House: Pensions & Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3324 80-0 (2007)
Author: Escobar, Juan | et. al.
Relating to financial aid.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3421 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to accountability systems for public school educator preparation programs.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3422 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to continuing education for public school teachers.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3423 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to performance appraisal of public school teachers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3487 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to staff development requirements concerning the instruction of students with disabilities in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3527 80-0 (2007)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the eligibility of certain teachers to serve on the State Board of Education and the board of directors of a regional education service center.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3796 80-0 (2007)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to supplemental instruction provided by public school teachers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 3806 80-0 (2007)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to the distribution of funds at the local level under the awards for student achievement program and the educator excellence awards program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 3865 80-0 (2007)
Author: Garcia, Juan
Relating to local awards plans under the public school educator excellence awards program.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3890 80-0 (2007)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certification of and salaries for certain professional public school employees and public school finance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HJR 68 80-0 (2007)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing compensation for public school employees and retired public school employees serving as members of local governing bodies.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Ethics | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses
SB 9 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure or dissemination of criminal history record information, child abuse investigation reports, and school district audit working papers for certain purposes, including the certification and employment of educators and other public school employees who engage in certain misconduct.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 50 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to early childhood education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on Major State Calendar
| EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CAREER DEVELOPMENT, TX ADV COUNCIL | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 71 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to creation of an inflation adjustment to salaries for classroom teachers and certain other professional staff employed by school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 109 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the punishment of certain assaults and aggravated assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Public Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 119 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the certification and employment of educators and other public school employees who engage in certain misconduct.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 370 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to a school district employee's immunity from liability and responsibility for certain materials.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--General | Education--Higher--Textbooks | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
SB 428 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 553 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to a dual language education pilot project in certain school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| 21ST CENTURY TEXAS EDUCATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS ACT | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 603 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to staff development requirements in public schools and information and assistance for staff regarding instruction of students with disabilities or special health needs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 648 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to information for teachers posted on the Texas Education Agency's Internet website.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 652 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to professional staff salaries paid by school districts that establish a local minimum hiring schedule.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 676 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to state financial assistance to school districts that make contributions for social security coverage.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SOCIAL SECURITY
SB 729 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the issuance and use of private activity bonds by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation and housing finance corporations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Housing--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION
SB 816 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the eligibility of certain educational employees to participate or be enrolled in certain group health benefit programs.
Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 817 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the use of personal leave by a public school employee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | SICK LEAVE
SB 840 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to professional development institutes for public school teachers and paraprofessionals regarding education of students with disabilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 905 80-0 (2007)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas; providing penalties.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Sunset Bills
SB 1018 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to establishment of a pilot program to improve mathematics instruction in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 1220 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to national certification of certain public school teachers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| 21ST CENTURY EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE PROG FOR NATL CERTIFICAT | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS, NATIONAL BOARD
SB 1342 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the establishment of an autism spectrum disorders specialist certificate for public school teachers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1456 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to information and training for public school educators in the prevention of child abuse.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CHILD ABUSE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1488 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Teach Corps student loan repayment assistance program for certain classroom teachers who teach academic subjects in public schools in this state that have a shortage of teachers in academic subjects.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SCHOLARSHIPS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1625 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities and resources for teachers of public school students with special health needs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | INTERNET
SB 1643 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to educator preparation programs and to training, continuing education, appraisal, and employment of public school teachers and administrators.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1644 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the service of Texas state teachers of the year and other outstanding educators as advisors to regional and state education agencies.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1664 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to local awards plans under the public school educator excellence awards program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1697 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to improvement of reading skills of students enrolled in public middle and junior high schools and use of certain federal funds to provide accelerated instruction to certain public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | READING & PRE-READING
SB 1745 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to monthly benefits for certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who return to work.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1912 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to certification of educators from outside the state.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1913 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to employer contributions for certain retirees under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who are employed by a school district affected by base realignment and closure.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1922 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the assignment of a public school student to an inexperienced or uncertified teacher.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 1923 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a pilot project to lower teacher turnover rates in high-need public school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 2035 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to dropout prevention and intervention in public schools and compulsory school attendance.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2 79-0 (2005)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public education, public school finance matters, and the imposition of a state ad valorem tax; imposing criminal penalties.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Insurance--Health & Accident | Salaries & Expenses | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 32 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the qualifications for certification as a principal of a public school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 82 79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to service of public school superintendents, principals, assistant principals, and other senior administrators as substitute teachers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 221 79-0 (2005)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the reading curriculum used in public schools and to reading textbooks for public school students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | READING & PRE-READING
HB 235 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to the computation of certain benefits under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions & Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 238 79-0 (2005)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to a pilot program designed to improve educational services in participating school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
HB 296 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the extension of certain deadlines for public school educators serving on active duty in the military.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Military & Veterans
HB 324 79-0 (2005)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to a state allotment to school districts for teacher salaries.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Insurance--Health & Accident | Salaries & Expenses | Taxation--School District
HB 354 79-0 (2005)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
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 355 79-0 (2005)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to stipends for public school teachers assigned to campuses serving a high percentage of low-income students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 406 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to teacher certification in early childhood education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Day Care | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 407 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to coverage for school district employees under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 439 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the provision of certain information to public school employees whose employment is terminated.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Management Relations | Open Records
HB 453 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the use of personal leave by a public school employee.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SICK LEAVE
HB 527 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the punishment of certain assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 557 79-0 (2005)
Author: Mowery, Anna | et. al.
Relating to the number of administrators employed by a school district and the salaries paid to those persons.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 561 79-0 (2005)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to professional liability insurance for public school classroom teachers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Malpractice--Professionals
