HB 3
88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--Employees/Officers | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--General | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY & SECURITY, OFFICE OF | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SHERIFFS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Weapons
HB 13
88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to training, preparedness, and funding for school safety and emergencies in public schools.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND CORPORATION, TEXAS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
HB 2069
88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to minimum standards for entry safety point protocols and infrastructure for school districts and charter schools.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 3459
88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the chairperson of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--General | Governor | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 3648
88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Governor | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 4449
88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study disciplinary practices and policies in public schools.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | TASK FORCE TO STUDY SCHOOL DISCIPLINE
HB 4472
88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas School Safety Center to provide information and resources regarding safe firearm storage to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for distribution to the parents or legal custodians of students.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | Weapons
HB 4882
88-0 (2023)
Author: DeAyala, Mano
Relating to a review by a local law enforcement agency of a school district's multihazard emergency operations plan.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SHERIFFS
HB 4979
88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to certain student records and conduct.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS | TRUANCY
HB 5102
88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian
Relating to safety and security audits at a school district or public junior college district and requiring deficiencies identified in those audits to be corrected.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 5284
88-0 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan
Relating to emergency response protocols and safety and security audits developed by the Texas School Safety Center and Health and Human Services Commission for day-care centers.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Placed on General State Calendar
| Day Care | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
SB 11
88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to the health and safety of public school students and active shooter training for certain peace officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Postponed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Governor | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | OFFICE OF SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRUANCY
SB 355
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to authorizing the Texas School Safety Center to conduct random safety and security audits of public schools; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
SB 1632
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to a review by a local law enforcement agency of a school district's multihazard emergency operations plan.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SHERIFFS
SB 1635
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the establishment of a list of approved school safety vendors by the Texas School Safety Center.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Purchasing--General | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
SB 2273
88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to requiring semiannual school safety meetings in certain counties.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| CONSTABLES | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SHERIFFS
SB 2366
88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the chairperson of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--General | Governor | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
SB 2395
88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study disciplinary practices and policies in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
SB 2520
88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 690
87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to training requirements for a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 691
87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to school district compliance with certain school safety measures; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 3597
87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 838
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the authorization by a school district or open-enrollment charter school for a person to carry or possess a weapon on school premises for purposes of safety and security.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | Weapons
HB 17
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to public school safety measures and procedures.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FIRE MARSHAL | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 973
86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to school district compliance with certain school safety measures; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--School Districts | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 975
86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to training requirements for a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 976
86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to public school safety and security measures, policies, and procedures.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 3885
86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the composition of the Homeland Security Council.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4342
86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Governor | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
SB 11
86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety and mental health promotion in public schools and the creation of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STUDENT LOANS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1287
86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the composition of the Homeland Security Council.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | Legislature | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1849
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to public school safety measures, access to mental health professionals in public schools and during certain emergencies, access to criminal history and mental health records, and access to firearms; requiring a certificate for employment as a school behavioral counselor; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
SB 1967
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the duties of the Texas School Safety Center and school districts regarding public school safety and security.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 2078
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the duties of school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, the Texas Education Agency, and the Texas School Safety Center regarding multihazard emergency operations plans and other school safety measures.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 1142
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 3596
84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to public school safety and security policies, procedures, and practices.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 3655
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the establishment of a school safety certification program and the School Safety Task Force.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
SB 1556
83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the establishment of a school safety certification program and the School Safety Task Force.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 1942
82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to bullying in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BULLYING | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
SB 407
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of electronic transmission of certain visual material depicting a minor and to certain educational programs concerning the prevention and awareness of that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BULLYING | Crime Prevention | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--School Districts | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PORNOGRAPHY | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 4598
81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the composition of the board of the Texas School Safety Center and the terms of certain members of the board.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | State Officers
SR 1103
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1831.
Reported enrolled
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Junior College Districts | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2835
80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to discipline and security in primary and secondary schools; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Minors--Health & Safety | Minors--Juvenile Justice | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
SB 120
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Brown, Betty
Relating to the prevention of and education concerning the offense of online solicitation of a minor.
House: Public Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Minors--Crimes Against | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
SB 1469
80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to discipline and security in primary and secondary schools; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Minors--Health & Safety | Minors--Juvenile Justice | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
SB 1004
79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the oversight and financing of the Texas School Safety Center.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
SB 430
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to certain safety programs in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--VIOLENCE | INTERNET | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SR 112
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Recognizing January 29, 2001, as Texas School Safety Day at the State Capitol.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Official Designations--Special Dates | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | TEXAS SCHOOL SAFETY DAY