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Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action	Subjects
HB 116	88-0 (2023)	Author: Canales, Terry	Relating to a distance learning program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW
HB 1206	87-0 (2021)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to permissible uses of the instructional materials and technology allotment.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| INTERNET \| Science & Technology
HB 2458	87-0 (2021)	Author: Canales, Terry	Relating to a distance learning program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 3244	87-0 (2021)	Author: Geren, Charlie	Relating to the provision of certain massage therapy instruction using distance learning.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3265	87-0 (2021)	Author: Parker, Tan	Relating to online learning programs offered by a school district or open-enrollment charter school to students enrolled at a campus of the district or school.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--School Districts
HB 3406	87-0 (2021)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of a mobile Internet access hotspot grant program to provide grants to facilitate distance learning for public school students.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--General \| INTERNET
HB 3743	87-0 (2021)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni \| et. al.	Relating to cybersecurity and privacy regarding distance learning in public schools.	House: State Affairs	Placed on General State Calendar	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--School Districts \| Electronic Information Systems \| Protection of Personal Information \| RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SB 241	87-0 (2021)	Author: Powell, Beverly	Relating to permissible uses of the instructional materials and technology allotment.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| INTERNET \| Science & Technology
SB 258	87-0 (2021)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to a remote education and distance learning allotment under the Foundation School Program.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Electronic Information Systems \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 348	87-0 (2021)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois \| et. al. Sponsor: Jetton, Jacey	Relating to parental access to public school virtual instruction and instructional materials for virtual and remote learning.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Electronic Information Systems \| Family--Parent & Child
SB 1130	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hancock, Kelly Sponsor: Geren, Charlie	Relating to the provision of certain massage therapy instruction using distance learning.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1389	87-0 (2021)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to remote learning programs provided by school districts and the calculation of average daily attendance in public schools.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special \| Education--School Districts \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| INTERNET
HB 256	87-1 (2021)	Author: Bell, Keith	Relating to virtual instruction at a public school and the satisfaction of teacher certification requirements through an internship teaching certain virtual courses.		Filed	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--School Districts \| EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR \| Retirement Systems--Teachers
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 138	86-0 (2019)	Author: Canales, Terry	Relating to a distance learning program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 429	86-0 (2019)	Author: Shaheen, Matt	Relating to the state virtual school network and a study on digital learning.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Electronic Information Systems
HB 3650	86-0 (2019)	Author: Turner, Chris \| et. al. Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--School Districts
HB 3941	86-0 (2019)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to online adult high school diploma programs.	House: Public Education	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| INTERNET
HB 4175	86-0 (2019)	Author: Wilson, Terry M.	Relating to restrictions on the method of providing public speaking or similar courses by public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Electronic Information Systems
SB 380	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hall, Bob	Relating to a student's eligibility to enroll in courses provided through the state virtual school network.	Senate: Education	Left pending in committee	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 947	86-0 (2019)	Author: Campbell, Donna \| et. al.	Relating to the ability of certain students to enroll full-time in courses provided through the state virtual school network.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Referred to Public Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Electronic Information Systems \| Military & Veterans
SB 1455	86-0 (2019)	Author: Taylor, Larry \| et. al.	Relating to the state virtual school network; changing a fee.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Left pending in committee	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--School Districts \| Electronic Information Systems
SB 2231	86-0 (2019)	Author: Watson, Kirk \| et. al. Sponsor: Cole, Sheryl \| et. al.	Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Placed on General State Calendar	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Student Fees \| Education--Higher--Tuition \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2244	86-0 (2019)	Author: Paxton, Angela	Relating to the state virtual school network and a study on digital learning.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Referred to Public Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Electronic Information Systems
HB 319	85-0 (2017)	Author: Canales, Terry	Relating to a distance learning program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 539	85-0 (2017)	Author: VanDeaver, Gary \| et. al.	Relating to the ability of certain dependents of members of the United States military to enroll full-time in courses provided through the state virtual school network.	House: Public Education	Laid on the table subject to call	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Electronic Information Systems \| Military & Veterans
HB 1407	85-0 (2017)	Author: Sheffield, J. D. \| et. al. Sponsor: Seliger, Kel	Relating to the establishment of the emergency medical services assistance program.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/17	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| GOVERNOR'S EMS & TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| RURAL \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1476	85-0 (2017)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to reporting the performance on assessment instruments of students enrolled in the state virtual school network.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1826	85-0 (2017)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al.	Relating to the ability of certain students to enroll full-time in courses provided through the state virtual school network.	House: Public Education	Withdrawn from schedule	\| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS \| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Electronic Information Systems
HB 3221	85-0 (2017)	Author: Goldman, Craig	Relating to a student's eligibility to enroll in courses provided through the state virtual school network.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Elections--General
HB 3427	85-0 (2017)	Author: Shaheen, Matt	Relating to the state virtual school network and a study on digital learning.	House: Public Education	No action taken in committee	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Electronic Information Systems
HB 3577	85-0 (2017)	Author: Sheffield, J. D.	Relating to the establishment of the emergency medical services educational program.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| Health--Rural \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3784	85-0 (2017)	Author: Holland, Justin \| et. al. Sponsor: Taylor, Van \| et. al.	Relating to certain applications to obtain a license to carry a handgun and to the associated handgun proficiency course.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Electronic Information Systems \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Weapons
HB 4170	85-0 (2017)	Author: Cosper, Scott \| et. al.	Relating to the state virtual school network.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| KINDERGARTEN
SB 587	85-0 (2017)	Author: Campbell, Donna Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary \| et. al.	Relating to the state virtual school network, including the ability of certain dependents of members of the United States military to enroll full-time in courses provided through the network.	House: Public Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security	Effective immediately	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Electronic Information Systems \| Military & Veterans
SB 610	85-0 (2017)	Author: Huffines, Don \| et. al.	Relating to a study on expanding the state virtual school network.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Referred to Public Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| KINDERGARTEN
SB 620	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to a student's eligibility to enroll in courses provided through the state virtual school network.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Elections--General
SB 1471	85-0 (2017)	Author: Seliger, Kel	Relating to the establishment of the emergency medical services assistance program.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| GOVERNOR'S EMS & TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| RURAL \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1734	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to full-time online programs provided through the state virtual school network.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--School Districts \| Electronic Information Systems
SB 2084	85-0 (2017)	Author: Taylor, Larry Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne \| et. al.	Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for public school students in blended learning programs.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 791	84-0 (2015)	Author: Canales, Terry \| et. al.	Relating to a distance learning program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2032	84-0 (2015)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al.	Relating to the ability of certain students to enroll full-time in courses provided through the state virtual school network.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Electronic Information Systems
HB 2178	84-0 (2015)	Author: Keffer, Jim \| et. al.	Relating to waiving a Parks and Wildlife Department fee for certain veterans and other military personnel taking the hunter education course.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism	Left pending in committee	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Military & Veterans \| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION \| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing \| Parks & Wildlife--Licenses \| Safety
HB 2377	84-0 (2015)	Author: Goldman, Craig	Relating to the ability of a student who lived out of state in the preceding school year to enroll full-time in courses provided through the state virtual school network.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Electronic Information Systems
HB 2446	84-0 (2015)	Author: White, James	Relating to a study and report on online law schools and on the licensing of attorneys who obtain degrees through online or correspondence law schools or who become licensed through other nontraditional methods.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF \| Lawyers \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2760	84-0 (2015)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni	Relating to the state virtual school network, including funding and the provision of courses.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--School Districts
HB 3027	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zerwas, John Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs at certain institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Left pending in committee	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Private Schools \| Education--Higher--Student Fees \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Higher--Tuition \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3331	84-0 (2015)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the state virtual school network, including student eligibility, course provider eligibility, and funding for certain providers.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 3367	84-0 (2015)	Author: Raney, John	Relating to the establishment of state authorization reciprocity agreements for postsecondary distance learning courses.	House: Higher Education	Laid on the table subject to call	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Electronic Information Systems \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3467	84-0 (2015)	Author: Martinez, Armando \| et. al.	Relating to a postsecondary distance learning feasibility study conducted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Health Institutions \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| RIO GRANDE VALLEY
SB 894	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Larry	Relating to the state virtual school network.	Senate: Education	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE \| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Rural \| Education--School Districts \| Electronic Information Systems
SB 1312	84-0 (2015)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based online or other distance education baccalaureate degree programs at certain private institutions of higher education.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Private Schools \| Education--Higher--Student Fees \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Higher--Tuition \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1470	84-0 (2015)	Author: Watson, Kirk Sponsor: Raney, John	Relating to the establishment of state authorization reciprocity agreements for postsecondary distance learning courses.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Electronic Information Systems \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1896	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Larry	Relating to providing public school students tutorials through the state virtual school network for end-of-course assessment instruments required for graduation.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Left pending in committee	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1850	83-0 (2013)	Author: Dale, Tony \| et. al.	Relating to eligibility for full-time enrollment of private school students and home-schooled students in the state virtual school network.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private
HB 1926	83-0 (2013)	Author: King, Ken \| et. al. Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn \| et. al.	Relating to the operation of the state virtual school network and courses provided through other distance learning arrangements.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--School Districts \| Electronic Information Systems
HB 2843	82-0 (2011)	Author: Madden, Jerry	Relating to the provision of additional opportunities for instruction through the state virtual school network.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| COMPENSATORY TIME \| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special \| Education--Rural \| PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 3088	82-0 (2011)	Author: Madden, Jerry	Relating to the state virtual school network and virtual high schools.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Rural \| Electronic Information Systems \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 3280	82-0 (2011)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to additional virtual instruction at public and private elementary and secondary schools.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Rural \| Electronic Information Systems \| INTERNET
SB 1483	82-0 (2011)	Author: Shapiro, Florence	Relating to the state virtual school network and virtual high schools.	Senate: Education	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Rural \| Electronic Information Systems \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 1479	81-0 (2009)	Author: Madden, Jerry	Relating to the state virtual school network.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Rural \| Electronic Information Systems
HB 2893	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hochberg, Scott Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to the technology demonstration sites project and to a computer lending pilot program.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/09	\| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE \| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Science & Technology
SB 955	81-0 (2009)	Author: Shapiro, Florence \| et. al. Sponsor: Madden, Jerry	Relating to the state virtual school network.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Placed on General State Calendar	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Rural \| Electronic Information Systems
HB 277	80-0 (2007)	Author: Madden, Jerry \| et. al.	Relating to the creation and operation of a state virtual school network to provide education to students through electronic means.	House: Public Education	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Electronic Information Systems
HB 1569	80-0 (2007)	Author: Goolsby, Tony \| et. al.	Relating to participation in school district services and activities by home-schooled students.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 1632	80-0 (2007)	Author: Eissler, Rob \| et. al. Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to the use of technology by public schools.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Left pending in committee	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Electronic Information Systems
HB 2697	80-0 (2007)	Author: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the authority of public schools to operate distance learning schools.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Electronic Information Systems
SB 780	80-0 (2007)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to the use of technology by public schools.	Senate: Education	Left pending in committee	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Electronic Information Systems
SB 1788	80-0 (2007)	Author: Shapiro, Florence \| et. al. Sponsor: Madden, Jerry	Relating to the creation and operation of a state virtual school network to provide education to students through electronic means.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/07	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Electronic Information Systems
HB 1445	79-0 (2005)	Author: Madden, Jerry \| et. al.	Relating to the creation and operation of a state virtual school network to provide education to students through electronic means.	House: Public Education	Placed on General State Calendar	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--School Districts \| Electronic Information Systems
HB 2806	79-0 (2005)	Author: Morrison, Geanie Sponsor: West, Royce	Relating to the regulation of career schools and colleges.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/05	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Private Schools \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 17	79-1 (2005)	Author: Madden, Jerry	Relating to the creation and operation of a state virtual school network to provide education to students through electronic means.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Electronic Information Systems
HB 1554	78-0 (2003)	Author: Grusendorf, Kent	Relating to a virtual charter school administered by a public senior college or university.	House: Public Education	Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal	\| CHARTER SCHOOLS \| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 2218	78-0 (2003)	Author: Grusendorf, Kent \| et. al.	Relating to electronic courses offered by public school districts.	House: Public Education	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| INTERNET
SB 699	78-0 (2003)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot \| et. al. Sponsor: Grusendorf, Kent	Relating to establishment of a public education Internet portal.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Electronic Information Systems \| INTERNET
SB 933	78-0 (2003)	Author: Shapiro, Florence Sponsor: Grusendorf, Kent \| et. al.	Relating to a virtual charter school administered by a public senior college or university.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| CHARTER SCHOOLS \| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Electronic Information Systems \| INTERNET \| VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOOLS ACT
SB 1343	78-0 (2003)	Author: Jackson, Mike Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie	Relating to the regulation and operation of certain career schools and colleges.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/03	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS
HB 649	77-0 (2001)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to reduced rates for certain telecommunications services for nonprofit organizations.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Electronic Information Systems \| INTERNET \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 756	77-0 (2001)	Author: Hochberg, Scott	Relating to a pilot project to study electronic courses for public school students.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| INTERNET
HB 2770	77-0 (2001)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to cooperative distance learning programs in public schools.	House: Public Education	No action taken in committee	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Salaries & Expenses \| Science & Technology
HB 3131	77-0 (2001)	Author: King, Phil \| et. al.	Relating to a virtual classroom program for certain public school students.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| INTERNET
HB 3643	76-0 (1999)	Author: Krusee, Mike	Relating to open-enrollment charter schools that deliver educational services through distance learning courses.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| CHARTER SCHOOLS \| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 1397	76-0 (1999)	Author: Haywood, Tom	Relating to the creation of a virtual university to assist elected officials of rural local governments.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	No action taken in committee	\| City Government--Employees/Officers \| County Government--Employees/Officers \| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--General \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INTERNET \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1764	76-0 (1999)	Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo	Relating to use of the state government telecommunications system by certain private entities providing telemedicine or distance learning services.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Electronic Information Systems \| GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--General \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEMEDICINE \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HR 559	62-0 (1971)	Author: Doran, Jr., Hilary B. \| et. al.	Creating an interim committee to study educational microwave transmission network.			\| Communications & Press \| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Interim Studies \| Resolutions--Administration
HB 247	38-0 (1923)	Author: Green, Waldo P. \| et. al.	Relating to establishing and maintaining a State School of Correspondence at Austin, Texas.			\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs

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