HB 28 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to social work services in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 38 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 41 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to class size limits for prekindergarten classes provided by or on behalf of public schools.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 51 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to establishing an Office of Early Childhood to coordinate, consolidate and integrate early childhood programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 57 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to civics instruction in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 64 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 81 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a public school campus's election under a campus turnaround plan to operate as a community school.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 204 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools providing panic alert devices in classrooms.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 226 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to social work services in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 254 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to purchases made by a school district and open-enrollment charter school using the instructional materials and technology allotment.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 353 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the consideration of certain student differentials based on racial and ethnic groups and sex under the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 363 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, GarySponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to restricting the use of personally identifiable student information by an operator of a website, online service, online application, or mobile application used for a school purpose and providing an exemption from certain restrictions for a national assessment provider.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 392 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.
Relating to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 422 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to speech protections for student publications in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 613 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the election of the commissioner of education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 640 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to public and private school searches of students with parental consent and certain disciplinary measures and other procedures that may arise from such a search.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 680 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the secretary of state providing voter registration application forms to high schools.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
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
HB 724 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 745 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the establishment of telehealth programs by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 759 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harless, Sam
Relating to the operation of threat assessment teams in public schools and the establishment of a student threat assessment database; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 965 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of uniform general conditions for building construction contracts entered into by school districts and the composition of the committee that reviews uniform general conditions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 971 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting public schools from leasing, owning, or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1014 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, JohnSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the inclusion of suicide prevention information on certain student identification cards issued by a public school or public institution of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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
HB 1022 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1031 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1114 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to providing mental health services and mental health education to public school students at school-based health centers.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 1121 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the regulation of sports betting; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1132 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the information maintained by the Texas Education Agency regarding postsecondary education and career opportunities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1147 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to military readiness for purposes of the indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system and the college, career, or military readiness outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1194 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to requiring a school district or open-enrollment charter school to report data regarding certain disciplinary or law enforcement actions taken against students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1207 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to additional optional training and course work for public school principals.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1218 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the display of the national motto in public schools and institutions of higher education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1247 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the development of and report on a tri-agency work-based learning strategic framework by the Texas Workforce Commission, the Texas Education Agency, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1248 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to requiring the posting of certain information on an open-enrollment charter school's Internet website regarding the school's governing body.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1364 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to referring children to local workforce development boards for subsidized child care services.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
HB 1370 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a notification requirement concerning the availability of nurses on the campus of a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1417 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.
Relating to the content of a public school campus improvement plan.
House: Public Education
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 1458 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the separation based on biological sex of athletics teams sponsored by a public school or institution of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1594 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1768 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at amusement parks or locations associated with schools or other educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
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
HB 1788 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, ColeSponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to immunity from liability of public and private schools and security personnel employed by those schools for certain actions of security personnel.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1797 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem and franchise tax credits for donations to school districts to create or support career and technical education programs or courses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1799 87-0 (2021)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of apprenticeship training programs.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1857 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1872 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to the use of certain disease detection devices in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1881 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain real property leased to and used by certain educational organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2031 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a grant program for regional postsecondary education collaboratives.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2033 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a grant program for regional postsecondary education collaboratives.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2120 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to school district hearings regarding complaints.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2135 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake
Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for aggravated assault committed in or on school property or on a passenger transportation vehicle of a primary or secondary school.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2202 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to high school deputy voter registrars.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2281 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2287 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to data collection and receipt of certain reports by and consultation with the Collaborative Task Force on Public School Mental Health Services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2399 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to a period of prayer in public schools and at school-sponsored athletic events.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2557 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to a school security volunteer program in certain counties.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2756 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the donation of food by public school campuses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2765 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the creation of a rural dual credit grant program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2814 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the requirement of a public hearing on certain applications for a permit to drill an oil or gas well.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 2875 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the issuance and acceptance of a high school and institution of higher education student identification card and certain other forms of identification as identification for voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3089 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Relating to meetings of school districts' local school health advisory councils.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3192 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the prohibition of glyphosate herbicides on the grounds of a public or private school or institution of higher education.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 3225 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the reimbursement under Medicaid of local educational agencies for the provision of health care services to students.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3300 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to certain school district staff development requirements and including certain information regarding substance abuse and suicidal tendencies in the essential knowledge and skills of the public school health curriculum.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3332 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to a study on the gap in student grade point averages resulting from the accessibility of dual credit courses to public high school students.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
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
HB 3465 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to college readiness for purposes of the college, career, or military readiness outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3489 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to development of guidelines for the use of digital devices in public schools and a school district or open-enrollment charter school policy for the effective integration of those devices.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3528 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the grade levels at which students may enroll in courses provided through the state virtual school network.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3591 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a high-speed Internet access grant program to facilitate instruction and learning for public school students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 3767 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to measures to support the alignment of education and workforce development in the state with state workforce needs, including the establishment of the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3782 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to governmental authority to close private and public schools.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3819 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to a public school district policy providing that a school nurse may administer prescription asthma medicine to a student.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3861 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study the effect of delayed school start times on students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3930 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the compensatory education allotment for homeless students or students in foster care under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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
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
HB 3991 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to measures to assist small and rural school districts in implementing a collegiate model and expanding broadband access, including the establishment of the Rural Schools and Communities Technical Assistance Center and a grant program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3992 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the use of a flashing warning signal light and certain other equipment by a person operating a school bus.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4064 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to policies and procedures for addressing bullying and harassment in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4091 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to a student experience study for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4096 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the development of model data-sharing agreements for sharing certain student information between public schools, public and private institutions of higher education, and other entities.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 4109 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to Texas Workforce Commission workforce counselors to provide public school students with career counseling.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 4112 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to funding for the provision of meals to public school students with insufficient balances on prepaid meal cards or meal accounts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4120 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the efficient use and generation of electricity by public schools.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4226 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the statewide plan for student mental health.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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
HB 4312 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for medically fragile students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4363 87-0 (2021)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to local regulation of distance requirements for the sale of alcoholic beverages near schools.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 4399 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the reporting of certain instructional procedures adopted by public schools due to the coronavirus disease pandemic.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4421 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to an early childhood literacy plan for students enrolled in a dual language program in a public school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4458 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to educational options to deal with the impact of statewide school disruptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4537 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 57 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 68 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering on professional and collegiate sporting events in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 89 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on property owned by a business entity that donates money to the district to create or support career and technical education programs or courses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 147 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the health and safety of public school students and staff.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 27 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the state online learning system; changing a fee.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 36 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to creation of a higher education task force focused on mental health services and the offense of hazing.
House: Higher Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 77 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 96 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the provision of on-campus mental health services by a school district and reimbursement under Medicaid for certain services provided to eligible students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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
SB 215 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency to investigate the administration of public education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 229 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to civics instruction in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 253 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to social work services in public schools.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 272 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to requiring the board of trustees of each school district to create a nonvoting student trustee position on the board.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 279 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of suicide prevention information on certain student identification cards issued by a public school or public institution of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 287 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 320 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
SB 325 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to providing mental health services and mental health education to public school students at school-based health centers.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 338 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of uniform general conditions for building construction contracts entered into by school districts and the composition of the committee that reviews uniform general conditions.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 393 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the consideration of certain student differentials based on sex under the public school accountability system.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 396 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of school district policies regarding the marketing and commercial advertising of food products on school district property.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 414 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the justified use of force by a school employee or volunteer against a student.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 445 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the use of a flashing warning signal light and certain other equipment by a person operating a school bus.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 534 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to immunity from liability of public and private schools and security personnel employed by those schools for certain actions of security personnel.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 614 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of apprenticeship training programs.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 636 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and certain immunization exemption information and reports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 663 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the development of and report on a tri-agency work-based learning strategic framework by the Texas Workforce Commission, the Texas Education Agency, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 670 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 681 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to requiring school districts to adopt a policy regarding the idling of the engine of a school bus.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 746 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to requiring the parent of a student enrolled in a school district to provide and update a parent's contact information.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 788 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the development of model data-sharing agreements for sharing certain student information between public schools, public and private institutions of higher education, and other entities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 797 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the display of the national motto in public schools and institutions of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 893 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authorization of a license holder to carry a concealed handgun at a school or educational institution.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 895 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the requirements for a school district improvement plan.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 920 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to data collection by and consultation with the Collaborative Task Force on Public School Mental Health Services regarding the task force's duties and requiring the Texas Education Agency to report on mental health services provided to public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 931 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 936 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requiring a school district or open-enrollment charter school to report data regarding restraints administered to, complaints filed against, citations issued to, and arrests made of students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 971 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to referring children to local workforce development boards for subsidized child care services.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1095 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to notice regarding the availability to public school students of college credit and work-based education programs and subsidies for fees paid to take certain advanced placement tests.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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
SB 1228 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to military readiness for purposes of the college, career, or military readiness outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1303 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the efficient use and generation of electricity by public schools.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1351 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the donation of food by public school campuses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1361 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the election of the board of trustees of certain school districts and the powers and duties of the board of trustees of school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1362 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting public schools from leasing, owning, or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1526 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to restricting the use of personally identifiable student information by an operator of a website, online service, online application, or mobile application used for a school purpose and providing an exemption from certain restrictions for a national assessment provider.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1527 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to measures to assist small and rural school districts in implementing a collegiate model and expanding broadband access, including the establishment of the Rural Schools and Communities Technical Assistance Center and a grant program.
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
SB 1581 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a public school campus's election under a campus turnaround plan to operate as a community school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1598 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the regional inventory of mental health resources for public schools and the statewide plan for student mental health.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1622 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to measures to support the alignment of education and workforce development in the state with state workforce needs, including the establishment of the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1698 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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
SB 1831 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for trafficking of persons, online solicitation of a minor, and prostitution and to the dissemination of certain information, including the required posting of certain signs, regarding human trafficking; increasing criminal penalties; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1888 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of certain programs to facilitate early high school graduation and enrollment at public institutions of higher education and to the repeal of the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1927 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a period of prayer in public schools and at school-sponsored athletic events.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1955 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to exempting learning pods from certain local government regulations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1960 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the eligibility of certain children who are or were in foster care for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1966 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of a Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1968 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1989 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marihuana.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2004 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to expanding the compensatory education allotment to allow funds to be used to implement social-emotional learning programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2094 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the assessment of public school students, the establishment of a strong foundations grant program, and providing accelerated instruction for students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2111 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a grant program for regional postsecondary education collaboratives.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2125 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to an early childhood literacy plan for students enrolled in a dual language program in a public school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2158 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to requiring the Texas Education Agency to provide identification kits to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for distribution to the parent or legal custodian of certain students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SJR 38 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 137 87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 158 87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
HB 164 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the secretary of state providing voter registration application forms to high schools.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 178 87-1 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to curriculum, materials, and activities in public schools.
Filed
HB 179 87-1 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the separation based on biological sex of athletics teams sponsored by a public school or institution of higher education.
Filed
HB 183 87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of the task force on asylum-seeking migrants.
Filed
HB 293 87-1 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
SB 48 87-1 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
Filed
SB 77 87-1 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
HB 24 87-2 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
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
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
HB 150 87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
HB 170 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to providing notice to a parent or guardian regarding a positive coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test of a person assigned to a student's classroom.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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
HB 186 87-2 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 203 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to requiring public schools to offer a virtual learning option during a disaster.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 237 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the governor's issuance of executive orders, proclamations, and regulations under the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 regarding the wearing of face masks or coverings in certain schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 47 87-2 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
Filed
SB 85 87-2 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the implementation by public schools of certain COVID-19 public health orders issued by a health authority.
Filed
SB 91 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and the form of the ballot proposition to be used in an election to approve a tax rate adopted by a school district that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
SB 99 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates by a governmental entity.
Filed
HB 80 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
HB 89 87-3 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and the form of the ballot proposition to be used in an election to approve a tax rate adopted by a school district that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate; making an appropriation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 113 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and the form of the ballot proposition to be used in an election to approve a tax rate adopted by a school district that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate; making appropriations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 65 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, EricSponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to reporting information regarding public school disciplinary actions.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 92 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a public school campus's election under a campus turnaround plan to operate as a community school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 128 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to school district notification to a parent or guardian of physical fitness assessment results of the parent's or guardian's child.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 165 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, DiegoSponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 198 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to providing mental health services and mental health education to public school students at school-based health centers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 239 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to social work services in public schools.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 307 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 388 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Committee report printed and distributed
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
HB 422 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to annual reporting regarding the establishment of certain school district planning and decision-making committees.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 455 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
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
HB 507 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 513 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a pilot program for the distribution of certain contraceptives in participating public school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 535 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to completion and submission of a financial aid application for costs of higher education as a condition of high school graduation for public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 552 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 571 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to rules and policies of the Texas Education Agency regarding public involvement, complaints, negotiated rulemaking, alternative dispute resolution, and advisory committees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 638 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of posthumous high school diplomas to certain students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 674 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to soliciting from school districts served by a regional education service center certain information in conjunction with the annual evaluation of the center.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 680 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission and local workforce development boards regarding the provision of child care.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 702 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to creating a voluntary program to recognize licensed before-school and after-school programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 706 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the eligibility of certain children who are deaf or hard of hearing for audiology services under the school health and related services program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 771 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the placement of warning signs in areas where the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 797 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a requirement that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools use metal detectors on each campus.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 808 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of certain student differentials based on sex under the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 835 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the secretary of state providing voter registration application forms to high schools.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 875 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to requiring a school district or open-enrollment charter school to report data regarding restraints administered to, complaints filed against, citations issued to, and arrests made of students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 906 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a collaborative task force to study certain public school mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 965 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to updating references to certain former health services state agencies and certain terms used to describe persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the Education Code.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 974 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to public school safety measures and procedures.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
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
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
HB 1009 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1017 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain public school campuses to donate and distribute food to students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1042 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to establish a campus active shooter response plan.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1051 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to an adult education program provided under an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter school program and reporting requirements regarding certain students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1064 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to designating May 4 as Texas Firefighters Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1103 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the composition of the statewide health coordinating council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1133 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to public school class size limits.
House: Public Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 1143 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the transportation or storage of a handgun or other firearm or ammunition by a handgun license holder in a school parking area.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1164 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1167 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at amusement parks or locations associated with schools or other educational institutions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1199 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to public school compliance with dyslexia screening and testing requirements and the reporting of information regarding the number of students who are at risk for or who have dyslexia or a related disorder.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1275 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the regulation of sports betting; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1293 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to recommendations by local school health advisory councils regarding opioid addiction and abuse education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1301 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to requiring a school district corrective action plan to improve district transparency in certain circumstances.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1312 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the provision of on-campus mental health services by a school district and reimbursement under Medicaid for certain services provided to eligible students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1335 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of school-based behavioral health centers by public schools and a grant program administered by the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission for the operation of those centers.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1381 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for an aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury that is committed in or on school property or on a passenger transportation vehicle of a primary or secondary school.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1416 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to requirements for building construction contracts entered into by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1427 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1471 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to a school security volunteer program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1482 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the offense of hazing.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 1496 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to a notice requirement regarding possible acts of school violence.
House: Public Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1561 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to authorizing a waiver of certain state park fees for certain children.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1602 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the time at which instruction may begin in public schools; making an appropriation.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1690 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to requiring school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and private schools to adopt and implement policies and procedures relating to the care of students diagnosed with concussions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1696 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the preference given by state and local governmental entities to agricultural products produced or grown in this state.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 1702 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to services provided for students at public institutions of higher education who are or were in foster care.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1709 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of a surrogate parent for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1855 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on hours of employment for children; creating criminal offenses.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
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
HB 1949 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the criteria for awarding adult education and literacy program performance incentive funds.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2019 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to parental notice provided by school districts regarding the Internet website containing the sex offender database.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2046 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the establishment of a grant pilot program to fund mental health initiatives in public schools and to increasing fees for the issuance of an original or renewed license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2195 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an active shooter emergency policy for school districts and required active shooter training for school district peace officers and school resource officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2216 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to display of the national motto in government buildings.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2244 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to speech protections for student media publications in public schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2389 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the applicability of certain requirements to certain nonprofit organizations regarding before-school and after-school programs established by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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
HB 2555 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to guidelines for policies of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for the care of certain students at risk for anaphylaxis.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
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
HB 2653 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to public school policies and procedures for the establishment of threat assessment teams.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2655 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to an active shooter emergency protocol for public school districts and required active shooter response training for school district peace officers and school resource officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2656 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the authority of a school district to implement a school bus monitoring system that records images of vehicles that pass a stopped school bus; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2661 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to requiring school districts to adopt a policy regarding the idling of the engine of a school bus.
House: Environmental Regulation
Considered in Calendars
HB 2689 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a cybersecurity coordinator by each school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2690 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to requiring the Texas Education Agency to provide to a school district certain information used in determining academic accountability ratings for the district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2691 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to restricting the use of personally identifiable student information by an operator of a website, online service, online application, or mobile application used for a school purpose and providing an exemption from certain restrictions for a national assessment provider.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2704 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to public school accountability interventions, sanctions, and related actions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2740 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to providing certain public and private school administrators with information regarding certain child abuse and neglect investigations and allegations.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2773 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a permit for a commercial surface disposal facility located near a school.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2778 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the allocation of expenses of a joint election to certain school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2954 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to school district grace period policies and the provision of meals to public school students with insufficient balances on prepaid meal cards or in meal accounts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2987 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to requiring the posting of certain information on an open-enrollment charter school's Internet website regarding the school's governing body.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 3007 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to requiring the Texas Education Agency to provide to a school district certain information used in determining academic accountability ratings for the district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3009 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to civics instruction in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3015 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to educational programs provided by the Windham School District in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for certain inmates.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3062 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to authorizing parents of students enrolled at a low-performing public school campus to petition the commissioner of education for the appointment of a board of managers, alternative management, or closure of the campus.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3145 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, SteveSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the right of a parent appointed as a conservator of a child to attend school activities.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3146 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to food options provided by public schools' breakfast and lunch programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3210 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of the Thirty Percent Texas Initiative to encourage the use of food produced in this state for school lunches.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 3290 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the adoption of special threat response policies by school districts and special threat response policies and protocols by law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction in school districts and of standard terminology for special threat response by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3322 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to requiring a school district to post on the district's Internet website the contact information of the school administrator primarily responsible for student discipline at a district campus.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3387 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to abolishing a dissolution committee established to abolish certain county boards of education or boards of county school trustees and appointing commissioners courts to assume the duties of the dissolution committee.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3423 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem and franchise tax credits for donations to school districts to create or support career and technical education programs or courses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3435 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, RhettaSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to establishing and celebrating Texas Girls in STEM Day.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3470 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the duties of school district peace officers, school resource officers, and security personnel.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3489 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the establishment of a task force on sex-based harassment in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3521 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to data collection, reporting, and notice requirements for certain educational entities.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3551 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and certain immunization exemption information and reports.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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
HB 3651 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a study and report regarding school district size and school district cost and academic effectiveness.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3718 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to a trauma-informed care policy for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools and training regarding the policy for district and school employees.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3738 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to creating an Internet website of certain day-care providers and parenting resources.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3851 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike
Relating to unfunded state educational mandates imposed on school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3861 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to approval of school district and charter school partnerships to operate school district campuses and programs and to eligibility for state funding.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3871 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, MattSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the process for establishing speed limits on roads near certain schools.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3881 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors in primary and secondary schools.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3883 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to development of the form for the annual immunization status report by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3888 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to a school district's plan for parental involvement concerning mental health and substance use issues and suicide prevention.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3941 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to online adult high school diploma programs.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3963 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the donation and distribution of food at public schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3967 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to access to certain health information of public school students during an emergency evacuation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3971 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the release of student directory information by a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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
HB 4004 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to a study on improving educational outcomes for public school students of limited English proficiency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4056 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to requiring a minimum amount of eating time for breakfast and lunch for students in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4084 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the operation of unmanned aircraft over certain facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4094 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to school district grace period policies and the provision of meals to public school students with insufficient balances on prepaid meal cards or meal accounts.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting public schools from owning or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to a period of prayer in public schools and at school-sponsored athletic events.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4193 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
Referred to Public Education
HB 4239 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the allocation and dedication of certain revenue to the foundation school fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4275 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to prohibiting public schools from owning or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4324 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the submission and use of electronic student records in the electronic student records system.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4334 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency to investigate the administration of public education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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
HB 4414 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to identification and development of mental health resources for students.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4418 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse to sign or issue certain documents.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4480 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a study on the use of art therapy in public schools and on art therapy in higher education.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4487 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to exclusion of certain public school student disciplinary actions from reports required by state or federal law.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4546 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the applicability of certain requirements and restrictions on funding for before-school and after-school programs established by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4583 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the powers and duties of the board of trustees of an independent school district and the election of trustees of certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4589 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the provision of a quality and globally competitive education as a mission of the public education system.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 182 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 680.
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 31 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 61 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize sports betting in this state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HJR 119 86-0 (2019)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the support and maintenance and an efficient system of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 38 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the offense of hazing.
House: Higher Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 52 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the high school graduation of a student who transfers to a public school in this state after the student's junior year of high school.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 75 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to forensic audits of certain school district projects.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 117 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 140 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the use of alternative methods to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements for certain students.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 209 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to social work services in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 279 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to completion and submission of a financial aid application for costs of higher education as a condition of high school graduation for public school students.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 280 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to powers and duties of the board of trustees of an independent school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 329 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and certain immunization exemption information and reports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 364 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 371 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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
SB 379 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to competitive bidding procurements by a school district for certain goods or services, including professional services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 435 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to recommendations by local school health advisory councils regarding opioid addiction and abuse education in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 468 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to authorization for a school district board of trustees to adopt or remove term limits.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 514 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to speech protections for student publications in public schools.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 521 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to prohibiting certain solicitation responses and contracts resulting from a school district or open-enrollment charter school solicitation for goods or services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 522 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the development of an individualized education program for a public school student with a visual impairment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 527 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to voter registration application form distribution information reported through the Public Education Information Management System.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 570 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 668 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to data collection, reporting, and notice requirements for certain educational entities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 679 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to display of the national motto in government buildings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 788 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the preference given by state and local governmental entities to agricultural products produced or grown in this state.
Senate: Agriculture
Referred to Agriculture
SB 811 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to immunity from liability of public and private schools and security personnel employed by those schools for certain actions of security personnel.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 820 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that a school district adopt a cybersecurity policy.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 856 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the student mental health division within the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 869 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to guidelines for policies of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for the care of certain students at risk for anaphylaxis.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 933 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency to investigate the administration of public education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 992 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the establishment of a collaborative task force to study certain public school mental health services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1002 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the evaluation of and improvements to the quality of the Texas Workforce Commission's subsidized child care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1089 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the circumstances under which a school district is required to provide air-conditioned transportation for students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1133 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting public schools from owning, leasing, or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1156 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the requirement of a public hearing on certain applications for a permit to drill an oil or gas well.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
SB 1183 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the process for establishing speed limits on roads near certain schools.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1231 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to providing certain public and private school administrators with information regarding certain child abuse and neglect investigations and allegations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1297 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the adoption of uniform general conditions for building construction contracts entered into by school districts and the composition of the committee that reviews uniform general conditions.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1306 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to requiring a school district to post on the district's Internet website the contact information of the school administrator primarily responsible for student discipline at a district campus.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1314 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a periodic study on participation of public schools in a federal lunch program, to school district grace period policies, and to the provision of meals to certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1357 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to services provided for students at public institutions of higher education who were formerly in foster care.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
SB 1385 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the powers and duties of the board of trustees of an independent school district and the election of trustees of certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1390 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to suicide prevention in public school curriculum and certain educational programs concerning suicide prevention and substance abuse prevention.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1412 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to accountability intervention provisions applicable to school district campuses, including the creation of accelerated campus excellence turnaround plans and the conditions under which a closed campus may be repurposed to serve students at that campus location.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
House appoints conferees-reported
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
SB 1499 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a permit for a commercial surface disposal facility located near a school.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1553 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the process for establishing speed limits on roads near certain schools.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1555 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authorization of a license holder to carry a concealed handgun at a school or educational institution.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1556 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of school district policies regarding the marketing and commercial advertising of food products on school district property.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1557 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Bernal, Diego
Relating to military-connected students, including providing a designation for certain school district campuses that take actions to assist those students.
House: Public Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
SB 1558 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the requirements for a school district improvement plan.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1563 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to identification and development of mental health resources for students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1645 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the donation and distribution of food at public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1652 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to eligibility of certain students for Foundation School Program benefits and the calculation of average daily attendance for those students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1701 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the operation of unmanned aircraft over certain facilities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1707 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to the duties of school district peace officers, school resource officers, and security personnel.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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
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
SB 1877 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of certain student information.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1893 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a trauma-informed care policy for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1906 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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
SB 2003 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the establishment of school-based behavioral health centers by school districts and a grant program administered by the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission for the operation of those centers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2018 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to abolishing a dissolution committee established to abolish certain county boards of education or boards of county school trustees and appointing commissioners courts to assume the duties of the dissolution committee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 2042 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, PatSponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency of career and technology education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2075 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to public school compliance with dyslexia screening, reading instrument requirements, and a requirement that a school district notify certain parents or guardians of a program providing students with reading disabilities the ability to borrow audiobooks free of charge.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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
SB 2117 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to approval of school district and charter school partnerships to operate school district campuses and programs and to eligibility for state funding.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 2201 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to local goals for public education and governance of local school districts.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 2206 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the availability of certain information regarding the members of the governing body of an independent school district or a public junior college district on the district's Internet website.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2282 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to providing mental health services and mental health education to public school students at school-based health centers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2298 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to school safety measures, including the authority of a school district to implement a school bus monitoring system that records images of vehicles that pass a stopped school bus; authorizing a civil penalty; imposing a surcharge.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 2335 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to reporting on and the enforcement of the use of E-cigarettes on school campuses
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2345 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
Senate: Property Tax
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2395 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the provision of on-campus mental health services by a school district and reimbursement under Medicaid for certain services provided to eligible students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2399 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of a surrogate parent for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SJR 74 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
Senate: Property Tax
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 21 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the funding of primary and secondary education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 22 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to public school accountability.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 23 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to fund innovative programs for public school students with autism.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 94 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the basic allotment and the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 136 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to inclusion of career and technology education in the mission of public education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 145 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to public school students evaluated for purposes of accountability ratings in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 154 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to authorization for a school district board of trustees to adopt or remove term limits.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 168 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to creating a voluntary program to recognize licensed before-school and after-school programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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
HB 194 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 209 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 255 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 264 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to public outreach materials to foster awareness of certain public school curriculum requirements.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 304 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for bullying of a child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 354 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the process for establishing speed limits on roads near certain schools.
House: Transportation Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 367 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to donation and distribution of surplus food at public schools and grace period policies for public school students with insufficient balances on prepaid meal cards.
House: Public Education Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
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
HB 380 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to authorizing the purchase of certain insurance coverage by public school districts for the benefit of businesses and students participating in career or technology training programs and providing for immunity from liability of certain public school students participating in career or technology programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 382 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 452 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the notice to the parent or other person having lawful control of a public school student concerning the student's class performance.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 465 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at amusement parks or locations associated with schools or educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 512 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the placement of warning signs in areas where the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 585 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the qualification for and performance at institutions of higher education of certain students who completed certain mathematics courses during high school.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 595 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 639 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the purchase of certain insurance coverage by public schools for the benefit of businesses and students participating in career and technology programs and providing for immunity from liability of certain public school students participating in career and technology programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 735 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to school districts, school district's employees, and students recognition of Texas' historical celebrations.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 743 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to social work services in public schools.
House: Public Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 755 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the use by certain tax-exempt organizations of certain payments made in connection with real property transfers to provide educational activities through certain schools.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 757 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to the placement and use of video cameras in self-contained classrooms or other settings providing special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 852 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter school pilot program.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 859 85-0 (2017)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the authority of a school district to implement a school bus monitoring system that records images, including images of vehicles that pass a stopped school bus; creating an offense; providing for the imposition of penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 870 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the study of public education performance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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
HB 930 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to authorization for a school district board of trustees to adopt or remove term limits.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 941 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a pilot program for the distribution of certain contraceptives in participating public school districts.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 968 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 976 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the exemption from the sales tax for certain school art supplies during limited periods.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1044 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to mandatory spinal screenings for children in certain grades attending public or private schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1076 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to the mandatory spinal screening of public and private school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1138 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to allowing a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district to visit school campuses.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1150 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to duties of a school district board of trustees.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HB 1184 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1369 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
House: Higher Education
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 1389 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to class size limits for prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1506 85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda
Relating to the inclusion of certain courses and activities for certain public school students in the calculation of the required minutes of instruction.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1522 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1540 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.
Relating to counseling regarding postsecondary education for public high school students.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1569 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the disclosure to public schools of certain records of students placed in residential facilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1577 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to assignment by the University Interscholastic League of schools to districts for purposes of competition.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1592 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the punishment of certain assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1593 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the engagement strategies included in a school district's family engagement plan.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1640 85-0 (2017)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to ensuring continuity of education for homeless children and foster care youth and access to higher education, career information, and skills certification for foster care youth and former foster care youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1669 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain complaints concerning a student's participation in an extracurricular activity.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
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
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
HB 1720 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to parental notice regarding an incident of lice in a public elementary school.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1732 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to requiring a school district or open-enrollment charter school to report data regarding restraints administered to, complaints filed against, citations issued to, and arrests made of students.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1809 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to annual testing of certain child-care facility employees for tuberculosis.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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
HB 1915 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1980 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the high school graduation of a student who transfers to a public school in this state after the student's junior year of high school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2087 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to restricting the use of covered information, including student personally identifiable information, by an operator of a website, online service, online application, or mobile application for a school purpose.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2123 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the reimbursement of certain providers under the Medicaid program for the provision of telehealth services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2159 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to school district grace period policies and the provision of meals to public school students with insufficient balances on prepaid meal cards or meal accounts.
House: Public Education
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 2185 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2205 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to a report of child abuse or neglect made by an employee of a school district or an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2243 85-0 (2017)
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
HB 2244 85-0 (2017)
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
HB 2249 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and immunization exemption information and reports.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2258 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the establishment of the student mental health division within the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2263 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, LanceSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to continued monitoring of certain public school campuses that have been assigned a campus intervention team and the approval and modification of a campus turnaround plan submitted by a school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2298 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas | et. al.
Relating to the ineligibility of certain persons affiliated with an open-enrollment charter school for election to or service on the State Board of Education or a school district board of trustees.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2313 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to additional state aid for school districts that provide social security coverage for district employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2438 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the preference given by school districts to produce grown by certain entities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2442 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, KenSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the minutes of operation required for public school districts, charter schools, and other education programs and to calculating the average daily attendance for certain education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2447 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the composition of the statewide health coordinating council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2514 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from the cigarette tax to the foundation school fund and increasing the rate of that tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2575 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements imposed on a sex offender who enters the premises of a school.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2709 85-0 (2017)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Education Agency on the financial costs of providing educational services to persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2729 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to an inventory of credentials and certificates that may be earned by a public high school student through a career and technology education program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2782 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the method used in rating public school districts and campuses for accountability purposes.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2806 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to requiring school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to report certain information regarding expanded learning opportunities.
House: Public Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2864 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the provision of on-campus mental health services by a school district and reimbursement under Medicaid for certain services provided to eligible students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2874 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to providing information regarding immunization requirements for admission to public elementary and secondary schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2880 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the criminal punishment for the threatened exhibition or use of a firearm in or on school property or on a school bus.
House: Public Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2994 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to workforce continuing education offered by public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3041 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, extracurricular, and developmental activities of the employee's child.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 3145 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the adoption and implementation of a recess policy by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3155 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the placement and use of video cameras in certain self-contained classrooms or other settings providing special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3157 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to requirements for screenings in public or private schools to detect vision disorders of students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3318 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to public access to local innovation plans adopted by school districts of innovation.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3323 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the evaluation of and improvements to the quality of the Texas Workforce Commission's subsidized child care program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3347 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to before-school and after-school programs established by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3384 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to access to certain independent school district information by a member of the board of trustees.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3403 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the authority of a municipality to require that certain oil and gas operations be set back a certain distance from child-care facilities and schools.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3434 85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.
Relating to relating to requirements for building construction contracts entered into by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3580 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a policy of a school district concerning possession of a telecommunications device by a student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3767 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, AlmaSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to annual reporting regarding the establishment of certain school district planning and decision-making committees.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 3813 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a pilot program to allow high schools in certain counties to connect to high-speed fiber-optic networks.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3815 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to rules and policies of the Texas Education Agency regarding public involvement, complaints, negotiated rulemaking, alternative dispute resolution, and advisory committees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3861 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a public school campus's election under a campus turnaround plan to operate as a community school.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4004 85-0 (2017)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to verification of eligibility for the school lunch program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4031 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to insurance premium tax and alcoholic beverage tax credits for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 4055 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4056 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a list of best practice-based programs and research-based practices in certain areas for implementation in public schools.
House: Human Services Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 4096 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to improving the care of, and increasing opportunities for, children and adolescents with physical and developmental disabilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4148 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to development of the form for the annual immunization status report by public schools.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4170 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the state virtual school network.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4176 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4179 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to establishing a program to allow school districts to assist certain children attending public schools in maintaining their Medicaid and child health plan program eligibility.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4205 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to election information provided by a member of the board of trustees or an employee of an independent school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4206 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to elimination of the requirement that a school district establish a local school health advisory council.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4243 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility in buildings operated by certain governmental entities and public schools; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 157 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, KenSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2442.
Signed by the Governor
HJR 34 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 3 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program and a tax credit scholarship and educational expense assistance program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 50 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the offense of hazing.
House: Higher Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
SB 181 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for bullying of a child.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 242 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the right of a child's parent to public school records and information concerning the child.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 276 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter school pilot program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
SB 294 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a prohibition against the use of stun guns and Tasers against public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 328 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to public school class size limits.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 349 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 355 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the adoption and implementation of a recess policy by public school districts.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 431 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse to sign or issue certain documents.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 482 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of a program to assist foster care youth and former foster care youth in accessing higher education, career information, and skills certifications.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 518 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 542 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 574 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the expansion of applied workforce learning opportunities in this state, including through the establishment of the Texas Industry Internship Challenge.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 608 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to public school class size limits in certain grades.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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
SB 647 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student and inclusion of the cost of education adjustment in the computation of weighted average daily attendance.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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
SB 725 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the donation and distribution of food at public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 755 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the authority of a school district to donate food to a nonprofit organization to be served to students of the district.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 757 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to creating a voluntary program to recognize licensed before-school and after-school programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 765 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to providing the financial cost incurred by the Texas Education Agency as a result of providing educational services to persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 850 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to the mandatory spinal screening of public and private school students.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 922 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the reimbursement of certain providers under the Medicaid program for the provision of telehealth services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 940 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the evaluation of and improvements to the quality of the Texas Workforce Commission's subsidized child care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1007 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the disclosure to public schools of certain records of students placed in residential facilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1010 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and immunization exemption information and reports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1030 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1038 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to evaluation of public schools based on academic achievement and financial resources.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1068 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to physical fitness assessment of public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1091 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to limitations on courses that may be offered for dual credit by school districts and public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1113 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility in buildings operated by certain governmental entities and public schools; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1279 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to restricting the use of covered information, including student personally identifiable information, by an operator of a website, online service, online application, or mobile application for a school purpose.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1280 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the minimum amount of student instruction required to be provided by school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1303 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of school district policies regarding the marketing and commercial advertising of food products on school district property.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1308 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the program to provide free or reduced-price meals to certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1310 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to elimination of the requirement that a school district establish a local school health advisory council.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1398 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the placement and use of video cameras in certain self-contained classrooms or other settings providing special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1404 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to requiring school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to report certain information regarding expanded learning opportunities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1468 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
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
SB 1566 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to certain powers and duties of the board of trustees of an independent school district and the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school and to abolishing certain county boards of education, boards of county school trustees, and offices of county school superintendent.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1659 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the commissioner of education accepting contributions for the public school system, adopting rules regarding grant compliance, and establishing grants for high-quality educational programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1669 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1688 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the student mental health division within the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1689 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to confidential mental health screenings for students in public primary and secondary schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1690 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the requirements for a school district improvement plan.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1691 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the commissioner of education establishing an annual conference on methods to improve the mental health of students in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1696 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to federal lunch programs for public school students, including a study on participation in such programs and school district lunch grace period policies.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1699 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a model framework to address certain barriers to student learning.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1783 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to continued monitoring of certain public school campuses that have been assigned a campus intervention team.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1784 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to open-source instructional material for public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1794 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the elimination of a specific requirement that certain school districts develop and implement a plan to increase enrollment of the district's students at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1850 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to public outreach materials to foster awareness of certain public school curriculum requirements.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1868 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the requirement of a public hearing on certain applications for a permit to drill an oil or gas well.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1880 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the purchase of certain insurance coverage by public school districts for the benefit of businesses and students participating in career or technology training programs and providing for immunity from liability of certain public school students participating in career or technology programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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
SB 1886 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the oversight of public education, including the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1889 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to insurance premium tax and alcoholic beverage tax credits for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1898 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorizing the purchase of certain insurance coverage by public school districts for the benefit of businesses and students participating in career or technology training programs and providing for immunity from liability of certain public school students participating in career or technology programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1902 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to continued monitoring of certain public school campuses that have been assigned a campus intervention team.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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
SB 2071 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the first day of instruction for an open-enrollment charter school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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
SB 2105 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the requirement that the Texas Workforce Commission provide certain employment information for secondary school students.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 2123 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a pilot program to allow high schools in certain counties to connect to high-speed fiber-optic networks.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2131 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to efforts to facilitate the completion by students of undergraduate certificate and degree programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 2225 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to speech protections for student newspapers in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SJR 42 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Murphy, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 23 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to fund innovative programs for public school students with autism.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 50 85-1 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of discrimination by school districts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 58 85-1 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a tax credit scholarship and educational expense assistance program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 62 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to an adjustment under the foundation school program of the taxable value of property for school districts required to provide social security coverage for district employees.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 114 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from the cigarette tax to the foundation school fund and increasing the rate of that tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 145 85-1 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to social work services in public schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 204 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to cardiac assessments of high school participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 232 85-1 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to class size limits for prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 320 85-1 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an education enhancement program for students with certain disabilities.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 324 85-1 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to public school students evaluated for purposes of accountability ratings in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 327 85-1 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the placement of warning signs in areas where the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 335 85-1 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to testing for lead contamination in public school drinking water.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
SB 31 85-1 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to requiring the board of trustees of each school district to create a nonvoting parent trustee position on the board.
Filed
SB 65 85-1 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility in buildings operated by certain governmental entities and public schools; authorizing a civil penalty.
Filed
SB 84 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the oversight of public education, including the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency.
Filed
HB 124 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 138 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 171 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to limits on the size of fifth grade classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 233 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to social work services in public schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 243 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the route a school bus takes when transporting a public school student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 296 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to certain prekindergarten programs offered by a school district.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 299 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to notification by a public junior college to a school district of certain students referred to developmental coursework.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 306 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain public benefits and services to persons not lawfully present in the United States and reimbursement from the federal government for those benefits and services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 340 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the receipt of an exemption or waiver for a school district or campus that is academically unacceptable.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 351 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the exemption from the sales tax for certain school art supplies during limited periods.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 405 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate training provided to members of a school district board of trustees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 456 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the use and possession of e-cigarettes on school property.
House: Public Education Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 509 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, JohnSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the process for establishing speed limits on roads near certain schools.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 515 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the notice to the parent or other person having lawful control of a public school student concerning the student's class performance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 566 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors on public and open-enrollment charter school campuses and at off-campus school-sanctioned events.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 617 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency.
Filed
HB 618 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for course credit and high school diplomas of students enrolled in educational programs provided by the Windham School District in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 662 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to public school students evaluated for purposes of accountability ratings.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 676 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to School Bus Safety Week in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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
HB 724 84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick
Relating to operation of public schools on certain election days.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 726 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to outreach materials to foster awareness of recent public school curriculum changes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 744 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance by public school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 829 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to inclusion of a civics test in the graduation requirements for public high school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 844 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the possession of certain weapons by a security guard on the premises of a school or educational institution.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
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
HB 895 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 929 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to exclusion of certain public school student disciplinary actions from reports required by state or federal law.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 948 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the Texas High Performance Schools Consortium.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 951 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the qualification for and performance at institutions of higher education of certain students who completed certain mathematics courses during high school.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1023 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to public school class size limits.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1033 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the placement of video cameras in self-contained classrooms providing special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1047 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1065 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the Interstate Primary and Secondary Public Education Compact.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 1139 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to inclusion of a civics test in the graduation requirements for public high school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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
HB 1172 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to creating a program to recognize before-school and after-school programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1188 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study and make recommendations regarding early childhood education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1231 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the membership of school district and open-enrollment charter school concussion oversight teams.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1234 84-0 (2015)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1256 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to the selection process for student members of the board of regents of a state university or state university system.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1276 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1305 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a program to provide a free or reduced-price breakfast to eligible students attending a public school and the method of determining the number of educationally disadvantaged students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1327 84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick
Relating to the recall of members of school district boards of trustees.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1398 84-0 (2015)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the motor vehicle sales tax applicable to motor vehicles used by transportation companies for certain purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1475 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.
Relating to telecommunications service discounts for educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and telemedicine centers.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1486 84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to a prohibition on a vendor contact with a member of the board of trustees of certain independent school districts during the procurement process.
House: Public Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 1493 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to authorization for a school district board of trustees to adopt or remove term limits.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1498 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to student use of sunscreen products in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1559 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to public school Internet website information concerning local programs and services available to assist homeless students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1593 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to notification of parents regarding the immunization status of students enrolled at a public school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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
HB 1711 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the compensatory education allotment and the bilingual education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1727 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to petitions by parents of students for the repurposing, alternative management, or closure of low-performing public school campuses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1729 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to the qualifications of persons employed as nurses by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1767 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
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
HB 1804 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to notice by campuses and open-enrollment charter schools about events that may significantly impact the education of certain foster children.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1842 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to public school accountability, including the intervention in and sanction of a public school that has received an academically unsuccessful performance rating for at least two consecutive school years and the designation of a school district as a district of innovation.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1869 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to courses or other activities offered by public schools for certain industry-recognized credentials or certificates.
House: Public Education
Referred directly to s/c on Educator Quality by chair
HB 1878 84-0 (2015)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the provision of telemedicine medical services in a school-based setting, including the reimbursement of providers under the Medicaid program for those services.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1892 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a Texas community school grant program.
House: Public Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 1959 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a requirement that public school counselors provide parents with information regarding assessment instruments used in the admissions processes of colleges and universities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2026 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to the calculation of the number of students in weighted average daily attendance for purposes of the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2093 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to a study on the cost of a moratorium on administering certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2137 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to allowing a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district to visit school campuses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2151 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to consideration by the board of trustees of a school district of parental complaints concerning student participation in extracurricular activities.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2156 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to requirements for providers of certain technology services in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2209 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the Texas High Performance Schools Consortium.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2251 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, RafaelSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to an established schedule of payments from the foundation school fund of the yearly entitlement of certain open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2321 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of vapor products; authorizing a fee; creating offenses.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2323 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to mandatory spinal screenings for children in certain grades attending public or private schools.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2474 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and immunization exemption information and reports.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2593 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, FourSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the sparsity adjustment for certain school districts under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2610 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the minimum number of minutes of instruction for students to be provided by public school districts and the scheduling of the last day of school for students by public school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2792 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to access to certain information regarding the performance of public school campuses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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
HB 2801 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to the use of a bathroom, locker room, or shower facility in a public school.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2847 84-0 (2015)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to policies and training regarding the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools; providing immunity.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
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
HB 2929 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to authorization for a school district board of trustees to adopt or remove term limits.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3020 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the offense of passing a school bus; increasing a fine.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 3062 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3147 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to transition services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3189 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the functions and duties of the University Interscholastic League.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3274 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to providing a parent of a public school student with certain required notices in the parent's native language.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3282 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the coordination of, communication of best practices concerning, and collection of information pertaining to the provision of evidence-based behavioral services for students with autism spectrum disorder in this state.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3289 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to inclusion of mental health concerns in existing school health efforts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3290 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to creating a farm to school community connections pilot program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 3409 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to eligibility for course credit and high school diplomas of students enrolled in educational programs provided by the Windham School District in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3417 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3562 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the adoption of a policy allowing a grace period after the exhaustion of the balance of a meal card or account used by students to purchase meals in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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
HB 3746 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the study of public education performance.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3748 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, MarshaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the coordination of educational support services for and information regarding students who are currently or were formerly placed in foster care.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3753 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to telecommunications service discounts for educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and telemedicine centers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3887 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4033 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to approval by the commissioner of education of an expansion or new school amendment for a charter holder previously denied a charter by the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4036 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to additional state aid for school districts that provide social security coverage for district employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4046 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the confidentiality of student records.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
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
HB 4107 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to finance universal, high quality, prekindergarten education programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 16 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the exclusive legislative duty to support and maintain an efficient system of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 85 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 86 84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing elections for the recall of independent school district trustees.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HR 3479 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 507.
Reported enrolled
HR 3484 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1842.
Reported enrolled
SB 4 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 14 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to empowering the parents of students to petition for the reconstitution, repurposing, alternative management, or closure of low-performing public school campuses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 28 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to immunity from liability for public and open-enrollment charter school campuses that maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency use.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Public Education
SB 33 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the offense of hazing.
House: Public Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 42 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the selection process for student members of the board of regents of a state university or state university system.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 66 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors on public school and open-enrollment charter school campuses and at or in transit to or from off-campus school events.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 96 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to a prohibition on the use and possession of e-cigarettes on school property or at school-related or school-sanctioned activities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 97 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of e-cigarettes, cigarettes, and tobacco products; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 107 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the designation of campus behavior coordinators to serve at public school campuses and issues to be considered when removing a student from class.
House: Public Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 141 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to a voter educator program for high school seniors.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 213 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the functions and duties of the University Interscholastic League.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Withdrawn from schedule
SB 265 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to student use of sunscreen products in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 266 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the first day of instruction of a school year for public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 294 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the coordination of educational support services for and information regarding students who are currently or were formerly placed in foster care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 486 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the use of radio frequency identification technology to transmit information regarding public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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
SB 507 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the placement and use of video cameras in self-contained classrooms or other settings providing special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 518 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to inclusion of mental health concerns in existing school health efforts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 545 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 547 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to epidemiological reports and immunization exemption data and reports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 605 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the method of determining the average daily attendance in certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 625 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a prohibition against the use of certain sprays, stun guns, and Tasers against public school students.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
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
SB 675 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to social work services in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 724 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the motor vehicle sales tax applicable to motor vehicles used by transportation companies for certain purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 821 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to references to school in the Family Code.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 916 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the creation of a program to improve public education through partnerships between certain public school campuses and public universities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 954 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of school district policies regarding the marketing and commercial advertising of food products on school property.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 981 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a program to provide a free or reduced-price breakfast to eligible students attending a public school and the method of determining the number of educationally disadvantaged students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1024 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for course credit and high school diplomas of students enrolled in educational programs provided by the Windham School District in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1055 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the first day of instruction in school districts that implement a flexible school day.
Senate: Education
Referred to 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
SB 1063 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to outreach materials to foster awareness of recent public school curriculum changes.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1110 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1123 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1221 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to public school class size limits.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1247 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1248 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
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
SB 1405 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to idling the diesel engine of a school bus or commercial charter bus while the bus is parked at a public school, school event, or field trip destination.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1435 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to a prohibition on vendor contact with a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district during the procurement process.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1484 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the establishment of a community school grant program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1632 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to providing a training course for public school prekindergarten teachers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1672 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the membership of school district and open-enrollment charter school concussion oversight teams.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1677 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to authorization for a school district board of trustees to adopt or remove term limits.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1689 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the reimbursement of providers under the Medicaid program for the provision of telemedicine medical services in a school-based setting.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1723 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance by public school districts.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1771 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the Texas High Performance Schools Consortium.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1798 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the Texas High Performance Schools Consortium.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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
SB 1856 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to confidentiality of student records.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1866 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to an award program to recognize school nutrition program excellence.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 2051 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the study of public education performance.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SJR 30 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Murphy, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
SJR 53 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the exclusive legislative duty to support and maintain an efficient system of public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SR 1061 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 507.
Reported enrolled
SR 1066 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1842.
Reported enrolled
HB 51 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 85 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to state administration of assessment instruments to public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 94 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to the validity and reliability of assessment instruments administered by the state in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 96 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 101 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the use of radio frequency identification technology to transmit information regarding public school students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 102 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the use of radio frequency identification technology to transmit information regarding public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 135 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to reports of suspected child abuse or neglect and training regarding child abuse and neglect.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 186 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the closure of a school campus by the board of trustees of a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 192 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the receipt of an exemption or waiver for a school district or campus that is academically unacceptable.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 210 83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to issue subpoenas and conduct accreditation investigations.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 217 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the types of beverages that may be sold to students on public school campuses.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 219 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain public benefits and services to persons not lawfully present in the United States and reimbursement from the federal government for those benefits and services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 269 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to a report required to be submitted by a campus intervention team assigned to a public school campus.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 273 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to limits on the size of fifth grade classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 274 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements related to school districts that obtain exceptions from class size limits.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 284 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on districts' Internet websites.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 296 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to breakfast for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 308 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to a school district's recognition of and education regarding traditional winter celebrations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 347 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to prohibiting using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle on school property.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 384 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Council to study and make recommendations concerning expanded learning opportunities for public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 457 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the aggregation of data in the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) regarding public school students in foster care.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 507 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of an educational facility; providing criminal penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 564 83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to authorization for a school district board of trustees to adopt or remove term limits.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 628 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the right of a member of the board of trustees of a school district to obtain information, documents, and records.
House: Public Education Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 638 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to study the feasibility of requiring dental examinations for certain public school students.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 683 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the election of the commissioner of education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 697 83-0 (2013)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain items sold by school booster clubs and support organizations; authorizing a sales and use tax exemption.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 707 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to inclusion in school district improvement plans of policies to prevent dating violence.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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
HB 749 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a plan to increase outcomes in the summer food service program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 753 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, MikeSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain information to be provided by school districts to parents concerning supplemental educational services and to Texas Education Agency approval and investigation of supplemental educational services providers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 773 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the recitation of the pledges of allegiance to and display of the United States and state flags at and the observation of a moment of silence at open-enrollment charter schools and other public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 801 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of a school.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
HB 882 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts' Internet websites.
House: Technology
Considered in Calendars
HB 921 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Texas State Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy for recognition of high school graduates who attain a high level of proficiency in both English and another language.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 974 83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to adding an indicator to the School FIRST Rating Worksheet for the online posting of a school district's or open-enrollment charter school's check register.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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
HB 1018 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the establishment of community partnerships and the development of policy recommendations for increasing physical activity and improving fitness among public school students.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1138 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the evaluation and instruction of public school students with visual impairments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1142 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a public school elective course on firearm safety, training, and history.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1201 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to public school Internet website information concerning local programs and services available to assist homeless students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
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
HB 1240 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to a study comparing the required public school curriculum essential knowledge and skills and the common core state standards.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1272 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and duties of the Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1298 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1353 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to emergency response alarms at public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1360 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1410 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to notification by an institution of higher education to a school district of certain students referred to developmental coursework.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1501 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the commemoration of September 11, 2001, at public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1529 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts' Internet websites.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1629 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to information prepared by the Texas Education Agency for public school students regarding institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 1666 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to a task force on school district administrative efficiency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1781 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a limitation on sanctions imposed on school districts for the sale of foods of minimal nutritional value.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 1852 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the notice to the parent or other person having lawful control of a public school student concerning the student's class performance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1871 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the allocation of the expenses of a joint election to certain school districts.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1993 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of an educational facility and educating hunters on that subject; providing criminal penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2103 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to education research centers and the sharing of educational data between state agencies; redesignating certain fees as charges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2239 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to evaluating the adequacy of education provided to children in county jails.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2477 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to inclusion of mental health concerns in existing state and local coordinated school health efforts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2483 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to including oral health education as part of the coordinated health program for public elementary, middle, and junior high school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2495 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to reporting child abuse and neglect and to training regarding recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect at schools, institutions of higher education, and other entities.
House: Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2531 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the use of money in the spaceport trust fund for programs related to the aerospace industry.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2534 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the possession of certain weapons by a security guard on the premises of a school or educational institution.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2550 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, DianeSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the consolidation of the Higher Education Enrollment Assistance Program and the Higher Education Assistance Plan and the transfer of certain enrollment assistance duties to institutions of higher education and to measures to enhance medical education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2554 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to certain prekindergarten programs offered by a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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
HB 2619 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the educational needs of children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2663 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to revocation of charters for certain open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2754 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to certain responsibilities of education research centers and to a joint advisory board for education research centers.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2821 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to a postsecondary education paths pilot program in certain independent school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2824 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the Texas High Performance Schools Consortium.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
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
HB 3155 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the expansion of the state virtual school network.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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
HB 3245 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3346 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the appropriations of money from the economic stabilization fund for the 2014-2015 state fiscal biennium.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3403 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to reports of suspected child abuse or neglect and training regarding child abuse and neglect.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3587 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to establishment of the Texas Early Learning Council.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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
HB 3841 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a supplemental educational services program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HJR 86 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
HR 2005 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Recognizing the importance of postsecondary education for persons with intellectual disabilities.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
SB 23 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Equal Opportunity Scholarship Program.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 39 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the evaluation and instruction of public school students with visual impairments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 65 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a program to recognize public schools with successful student health and fitness programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 123 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to issue subpoenas and conduct accreditation investigations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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
SB 173 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of radio frequency identification technology to transmit information regarding public school students.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
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
SB 317 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the types of beverages that may be sold to students on public school campuses.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 376 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to breakfast for certain public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 503 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Council to study and make recommendations concerning expanded learning opportunities for public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 509 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the establishment by school districts of a school security district; authorizing school district taxes for crime prevention measures.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 640 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the designation of a regular location for purposes of obtaining transportation to and from a child's public school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 665 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to a school district's recognition of and education regarding traditional winter celebrations.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 759 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a plan to increase participation in the summer food service program.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
SB 783 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to inclusion in school district improvement plans of policies to prevent dating violence and bullying.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 811 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the continuation and duties of the Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 833 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the collection of data through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) as to the foster care status of public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 939 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to reporting child abuse and neglect and to training regarding recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect at schools, institutions of higher education, and other entities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1015 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to a franchise tax or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain certified nonprofit educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1126 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to establishing the Texas State Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy for recognition of high school graduates who attain a high level of proficiency in both English and another language.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1135 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain donations by school districts or public schools of food provided to the district or school through the national free or reduced-price school lunch program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1298 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the provision of electronic courses in public schools, the state virtual school network, and school district digital capabilities.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1308 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to auditing and monitoring of performance under contracts for state-adopted assessment instruments administered to public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1352 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to inclusion of mental health concerns in existing state and local coordinated school health efforts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1362 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to a requirement that students at an open-enrollment charter school recite the pledges of allegiance to the United States flag and the state flag.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1378 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the appropriations of money from the economic stabilization fund for the 2014-2015 state fiscal biennium.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1380 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the placement of video cameras in self-contained classrooms providing special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1406 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to State Board of Education oversight of regional education service center activities concerning certain curriculum management systems.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1410 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Equal Opportunity Scholarship Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1455 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1464 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a postsecondary education paths pilot program in certain independent school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1502 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to providing parents with notice of a school district's promotion and retention policies.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1516 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the on-premises consumption of certain alcoholic beverages; providing a penalty and authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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
SB 1557 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to business and nonprofit organization participation in supporting early college high schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1587 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to establishment of the Texas Early Learning Council.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1724 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to end-of-course assessment instruments administered to public high school students and other measures of secondary-level performance.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1725 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to a prohibition of employment of a member or former member of the State Board of Education by an open-enrollment charter school; providing a penalty.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1785 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study conducted by the School Health Advisory Committee regarding commercial advertisements on public school property.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1786 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the restriction of certain foods at public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SJR 52 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 17 83-1 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Equal Opportunity Scholarship Program.
Filed
SB 15 83-2 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Equal Opportunity Scholarship Program.
Filed
SB 7 83-3 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Equal Opportunity Scholarship Program.
Filed
HB 63 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the authority of certain school districts to lay in county rights-of-way fiber optic cable or other means of transmitting information.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 79 82-0 (2011)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 104 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to abolishing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and transferring the coordinating board's functions and activities and the State Board of Education's statutorily assigned functions and activities to the Texas Education Agency.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 110 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the use of safety guards or flaps on certain buses.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 127 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the types of beverages that may be sold to students on public school campuses.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 133 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to a full-day prekindergarten program provided by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 235 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to the first day of instruction for a school year in school districts in which a certain percentage of the students are military dependents.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 271 82-0 (2011)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to a study on effective methods for high school dropout prevention.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 286 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the care of elementary and secondary school students with food or other life-threatening allergies.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 291 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to requiring a public hearing in the geographical area proposed for an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 324 82-0 (2011)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to a study of and report on public and private after-school programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 387 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the right of an employee who is a parent of a child enrolled in a special education program to time off from work to meet with certain persons affecting the education of the child.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 402 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to public school students who have dyscalculia.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 428 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to access to campuses of public schools and institutions of higher education by foreign consuls.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 497 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to competitive bidding by school districts for professional services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 511 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the closure of a school campus by the board of trustees of a school district.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 514 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the receipt of an exemption or waiver for a school district or campus that is academically unacceptable.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 516 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the closure of a school campus by the board of trustees of certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 551 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of members of the State Board of Education to participate in a state employees group benefits program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 600 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education.
House: Redistricting Senate: Redistricting, Select
Effective in 90 days -- 8/29/11
HB 639 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to school district policies for the care of students at risk for anaphylaxis.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 642 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to free breakfast for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 643 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to summer nutrition programs provided for by school districts.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 742 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to student information required to be provided at the time of enrollment in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 829 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to including in local school health advisory council reports to school district boards of trustees explanations of campus compliance with the requirement for setting, in campus improvement plans, goals and objectives for campus coordinated health programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 862 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to placing the State Board of Education and the State Board for Educator Certification under periodic review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 876 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the filing of personal financial disclosure statements by municipal officers and candidates, members of the boards of trustees of school districts, and directors of sports and community venue districts.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 881 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to abolishing the State Board of Education and transferring the functions of the board to the Texas Education Agency and the commissioner of education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 920 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to educational involvement agreements setting forth the respective responsibilities of students, parents, teachers, and principals in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 942 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to an exemption for school districts from security for court costs and appeal bond.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1114 82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to public school, child-placing agency, and day-care center policies addressing sexual abuse and other maltreatment of children.
House: Public Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1134 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the use of radio frequency identification technology to transmit information regarding public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1159 82-0 (2011)
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
Referred to Public Education
HB 1176 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the use of motion sensor technology in certain state buildings, public school facilities, and higher education facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1186 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to documentary evidence of citizenship or other status as a requirement for issuance of certain identification documents.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1189 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to school district consideration of a vendor's principal place of business in making a contract award determination.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1203 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to idling the diesel engine of a school bus while the bus is parked at a public school or in a school crossing zone.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1236 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on districts' Internet websites.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1304 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to requirements for a personal financial literacy component in the public high school curriculum.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1331 82-0 (2011)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts' Internet websites.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1367 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to a school district exemption from state requirements, restrictions, and prohibitions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1396 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to a report required to be submitted by a campus intervention team assigned to a public school campus.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1459 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the Texas Academy of Fine Arts, Culture, and Sciences at Sul Ross State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1484 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to prohibiting state funding to public junior colleges for physical education courses offered for joint high school and junior college credit.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1531 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1556 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of a drilling permit for an oil or gas well that is proposed to be located within a specified distance of a public school.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1569 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of a dental hygienist to provide services in certain facilities and schools.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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
HB 1589 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the study of productivity and cost-effectiveness in public education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1705 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to providing a parent of a public school student with notice of student performance in the parent's native language.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1740 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to providing information to parents regarding changes in state law affecting public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1741 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to a parental involvement pilot program in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1831 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to public school child care.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1833 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to notice requirements for certain hearings and meetings of the board of trustees of a school district.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2202 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to public school class sizes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2213 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the imposition of a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages and to the use of certain revenue for the promotion of children's health programs; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2214 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the imposition of a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages and to the use of the revenue for the promotion of children's health programs; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2233 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to certain contracts entered into by school districts for another entity to provide food services at one or more district schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2287 82-0 (2011)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to net metering for public schools.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2324 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to reports of child abuse or neglect by school district employees and records of training regarding child abuse and neglect for certain child-care facilities.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2343 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the creation of Asher's Law, the public health threat presented by youth suicide and to the prevention of associated discrimination, harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2355 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to a sales and use tax credit or refund for employers of persons who obtain a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2365 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eissler, RobSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to certain responsibilities of education research centers and to a joint advisory board for education research centers.
House: Public Education Senate: Higher Education
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 2473 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to the closure of a school campus by the board of trustees of a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2704 82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph
Relating to a parent's right to object to physical fitness assessment of the parent's child by a school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2816 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to eliminating certain mandates on school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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
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
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
HB 3173 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the required public notice of the names of a certain number of finalists for the position of superintendent of a public school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3258 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to telecommunications service discounts for educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and telemedicine centers.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3278 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, MarkSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to membership of the commissioner of education and the Texas Education Agency in certain advisory committees, commissions, task forces, and other similar entities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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
HB 3288 82-0 (2011)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to breakfast programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3358 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to information on the number of calories in certain foods offered by public schools to students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3385 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the exchange of confidential information among certain governmental entities concerning certain juveniles.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3467 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on school districts making available to students food containing industrially produced trans fat.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3468 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the assessment of public school students for college readiness and developmental education courses to prepare students for college-level coursework.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3469 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the periodic review and revision of college and career readiness standards in public education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3503 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the creation of the Texas Fiscal Stability Commission.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 3515 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3582 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the allocation to certain school districts of the expenses of a joint election.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3608 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to a franchise tax credit for contributions to programs for at-risk youth.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3625 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to a task force on school district administrative efficiency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3626 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3639 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to state fiscal matters related to public and higher education.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
HB 3679 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to a prohibition on the marketing of foods of minimal nutritional value on public school campuses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3680 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the types of food or beverages that may be sold to students on public school campuses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3708 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to measures regarding high school completion and enrollment in higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Higher Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 3770 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to unstructured activity requirements for public elementary school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3783 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to cost-saving and efficiency in government.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 9 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating the revenue from a tax on certain sweetened beverages to fund training and programs to improve the health of public school students.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 10 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue from a tax on certain sweetened beverages to training and programs to improve the health of public school students and to the general revenue fund.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 91 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment dissolving the State Board of Education and creating the Texas Education Commission.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 96 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing the State Board of Education and transferring the board's constitutional functions to the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 99 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
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
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
SB 27 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to policies of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for the care of certain students at risk for anaphylaxis.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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
SB 88 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to free breakfast for certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 89 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to summer nutrition programs provided for by school districts.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 149 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to rules adopted and reporting required under the school district college credit program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
SB 179 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the service area of the North Central Texas College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 224 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the award of a distinction designation to a public school campus.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 225 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to including in public school campus improvement plans and in local school health advisory council reports to school district boards of trustees certain goals and objectives or information in order to promote improved student health.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 307 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education.
Senate: Redistricting, Select
Referred to Redistricting, Select
