HB 23 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to providing for the review of certain county departments of education by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 24 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to funding for school districts to provide inclusive and accessible playgrounds.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 30 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to educational programs provided by the Windham School District in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for certain inmates.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 31 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to abolishing certain county boards of education, boards of county school trustees, and offices of county school superintendent.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 47 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to presumptive coverage for school district employees that contract COVID-19.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 57 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to civics instruction in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 85 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a study conducted by the Legislative Budget Board on the impact of federal educational mandates on school districts.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 141 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 163 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the compensatory education allotment for homeless students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 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 256 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to addressing workplace bullying in school districts.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 278 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the appointment of an individual to a school district board of managers by the commissioner of education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 382 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to eliminating the requirement to use public school assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 411 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 450 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school or campus and to the expansion of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 517 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to a school district policy regarding custodian workloads.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 538 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to the removal of restrictions on funding and payment of costs for certain full-time online educational programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 568 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the election of trustees of certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 586 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 588 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 589 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the use of public school counselors' work time.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 605 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the adoption of a healthy and safe school water plan by public schools.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 612 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the scheduling of the first and last days of school for students by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 684 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the regulation of open-enrollment charter schools and requiring a study comparing and evaluating certain characteristics of open-enrollment charter schools and school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 691 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to school district compliance with certain school safety measures; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HB 750 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayneSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to requiring a school district to post the district's employment policy on the district's Internet website.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 764 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 779 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art | et. al.
Relating to requiring a school district to reimburse classroom teachers at certain grade levels for the cost of classroom supplies purchased with personal money.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 785 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to behavior improvement plans and behavioral intervention plans for certain public school students and notification and documentation requirements regarding certain behavior management techniques.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 819 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the creation of certain pilot programs to encourage economic and educational opportunities in certain regions of this state.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 925 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a requirement regarding the inclusion of certain residential property in a school district's boundaries.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 972 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to healthy relationships education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public 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 1017 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to a study of the impact and feasibility of adopting average daily membership when determining the entitlement of a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1030 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the publication of required notice by a political subdivision by alternative media.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1032 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to authorizing school districts to provide funding using money received under the Foundation School Program to community-based organizations for purposes of reimbursing private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1055 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Christina | et. al.
Relating to the employment of health care professionals at public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1080 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for participation in University Interscholastic League activities of certain public school students who receive outpatient mental health services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1113 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to staff development for public school employees in cultural competence and implicit bias and to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1192 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the administration of public school assessment instruments and the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations for a school district or campus in a school year in which the operations of the district or campus are disrupted as a result of a declared disaster and the requirement to use those assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation of a public school student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 1201 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to alternative settings for behavior management in public schools, including the development of restorative discipline practices as part of a school district's discipline and placement of a student in a disciplinary alternative education program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 1246 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1342 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the provision of certain health information and other information to school districts and other participating entities in the Texas school employees uniform group health coverage program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1411 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.
Relating to funding under the transportation allotment for transportation related to career and technology education and the use of transportation allotment funds by school districts to provide prepaid fuel cards to certain students.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HB 1468 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to a local remote learning program operated by a public school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 1496 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, GarySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring school districts to report management fees under certain cooperative purchasing contracts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1552 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume certain employment with a school district.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
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 1602 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to information regarding career and employment skills development required to be included with a written statement of an individualized education program developed for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1603 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the use of individual graduation committees and other alternative methods to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1612 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 1621 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1726 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to reporting the number of incidents of bullying and cyberbullying in a school district and open-enrollment charter school through the Public Education Information Management System.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1740 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the administration to public school students in certain grades of state-administered assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1811 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of online library resources for primary and secondary schools by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
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 1883 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2038 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to lead in drinking water at schools and child care facilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2069 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 2125 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to eligibility criteria for certain public school students who received special education services during the 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, or 2022-2023 school year.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 2297 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to prohibiting certain releases of a student to the student's parent after school-initiated communication by a school district and open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2391 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the methods by which students may be admitted to public schools or transfer within a school district and the disclosure of information regarding public school admission methods.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
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 2527 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a highly contagious communicable disease health and safety plan prepared by a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2554 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the operation by a school district of a vocational education program to provide eligible high school students with vocational and educational training under a plan for the issuance of a high school diploma and the application of certain student-based allotments under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2559 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to change the date of the general election for officers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2567 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the authority of the board of trustees of a school district to enter into a contract or agreement with a public or private entity for the use of facilities for district events.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2607 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission and local workforce development boards regarding the provision of child care and the subsidized child care program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2664 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to change the date of the general election and terms for officers.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2688 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the term of office for certain trustees of an independent school district.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 2696 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to eligibility for a loan under the disaster recovery loan program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Finance
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2767 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to a study on the equity gap in the accessibility of dual credit courses to public high school students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2954 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to a suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention grant program for certain public elementary schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3010 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to a limitation on the salary of superintendents and chief executive officers of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3033 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to a requirement to report through the Public Education Information Management System the number of students transported from a school district or open-enrollment charter school for a mental health emergency detention.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3071 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a board of managers to govern certain school districts with low-performing campuses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3129 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a public school transportation system.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 3261 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the electronic administration of certain required assessment instruments, measures to support Internet connectivity for purposes of those assessment instruments, the adoption and administration of certain optional interim assessment instruments, the review and use of the instructional materials and technology allotment, and requests for production of instructional materials.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3265 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to online learning programs offered by a school district or open-enrollment charter school to students enrolled at a campus of the district or school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3270 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to public school organization, accountability, and fiscal management.
House: Public Education
Returned to committee
HB 3346 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to an indicator of achievement for evaluating the performance of public elementary, middle school, and junior high campuses and districts under the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3372 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to requiring school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to post the annual compensation of the superintendent or chief executive officer on the district's or school's Internet website.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3430 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for school districts or open-enrollment charter school campuses that are designated as full-service community schools.
House: Public Education
Postponed
HB 3445 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to requiring the use of a public school's excess funds for certain purposes.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3449 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, FourSponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the membership of a public school concussion oversight team and the removal of a public school student from an interscholastic athletic activity on the basis of a suspected concussion.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3485 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to information reported through the Public Education Information Management System and to parents regarding disciplinary measures used by a school district.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
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 3557 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to allowing parents and guardians to elect for a student to repeat or retake a course or grade.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3597 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3659 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to liability for certain claims arising during a pandemic or other disaster or emergency.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3668 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the administration of assessment instruments in public schools, eliminating the requirement to use public school assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation, and the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations for a school district or campus in a school year in which the operations of the district or campus are disrupted as a result of a declared disaster.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3703 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to public school policy regarding the prevention of heat stress.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3731 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to public school accountability ratings, including interventions and sanctions administered to a school district, open-enrollment charter school, or district or school campus assigned an unacceptable performance rating.
House: Public Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
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 3753 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a credit against required recapture payments for certain school districts with excess facilities costs under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3804 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to continuing education and training requirements for educators and other school district personnel.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
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 3838 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the display of emergency and other notices by a governmental entity on the entity's Internet website.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3846 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the scheduling of the first day of school for students by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3862 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to a recommendation for the removal of a member of the board of trustees of a school district by other members of the board.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3864 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to visit a professional's workplace for a career investigation day.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3872 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to local school health advisory councils and health education provided by school districts, including requirements regarding human sexuality instruction.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 3876 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the permissible uses of the compensatory education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3880 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district, including services for dyslexia and related disorders.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
House appoints conferees-reported
HB 3887 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to college preparatory courses for public high school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3889 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the cost for certain public school students of a broadband Internet access program offered by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3892 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to matters concerning governmental entities, including cybersecurity, governmental efficiencies, information resources, and emergency planning.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 3987 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to requiring the disclosure of certain information regarding public school teaching materials and activities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 4078 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to participation in the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 4079 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to a mental health professional to school law enforcement official ratio for public schools and the use of the school safety allotment to employ mental health professionals.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4083 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the assignment of certain behavioral health professionals to a public school campus.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4088 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to human sexuality education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4111 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the employment of diversity, equity, and inclusion officers by school districts.
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 4124 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, GinaSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to student enrollment in certain special-purpose districts and the allotment under the public school finance system for those districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4198 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to a school district policy to exempt district students from the administration of certain assessment instruments and from certain promotion and graduation requirements based on a student's satisfactory performance on those assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4249 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to training requirements for public school board of trustees members and superintendents regarding the adoption of a trauma-informed school standard.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4273 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to reporting requirements by the Texas Education Agency and certain school districts and open-enrollment charter schools regarding student attendance during a declared disaster.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4283 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to a reduction of the amount by which a school district with high enrollment of educationally disadvantaged students or students of limited English proficiency must reduce the district's local revenue levels in excess of entitlement under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 4360 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the recording of a public school student's admission, review, and dismissal committee meeting.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4394 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to plans by a school district or open-enrollment charter school for mitigating student learning loss due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 4403 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4407 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a parental option to request the return to or retention at a certain grade level for a public school student whose education was disrupted by the coronavirus disease pandemic.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4446 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to a program to provide certain children with character development opportunities, career advancement assistance, and access to certain extracurricular and wellness services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4465 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to grants and federal disaster relief funds available to school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and regional education service centers to provide services to students after a disaster in the state of Texas.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 4504 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to certain requirements and procedures concerning the assignment of grades by a classroom teacher under a school district's grading policy.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4509 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to instruction on informed American patriotism in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 4545 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
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
Effective immediately
SB 6 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to liability for certain claims arising during a pandemic or disaster related to a pandemic.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
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 79 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a report by a school authority of a communicable disease during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 174 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the inclusion of American principles, including social injustice and civil rights concepts, in the public school curriculum and instructional materials and in training materials and resources for use by school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 177 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the use of individual graduation committees and other alternative methods to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 179 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the use of public school counselors' work time.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 204 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the operation of a public school transportation system.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 229 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to civics instruction in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 256 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to requiring school districts to employ certain educators who retired or resigned because of the coronavirus disease pandemic.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 257 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to personal leave provided for a public school employee who tests positive for certain diseases.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 259 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to provide additional resources for public school students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 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 369 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Allison, Steve
Relating to the requirement to submit a financial aid application as a condition of high school graduation for public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 373 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to requiring public school students to participate in interscholastic athletic activities based on biological sex.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 407 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to reporting the number of incidents of bullying and cyberbullying in a school district and open-enrollment charter school through the Public Education Information Management System.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 442 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to local school health advisory councils and health education provided by public schools, including requirements regarding human sexuality instruction.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 462 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to funding under the transportation allotment for transporting meals and instructional materials to students during a declared disaster.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 481 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the transfer of certain public school students to a school district offering in-person instruction.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 514 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by handgun license holders on the campus of a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 520 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to funding for school districts to provide inclusive and accessible playgrounds.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 564 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to school district employment policies regarding the notice required before filling certain vacant positions at the district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 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 686 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation and funding of the Texas student connectivity account; imposing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 728 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 838 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the authorization by a school district or open-enrollment charter school for a person to carry or possess a weapon on school premises for purposes of safety and security.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 892 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a school district or open-enrollment charter school adopting a policy allowing a school employee to carry or possess a handgun on school property or at a school event.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 894 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the model training curriculum and required education and training of security personnel employed by a school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 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 979 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 980 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to a suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention program for certain public elementary school campuses.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 1011 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to measures to mitigate the effects of a disaster on public schools, including personal leave provided for certain public school employees, the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations and promotion or graduation criteria, the calculation of average daily attendance for the 2020-2021 school year, and a study on methods to reduce truancy rates.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1108 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1171 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the electronic administration of certain required assessment instruments, measures to support Internet connectivity for purposes of those assessment instruments, and the adoption and administration of certain optional interim assessment instruments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1183 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a highway toll exemption for certain vehicles that are owned by or operated on behalf of public schools or open-enrollment charter schools.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1194 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to academic accountability ratings for certain school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and contracted entities that offer full-time online programs through the state virtual school network and revocation of approval to operate or contract to operate those programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 1267 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to continuing education and training requirements for educators and other school district personnel.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1277 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, John
Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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 1318 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to conduct special accreditation investigations.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 1363 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to governmental entities that may partner with a school district to operate a district campus.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1364 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to providing for the review of certain county departments of education by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1365 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to public school organization, accountability, and fiscal management.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1389 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to remote learning programs provided by school districts and the calculation of average daily attendance in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1425 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1444 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to participation in the uniform group coverage program for active school employees and to a study concerning health coverage for school district employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1445 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a parental option to request the return to or retention at a certain grade level for a public school student whose education was disrupted by the coronavirus disease pandemic.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1487 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the use of peace officers as attendance officers for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1597 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring school districts to report management fees under certain cooperative purchasing contracts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1660 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1665 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to courses offered jointly by public junior colleges and independent school districts.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1695 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to online courses and programs offered by a public school, including courses and programs offered through the state virtual school network.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1696 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to establishing a system for the sharing of information regarding cyber attacks or other cybersecurity incidents occurring in schools in this state.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1697 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to allowing parents and guardians to elect for a student to repeat or retake a course or grade.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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 1702 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to course requirements for public high school students and a requirement to collect and report information regarding endorsements earned by public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1785 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to grants available to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to provide services to students after a disaster in the state of Texas; an adjustment to prevent generational educational decline under the public school finance system; and ensure maintenance of effort.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1792 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to a leave pool for school district employees.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1799 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of a broadband Internet connectivity and broadband access grant program to facilitate instruction and learning for public school students.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1918 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the duties of school district peace officers and school resource officers.
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 1965 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an application for a charter for an open-enrollment charter school and to the expansion of an open-enrollment charter school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1991 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to district bilingual and special language programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2053 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the adoption of a healthy and safe school water plan by public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2063 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to public school discipline policies, practices, and procedures regarding student substance use and substance abuse prevention and intervention and mental health training for campus behavior coordinators.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2087 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission and local workforce development boards regarding the provision of child care and the subsidized child care program.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
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 2112 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a reduction of the amount by which a school district with high enrollment of educationally disadvantaged students or students of limited English proficiency must reduce the district's local revenue levels in excess of entitlement under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 87 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the adoption of a healthy and safe school water plan by public schools.
Filed
HB 90 87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to requiring public school and public institution of higher education students to participate in interscholastic athletic activities based on biological sex.
Filed
HB 128 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to the operation by a school district of a vocational education program to provide eligible high school students with vocational and educational training under a plan for the issuance of a high school diploma and the application of certain student-based allotments under the public school finance system.
Filed
HB 141 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the methods by which students may be admitted to public schools or transfer within a school district and the disclosure of information regarding public school admission methods.
Filed
HB 144 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the display of emergency and other notices by a governmental entity on the entity's Internet website.
Filed
HB 178 87-1 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to curriculum, materials, and activities in public schools.
Filed
HB 215 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to funding for school districts to provide inclusive and accessible playgrounds.
Filed
HB 256 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith
Relating to virtual instruction at a public school and the satisfaction of teacher certification requirements through an internship teaching certain virtual courses.
Filed
SB 3 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to certain curriculum in public schools, including certain instructional requirements and prohibitions.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported engrossed
SB 19 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to requiring the disclosure of certain information regarding public school teaching materials and activities.
Filed
SB 72 87-1 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to requiring public schools to provide instruction and materials and adopt policies relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, and dating violence.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported engrossed
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 82 87-2 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to visit a professional's workplace for a career investigation day.
Filed
HB 129 87-2 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to the operation by a school district of a vocational education program to provide eligible high school students with vocational and educational training under a plan for the issuance of a high school diploma and the application of certain student-based allotments under the public school finance system.
Filed
HB 159 87-2 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to certain executive orders affecting public schools.
Filed
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 178 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the methods by which students may be admitted to public schools or transfer within a school district and the disclosure of information regarding public school admission methods.
Filed
HB 179 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to funding for school districts to provide inclusive and accessible playgrounds.
Filed
HB 184 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to excused absences from public school caused by circumstances arising out of a statewide or local disaster.
Filed
HB 189 87-2 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.
Filed
HB 194 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the display of emergency and other notices by a governmental entity on the entity's Internet website.
Filed
HB 227 87-2 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to a policy requiring the use of face masks, face shields, or other face coverings and providing notice to a parent or guardian regarding a positive coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test for a person assigned to a student's classroom in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 240 87-2 (2021)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to the compensation and professional representation of students participating in University Interscholastic League activities.
Filed
HB 245 87-2 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to personal leave provided for a public school teacher who must isolate due to exposure to or testing positive for certain diseases.
Filed
SB 9 87-2 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to public school instruction and materials regarding the prevention of child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking and the adoption of public school policies to prevent dating violence.
House: Public Education Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 15 87-2 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to virtual and off-campus electronic instruction at a public school, the satisfaction of teacher certification requirements through an internship teaching certain virtual courses, and the allotment for certain special-purpose school districts under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 30 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting certain instruction in public schools.
Filed
SB 94 87-2 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a policy requiring the use of face masks, face shields, or other face coverings and providing notice to a parent or guardian regarding a positive coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test for a person assigned to a student's classroom in public schools.
Filed
SB 95 87-2 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the governor's issuance of executive orders, proclamations, and regulations regarding the wearing of face masks or coverings during a declared state of disaster.
Filed
SB 98 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and the application of COVID-19 vaccine exemptions to certain employees.
Filed
SB 99 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates by a governmental entity.
Filed
HB 92 87-3 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to personal leave provided for a public school teacher who must isolate due to exposure to or testing positive for certain diseases.
Filed
HB 126 87-3 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a policy requiring the use of face coverings in public schools.
Filed
HB 131 87-3 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to providing accelerated instruction for certain public school students, a substitute teacher grant program, the calculation of average daily attendance of public school students, and an accelerated learning and sustainment allotment under the foundation school program.
Filed
HB 135 87-3 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the calculation of average daily attendance of a school district for the 2021-2022 school year.
Filed
HB 143 87-3 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.
Filed
SB 13 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and the application of COVID-19 vaccine exemptions to certain employees.
Filed
SB 14 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates by a governmental entity.
Filed
SB 33 87-3 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the governor's issuance of executive orders, proclamations, and regulations regarding the wearing of face masks or coverings during a declared state of disaster.
Filed
SB 40 87-3 (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
HB 3 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to public school finance and public education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 17 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to public school safety measures and procedures.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 18 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 19 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to mental health and substance use resources for certain school districts.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 55 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to requiring the reporting of certain information regarding prekindergarten programs provided by or on behalf of school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 74 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to requiring a public employer to give notice to new employees of the ability of certain employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 76 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | 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 Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 89 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 102 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to a school district assigning a mentor teacher to a new classroom teacher.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 111 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to public school policy and training for public school employees addressing the prevention of sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and other maltreatment of certain children.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 114 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to providing public high school students information regarding the availability of college credit awarded for military experience, education, and training obtained during military service.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
HB 124 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the applicability of educator certification and assignment requirements to school districts of innovation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 129 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the assignment of certain certified or licensed professionals to certain public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 134 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the form of ballot propositions in an election seeking authorization for the issuance of school district bonds supported by property taxes.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 139 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school or campus.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 142 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a notice of educational rights for certain student evaluations.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 187 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the election of trustees of certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 228 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to accountability and standards for districts of innovation.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 233 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the scheduling of the first day of school for students by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 257 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a policy requiring certain public primary and secondary schools to provide local law enforcement agencies certain information regarding certain individuals authorized to carry a handgun on a campus.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 293 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to investment training requirements for school district financial officers.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 330 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to excluding certain students from the computation of dropout and completion rates for purposes of public school accountability.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 340 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to a minimum school recess period for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 366 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to healthy relationships education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 391 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to student access to public school instructional materials and technology.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 420 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to corporal punishment in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 443 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 445 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to exceptions from the requirement for a person under the direction or control of a local entity or campus police department to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
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 500 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to reimbursement for disaster remediation costs of certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 548 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to reporting certain information through the Public Education Information Management System.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 567 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to adjustment of a school district's wealth per student under the school finance system to reflect campus security costs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 580 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to authorizing school districts to reimburse under the Foundation School Program private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 592 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to authorizing a credit union to act as a school district depository.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 613 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the date of the election for trustees of an independent school district.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 664 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 671 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to secondary-level assessment of public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 677 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the use of individual graduation committees and other alternative methods to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 684 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the care of students with seizure disorders and the training requirements for certain school personnel regarding seizure recognition and related first aid.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 700 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities and a study and report regarding the effectiveness of that fund.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 708 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the payment by a school district for the purchase of attendance credits under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 727 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the use of public school counselors' work time.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 728 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to litigation involving certain defects in school district instructional facilities and enforcement of certain duties following that litigation; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 729 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 734 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the carrying of concealed or holstered handguns by certain handgun license holders attending a meeting of the board of trustees of a school district or the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 769 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the termination of the contract of a superintendent of a school district based on malfeasance.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
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 821 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 851 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the use of individual graduation committees and other alternative methods to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 873 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to behavior improvement plans and behavioral intervention plans for certain public school students and notification and documentation requirements regarding certain behavior management techniques.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 876 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the model training curriculum and required training for school district peace officers and school resource officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 880 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to a severance payment to a superintendent of a school district.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
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 961 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the membership and training course requirements of a public school concussion oversight team and the removal of a public school student from an interscholastic athletic activity on the basis of a suspected concussion.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 973 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to school district compliance with certain school safety measures; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
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 997 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to testing for lead contamination in public school drinking water.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 1040 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
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 1054 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to proportionality between state accountability performance indicators that apply to school districts and the State's share of the foundation school program for school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1069 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1072 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to mental health and substance use resources for certain school districts.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1102 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on certain residence homesteads following a substantial school tax increase.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1106 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the number of school marshals that may be appointed to serve on a public school campus or at a private school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1132 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to change the date of the general election for officers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
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 1151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1161 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students residing in care and treatment facilities and residential placement facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 1244 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the United States history end-of-course assessment instrument administered to public high school students and reporting requirements for that assessment instrument.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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 1371 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to additional funding to school districts for classroom teacher salaries.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1387 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the number of school marshals that may be appointed to serve on a public school campus or at a private school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
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 1469 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to certain public school workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund and to authorizing school districts to reimburse under the Foundation School Program private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 1472 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to certain public school workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 1480 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to assessment of public school students, providing accelerated instruction, appropriately crediting certain student performance, and eliminating requirements based on performance on certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1509 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina
Relating to consent instruction and instruction on the prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1556 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to school district purchasing of and contracting for goods and services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1581 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the sale of electric power to and the imposition of a tax on the gross receipts of electric power for certain public customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1582 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a school district or open-enrollment charter school to employ or provide chaplains.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1597 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to establishing residency for purposes of admission into public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1604 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the scheduling of the last day of school for students by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1623 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to training for public school personnel to identify and intervene if a student suffers from behavioral health issues.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1639 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to change the date of the general election and terms for officers.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1664 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the requirement of certain administrators of certain educational entities to report certain educator misconduct to the State Board for Educator Certification.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
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 1734 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to litigation involving certain defects in school district facilities and enforcement of certain duties following that litigation; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1740 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a limitation on the salary of superintendents of school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1773 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to school district use of relocatable educational facilities.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1777 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to a reduction of the amount required to be paid by a school district to achieve the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1796 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the foundation school program to reflect inflation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1825 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to information a law enforcement agency is required to share with a school district about a person who may be a student.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 1991 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to the authorization of alternative assessment instruments for use under the public school accountability system in evaluating secondary-level student achievement in mathematics, reading, and writing.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2005 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to providing accelerated instruction and eliminating certain requirements for public school grade-level promotion that are based on satisfactory performance on state assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 2022 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a public school student's right not to participate in or observe animal research.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2081 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2095 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the availability of certain behavioral health professionals at certain public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2097 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for the provision of health coverage for school district employees in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2113 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2161 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to human sexuality education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2183 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to school district and open-enrollment charter school reporting of certain releases of a student to the student's parent after school-initiated communication.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
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 2197 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2208 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to an adjustment under the foundation school program of the taxable value of property for school districts required to provide social security coverage for district employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 2217 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to consideration by the board of trustees of a school district of parental complaints regarding student or parent participation in an extracurricular activity.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2225 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the cost of attendance credits to achieve the equalized wealth level for school districts that provide social security coverage for employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2243 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the use of prescription asthma medicine on public and private school campuses.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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 2263 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the sale of electric power to certain public customers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 2281 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the consumption, possession, or sale of an alcoholic beverage at a stadium or athletic facility leased to a nonprofit or private entity by a school district.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2300 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the disaster recovery loan program; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
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 2390 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to authorizing school districts to suspend classes on primary and general election days and requiring the commissioner of education to adjust funding for certain related absences.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2469 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to retirement benefits for certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2472 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to retirement benefits for certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, including the creation of a peace officer supplemental retirement fund.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
No action taken in committee
HB 2515 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the scheduling of the first and last days of school for students by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2526 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to criteria for admission of certain students into public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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 2633 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the consumption, possession, or sale of an alcoholic beverage at a performing arts facility leased to a nonprofit organization by a school district.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2642 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to reporting the number of incidents of bullying and cyberbullying in a school district and open-enrollment charter school through the Public Education Information Management System.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2648 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to maintaining certain monuments and memorials and the names of certain public institutions; providing civil penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
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 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 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 2706 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to authorized investments for governmental entities and a study of the investment and management of funds by public schools.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2738 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to employing, terminating, and reporting the misconduct of public school personnel and related entity personnel, including creating a registry of persons ineligible for hire; creating criminal offenses.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2739 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of private school educator misconduct.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2797 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to evaluation under the state accountability system of school district campuses that enroll certain students who receive special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2808 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the publication of required notice by a political subdivision by alternative media and on the Internet.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2824 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the pilot program for assessing public school students in writing under an alternative method.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2890 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2935 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 2961 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to an allotment under the foundation school program for students with dyslexia or related disorders.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2983 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the administration to public school students in certain grades of state-administered assessment instruments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2991 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the use of disciplinary alternatives to suspension by a school district and the creation of the restorative justice coordinating council.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2997 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to suicide prevention training for certain public school employees and public school mental health related programs and the applicability of related immunity provisions.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2998 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to lead in drinking water at schools and child care facilities.
House: Natural Resources
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 3000 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to student data security in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 3011 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to provide to a school district certain information used in determining academic accountability ratings for the district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3012 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the disposition of certain students to alternative education settings and the provision of educational services to students in those settings or subject to in-school or out-of-school suspension.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3025 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to certain procedures regarding a dispute relating to special education services provided by a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3026 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the assignment of certain behavioral health professionals to a public school campus.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3046 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to eliminating the requirement to use public school assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3053 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the adoption of a healthy and safe school water plan by public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3066 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume certain employment with a school district.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3101 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a severance payment to a superintendent of a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3125 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the investment authority of an independent school district.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3134 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the operation of a public school transportation system in certain counties.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3144 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to human sexuality education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 3198 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the regulation of open-enrollment charter schools and requiring a study comparing and evaluating certain characteristics of open-enrollment charter schools and school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3259 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to a wage increase for certain public school employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3287 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the appointment of a board of managers to govern certain school districts with low-performing campuses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 3316 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the Texas Crime Stoppers Council.
House: Public Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
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 3323 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to requiring a school district to post the district's employment policy on the district's Internet website.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 3398 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to challenges by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to accountability determinations.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3411 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to suicide prevention in public school curriculum and certain educational programs concerning suicide prevention and substance abuse prevention.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3456 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the membership of a public school concussion oversight team and the removal of a public school student from an interscholastic athletic activity on the basis of a suspected concussion.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3466 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to procedures for requiring an independent school district to conduct an efficiency audit.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 3509 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to providing public access to information regarding district of innovation exemptions from educator certification or school district teaching permit requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 3544 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to participation in and rates for coverage provided under the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3545 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to appointment by the commissioner of education of a community management board to assume governance of a low-performing school district or campus.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 3565 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the creation of certain pilot programs to encourage economic and educational opportunities in certain regions of this state.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 3619 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a requirement regarding the inclusion of certain residential property in a school district's boundaries.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3625 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the assignment of performance ratings under the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 3650 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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 3667 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 3677 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to requirements for screenings in public or private schools to detect vision disorders of students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3730 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of online library resources for primary and secondary schools by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3819 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the alignment of courses between educational entities in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3820 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to requiring school districts to administer college readiness assessment instruments to certain students at state cost.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3836 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to the selection of instructional materials by a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 3880 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to information provided to public school students regarding the use of anabolic steroids.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3884 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to dissemination of bacterial meningitis information by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3889 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the election of trustees of certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3985 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the provision of certain historical claims data and other information to school districts and other participating entities in the Texas school employees uniform group health coverage program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3989 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to a pilot program for the provision of health coverage for school district employees in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4000 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a study conducted by the Legislative Budget Board on the impact of federal educational mandates on school districts.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4030 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to funding for school districts to provide inclusive and accessible playgrounds.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4031 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to fees charged to a school district by a water supply or sewer service corporation.
House: Natural Resources
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 4095 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a school district policy regarding custodian workloads.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4100 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 4197 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency regarding a school district's use of state and local funds.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4222 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to health coverage for employees of a municipal school district.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 4310 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a school district's scope and sequence for subjects in the required curriculum for public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 4332 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the employment of certified school counselors to comply with the ratio requirement of counselors to public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4415 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to establishing residency for purposes of admission into public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4545 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to a county, city, or independent school district posting election results on an Internet website.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
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 4592 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a limitation on the salary of certain administrative public education employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4625 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to abolishing certain county boards of education, boards of county school trustees, and offices of county school superintendent.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4626 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to providing for the review of certain county departments of education by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4627 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a limitation on the salary of superintendents of school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 49 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for prekindergarten programs; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HJR 56 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for 15 consecutive tax years and the school taxes on the property increase by at least 120 percent during that period.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the 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
Left pending in committee
HJR 112 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing Webb County to delegate its authority to manage and dispose of county school land and invest and manage the proceeds from the county permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HR 2181 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 700.
Reported enrolled
SB 3 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to additional funding to school districts for classroom teacher and librarian salaries.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Referred to Public Education
SB 4 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to public school finance and public education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 11 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety and mental health promotion in public schools and the creation of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 30 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to ballot language requirements for a proposition seeking voter approval for the issuance of bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 32 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 33 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 35 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas B-On-time student loan program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 51 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring the review of public school district paperwork to limit paperwork requirements.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 75 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to forensic audits of certain school district projects.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 84 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the right of public officers to information of certain governmental entities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 95 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 136 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 139 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to a notice of educational rights for certain student evaluations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 206 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a school district or open-enrollment charter school to employ or provide chaplains.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 213 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the use of individual graduation committees and other alternative methods to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
SB 226 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to maintaining certain monuments and memorials and the names of certain public institutions; providing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 232 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Bernal, Diego
Relating to parental notification by a school district regarding high school graduation requirements.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 244 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the number of school marshals that may be appointed to serve on a public school campus or at a private school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 248 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to investment training requirements for school district and municipal financial officers.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 251 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to courses offered jointly by public junior colleges and independent school districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher 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 287 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 299 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse, school counselor, or librarian assigned to the school during all instructional hours.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 328 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
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 352 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
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 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 394 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 398 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing a credit union to act as a school district depository.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 419 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the inclusion of American principles, including social injustice and civil rights concepts, in the public school curriculum and instructional materials and in training materials and resources for use by school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 426 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the use of public school counselors' work time.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 446 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requiring a public employer to give notice to new employees of the ability of certain employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 462 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 465 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to a public database maintained by the comptroller of information about certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
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 484 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on certain residence homesteads following a substantial school tax increase.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 509 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the election of trustees of certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 513 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to change the date of the general election for officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 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 591 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to an adult education program provided under an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter school program, eligibility of certain students for Foundation School Program benefits, and reporting requirements regarding certain students.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 629 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the availability of certain school district or open-enrollment charter school financial information on certain districts' or schools' Internet websites.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 664 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to behavior improvement plans and behavioral intervention plans for certain public school students and notification requirements regarding certain behavior management techniques.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 673 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the scheduling of the first and last days of school for students by school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 674 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to authorizing an exemption for open-enrollment charter schools from certain municipal drainage requirements.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 676 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to establishing residency for purposes of admission into public schools.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
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 713 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a school district assigning a mentor teacher to a new classroom teacher.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 721 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to a limitation on the salary of superintendents of school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 722 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to prohibiting a severance payment to a superintendent of a school district in certain circumstances.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 727 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to conduct special accreditation investigations.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 740 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 767 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts' Internet websites.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 784 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to local school health advisory councils and health education provided by school districts, including requirements regarding human sexuality instruction.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
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 818 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to class size limits and student/teacher ratios for prekindergarten classes provided by or on behalf of public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 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 882 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas First Generation Matching Scholarship Program for certain first generation students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 913 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 914 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to mental health and substance use resources for certain school districts.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 917 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the approval of open-enrollment charter schools and the review of challenges by open-enrollment charter schools or school districts to accountability determinations.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 926 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the operation of a public school transportation system in certain counties.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Postponed
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 1001 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the suspension of a student who is homeless from public school.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1020 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the appointment of a board of managers to govern certain school districts with low-performing campuses.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1045 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to academic accountability ratings for certain school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and contracted entities that offer full-time online programs through the state virtual school network.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
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 1102 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the transfer of a student from the school district of the student's residence to another district.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1114 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the sale or donation of certain school district property for the development of affordable housing for school district personnel and other income-eligible persons.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
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 1178 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to reporting the number of incidents of bullying and cyberbullying in a school district and open-enrollment charter school through the Public Education Information Management System.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1229 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to a county, city, or independent school district posting certain election information on an Internet website.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1230 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of private school educator misconduct.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1252 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a reduction in school funding under the Foundation School Program for a school district that receives a supplemental payment under an agreement to limit the appraised value of property in the district.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1256 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to employing, terminating, and reporting the misconduct of public school personnel and related entity personnel, including creating a registry of persons ineligible for hire; creating criminal offenses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1275 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to requiring school districts to administer college readiness assessment instruments to certain students at state cost.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1276 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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 1315 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions.
House: County Affairs Senate: Property Tax
Referred to County Affairs
SB 1343 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a school district partnering with certain eligible entities to operate a district campus.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1359 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for the provision of health coverage for school district employees in certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
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 1395 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to voter approval of a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 1398 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a behavior improvement plan imposed as a public school truancy prevention measure.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1455 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the state virtual school network; changing a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1476 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the requirement for certain administrators of certain educational entities to report certain educator misconduct to the State Board for Educator Certification.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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 1569 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the use of public money and resources by employees of an independent school district to distribute a communication that advocates for or opposes a political measure, candidate, or party; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1594 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the regulation of open-enrollment charter schools and requiring a study comparing and evaluating certain characteristics of open-enrollment charter schools and school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1600 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the resignation or termination or nonrenewal of the contract of a superintendent of a school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1619 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the availability of certain information regarding school district employee compensation and employment contracts and to the term of a contract for a teacher and a superintendent of a school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 1654 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to studies concerning public school employee and retiree health coverage.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1665 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the use of prescription asthma medicine on public and private school campuses.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1682 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to establishing a contingency reserve account under the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1704 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a school district or open-enrollment charter school adopting a policy allowing a school employee to carry or possess a handgun on school property or at a school event.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 1724 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to certain public school workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1759 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an individualized education program and transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 1857 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to requirements for certain charter entities to contract with a school district to operate a district campus.
Senate: Education
Referred to 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 1894 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to participation in and rates for coverage provided under the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1905 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a tuition equalization grant program administered by the comptroller of public accounts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1909 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain policies and procedures for the placement and use of video cameras in certain self-contained classrooms or other settings providing special education services.
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 1983 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to excluding certain students from the computation of dropout and completion rates for purposes of public school accountability.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1984 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to alternative public school accountability interventions.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1989 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of restraint, seclusion, and time-out in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 2043 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the filing of financial disclosure statements by trustees of certain independent school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2055 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to funding for comprehensive school counseling programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2073 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to a reduction in required days of service for educators in public schools under certain circumstances.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 2074 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to authorizing school districts to reimburse under the Foundation School Program private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
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 2106 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to including referral of a student to a restorative justice or discipline program as part of a school district's system of graduated sanctions for certain school offenses.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2118 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to governmental entities that may partner with a school district to operate a district campus.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2135 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to information a law enforcement agency is required to share with a school district about a person who may be a student.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2146 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by handgun license holders on the campus of a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2185 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to requiring a school district to notify certain parents or guardians of a program providing students with reading disabilities the ability to borrow audiobooks free of charge.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 2213 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the operations of the Texas Crime Stoppers Council and crime stoppers organizations.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2217 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2255 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to health coverage for employees of a municipal school district.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2258 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to procedures for requiring an independent school district to conduct an efficiency audit.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2265 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the assignment of performance ratings to school districts and school district campuses.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 2266 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an application for a charter for an open-enrollment charter school and to the expansion of an open-enrollment charter school.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 2283 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the eligibility of persons convicted of certain offenses to serve as a member of a board of trustees of a school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2285 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, PatSponsor: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to challenges by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to accountability determinations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2311 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to abolishing certain county boards of education, boards of county school trustees, and offices of county school superintendent.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2312 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to providing for the review of certain county departments of education by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Senate: Education
Received from the Senate
SB 2343 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to courses offered jointly by certain public junior colleges and independent school districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2380 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of certain pilot programs to encourage economic and educational opportunities in certain regions of this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
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 2440 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the Texas school finance system, including the creation of the bicentennial education fund, the establishment of the Texas Education Investment Management Organization, and the management and investment of the permanent school fund.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SJR 33 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for 15 consecutive tax years and the school taxes on the property increase by at least 120 percent during that period.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SR 835 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 700.
Reported enrolled
HB 11 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
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 49 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper relationship between educator and student.
House: Public Education
Referred directly to s/c on Educator Quality by chair
HB 77 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 171 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to certain facilities transactions between school districts and charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 184 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to public school accountability for bilingual education and English as a second language and other special language programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 185 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to reporting principal turnover information in the performance report of a public school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 218 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to improper relationships between educators and students; creating a criminal offense and expanding the applicability of an existing offense.
House: Public Education
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 278 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the task force on asylum-seeking children.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 286 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 306 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying of a public school student or minor and certain mental health programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 315 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students residing in care and treatment facilities and residential placement facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 331 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of indecency with a child and the duty of certain professionals to report that offense and to instruction in school districts regarding consent in sexual relationships.
House: Public Education
Referred directly to s/c on Educator Quality by chair
HB 332 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the use of school district buildings as polling place locations.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 353 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the assignment of certain behavioral health professionals to certain public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 356 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the carrying of concealed or holstered handguns by certain handgun license holders attending a meeting of the board of trustees of a school district or the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 358 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting a military recruitment center or military installation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 366 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to an elective course in ethnic studies for middle school, junior high school, and high school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 426 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to parental notification of class sizes at public schools in a district of innovation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 510 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 523 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the requirement that certain elected school district boards make audio and video recordings of certain work sessions and special called meetings available on the Internet.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 545 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to the opportunity of certain patriotic societies to present information regarding the society to public school students during regular school hours.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 546 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to limiting certain state-required assessment instruments administered to public school students in certain grades to assessments required by federal law.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 601 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the definition of regular eligible student used in determining the transportation allotment under the school finance system for a municipal school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 604 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the election of trustees of certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 633 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the applicability of student disciplinary requirements to school districts of innovation.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 710 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 729 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to instruction in positive character traits in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
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 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 789 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, MorganSponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to minimum scores required for students in certain school districts to pass an examination for acceleration or for credit.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 847 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the inclusion of school climate in the indicators for evaluating the performance of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 878 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the extension and modification of a public school district depository contract.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
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 928 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to assisting certain children who are in foster care in the process of applying to institutions of higher education.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
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 966 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 988 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to establishing a pilot program under which public schools may develop a portfolio method to assess student performance in grades three through eight for purposes of accountability and qualification for promotion.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 989 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to establishing a pilot program under which public schools may develop a portfolio method to assess secondary-level student performance for purposes of accountability and qualification for graduation.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1010 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to compliance with rules, bylaws, and written policies adopted by a school district's board of trustees.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1042 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to student access to public school instructional materials and technology.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
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 1152 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a referendum requirement before the name of a school district or district campus located in certain counties may be changed by the district board of trustees.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1191 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to secondary-level assessment of public school students and the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1195 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of a civics test in the graduation requirements for public high school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1200 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the filing of financial disclosure statements by trustees of certain independent school districts; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 1237 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1253 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the free speech right of a member of a board of trustees of a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1269 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1271 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lang, Mike | et. al.
Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1291 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the instructional material list and supplemental instructional materials and the inclusion of American principles in those materials and the public school curriculum.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Returned from the House for further action
HB 1319 85-0 (2017)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1333 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to public school accountability, including assessment of students and appraisal of teachers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1342 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to child sexual abuse prevention training for public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1359 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to monuments and memorials for Texas heroes and other persons and events of historical significance; creating criminal offenses.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1366 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of the taxing authority of certain county boards of education and boards of county school trustees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1367 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt
Relating to removing the requirement for bilingual education and special language programs for certain students of limited English proficiency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1485 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to academic freedom for public school teachers providing science instruction.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1500 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
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 1516 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the authority of a school district to excuse from school attendance a student who is exempt from the administration of a final examination.
House: Public Education
Transferred to Calendars Committee
HB 1553 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to permitting a school district that has failed to satisfy performance standards to partner with an institution of higher education to improve district performance.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1581 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the use of individual graduation committees and other alternative methods to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1585 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to including student input before the adoption of a major curriculum initiative by a school district.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1638 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to statewide goals for dual credit programs provided by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 1645 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain school districts to allow students who participate in Special Olympics to earn a letter on that basis.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1651 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to requiring a school district to reimburse classroom teachers employed by the district for the cost of classroom supplies purchased with personal money.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 1759 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a county for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility or stadium or other athletic facility.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1776 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to including a civics test in the graduation requirements for public high school students and to eliminating the United States history end-of-course assessment instrument.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 1817 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to elective courses in ethnic studies for middle school and high school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1838 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1842 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1949 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2014 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to designation of mathematics innovation zones by the commissioner of education and to the establishment of pay for success programs to provide necessary funding.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2047 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the detachment and annexation of school district territory by agreement.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2108 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to an increase in the tax rate limitation on the issuance of tax-supported bonds for certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2132 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to evaluating public school performance and implementing measures for public school accountability.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2155 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a college readiness memorandum of understanding between a school district and a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
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 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 2208 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school or campus.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2210 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to a college readiness memorandum of understanding between a school district and a public institution of higher education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2231 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the publication of performance ratings of school districts and campuses under the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2247 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
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 2255 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to student eligibility for free high quality prekindergarten programs and state financial support for each school district that elects to provide a full-day prekindergarten program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2282 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to a gold standard full-day prekindergarten program provided by public school districts and the elimination of the high school allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
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 2329 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to elimination of the authority of certain county school districts to impose ad valorem taxes and to a procedure under which those districts may be abolished.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2340 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the use by a school district of certain undesignated funds in the district's general fund.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2369 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to municipal fees charged to public school districts for water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
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 2541 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to funding for apprenticeship training programs through a lottery game.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 2611 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to broker agreements for the sale of real property by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2616 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the discipline and behavior management of a student enrolled in a grade level below grade three at a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2623 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring school districts and certain facilities to assist students in making the transition back to school after certain prolonged placements outside of school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2632 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an allotment under the foundation school program for students without disabilities residing in care and treatment facilities or state schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2642 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to requirements for providing information regarding the issuance of certain proposed bonds by certain political subdivisions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2750 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to requiring a public employer to give notice to new employees of the ability of certain employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
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 2790 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to funding for certain apprenticeship training programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
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 2811 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the form of ballot propositions in an election seeking authorization for the issuance of school district bonds supported by property taxes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 2951 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to evaluating the performance of public school districts and campuses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2955 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to a waiver for a school district from state requirements that hinder the district's ability to effectively compete with charter or private schools.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3020 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to contracting and purchasing of certain governmental entities and development corporations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3106 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to state financial assistance for a school district to which an academically unacceptable school district is annexed.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
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 3203 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to recordings of meetings of certain governmental bodies; creating offenses.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 3241 85-0 (2017)
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 3282 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to municipal regulation of property of political subdivisions.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3290 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to evaluation of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 3319 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the exception under the public information law for certain information held by a school district.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
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 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 3439 85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.
Relating to a school district contract to partner with an open-enrollment charter school to operate a district campus.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3472 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the issuance of school district teaching permits to authorize individuals to teach certain classes.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3486 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to requirements regarding commissioning agent fees related to school district contracts for construction services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3487 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the creation of an instructional materials web portal by the commissioner of education.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3512 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the establishment of a junior college by certain independent school districts.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3526 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to instructional materials and technology for public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3545 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3570 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3597 85-0 (2017)
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 3606 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to a report regarding certain health and safety information prepared by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3607 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to secondary-level assessment of public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3635 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to accountability and standards for districts of innovation.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3661 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to adjustments for school districts participating in social security.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3672 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to adjustment for districts required to participate in social security
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3688 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the use of certain public buildings as polling place locations.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3706 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain alternative education programs designed to address workforce development needs for at-risk students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3722 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to funding adjustments for school districts that annex academically unacceptable school districts.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 3759 85-0 (2017)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to a temporary exemption for a school district from the obligation to comply with certain unfunded state educational mandates.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
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 3769 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to improper relationships between educators and students and reporting of educator misconduct; creating a criminal offense and expanding the applicability of an existing offense; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3778 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the adoption and administration of certain assessment instruments in primary and secondary education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3796 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the transfer of territory between junior college district service areas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3865 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the approval and modification of a campus turnaround plan submitted by a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3938 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to requirements for procuring the services of a commissioning agent related to a school district contract for construction services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4010 85-0 (2017)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to school district transportation services; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4070 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain offenses that occur on the grounds of a school district and involve expressions of bias or prejudice against certain groups.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4085 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to certain courses or activities approved by the board of trustees of a school district for course credit.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4087 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to a reduction of the amount required to be paid by a school district to achieve the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4112 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to requiring the review of public school district paperwork to limit paperwork requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4139 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the creation of the Technology Lending Program to provide grants to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4142 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to certain requirements of counties and other governmental entities regarding behavioral health.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4149 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to information provided to public school students regarding the use of anabolic steroids.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4151 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to dissemination of bacterial meningitis information by school districts.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
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
SB 6 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Received from the Senate
SB 7 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to improper relationships between educators and students and reporting of educator misconduct; creating a criminal offense and expanding the applicability of an existing offense; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 13 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 22 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 30 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of instruction regarding interaction with peace officers in the required curriculum for certain public school students and in driver education courses and to civilian interaction training for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 60 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the preference given by state and local governmental entities, including public institutions of higher education, to agricultural products produced, processed, or grown in this state.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 61 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to public school accountability for bilingual education and English as a second language and other special language programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 98 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to removing the requirement for bilingual education and special language programs for certain students of limited English proficiency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 194 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the use of seat belts on buses that transport schoolchildren.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 195 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to funding under the transportation allotment for public school students subject to a high risk of violence while walking to school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 196 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse, school counselor, or librarian assigned to the school during all instructional hours.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 199 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to procedural requirements for adopting and filing a school district budget.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 201 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 215 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to limiting certain state-required assessment instruments administered to public school students in certain grades to assessments required by federal law.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 282 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the entitlement of a public school student to transfer to a public school campus with a higher overall performance rating under the school accountability system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 338 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the first day of the school year for public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 463 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements and other alternative methods to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
SB 478 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to a requirement that a school district or open-enrollment charter school terminate certain employees convicted of certain offenses.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 508 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to including student input before the adoption of a major curriculum initiative by a school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 585 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the opportunity of certain patriotic societies to present information regarding the society to public school students during regular school hours.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 605 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to procedures for the review and selection of certain instructional materials by public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 641 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 646 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the elimination of the taxing authority of certain county boards of education and boards of county school trustees.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 672 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the collection and publication of the number of security personnel or commissioned peace officers employed by each school district and assigned to each district campus.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 695 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to elective courses in ethnic studies for middle school and high school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 704 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 732 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the authority of public junior colleges to offer certain courses and programs, including under agreements with independent school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 754 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the extension and modification of a public school district depository contract.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
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 800 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a county for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility or stadium or other athletic facility.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 810 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the purchase and use of open educational resources.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
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 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 1060 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requiring a public employer to give notice to new employees of the ability of certain employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
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 1097 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to funding for apprenticeship training programs through a lottery game.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1122 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to abolishing certain county boards of education, boards of county school trustees, and offices of county school superintendent.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1166 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to providing for the review of certain county departments of education by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1167 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to abolishing certain county boards of education, boards of county school trustees, and offices of county school superintendent.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1211 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to designation of mathematics innovation zones by the commissioner of education and to the establishment of pay for success programs to provide necessary funding.
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 1288 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the United States history end-of-course assessment instrument for public high school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1294 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to election of professional staff representatives to certain school district planning and decision-making committees.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
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 1318 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to designation of mathematics innovation zones by the commissioner of education and to the establishment of pay for success programs to provide necessary funding.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1353 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to state funding for school districts, including a school district to which an academically unacceptable school district is annexed.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1357 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the right of public officers to information of certain governmental entities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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 1453 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the definition of regular eligible student used in determining the transportation allotment under the school finance system for a municipal school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1483 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the creation of the Technology Lending Program to provide grants to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1484 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the creation of an instructional materials web portal by the commissioner of education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1535 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to school districts of innovation.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1553 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Bernal, Diego
Relating to certain requirements imposed on a sex offender who enters the premises of a school and to the refusal of entry to or ejection from school district property.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
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 1604 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the establishment of a junior college by certain independent school districts.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1605 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts' Internet websites.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1610 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to open-enrollment charter schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1678 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the members of a school district's local school health advisory council.
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 1734 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to full-time online programs provided through the state virtual school network.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1754 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the school district grievance procedures for resolving complaints received by students' parents or guardians.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1755 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a graduation progress committee for certain public school students in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1771 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the election of trustees of certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
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 1821 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1854 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to requiring the review of public school district paperwork to limit paperwork requirements.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1873 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to a report regarding certain health and safety information prepared by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1882 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Koop, Linda
Relating to a school district contract to partner with an open-enrollment charter school to operate a district campus.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1883 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the approval of open-enrollment charter schools and the review of challenges by open-enrollment charter schools or school districts to accountability determinations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
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 1900 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1903 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to statewide goals for dual credit programs provided by school districts.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 2063 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to eligibility for designation as and to accountability for districts of innovation.
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 2112 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to creating a single countywide school district in certain counties.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2113 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring the Texas Education Agency to conduct a study regarding school district consolidation in Cameron County.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2233 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to contracting and purchasing of certain governmental entities and development corporations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2242 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the resolution of disputes or errors involving the ad valorem taxation of the same property by multiple taxing units of the same type as a result of disputed, overlapping, or erroneously applied boundaries.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SCR 59 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: King, Ken
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1566.
Signed by the Governor
SCR 64 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1566.
Record vote
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 54 85-1 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to requiring a school district to reimburse classroom teachers at certain grade levels for the cost of classroom supplies purchased with personal money.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
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 94 85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to municipal regulation of property of political subdivisions.
Filed
HB 98 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to a school district assigning a mentor teacher to a new classroom teacher.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 100 85-1 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 130 85-1 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to financial reporting by a school district regarding the costs associated with administering certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 132 85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the election of trustees of certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 149 85-1 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to a reduction in required days of service for educators in public schools under certain circumstances.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 224 85-1 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 231 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to reporting teacher turnover information in the performance report of a public school district.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 253 85-1 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to public school finance, including the establishment of a tax credit scholarship and educational expense assistance program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
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
HB 357 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to requiring a school district to give notice to new classroom teachers of the ability to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 381 85-1 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain facilities of political subdivisions, including public school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 383 85-1 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a reduction of the amount required to be paid by certain school districts to achieve the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 2 85-1 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the establishment of an education enhancement program for students with certain disabilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 3 85-1 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain facilities and activities of political subdivisions, including public school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
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 33 85-1 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to a school district assigning a mentor teacher to a new classroom teacher.
Filed
SB 51 85-1 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to election of professional staff representatives to certain school district planning and decision-making committees.
Filed
SB 72 85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to additional state aid for certain school districts.
Filed
SB 91 85-1 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the regulation of certain facilities and activities of political subdivisions, including public school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to prekindergarten, including a high quality prekindergarten grant program provided by public school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 93 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the offenses of failure to attend school and parent contributing to nonattendance.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
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 125 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to studying the cost of education index.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 182 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to censure of a member of a school district board of trustees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 186 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 198 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain persons attending a school board meeting.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 238 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the first day of instruction in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 279 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for a public education grant of certain students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 283 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the requirement that certain governmental bodies make audio and video recordings of open meetings available on the Internet.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/16
HB 289 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of certain independent school districts.
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 313 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to employment of certified school counselors by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 345 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the creation of a task force to study the standards of the Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test administered to bilingual educators in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 357 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the responsibilities of public school counselors.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 370 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a school is appointed school marshal and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 407 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to school district selection of an alternative assessment method in place of state-administered assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 506 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the issuance of tax-supported bonds by certain school districts and increasing the tax rate limitation on the issuance of those bonds.
House: Public Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 522 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs.
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 588 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to restricting certain state and school district assessments of public school students in prekindergarten and kindergarten.
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 645 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 654 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to public school finance and the formation of school finance districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 657 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the training requirements for a member of the board of trustees of a public school district.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
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 717 84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the election of trustees of certain school districts from single-member trustee districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 720 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 729 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the employment of certified school counselors by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 730 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of public school counselors' work time.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 731 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a pilot program under the foundation school program for funding prekindergarten programs provided by certain school districts with early high school graduation programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 752 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the eligibility of property used for affordable housing for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 767 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to cardiac assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 775 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to removing the requirement of satisfactory performance on state assessment instruments for public school grade-level promotion and providing alternative compliance for the requirement of satisfactory performance on state assessment instruments for graduation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 786 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the right of a public employee to express breast milk in the workplace.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 807 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 925 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the balance maintained in a school district's general fund and associated requirements regarding the general fund.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 945 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 960 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the exemption of school district property from certain infrastructure fees charged for the control of excess water or storm water.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 961 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of certain school district property from certain infrastructure fees charged for the control of excess water or storm water.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 985 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to mental health screening for public school students who may be a danger to self or others and to suspension or educational placement of those students; creating an offense.
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 1085 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to the filing of financial disclosure statements by trustees of an independent school district; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Considered in Calendars
HB 1114 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, LarrySponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the authority with whom certain political committees must file reports of political contributions and expenditures.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1164 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to requiring the Texas Education Agency to conduct a study to develop a writing assessment method for public school students and establish a pilot program to administer the assessment method developed.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1227 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to eliminating the requirement that a school district assess the physical fitness of students.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
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 1434 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the assignment of certain behavioral health professionals and school counselors to a public school campus.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1451 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts' Internet websites.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 1497 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of school district teaching permits to persons who teach career and technology education.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1536 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to state interventions and sanctions against public school campuses with unacceptable performance and the establishment of the Texas Opportunity School District.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 1571 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to notice of the right to employ counsel in truancy proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1597 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to state assistance for school employees uniform group health coverage.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1676 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to authority of public and open-enrollment charter school campuses to maintain a supply of and administer anaphylaxis medicine.
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 1796 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to public school choice, including school campus information, student transfers, the public education grant program, and the transportation allotment.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1798 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to local control school districts.
House: Public Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 1801 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a technology grant to be awarded to public school districts that have received certain performance ratings.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 1867 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to state educational mandates imposed on school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1883 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the acquisition of certain professional services by a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1894 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the balance maintained in a school district's general fund and associated requirements regarding the general fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1938 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a notification requirement if a public school campus or open-enrollment charter school does not have a nurse assigned to the campus during all instructional hours.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 1993 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the authorization of independent school districts to use electronic means to notify parents of a student's academic performance.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2047 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the ability of a municipality to regulate the sale of alcohol near a public school.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
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 2094 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to compliance with rules, bylaws, and written policies adopted by a school district's board of trustees.
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 2195 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to the administration of college preparation assessment instruments to public school students at state cost.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 2217 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2231 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2285 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to requiring a school district to report data regarding citations issued to and arrests made of students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2325 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the permissible wealth per student of certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2326 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the sparsity adjustment for certain school districts under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2398 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures relating to truancy; establishing judicial donation trust funds; providing criminal penalties; imposing a court cost.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2417 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to measures to ensure quality prekindergarten programs offered by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2422 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the acquisition and use by a school district of an electroencephalogram brain assessment platform to monitor concussions in student athletes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2444 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to alternative methods for satisfying certain public high school graduation requirements, including the use of individual graduation committees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2451 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the use by a school district of certain undesignated funds in the district's general fund.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2453 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to an allotment under the foundation school program for students with dyslexia or related disorders.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2487 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a municipality for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility, stadium, or other athletic facility.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2543 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to public school teacher performance appraisals, continuing education, professional development, career advancement, and compensation.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2579 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the governance and operation of certain independent school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
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 2659 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2742 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the maintenance and operations tax revenue of a school district located in a reinvestment zone.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
