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HB 1744 87-0 (2021) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al. Relating to measures to prepare students to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish. House: Public Education Received from the House
HB 2256 87-0 (2021) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to creating a bilingual special education certification to teach students of limited English proficiency with disabilities. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2258 87-0 (2021) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al. Relating to developing a strategic plan for the improvement and expansion of high-quality bilingual education. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4421 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al. Relating to an early childhood literacy plan for students enrolled in a dual language program in a public school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 559 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to teacher certification examinations in bilingual target language proficiency and to certification requirements for teachers in bilingual education. Senate: Education Co-author authorized
SB 560 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to developing a strategic plan for the improvement and expansion of high-quality bilingual education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1101 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to creating a bilingual special education certification to teach students of limited English proficiency with disabilities. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1378 87-0 (2021) Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al. Relating to the permissible uses of the bilingual education allotment provided under the foundation school program. 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 2065 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to emergent bilingual students and increasing the expenditure requirement for the bilingual education allotment. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 2066 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to emergent bilingual students in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 2125 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to an early childhood literacy plan for students enrolled in a dual language program in a public school. Senate: Education Referred to Education
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 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 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 202 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating educationally disadvantaged students and students of limited English proficiency in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 699 86-0 (2019) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
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 4004 86-0 (2019) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to a study on improving educational outcomes for public school students of limited English proficiency. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 4588 86-0 (2019) Author: Blanco, César Relating to mailed notice of certain environmental permits. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation
SB 137 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 138 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 451 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to the permissible uses of the bilingual education allotment provided under the foundation school program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 2426 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to public school discipline and law and order issues regarding open-enrollment charter schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
HB 175 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating students of limited English proficiency in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 177 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
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 186 85-0 (2017) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al. Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating educationally disadvantaged students and students of limited English proficiency in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 193 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 880 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Ken | et. al. Relating to permissible teachers assigned to a bilingual education program and the permissible uses of the bilingual education allotment provided under the foundation school program. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 903 85-0 (2017) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the bilingual education allotment under the Foundation School Program. 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 1451 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the public high school graduation credit requirements for a language other than English. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1867 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary Relating to the applicability of educator certification and assignment requirements to school districts of innovation. House: Public Education Left pending in subcommittee
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 161 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 421 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the bilingual education allotment under the Foundation School Program. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 423 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating educationally disadvantaged students and students of limited English proficiency in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
HB 121 85-1 (2017) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating educationally disadvantaged students and students of limited English proficiency in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 197 85-1 (2017) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al. Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
SB 41 85-1 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system. Co-author authorized
HB 56 84-0 (2015) Author: González, Mary Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate the English language proficiency standards used in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 218 84-0 (2015) Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certification requirements for teachers in bilingual education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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 667 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Ken Relating to permissible uses of the bilingual education allotment provided under the foundation school program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 990 84-0 (2015) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to a program to provide financial incentives to students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1431 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Susan Lewis
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the development of a career-oriented foreign language program that public schools may offer. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1461 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1711 84-0 (2015) Author: Oliveira, René Relating to the compensatory education allotment and the bilingual education allotment under the Foundation School Program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2800 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Ken Relating to permissible teachers assigned to a bilingual education program and the permissible uses of the bilingual education allotment provided under the foundation school program. House: Public Education Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2863 84-0 (2015) 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 3503 84-0 (2015) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the administration of assessment instruments to certain students of limited English proficiency. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3848 84-0 (2015) 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
SB 159 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to certification requirements for teachers in bilingual education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Postponed
SB 161 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating students of limited English proficiency in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 811 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to providing a translated copy of a student's individualized education program to parents unable to speak English. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 977 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to a secondary-level English language learners' program for public school students of limited English proficiency. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1842 84-0 (2015) 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 1868 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to public school accountability for bilingual education and English as a second language and other special language programs. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
HB 172 83-0 (2013) Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al. Relating to a program to provide financial incentives to students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 513 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the bilingual education and special language programs offered in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 853 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Susan | et. al. Relating to exemption from administration of assessment instruments for and posting of assessment instrument performance data of certain public school students. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 921 83-0 (2013) Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al. Relating to establishing the Texas State Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy for recognition of high school graduates who attain a high level of proficiency in both English and another language. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1084 83-0 (2013) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to the Texas Dual Language Elementary Education Grant Program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1219 83-0 (2013) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to removal of the parental approval requirement for a student's participation in a bilingual education program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1328 83-0 (2013) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to data requirements and certain other requirements concerning students of limited English proficiency in public schools. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2960 83-0 (2013) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the transfer of students of limited English proficiency from regular instructional programs to special education resource rooms. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HR 1891 83-0 (2013) Author: Villarreal, Mike Directing the Texas Education Agency to deploy resources and implement strategies to bridge the academic achievement gap between native and non-native English speakers in Texas schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 42 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to public school accountability for bilingual education and English as a second language and other special language programs. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
SB 711 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to a postponement for certain recent immigrants of requirements for enrolling in public school courses for which end-of-course assessment instruments are administered. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1126 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to establishing the Texas State Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy for recognition of high school graduates who attain a high level of proficiency in both English and another language. Senate: Education Referred to Education
HB 373 82-0 (2011) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the establishment of a program at the University of North Texas to provide financial incentives to certain students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 374 82-0 (2011) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to a program to provide financial incentives to students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1705 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to providing a parent of a public school student with notice of student performance in the parent's native language. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 3233 82-0 (2011) Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana 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
SB 53 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to public school accountability for bilingual education and English as a second language and other special language programs. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
SB 1622 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to a secondary-level English language learners' program for public school students of limited English proficiency. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
SB 1623 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to transfer of a student of limited English proficiency out of a public school bilingual education or special language program. Senate: Education Referred to Education
HB 76 82-1 (2011) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the bilingual education and special language programs offered in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 180 81-0 (2009) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the establishment of a program at the University of North Texas at Dallas to provide financial incentives to certain students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools. House: Higher Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 181 81-0 (2009) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to a program to provide financial incentives to students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 182 81-0 (2009) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to a program to assist certain persons to become certified to teach in bilingual education programs and to teach in public schools with a shortage of certified bilingual education teachers. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1051 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. 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 1298 81-0 (2009) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to certain standardized assessment instruments used by school districts. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2759 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to transfer of a student of limited English proficiency out of a public school bilingual education or special language program. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3882 81-0 (2009) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the establishment of a program at the University of North Texas to provide financial incentives to certain students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3999 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to requiring Spanish language instruction in public elementary schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 4000 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to participation by certain students in bilingual and special language programs provided by school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 4079 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to a secondary-level English language learners' program for public school students of limited English proficiency. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 4091 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to bilingual education, English as a second language, and other special language programs and to an intensive reading improvement program for public school students of limited English proficiency. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 4603 81-0 (2009) Author: Olivo, Dora Relating to the educational needs of students of limited English proficiency who are placed in disciplinary alternative education programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 452 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to transfer of a student of limited English proficiency out of a public school bilingual education or special language program. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 548 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to public school accountability for bilingual education and English as a second language and other special language programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1459 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al. Relating to education initiatives for students of limited English proficiency and students at risk of dropping out of school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1460 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to professional development academies designed for public school teachers who provide instruction to certain students of limited English proficiency. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 2002 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to a secondary-level English language learners' program for public school students of limited English proficiency. Senate: Education Co-author authorized
SB 2180 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to transfer of a student of limited English proficiency out of a public school bilingual or special language program and to public school accountability for those programs. Senate: Education Referred to Education
HR 73 81-1 (2009) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to study whether bilingual education should be designated as a critical field in postsecondary education and to explore the feasibility of providing scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial assistance to encourage college students in bilingual education to pursue teaching careers in areas of Texas with a shortage of bilingual education teachers. Reported enrolled
HB 238 80-0 (2007) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to a program to assist certain persons to become certified to teach in bilingual education programs and to teach in public schools with a shortage of certified bilingual education teachers. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 933 80-0 (2007) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al. Relating to the bilingual education and special language programs offered in public schools. House: Public Education Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1506 80-0 (2007) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to requiring Spanish language instruction in public elementary schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1507 80-0 (2007) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to participation by certain students in bilingual and special language programs provided by school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1553 80-0 (2007) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to information provided to the parent of a public school student concerning participation in a bilingual education or special language program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1603 80-0 (2007) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to assessment of public school students enrolled in English immersion programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2814 80-0 (2007) Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a pilot project in certain school districts for dual language education in English and another language. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3051 80-0 (2007) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to subsidies relating to Spanish language college advanced placement tests. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3617 80-0 (2007) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to bilingual and special language programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HR 2872 80-0 (2007) Author: Hochberg, Scott Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1871. Reported enrolled
SB 553 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al. Relating to a dual language education pilot project in certain school districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 586 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to transfer of a student of limited English proficiency out of a public school bilingual education or special language program. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 834 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to requirements for monitoring compliance of public school bilingual education and special language programs. Senate: Education Co-author authorized
SB 1871 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the compilation and reporting by the Texas Education Agency of certain data regarding students enrolled in public school or in preschool programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SR 1171 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1871. Reported enrolled
HB 627 79-0 (2005) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to the compensatory education and bilingual education allotments under the foundation school program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 779 79-0 (2005) Author: Luna, Vilma Relating to bilingual education and special language programs in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1027 79-0 (2005) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to a program to assist certain persons to become certified to teach in bilingual education programs and to teach in public schools with a shortage of certified bilingual education teachers. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1145 79-0 (2005) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the provision of instruction in the Spanish language as part of the required curriculum in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1660 79-0 (2005) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to a cross-border language training program for language teachers. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 61 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce Relating to the teaching of foreign languages in public schools. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
SB 78 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to a two-way developmental bilingual education pilot project in certain school districts. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
SB 1636 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the development of occupational skills training curriculum by the Texas Education Agency. Senate: Education Referred to Education
HB 2 79-1 (2005) Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposing criminal penalties. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Point of order sustained
HB 15 79-1 (2005) Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al. Relating to public education and public school finance matters. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 32 79-1 (2005) Author: Luna, Vilma Relating to the reenrollment of a student in a bilingual education or special language program in a public school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 46 79-1 (2005) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to a program to assist certain persons to become certified to teach in bilingual education programs and to teach in public schools with a shortage of certified bilingual education teachers. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 57 79-1 (2005) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to a grant program to assist certain persons to become certified to teach in bilingual education programs and to teach in public schools with a shortage of certified bilingual education teachers. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HR 446 79-1 (2005) Author: Grusendorf, Kent Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2. Reported enrolled
SB 2 79-1 (2005) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to public education and public school finance matters; making an appropriation; imposing criminal penalties. Senate: Education Committee report printed and distributed
SB 32 79-1 (2005) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to a dual language education pilot project in certain school districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SR 129 79-1 (2005) Author: Shapiro, Florence Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2. Filed
SR 140 79-1 (2005) Author: Shapiro, Florence Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2. Record vote
HB 2 79-2 (2005) Author: Grusendorf, Kent Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposing criminal penalties. House: Public Education Reform, Select Reason for vote recorded in Journal
HB 31 79-2 (2005) Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al. Relating to public education and public school finance matters. House: Public Education Reform, Select Referred to Public Education Reform, Select
SB 8 79-2 (2005) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposing criminal penalties. House: Public Education Reform, Select
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 56 79-3 (2006) Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al. Relating to the compensation and benefits of public school employees, the academic and fiscal accountability of public schools, and the improvement of public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 85 79-3 (2006) Author: Luna, Vilma Relating to bilingual education and special language programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 1 79-3 (2006) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to the compensation and benefits of public school employees, the academic and fiscal accountability of public schools, and the improvement of public schools. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
HB 2286 78-0 (2003) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to a pilot program to encourage certification to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3101 78-0 (2003) Author: Garza, Timoteo Relating to use of certain public school funds for dual language immersion programs. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
SB 1510 78-0 (2003) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to monitoring compliance of public school bilingual education and special language programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 36 78-1 (2003) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to monitoring compliance of public school bilingual education and special language programs. Senate: Education Referred to Education
HR 104 78-2 (2003) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Expressing legislative intent and directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to use funds designated in the General Appropriations Act to promote the certification of teachers of bilingual education, Spanish, and English as a second language. Filed
SB 19 78-4 (2003) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to a two-way developmental bilingual education pilot project in certain school districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education
HB 379 77-0 (2001) Author: Garcia, Domingo Relating to the funding allotment for bilingual education programs in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2880 77-0 (2001) Author: Sadler, Paul Relating to programs for students of limited English proficiency. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HCR 271 77-0 (2001) Author: Oliveira, Rene Encouraging school districts to develop and implement dual language bilingual programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 467 77-0 (2001) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to dual language immersion programs in certain public schools and to the review of existing rules of the State Board of Education affecting such programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 824 77-0 (2001) Author: Truan, Carlos
Sponsor: Olivo, Dora
Relating to dual literacy programs in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SCR 50 77-0 (2001) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Encouraging school districts to develop and implement dual language bilingual programs. House: Public Education Signed by the Governor
HB 481 76-0 (1999) Author: Woolley, Beverly Relating to bilingual education programs in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1044 76-0 (1999) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the total amount of time a student may spend in a bilingual education or special language program. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1501 76-0 (1999) Author: Tillery, Dale Relating to providing grants for training programs for certain teachers. House: Public Education Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2282 76-0 (1999) Author: Garcia, Domingo Relating to the funding allotment for bilingual education programs in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2804 76-0 (1999) Author: Garcia, Domingo Relating to the use of state-administered assessment instruments for public school students of limited English proficiency. House: Public Education Withdrawn from schedule
SR 1173 76-0 (1999) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1275. Reported enrolled
HB 2350 75-0 (1997) Author: Hernandez, Christine Relating to funding instruction in languages other than English in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2551 75-0 (1997) Author: Torres, Gerard Relating to an entitlement to additional wages for certain services provided to an employer by bilingual or multilingual employees; providing a criminal penalty. House: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 3273 75-0 (1997) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to certain bilingual education programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 1034 75-0 (1997) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to funding instruction in languages other than English in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2832 74-0 (1995) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to providing grants for training programs for bilingual education teachers. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2144 72-0 (1991) Author: Martinez, Roman
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to summer bilingual education programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 2635 72-0 (1991) Author: Junell, Robert Relating to the transfer of students of limited English proficiency out of bilingual education programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 774 71-0 (1989) Author: Cuellar, Henry Relating to foreign language instruction for high school students. House: Public Education Testimony received in committee
HB 1920 71-0 (1989) Author: Culberson, John | et. al. Relating to bilingual education and special language programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 1699 71-0 (1989) Author: Glasgow, Bob Relating to bilingual education and special language programs. Senate: Education Referred to Education
HB 183 70-0 (1987) Author: Hammond, Bill Relating to the funding of special education, compensatory education, bilingual education, and vocational education programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 704 70-0 (1987) Author: Hammond, Bill Relating to the method of instruction in bilingual education programs in public schools. House: Public Education Pending in committee
HR 210 70-0 (1987) Author: Patterson, Pete Creating a special interim committee to study the effectiveness of bilingual education programs and other special education language programs.
HB 58 70-2 (1987) Author: Geistweidt, Gerald Relating to funding for voluntary bilingual education summer programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 886 67-0 (1981) Author: Garcia, Matt Relating to bilingual education programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 1897 67-0 (1981) Author: Patrick, Kae Relating to implementation of and participation in bilingual education programs. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee
SB 477 67-0 (1981) Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Garcia, Matt
Relating to bilingual education and English as a second language and other special language programs in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1292 67-0 (1981) Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete" Relating to pilot programs for the purpose of studying alternative methods of instruction in language programs for students of limited English-speaking ability. Senate: Education Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SR 792 67-0 (1981) Author: Truan, Carlos Creating an interim committee to study bilingual language programs. Senate: Education
HB 1328 66-0 (1979) Author: Garcia, Matt Relating to bilingual education programs in public schools. House: Public Education Considered by committee in public hearing
HR 114 66-0 (1979) Author: Madla, Frank Creating a special committee to study effectiveness and needs of bilingual education. House: Public Education
SB 195 66-0 (1979) Author: Truan, Carlos
Sponsor: Garcia, Matt
Relating to bilingual education programs in public schools and to bilingual education and orientation training programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Failure to suspend the rules
HB 1640 65-0 (1977) Author: Massey, Tom Relating to bilingual education programs. House: Public Education Referred to Committee on Public Education
HB 1767 65-0 (1977) Author: Garcia, Matt Relating to bilingual education programs in public schools. House: Public Education Coauthor authorized
SB 307 65-0 (1977) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to bilingual education programs in public schools. Senate: Education Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 289 64-0 (1975) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to bilingual education programs in public schools. House: Public Education Reported from committee with substitute
HB 998 64-0 (1975) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to bilingual education programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Committee on Public Education
SB 96 64-0 (1975) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to bilingual education programs in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 102 64-0 (1975) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to bilingual education programs in public schools. Senate: Education Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 361 64-0 (1975) Author: Santiesteban, H. Relating to rules concerning the qualifications of persons employed in certain positions classified by the Central Education Agency. Senate: Education Referred to Committee on Education
HB 145 63-0 (1973) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to bilingual education training institutes, bilingual instructional materials, and salaries for bilingual education teachers; amending Subchapter A, Chapter 11, Texas Education Code, by adding Section 11.18; amending Subchapter A, Chapter 12, Texas Education Code, by adding Section 12.05; amending Subchapter D, Chapter 16, Texas Education Code, by adding Section 16.3061; amending Section 16.312, Texas Education Code, by adding Subsection (c-1); providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. House: Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 146 63-0 (1973) Author: Truan, Carlos
Sponsor: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to bilingual instruction in the public schools; amending Section 21.109, Texas Education Code, as amended; providing an effective date, and declaring an emergency. House: Education Subcommittee hearing date
SB 27 63-0 (1973) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to the teaching of bilingual education, bilingual education training institutes, bilingual instructional materials, and salaries for bilingual education teachers. Senate: Education Referred to subcommittee
SB 121 63-0 (1973) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to bilingual education programs in the public schools and to bilingual training institutes for training public school personnel; providing for funding. House: Education
Senate: Education
90 Day Bill
HB 105 62-0 (1971) Author: Clayton, Bill Relating to the use of English as the basic language of instruction in all schools; setting a penalty.
HB 495 62-0 (1971) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to bilingual instruction in the public schools.
HB 1024 62-0 (1971) Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Bernal, Joe J.
Relating to bilingual training institutes.
HB 103 61-0 (1969) Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al. Relating to requiring that English shall be the basic language of instruction in all grade schools.
HB 161 61-0 (1969) Author: Longoria, Raul | et. al. Relating to amending Statutes to provide for the operation of non-English speaking children programs for a period of time; providing an effective date.
HB 334 61-0 (1969) Author: Murray, Menton J. Relating to requiring that English shall be the basic language of instruction in all grade schools; providing the governing body of the school district or school may determine when, in which grades or classes, and circumstances instruction may be given bilingually; declaring state policy on bilingual instruction.
SB 46 61-0 (1969) Author: Bernal, Joseph J. | et. al. Relating to requiring that English shall be the basic language of instruction in all grade schools; providing the governing body of the school district or school may determine when, in which grades or classes, and circumstances instruction may be given bilingually; declaring state policy on bilingual instruction.
SB 777 61-0 (1969) Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim" Relating to providing for the operation of non-English speaking children programs for a period of time not to exceed four and one-half months; to provide the formula for determination of salary or classroom teachers for program cost purposes of this Act.
HB 1137 60-0 (1967) Author: Longoria, Raul | et. al. Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide for the operation of non-English speaking children programs for a period of time not to exceed four and one-half months.
HCR 161 60-0 (1967) Author: Longoria, Raul Instructing the Comptroller to return H. B. No. 1137 to the House for corrections.
HB 78 59-0 (1965) Author: Alaniz, John C. | et. al. Relating to a required preschool program for non-English speaking children as a part of the Minimum Foundation Program.
HB 954 58-0 (1963) Author: Nugent, James E. Relating to amending certain Statutes, so as to include children who have been enrolled the previous year in the first and second grades in need of such services in the instructional program for non-English speaking children and to provide that such program may be set up in any school district or combination of districts having a minimum of five (5) children qualifying, and that the extent to which any school district shall participate in the Minimum Foundation Fund over and above the first unit shall be based on an average daily attendance of ten (10) qualified pupils.
HB 51 56-0 (1959) Author: McGregor, Malcolm | et. al. Relating to authorizing a pre-school instructional program for non-English speaking children.
SB 62 56-0 (1959) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. | et. al. Relating to authorizing a pre-school instructional program for non-English speaking children.
SB 218 29-0 (1905) Relating to providing for a more efficient system of public free schools for the State of Texas.


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