HB 41
87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to class size limits for prekindergarten classes provided by or on behalf of public schools.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 725
87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain children who are or were in foster care for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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 2231
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4105
87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the eligibility of the children of certain essential employees for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 37
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1793
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the eligibility of certain children who are enrolled in a child care services program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1960
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the eligibility of certain children who are or were in foster care for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2081
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Talarico, James
Relating to class size limits for prekindergarten classes provided by or on behalf of public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
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 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 189
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 272
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 612
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 752
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1158
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to including full-day prekindergarten student attendance in the determination of a district's weighted average daily attendance for purposes of complying with equalized wealth level requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1763
86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of the children of public school educators for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2030
86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to eligibility of certain children for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 4333
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
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
SB 4
86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to public school finance and public education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 36
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
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 292
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to expansion of a pilot program under the foundation school program for funding prekindergarten programs provided by certain school districts with early high school graduation programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 301
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 725
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to funding for prekindergarten programs at certain school districts that operate early high school graduation programs.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
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 832
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to lottery game revenue for grants to public school prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1679
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to eligibility of certain children for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1932
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the eligibility of the children of public school educators for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2361
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the eligibility of the children of public school educators for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 188
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to student/teacher ratios for prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 196
85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 357
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of the children of certain first responders for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 480
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to open-enrollment charter schools that provide only prekindergarten programs.
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 971
85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer early childhood education baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1326
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to including full-day prekindergarten student attendance in the determination of a district's weighted average daily attendance for purposes of complying with equalized wealth level requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1388
85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1389
85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to class size limits for prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1845
85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1858
85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 2256
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the authority of the governor to transfer to the Texas Education Agency for prekindergarten programs amounts appropriated to trusteed programs in the office of the governor.
House: Appropriations
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 2518
85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to student/teacher ratios for prekindergarten classes provided by or on behalf of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4084
85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to enrollment of a student in a prekindergarten program offered by a public school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 35
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 484
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 534
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer early childhood education baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 644
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 724
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1650
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2089
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2270
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to expansion of 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
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 140
85-1 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 210
85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 232
85-1 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to class size limits for prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 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 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 173
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to information reported by a public school district regarding prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
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 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 391
84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 424
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
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 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 1100
84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to a gold standard full-day prekindergarten program provided by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1366
84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to student eligibility for Foundation School Program benefits.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1765
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the Texas Education Agency developing a strategic plan to increase enrollment in state prekindergarten programs.
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 2415
84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to open-enrollment charter schools that provide only prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 2843
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to requiring certain school districts to offer district-funded or tuition-supported prekindergarten.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2886
84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to providing a training course for public school prekindergarten teachers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3836
84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer early childhood education baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3887
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4107
84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to finance universal, high quality, prekindergarten education programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 23
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 72
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 73
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 623
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to state funding for certain children to attend certain private prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 801
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a high quality prekindergarten program provided by public school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 821
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to references to school in the Family Code.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1123
84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1632
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to providing a training course for public school prekindergarten teachers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1752
84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1810
84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer early childhood education baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 96
83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 504
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al.
Relating to restricting certain state and school district assessments of public school students in prekindergarten and kindergarten.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 507
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of an educational facility; providing criminal penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 573
83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1122
83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a pilot program for a three-year high school diploma plan and cost-neutral expansion of full-day prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1617
83-0 (2013)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2108
83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to a three-year high school diploma plan and cost-neutral expansion of full-day prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2554
83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to certain prekindergarten programs offered by a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3587
83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to establishment of the Texas Early Learning Council.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 75
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 76
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 681
83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a pilot program for a three-year high school diploma plan and cost-neutral expansion of full-day prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1587
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to establishment of the Texas Early Learning Council.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1608
83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to restricting certain state and school district assessments of public school students in prekindergarten and kindergarten.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 133
82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to a full-day prekindergarten program provided by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 761
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1569
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of a dental hygienist to provide services in certain facilities and schools.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1834
82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, MarkSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to elimination of certain requirements for increasing community awareness of prekindergarten programs offered by or in partnership with school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2188
82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to using Foundation School Program funding to implement the Texas School Ready Program at certain providers of private prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
SB 22
82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public school finance and prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 598
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 599
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 857
82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the authority of a dental hygienist to provide services in certain facilities and schools.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 130
81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to an enhanced quality full-day prekindergarten program provided by public school districts in conjunction with community providers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 136
81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to providing notification to parents of eligible children of the availability of prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 326
81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 601
81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to licensing requirements of the Department of Family and Protective Services for certain facilities and homes providing child care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1001
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to limits on the size of public school classes in prekindergarten, kindergarten, and grades one through four.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1241
81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to student/teacher ratios and class size limits for prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1877
81-0 (2009)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to physical activity requirements for students enrolled in public school prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1891
81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to state funding for certain children to attend certain private prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2446
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes of children residing with a grandparent.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2590
81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to an exemption for certain facilities from the child-care licensing requirements.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2703
81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, DoraSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to classification of a prekindergarten or kindergarten student who is retained at the request of the student's parent.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3192
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3643
81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3647
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to eligibility of certain children for public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
SB 21
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to an enhanced quality full-day prekindergarten program provided by public school districts in conjunction with community providers.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 122
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 156
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 773
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to licensing requirements of the Department of Family and Protective Services for certain facilities and homes providing child care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1032
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to providing notification to parents of eligible children of the availability of prekindergarten classes.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 1349
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes of children residing with a grandparent.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1499
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to eligibility of certain children for public school prekindergarten classes.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2003
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to public school prekindergarten classes.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 134
80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to teacher certification in early childhood education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 135
80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 170
80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 251
80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 296
80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 332
80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the exemption for certain educational facilities from the child-care licensing requirements.
House: Public Health
Returned to committee
HB 406
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to license requirements for preschool and after-school programs operated by public or private schools.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 482
80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the eligibility of certain educationally disadvantaged students to attend free prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 575
80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain foster care children to attend prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1912
80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to an exemption for certain facilities from the child-care licensing requirements.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2941
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to limits on the size of public school classes in prekindergarten, kindergarten, and grades one through four.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HR 2878
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 218.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
SB 50
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to early childhood education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 52
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the compulsory school attendance age.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 113
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Straus, Joe
Relating to the eligibility of certain foster care children to attend prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 218
80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to licensing and inspection requirements of the Department of Family and Protective Services for certain facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 264
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 335
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility to attend prekindergarten classes of a child under the care of a grandparent who has been appointed managing conservator of the child.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 895
80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 400
79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the provision of voluntary prekindergarten classes for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 403
79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to voluntary prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 553
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to exemptions from the requirement for a school district to operate a prekindergarten program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 745
79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to free prekindergarten programs for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1246
79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to eligibility for enrollment in public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1272
79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to certain requirements for prekindergarten programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1277
79-0 (2005)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1876
79-0 (2005)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2327
79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the creation of the blue ribbon task force on early childhood education.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2605
79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to eligibility of children with learning disabilities for free public prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2770
79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3211
79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 23
79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to subsidized child-care services and early childhood care and education program coordination.
House: Human Services Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 596
79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the sparsity adjustment under the Foundation School Program for certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 606
79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1388
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 90
79-3 (2006)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of children of certain military personnel for free prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 25
79-3 (2006)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of children of certain military personnel for free prekindergarten classes.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 107
78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements for prekindergarten programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 309
78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to public school prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1017
78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to subsidized child-care services.
House: Human Services
Postponed
HB 1137
78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1956
78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2060
78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to teacher certification in early childhood education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3465
78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 30
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to mandatory kindergarten attendance in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 31
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 76
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Relating to the provision of subsidized child-care services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 523
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to subsidized child-care services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 420
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to standards that must be met by school district prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 605
77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn
Relating to prekindergarten programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HB 1294
77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to public school prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1348
77-0 (2001)
Author: Villarreal, MikeSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a grant program for local workforce development boards to design and implement child-care demonstration projects.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1570
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2609
77-0 (2001)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to prekindergarten programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2707
77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to prekindergarten programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2910
77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to using prekindergarten grants to educate students who qualify for a school district's Title I program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3164
77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to standards for prekindergarten programs and coordination of resources among prekindergarten programs and other child-care programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3485
77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to training for certain public school teachers and care givers in certain early childhood programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3550
77-0 (2001)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the regulation of certain child-care facilities, child-placing agencies, and family homes.
House: Human Services
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
SB 172
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to eligibility for public prekindergarten classes.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 592
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to public school prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 596
77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to prekindergarten programs for public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1293
77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to coordination of services provided by Head Start and Early Head Start program providers.
House: Economic Development Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1294
77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program by the Texas Workforce Commission to assist teachers in retaining employment in the field of child care.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1733
77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to training for certain public school teachers and care givers in certain early childhood programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 335
76-0 (1999)
Author: Seaman, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the prekindergarten program operated by the Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi Early Childhood Center.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 359
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to standards that must be met by school district prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1228
76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the student/teacher ratio in public school prekindergarten classes.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1964
76-0 (1999)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to certain state-adopted assessment instruments used in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2133
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the provision of kindergarten and prekindergarten programs by school districts on a full-day basis.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3043
76-0 (1999)
Author: Palmer, Sue | et. al.
Relating to establishing a scholarship program and prekindergarten program to be funded from revenues of the state lottery.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1140
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for public prekindergarten classes.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
HB 413
70-0 (1987)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to transportation for certain pupils in public school prekindergarten.
House: Public Education
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 91
70-2 (1987)
Author: Repp, Glenn
Relating to public school prekindergarten.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 340
69-0 (1985)
Author: Burnett, Dick
Relating to prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1154
69-0 (1985)
Author: Geistweidt, Gerald
Relating to prekindergarten classes in school districts in which equivalent federally funded programs are offered.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1407
69-0 (1985)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 530
69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to prekindergarten classes in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to subcommittee
SB 646
69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 15
69-2 (1986)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Relating to prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 16
69-2 (1986)
Author: Burnett, Dick
Relating to prekindergarten classes in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1237
64-0 (1975)
Author: Pentony, Joe
Relating to the authority of the Central Education Agency to establish pilot early childhood programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
SB 684
64-0 (1975)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to preschool programs for certain educationally handicapped children.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
HB 91
63-0 (1973)
Author: Kubiak, DanSponsor: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to the creation of the Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education.
House: Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
HB 777
62-0 (1971)
Author: Williamson, Billy H.
Relating to the establishment of a division of early childhood education within the State Department of Education; providing for the certification of personnel in the field of early childhood education.
HB 1569
62-0 (1971)
Author: Farenthold, Frances
Relating to the creation of a Governor's Committee on Early Childhood Education.
HB 1666
62-0 (1971)
Author: Smith, William L.
Relating to countywide and two-county special day schools for the deaf and to the preschool program for children with hearing loss.
SB 295
62-0 (1971)
Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al.
Relating to countywide and two-county special day schools for the deaf and to the preschool program for children with hearing loss.
SB 436
62-0 (1971)
Author: Watson, Murray | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a Division of Early Childhood Education within the Department of Education.
HB 154
60-0 (1967)
Author: Wright, John | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Central Education Agency to establish a special program for preschool children who have language disorders and providing for the method of financing the program.
HCR 142
60-0 (1967)
Author: Wright, John
Instructing the Governor to return S.B. No. 28 to the Senate for correction.
HCR 164
60-0 (1967)
Author: Wright, John
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the Senate to make corrections in S. B. No. 28 and S. B. No. 29.
SB 28
60-0 (1967)
Author: Wade, James Kuykendall "Jim"
Relating to authorizing the Central Education Agency to establish a special pilot program for preschool children who have language disorders and providing for the method of financing the program.
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 604
58-0 (1963)
Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will"
Relating to authorizing a special education program for preschool children who are severely orthopedically handicapped.
HB 969
57-0 (1961)
Author: Peeler, Travis A. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing a special education program for pre-school children who are severely orthopedically handicapped.
SB 194
57-0 (1961)
Author: Reagan, Bruce A. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing a special education program for pre-school children who are severely orthopedically handicapped; providing for instructional units; requiring the Texas Education Agency to develop the program and establish certification standards for teachers in such programs; providing for financing.
HB 51
56-0 (1959)
Author: McGregor, Malcolm | et. al.
Relating to authorizing a pre-school instructional program for non-English speaking children.
HB 612
56-0 (1959)
Author: Sandahl, Jr., Charles L.
Relating to authorizing a special program for preschool children who have a hearing loss.
SB 267
56-0 (1959)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to authorizing a special program for pre-school children who have a hearing loss.
SB 348
51-0 (1949)
Author: Proffer, Robert L. "Bob"
Relating to provide for the accreditation of nursery and kindergarten schools; providing a repealing clause; providing a savings clause.