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HB 57 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James Relating to civics instruction in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
HB 64 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Phil Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education. House: Redistricting Referred to Redistricting DALLAS COUNTY|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Elections--General|HARRIS COUNTY|Redistricting|TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 129 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to digital citizenship instruction in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 153 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the inclusion of instruction regarding culturally inclusive curriculum reflecting the cultural, linguistic and religious diversity of society. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|THE CULTURAL INCLUSION ACT
HB 300 87-0 (2021) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education. House: Redistricting Referred to Redistricting EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting
HB 312 87-0 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to training for peace officers regarding implicit bias. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 378 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al. Relating to eliminating certain state-required end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 424 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Ken Relating to a continuing review and revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school foundation curriculum and proclamations for the production of instructional materials. House: Public Education Received from the House EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 434 87-0 (2021) Author: Bell, Keith | et. al. Relating to the curriculum requirements for public high school students. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
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 BOND REVIEW BOARD|BONDS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts
HB 690 87-0 (2021) Author: Metcalf, Will
Sponsor: 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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety|Safety|SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 944 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary Relating to requiring State Board of Education approval for the expansion of an open-enrollment charter school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 972 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary Relating to healthy relationships education in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1064 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education. House: Redistricting Referred to Redistricting EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--General|Redistricting
HB 1100 87-0 (2021) Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al. Relating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1504 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales, Christina | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to ethnic studies instruction in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--School Districts|Legislature|Redistricting
HB 1673 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the inclusion of information about the process of voting as part of the social studies curriculum requirements for public high school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|Libraries & Librarians|STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1823 87-0 (2021) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to the instruction about bullying and harassment in the required health curriculum for public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education BULLYING|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HARASSMENT|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1867 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1870 87-0 (2021) Author: Rogers, Glenn Relating to inclusion of a course on the United States Constitution and the Texas Constitution in the curriculum requirements for public high school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1994 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to the curriculum requirements for public high school students. House: Public Education Withdrawn from schedule EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Science & Technology
HB 2003 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al. Relating to including fetal development instruction as part of the health curriculum used in public schools in certain grade levels. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 2465 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to requiring cultural inclusion curriculum as part of the enrichment curriculum for public schools. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts
HB 2679 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary Relating to human sexuality education in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
HB 2682 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary Relating to digital citizenship instruction in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 2769 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum for public school students. House: Public Education Received from the House EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Science & Technology
HB 2778 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the model training curriculum and required training for school district peace officers and school resource officers, including the establishment of a grant program to assist officers in completing the training, and to instruction for public high school students about interacting with law enforcement. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Minors--Health & Safety|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2887 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James Relating to health and physical education requirements in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3058 87-0 (2021) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" Relating to health education requirements in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3211 87-0 (2021) Author: Bell, Keith Relating to civics instruction in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 3258 87-0 (2021) Author: Goodwin, Vikki Relating to training requirements for a member of the board of trustees and the superintendent of an independent school district regarding cultural competence and implicit bias. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3261 87-0 (2021) Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: 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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET
HB 3279 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the approval of open-enrollment charter schools and the applicability of certain state and local laws to open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education City Government--Land Use & Zoning|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 3638 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the establishment of the African American studies advisory board by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3643 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Virtual Education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VIRTUAL EDUCATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 3667 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the establishment of the School Psychologists Shortage Task Force. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PSYCHOLOGISTS|SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS SHORTAGE TASK FORCE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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 Disaster Preparedness & Relief|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3737 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education. House: Redistricting Referred to Redistricting EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--General|Redistricting
HB 3870 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the program requiring dyslexia screening and testing in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Disabilities, Persons with|DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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 BECKLEY WILSON ACT|Disabilities, Persons with|DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Interim Studies
HB 3979 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the social studies curriculum in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 4001 87-0 (2021) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the adoption of social and emotional learning standards for public school educational programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4088 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James Relating to human sexuality education in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION|SEX EDUCATION
HB 4093 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to civics instruction public school students and instruction policies in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 4525 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the approval of career and technology courses by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Science & Technology
SB 28 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to the approval of open-enrollment charter schools and the applicability of certain state and local laws to open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. City Government--Land Use & Zoning|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
SB 123 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Sponsor: Turner, John
Relating to instruction in positive character traits and personal skills in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 142 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to requiring the state auditor and the State Board of Education to conduct a review of certain assessment instruments administered to public school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education AUDITOR, STATE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
SB 229 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to civics instruction in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
SB 320 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education. Senate: Redistricting, Special Referred to Redistricting, Special EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Elections--General|Redistricting
SB 405 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of a mental health course in the required curriculum for public high school students. Senate: Education Co-author authorized EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 473 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to the curriculum requirements for public high school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Science & Technology
SB 801 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Leman, Ben
Relating to the development of an agriculture education program for public elementary schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21 Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1063 87-0 (2021) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to courses in personal financial literacy & economics for high school students in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1109 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
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. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor CHILD ABUSE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Family--Child Protection|Family--Family Violence|Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1220 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to an application for the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school campus or site. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|INTERNET
SB 1232 87-0 (2021) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the management and investment of the permanent school fund, including authorizing the creation of the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation to manage and invest the fund and limiting the authority of the School Land Board to manage and invest the fund if the corporation is created. House: Appropriations
Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND CORPORATION, TEXAS|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SCHOOL LAND BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1317 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the training and responsibilities of certain educational entities that have certain responsibilities regarding public school oversight. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1693 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al. Relating to the program requiring dyslexia screening and testing in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education Disabilities, Persons with|DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
SB 1966 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the creation of a Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability. Senate: Education Referred to Education ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2026 87-0 (2021) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to instruction on informed American patriotism in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 2061 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to information on and requirements for certain courses and educational programs offered in public schools, including courses offered through the state virtual school network. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
SB 2202 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to the social studies curriculum in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 37 87-1 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to requiring cultural inclusion curriculum as part of the enrichment curriculum for public schools. Filed EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
SB 9 87-1 (2021) Author: West, Royce 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 Committee report printed and distributed CHILD ABUSE|CHRISTINE BLUBAUGH ACT|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Family--Child Protection|Family--Family Violence|Minors--Crimes Against|PARENTAL RIGHTS
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 CHILD ABUSE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Family--Family Violence
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|INFORMED CONSENT
HB 189 87-2 (2021) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the academic assessment of public school students. Filed Disabilities, Persons with|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
SB 3 87-2 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to civics training programs for certain public school social studies teachers and principals, parental access to certain learning management systems, and certain curriculum in public schools, including certain instructional requirements and prohibitions. House: Public Education
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHILD ABUSE|CHRISTINE BLUBAUGH ACT|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Family--Child Protection|Family--Family Violence|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Crimes Against|PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 143 87-3 (2021) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the academic assessment of public school students. Filed Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 7 87-3 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education. House: Redistricting
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Redistricting
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 AUDITOR, STATE|AUDITS & AUDITORS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|Elections--School District|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LITERACY|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|Retirement Systems--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--School District|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 366 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Mary Relating to healthy relationships education in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 663 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Ken
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to proclamations for the production of instructional materials and selection of instructional materials by public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 678 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the public high school graduation credit requirements for a language other than English. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
HB 963 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the availability of school district trustee information on the Internet and a review of the essential knowledge and skills of certain curricula. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Science & Technology|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 974 86-0 (2019) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to public school safety measures and procedures. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Electronic Information Systems|Minors--Health & Safety|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Safety|SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 976 86-0 (2019) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al. Relating to public school safety and security measures, policies, and procedures. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Minors--Health & Safety|SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 1026 86-0 (2019) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to instruction in positive character traits in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
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 CONTINUING EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INTERNET|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1182 86-0 (2019) Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to personal financial literacy courses for high school students in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Financial--General
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 DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1315 86-0 (2019) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the continuation and functions of the School Land Board. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management ATTORNEY GENERAL|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|Mines & Mineral Resources|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SCHOOL LAND BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control|Sunset--Commission Bills
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Health & Safety|SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 1687 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to eliminating certain state-required assessment instruments and certain end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
HB 2393 86-0 (2019) Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al. Relating to permitting a hunter education component as part of a school district's physical education curriculum offered to certain students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Weapons
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. Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
HB 2935 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to the public school finance system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--School District
HB 2981 86-0 (2019) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to including fetal development instruction as part of the health curriculum used in public schools in certain grade levels. House: Public Education Withdrawn from schedule EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 2983 86-0 (2019) Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: 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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 2984 86-0 (2019) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum and the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee to increase computer science instruction and participation in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Science & Technology|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
HB 3018 86-0 (2019) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Relating to requiring the incorporation of instruction in digital citizenship into the curriculum of certain school districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 3144 86-0 (2019) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to human sexuality education in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|SEX EDUCATION
HB 3328 86-0 (2019) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to eliminating certain state-required assessment instruments and certain end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3344 86-0 (2019) Author: Bucy III, John | et. al. Relating to requiring fine arts as part of the foundation curriculum for public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Arts & Humanities|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 3467 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Ken | et. al. Relating to the acquisition and management of certain real property assets by the School Land Board for the use and benefit of the permanent school fund and the transfer of certain permanent school fund assets from the control of the School Land Board to the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SCHOOL LAND BOARD
HB 3581 86-0 (2019) Author: Meyer, Morgan Relating to the special education allotment and the creation of a supported education allotment under the Foundation School Program and to instructional arrangements for students with disabilities enrolled in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3709 86-0 (2019) Author: Allison, Steve Relating to the adoption of instructional materials for the technology applications curriculum in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 3712 86-0 (2019) Author: Bucy III, John | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of information about the process of voting as part of the social studies curriculum requirements for public high school students. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 3719 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Mary Relating to human sexuality education in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
HB 3846 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the development of additional instruction that may be used by a public school after administration of all state-required assessment instruments for the school year. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3906 86-0 (2019) Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the assessment of public school students, including the development and administration of assessment instruments, and technology permitted for use by students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Electronic Information Systems
HB 4186 86-0 (2019) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al. Relating to the creation of a committee to recommend a framework to incorporate digital teaching and learning in public schools. House: Public Education Received from the House EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|NEXT GENERATION COMMISSION ON DIGITAL LEARNING|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|SUICIDE
HB 4242 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al. Relating to the consideration of reading level in the adoption of certain assessment instruments and associated student performance levels and to the temporary suspension of accountability sanctions for public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 4388 86-0 (2019) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the management of the permanent school fund by the School Land Board and the State Board of Education and a study regarding distributions from the permanent school fund to the available school fund. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|SCHOOL LAND BOARD
HB 4454 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the adoption of social and emotional learning standards for public school educational programs. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4471 86-0 (2019) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to an elective course in human rights in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education COMMUNITY SERVICE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 4574 86-0 (2019) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to inclusion of certain goals adopted by the United Nations in the public school curriculum. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 4578 86-0 (2019) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the inclusion of instruction regarding culturally inclusive curriculum reflecting the cultural, linguistic and religious diversity of society. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|THE CULTURAL INCLUSION ACT
HJR 151 86-0 (2019) Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing increased distributions to the available school fund. House: Public Education
Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION|PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|Safety|SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|STUDENT LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
SB 608 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the School Land Board. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19 ATTORNEY GENERAL|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|Mines & Mineral Resources|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SCHOOL LAND BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control|Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 686 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to personal financial literacy courses for high school students in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Financial--General
SB 885 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to requiring the incorporation of instruction in digital citizenship into the public school curriculum. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
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 CONTINUING EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INTERNET|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts
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 DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|Minors--Crimes Against|Minors--General|SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|SUICIDE
SB 1612 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to requiring that human sexuality instruction in public schools be approved by the State Board of Education. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
SB 1659 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to the management of the permanent school fund by the School Land Board and the State Board of Education and a study regarding distributions from the permanent school fund to the available school fund. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SCHOOL LAND BOARD
SB 1760 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to creating a special education certification to teach students with disabilities. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Safety|SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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 DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 2090 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to inclusion of Bible instruction in the required English language arts curriculum for public school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Religion
SB 2108 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the training and responsibilities of certain educational entities that have certain responsibilities regarding public school oversight. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 2180 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum and the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee to increase computer science instruction and participation in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar COMPUTER SCIENCE STRATEGIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Science & Technology|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 2183 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to permitting a hunter education component as part of a school district's physical education curriculum offered to certain students. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Weapons
SB 2401 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to the administration of state assessments. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability
SB 2431 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the creation of a committee to recommend a framework to incorporate digital teaching and learning in public schools. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|NEXT GENERATION COMMISSION ON DIGITAL LEARNING|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
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 ATTORNEY GENERAL|AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND|BICENTENNIAL EDUCATION FUND|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Salaries & Expenses|SCHOOL LAND BOARD|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control
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 CONTINUING EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 136 85-0 (2017) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to inclusion of career and technology education in the mission of public education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Labor--Workforce Development
HB 395 85-0 (2017) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to the career and technology education allotment and the essential knowledge and skills of the career and technology education and technology applications curriculums. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Science & Technology|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 404 85-0 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 515 85-0 (2017) Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to assessment of public school students and providing accelerated instruction and eliminating performance requirements based on performance on certain assessment instruments. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Senate appoints conferees-reported EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 617 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of American principles in the public school curriculum and instructional materials. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 728 85-0 (2017) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment by the State Board of Education of an advanced computer science program for high school students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Science & Technology
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 870 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the study of public education performance. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education CENTER FOR EDUCATION PERFORMANCE & LEARNING BOARD|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 884 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Ken Relating to a revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school foundation curriculum and proclamations for the production of instructional materials. House: Public Education Received from the House EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1068 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to including fetal development instruction as part of the health curriculum used in public schools in certain grade levels. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1069 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to compliance with prohibitions regarding the use of common core state standards in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|Science & Technology
HB 1531 85-0 (2017) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to the sequencing of required English language arts courses in schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1547 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to human sexuality education in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
HB 1560 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the removal of an obsolete reference regarding open-enrollment charter schools and the State Board of Education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 1857 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Ken Relating to the instructional material list and supplemental instructional materials adopted by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
HB 2914 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to instruction in and an allotment for technology applications courses in computer programming. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Science & Technology
HB 2970 85-0 (2017) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to a Texas water resources program component of the science curriculum used in public schools in certain grade levels. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General
HB 3438 85-0 (2017) Author: Koop, Linda | 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
Senate: Education
Referred to Education BONDS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 3526 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to instructional materials and technology for public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts|INTERNET
HB 3593 85-0 (2017) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to instruction in career and technology education provided by public schools, including instruction in technology applications, cybersecurity, and computer coding, and to consideration of completed practicums and internships in school accountability ratings. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Science & Technology|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 4064 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to staff development and continuing education requirements for public school educators regarding digital education methods. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Returned from the House for further action CONTINUING EDUCATION|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Science & Technology|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4140 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the instructional materials and technology allotment, open education resource instructional materials, and the State Board of Education long-range technology plan. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Electronic Information Systems
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Driver Education & Training|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PEACE OFFICERS|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
SB 174 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to inclusion of a course on the founding principles of the United States in the curriculum requirements for public high school students and the posting of the founding documents of the United States in public school buildings. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 202 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to inclusion of instruction regarding interaction with peace officers in the required curriculum for ninth grade public school students and to civilian interaction training for peace officers. Senate: Education Referred to Education COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 273 85-0 (2017) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to inclusion of instruction regarding police officers in the required curriculum for ninth grade public school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement
SB 384 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni
Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the scheduling of the administration of certain postsecondary readiness assessment instruments to public high school students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 671 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the public high school graduation credit requirements for a language other than English. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
SB 801 85-0 (2017) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the instructional material list and supplemental instructional materials adopted by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Higher--Textbooks|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|INTERNET|STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1104 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to human sexuality education in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
SB 1287 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don | et. al. Relating to compliance with prohibitions regarding the use of common core state standards in public schools. Senate: Education Co-author authorized EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1481 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the instructional materials and technology allotment, open education resource instructional materials, and the State Board of Education long-range technology plan. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Electronic Information Systems
SB 1561 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al. Relating to a study by the State Board of Education on the instructional day and academic year requirements necessary to complete the required curriculum in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Interim Studies
SB 1566 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: 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 DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|Weapons
SB 1827 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to a government course for public school students enrolled at the fifth and eighth grade levels. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 173 85-1 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Faculty|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 78 84-0 (2015) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to human sexuality education in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
HB 135 84-0 (2015) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to inclusion of a course on the United States Constitution in the curriculum requirements for public high school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 374 84-0 (2015) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al. Relating to requiring State Board of Education approval to offer advanced placement and international baccalaureate courses in public high schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 429 84-0 (2015) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the nonpartisan election of members to the State Board of Education; providing for a fee. House: Elections Referred to Elections EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--Administration|Elections--Political Parties
HB 440 84-0 (2015) Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to adapting the public school physical education curriculum to accommodate the needs of students with mental disabilities. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|KINDERGARTEN|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Education--School Districts|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 741 84-0 (2015) 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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 742 84-0 (2015) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al. Relating to eliminating the state-required assessment instrument in social studies administered to public school students in eighth grade. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 743 84-0 (2015) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum and to certain assessment instruments for public school students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 842 84-0 (2015) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to review of public school instructional materials for compliance with accessibility standards. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Electronic Information Systems
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 1162 84-0 (2015) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to eliminating satisfactory performance requirements for public school end-of-course assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1341 84-0 (2015) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al. Relating to review and modification of the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1430 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Susan Lewis
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the inclusion of mental health in the public services endorsement on a public school diploma and in information about health science career pathways. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
HB 1474 84-0 (2015) Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the placement of money in the state instructional materials fund and payment of the instructional materials allotment. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1551 84-0 (2015) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to money distributed by the School Land Board to the available school fund or to the State Board of Education for investment in the permanent school fund. House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SCHOOL LAND BOARD
HB 1613 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the alignment of college readiness standards and expectations and essential knowledge and skills and the use to satisfy requirements concerning high school end-of-course assessment instruments of performance demonstrating satisfaction of certain college readiness benchmarks on certain assessment instruments designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1673 84-0 (2015) Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al. Relating to eliminating certain state-required assessment instruments and certain end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1820 84-0 (2015) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to a prescription drug misuse awareness component of the health curriculum used in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Crimes--Drugs|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1868 84-0 (2015) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum and to certain state-adopted or state-developed assessment instruments for public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1869 84-0 (2015) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to courses or other activities offered by public schools for certain industry-recognized credentials or certificates. House: Public Education Referred directly to s/c on Educator Quality by chair EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
HB 2810 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Ken Relating to proclamations issued by the State Board of Education for instructional materials. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2811 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Ken
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum, the administration of and reports relating to assessment instruments administered to public school students, the instructional materials allotment, and proclamations for the production of instructional materials. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Co-sponsor authorized EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Textbooks|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3815 84-0 (2015) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al. Relating to instruction in positive character traits in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
HB 4033 84-0 (2015) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to approval by the commissioner of education of an expansion or new school amendment for a charter holder previously denied a charter by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
SB 74 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to placing the State Board of Education under periodic review by the Sunset Advisory Commission. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Recommended Reviews
SB 313 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum, the administration of and reports relating to assessment instruments administered to public school students, the instructional materials allotment, and proclamations for the production of instructional materials. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND
SB 454 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the alignment of the college readiness standards and expectations and the essential knowledge and skills. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 665 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to inclusion of a course on the founding principles of the United States in the curriculum requirements for public high school students and the posting of the founding documents of the United States in public school buildings. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 968 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a prescription drug misuse awareness component of the health curriculum used in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Crimes--Drugs|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1711 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to rules which insure that local independent school district selection of non-state adopted instructional materials to be purchased with state funds, is as accountable and transparent as the State Board of Education approval process for state-adopted instruction materials. Senate: Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 1748 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the nonpartisan election of members to the State Board of Education; providing for a fee. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--Administration|Elections--Political Parties
SB 1752 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to prekindergarten programs in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1798 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the Texas High Performance Schools Consortium. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
HB 5 83-0 (2013) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to public school accountability, including assessment, and curriculum requirements; providing a criminal penalty. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 49 83-0 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to inclusion of a course on the United States Constitution in the curriculum requirements for public high school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 275 83-0 (2013) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al. Relating to physical education credits required for high school graduation. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 276 83-0 (2013) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al. Relating to requiring a health credit for high school graduation. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 422 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, John | et. al. Relating to career and technology education or fine arts credits required for high school graduation. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Science & Technology
HB 462 83-0 (2013) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to state control of teacher appraisal criteria, curriculum standards, and assessment instruments. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts
HB 478 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al. Relating to the limit on the number of charters that may be granted for an open-enrollment charter school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 554 83-0 (2013) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to the frequency of the release of questions and answer keys to state assessment instruments administered in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 596 83-0 (2013) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to state assessment of public school students. House: Public Education Left pending in committee ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 640 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al. Relating to public school accountability and end-of-course assessment instruments. House: Public Education Left pending in committee ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 641 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Diane Relating to the number of charters the State Board of Education may grant for open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 659 83-0 (2013) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to state assessment instruments administered in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 670 83-0 (2013) Author: Ratliff, Bennett Relating to state and school district assessment of public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 672 83-0 (2013) Author: Ratliff, Bennett Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of open-enrollment charter schools primarily serving students with disabilities. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 704 83-0 (2013) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to public school curriculum standards and assessment instruments. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 760 83-0 (2013) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to State Board of Education oversight of regional education service center services and products concerning student curriculum. House: Public Education No action taken in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
HB 866 83-0 (2013) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the administration to public school students in certain grades of state-administered assessment instruments. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 906 83-0 (2013) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the nonpartisan election of members to the State Board of Education; providing for a fee. House: Elections Referred to Elections EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--Administration|Elections--Political Parties
HB 1056 83-0 (2013) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to state assessment of public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1423 83-0 (2013) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al. Relating to multiple public school graduation plans for student success and economic competitiveness; creating an offense. House: Public Education Left pending in committee ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Science & Technology|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1500 83-0 (2013) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to a workforce high school diploma program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 1831 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, John | et. al. Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter school pilot program for adults 19 to 50 years of age. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2010 83-0 (2013) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to a career path initiative for public school students that includes career path guidance for students in certain grade levels, additional high school graduation programs, and a requirement for a minimum number of school counselors at certain schools. House: Economic & Small Business Development Referred to Economic & Small Business Development COUNSELING & THERAPY|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts
HB 2014 83-0 (2013) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to procedures applicable to adoption of the public school curriculum by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|INTERNET
HB 2058 83-0 (2013) Author: Allen, Alma
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the administration of a high school equivalency examination. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Electronic Information Systems|GED & HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAMINATIONS
HB 2199 83-0 (2013) Author: Farney, Marsha Relating to an approval process for career and technology education courses offered by school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 2201 83-0 (2013) Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to increasing the courses offered in the career and technology education curriculum. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 2203 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to curriculum and end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation, including the establishment of a workforce certification program and the elimination of certain tax discounts to fund the program. House: Economic & Small Business Development Referred to Economic & Small Business Development COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Management & Control|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2329 83-0 (2013) Author: Gooden, Lance Relating to the frequency of the release of questions and answer keys to state assessment instruments administered in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2431 83-0 (2013) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to public high school graduation, including curriculum requirements for graduation. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2505 83-0 (2013) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to political contribution limits in connection with certain offices of state government. House: Elections Referred to Elections EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--Campaign Financing|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General|Governor|Legislature|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HB 2540 83-0 (2013) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to public school accountability, including assessment and curriculum requirements. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2552 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Diane Relating to administration of certain state assessment instruments only to a scientifically valid statistical sample of students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2556 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, John | et. al. Relating to an approval process for career and technology education courses offered by school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 2582 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al. Relating to renewing charters for open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 2967 83-0 (2013) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to contracting with emerging fund managers by the State Board of Education for investment of the permanent school fund. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FINANCIAL ADVISORS|Financial--General|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
HB 3228 83-0 (2013) Author: Ratliff, Bennett | et. al. Relating to procedures for credit by examination in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 3319 83-0 (2013) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al. Relating to establishment, operation, and funding of charter schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 3417 83-0 (2013) Author: Lavender, George Relating to high school curriculum and assessment requirements for public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3573 83-0 (2013) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the requirements for obtaining a health science technology education teaching certificate and to the scope of courses a person may teach holding a technology applications teaching certificate. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|Science & Technology
HB 3771 83-0 (2013) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the adoption and permanent student ownership of low-cost mathematics and science instructional material. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts
SB 2 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to certain charter schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13 CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZING AUTHORITY|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 3 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to public high school graduation, including curriculum and assessment requirements for graduation and funding in support of certain curriculum authorized for graduation. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 77 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to placing the State Board of Education under periodic review by the Sunset Advisory Commission. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Recommended Reviews
SB 135 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to the use of a public school student's performance on an end-of-course assessment instrument in determining the student's final grade for the course. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 197 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to procedures applicable to adoption of the public school curriculum by the State Board of Education. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|INTERNET
SB 225 83-0 (2013) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al. Relating to curriculum and end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation. Senate: Education Co-author authorized EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 240 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to public school accountability and end-of-course assessment instruments. Senate: Education Co-author authorized EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 278 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to an alcohol awareness component of the science curriculum used in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 788 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to a workforce high school diploma program. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 792 83-0 (2013) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 955 83-0 (2013) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the training of certain persons in mental health first aid and assistance, the funding of mental health first aid and assistance training, and the liability of certain persons providing assistance to persons experiencing a mental health crisis. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars CONTINUING EDUCATION|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1142 83-0 (2013) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter school pilot program for adults 19 to 50 years of age. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13 Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1344 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to public high school graduation, including curriculum requirements for graduation. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1406 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to State Board of Education oversight of regional education service center activities concerning certain curriculum management systems. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
SB 1505 83-0 (2013) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to the frequency of the release of questions and answer keys to state assessment instruments administered in public schools. Senate: Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1618 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to public school accountability, including assessment, and curriculum requirements. Senate: Education Referred to Education Business & Commerce--General|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 1725 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to a prohibition of employment of a member or former member of the State Board of Education by an open-enrollment charter school; providing a penalty. Senate: Education Committee report printed and distributed EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Ethics
SB 37 83-1 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the number of charters that may be granted for open-enrollment charter schools. Filed EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
SB 12 83-2 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities. Filed Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 34 82-0 (2011) Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to including in the public high school curriculum instruction in methods of paying for postsecondary education and training. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Financial--General
HB 104 82-0 (2011) Author: Brown, Fred Relating to abolishing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and transferring the coordinating board's functions and activities and the State Board of Education's statutorily assigned functions and activities to the Texas Education Agency. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 280 82-0 (2011) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to requiring a health credit for high school graduation. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 281 82-0 (2011) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to physical education credits required for high school graduation. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 402 82-0 (2011) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to public school students who have dyscalculia. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 551 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of members of the State Board of Education to participate in a state employees group benefits program. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Public Employees|State Employees
HB 553 82-0 (2011) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the nonpartisan election of members to the State Board of Education. House: Elections Referred to Elections EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Political Parties
HB 560 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al. Relating to electronic textbooks, state-developed open-source textbooks, and other instructional materials for public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Electronic Information Systems|ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS
HB 600 82-0 (2011) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education. House: Redistricting
Senate: Redistricting, Select
Effective in 90 days -- 8/29/11 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Elections--General|GONZALES COUNTY|MILLS COUNTY|Redistricting|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|UPSHUR COUNTY
HB 692 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to high school graduation requirements for a student who is unable to participate in physical activity due to disability or illness. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 733 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al. Relating to the number of charters the State Board of Education may grant for open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 862 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Diane Relating to placing the State Board of Education and the State Board for Educator Certification under periodic review by the Sunset Advisory Commission. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 881 82-0 (2011) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to abolishing the State Board of Education and transferring the functions of the board to the Texas Education Agency and the commissioner of education. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 936 82-0 (2011) Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al. Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 1087 82-0 (2011) Author: Workman, Paul | et. al. Relating to the number of charters the State Board of Education may grant for open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 1140 82-0 (2011) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the creation of the Permanent School Fund Management Council to manage the permanent school fund; providing a criminal penalty. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SCHOOL LAND BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1193 82-0 (2011) Author: Woolley, Beverly Relating to the eligibility requirements for automatic admission of undergraduate students to four-year public institutions of higher education and to certain scholarship and reporting and notice requirements relating to automatic admission. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1369 82-0 (2011) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to the establishment of open-enrollment charter schools and of new campuses of existing charter schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 1431 82-0 (2011) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to the selection of candidates for the State Board of Education through a unitary primary election. House: Elections Referred to Elections EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Primaries|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1549 82-0 (2011) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to certification and continuing education requirements for certain public education administrators. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education CONTINUING EDUCATION|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts
HB 1588 82-0 (2011) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 1603 82-0 (2011) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the number of charters the State Board of Education may grant for open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 1703 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the schedule for administration of state-administered assessment instruments in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1942 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to bullying in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately BULLYING|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--School Districts|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 2140 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the days a state assessment instrument may be administered. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2217 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the social studies curriculum used in the public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts
HB 2362 82-0 (2011) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to inclusion of a course on the United States Constitution in the curriculum requirements for public high school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 2464 82-0 (2011) Author: Frullo, John Relating to textbooks adopted by the State Board of Education for public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 2514 82-0 (2011) Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al. Relating to state administration of assessment instruments to public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 2843 82-0 (2011) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the provision of additional opportunities for instruction through the state virtual school network. House: Public Education Left pending in committee COMPENSATORY TIME|DISTANCE EDUCATION|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Rural|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 2923 82-0 (2011) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al. Relating to state control of teacher appraisal criteria, curriculum standards, and assessment instruments. House: State Sovereignty, Select Corrected committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 3010 82-0 (2011) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the schedule for administration of state-administered assessment instruments in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3257 82-0 (2011) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to procedures applicable to adoption of the public school curriculum by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 3263 82-0 (2011) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY|TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 3504 82-0 (2011) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to transferring primary authority for the adoption of the public school curriculum and textbooks from the State Board of Education to the commissioner of education. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 3505 82-0 (2011) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to school district governance. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--School Districts|Elections--School District
HB 3519 82-0 (2011) Author: Lavender, George Relating to state administration of certain assessment instruments to public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3599 82-0 (2011) Author: Garza, John Relating to contracting with emerging fund managers by the State Board of Education for investment of the permanent school fund. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
HJR 85 82-0 (2011) Author: Howard, Donna Proposing a constitutional amendment to create the Permanent School Fund Management Council to assume the duty of the State Board of Education to manage the permanent school fund. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 91 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment dissolving the State Board of Education and creating the Texas Education Commission. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION COMMISSION|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 96 82-0 (2011) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing the State Board of Education and transferring the board's constitutional functions to the Texas Education Agency. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 109 82-0 (2011) Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment to clarify references to the permanent school fund, to allow the General Land Office to distribute revenue derived from permanent school fund land or other properties to the available school fund, and to provide for an increase in the market value of the permanent school fund for the purpose of allowing increased distributions from the available school fund. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 6 82-0 (2011) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al. Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts|ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS|GIFTS & DONATIONS|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
SB 127 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of charter schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
SB 307 82-0 (2011) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education. Senate: Redistricting, Select Referred to Redistricting, Select EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Elections--General|Redistricting
SB 391 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the provision of electronic samples of a textbook adopted by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/11 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Electronic Information Systems|ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS|PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 452 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to placing the State Board of Education under periodic review by the Sunset Advisory Commission. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Recommended Reviews
SB 1094 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Sponsor: Strama, Mark
Relating to the availability of online testing for high school equivalency examinations. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Electronic Information Systems|GED & HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAMINATIONS
SB 1326 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to procedures applicable to adoption of the public school curriculum by the State Board of Education. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 1348 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes. Senate: Higher Education Not again placed on intent calendar EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY|TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 1620 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to substitution of certain career and technology courses for certain mathematics and science courses otherwise required under the recommended high school program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Science & Technology|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 1642 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to transferring primary authority for the adoption of the public school curriculum and textbooks from the State Board of Education to the commissioner of education. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 1704 82-0 (2011) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to educator preparation programs. Senate: Education No action taken in committee EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE FOR TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL EXCELLENCE
SJR 29 82-0 (2011) Author: Ogden, Steve Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the provision of free textbooks to students attending private primary and secondary schools in this state. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 6 82-1 (2011) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools, and the administration of state assessment instruments to public school students. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts|Purchasing--Local
HB 60 82-1 (2011) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to state control of teacher appraisal criteria, curriculum standards, and assessment instruments. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 61 82-1 (2011) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to inclusion of a course on the United States Constitution in the curriculum requirements for public high school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HR 198 82-1 (2011) Author: Eissler, Rob Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 6. Reported enrolled EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 6 82-1 (2011) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools; providing penalties. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SR 107 82-1 (2011) Author: Shapiro, Florence Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 6. Reported enrolled EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 3 81-0 (2009) Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public school accountability, curriculum, and promotion requirements. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts
HB 262 81-0 (2009) Author: Berman, Leo | et. al. Relating to information regarding the citizenship status of students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Aliens|BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Open Records
HB 420 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to the nonpartisan election of members to the State Board of Education. House: Elections Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Political Parties
HB 465 81-0 (2009) Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al. Relating to the number of charters the State Board of Education may grant for open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 522 81-0 (2009) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to intensive preparation academies in certain school districts to prepare public school students to take required end-of-course assessment instruments. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 525 81-0 (2009) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to certain standards for group-administered achievement tests used by school districts. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 710 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al. Relating to placing the State Board of Education under periodic review by the Sunset Advisory Commission. House: Public Education Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset Bills
HB 772 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to Internet broadcasts of open meetings held by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/09 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Open Meetings|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1025 81-0 (2009) Author: Edwards, Al | et. al. Relating to preparation of public school students to enter the workforce. House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1102 81-0 (2009) Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al. Relating to the requirements for the recommended and advanced public high school programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
HB 1235 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al. Relating to establishing the Legislative Education Board and transferring to the Legislative Education Board the statutorily assigned functions and activities of the State Board of Education and certain functions of the Legislative Budget Board. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1423 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to granting charters to public junior colleges for open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 1503 81-0 (2009) Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al. Relating to the high school graduation requirements. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1563 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Diane Relating to the number of charters the State Board of Education may grant for open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 2155 81-0 (2009) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to clarification of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school curriculum and the evaluation of conforming curriculum management systems. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Electronic Information Systems
HB 2327 81-0 (2009) Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al. Relating to approval by the State Board of Education of certain public school courses for use in satisfying mathematics or science course requirements under the recommended and advanced high school programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 2365 81-0 (2009) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to the structure, powers, and duties of the State Board of Education and the commissioner of education. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2471 81-0 (2009) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al. Relating to career and technical education in the public schools and high school graduation requirements. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|Labor--Workforce Development|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2488 81-0 (2009) Author: Hochberg, Scott
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to open-source textbooks and other instructional materials for public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/09 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts|ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS
HB 2545 81-0 (2009) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to an exemption from certain end-of-course assessment instruments for a high school student earning college credit. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2812 81-0 (2009) Author: Swinford, David | et. al. Relating to the curriculum, funding, promotion, and economic impact of career and technology education in public educational institutions. House: Public Education Left pending in committee CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CURRICULUM EVAL. COMMITTEE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Labor--Workforce Development|Science & Technology|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2894 81-0 (2009) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to additional guarantees for certain bonds issued by school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education BONDS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2959 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to adoption and ownership of mathematics and science textbooks for public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|ROYALTIES|Science & Technology
HB 3039 81-0 (2009) Author: Olivo, Dora Relating to continued placement of certain public school students in disciplinary alternative education programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
HB 3051 81-0 (2009) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the term for which certain charters granted for open-enrollment charter schools are renewed. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 3076 81-0 (2009) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a parenting and paternity awareness program used in the health curriculum for public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Family--Parent & Child
HB 3382 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to transferring the statutorily assigned functions and activities of the State Board of Education to the Texas Education Agency. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION, STATE BOARD FOR|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3523 81-0 (2009) Author: Maldonado, Diana Relating to a legislative outreach program requiring members of the State Board of Education to visit public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|State Officers
HB 3639 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the composition of the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3714 81-0 (2009) Author: King, Susan | et. al. Relating to public school career and technology education program curriculum and funding and to development of a list of high-demand occupations for career and technology education students. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Science & Technology|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE INVESTMENT COUNCIL, TEXAS
HB 3865 81-0 (2009) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to governance of the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3868 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to school safety. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3916 81-0 (2009) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to an alcohol awareness component of the health curriculum used in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 4224 81-0 (2009) Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al. Relating to the teaching of science in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Science & Technology
HB 4553 81-0 (2009) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to special textbooks for the education of blind and visually impaired students in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 4557 81-0 (2009) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the review and adoption cycle for public school textbooks. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Electronic Information Systems
HB 4590 81-0 (2009) Author: Pitts, Jim
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to transfers from the permanent school fund to the available school fund. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4671 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to funding for career and technology education programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|Science & Technology
HCR 283 81-0 (2009) Author: Eissler, Rob
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3. Signed by the Governor ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|Resolutions--Corrective
HJR 77 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to create the Permanent School Fund Management Council to assume the duty of the State Board of Education to manage the permanent school fund and to allow the School Land Board to transfer funds from the permanent school fund to the available school fund. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 3 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to public school accountability, curriculum, and promotion requirements. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts
SB 308 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to the number of charters the State Board of Education may grant for open-enrollment charter schools. Senate: Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
SB 440 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to transferring the statutorily assigned functions and activities of the State Board of Education to the Texas Education Agency. Senate: Education Referred to Education CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION, STATE BOARD FOR|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 513 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to placing the State Board of Education under periodic review by the Sunset Advisory Commission. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset Bills
SB 669 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Sponsor: Strama, Mark
Relating to the availability of online testing for high school equivalency examinations. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Electronic Information Systems
SB 759 81-0 (2009) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to certain standards for group-administered achievement tests used by school districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
SB 891 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the public school physical education curriculum. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1255 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to a state intercept credit enhancement program for certain bonds issued by school districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar BONDS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 1313 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the quality and accessibility of public school career and technical education programs and to assistance to students concerning postsecondary education and training. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Science & Technology|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1344 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to an alcohol awareness component of the health curriculum used in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|CARSON STARKEY ALCOHOL AWARENESS & EDUCATION ACT|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1363 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to clarification of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school curriculum and the evaluation of conforming curriculum management systems. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Electronic Information Systems
SB 1525 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to physical education and physical activity requirements in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1548 81-0 (2009) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to the monitoring and oversight of certain public retirement systems and public investments; providing civil penalties. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND|Retirement Systems--County & District|Retirement Systems--General|Retirement Systems--Municipal|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Retirement Systems--Teachers|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE PENSION & INVESTMENT REVIEW BOARD|STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1955 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al. Relating to career and technical education in the public schools and high school graduation requirements. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|Labor--Workforce Development|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2025 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the establishment of a prepaid tuition unit reward and incentive program for certain economically disadvantaged students who achieve commended performance levels on standardized assessments. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 2086 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the essential high school program and to the curriculum requirements for the recommended and advanced public high school programs. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Science & Technology
SB 2103 81-0 (2009) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the expulsion and removal of students from schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|EVIDENCE
SB 2258 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to intensive summer programs for public school students and to college readiness programs at public institutions of higher education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Science & Technology
SB 2275 81-0 (2009) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al. Relating to the adoption of the public school curriculum and textbooks; transferring authority from the State Board of Education to the commissioner of education. Senate: Education Co-author authorized EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SCR 83 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3. Received by the Secretary of the Senate ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|Resolutions--Corrective
HB 77 80-0 (2007) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to the adoption of public school textbooks. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 183 80-0 (2007) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to release by the Texas Education Agency of questions and answer keys to assessment instruments. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 277 80-0 (2007) Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al. Relating to the creation and operation of a state virtual school network to provide education to students through electronic means. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars DISTANCE EDUCATION|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Electronic Information Systems
HB 603 80-0 (2007) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to the nonpartisan election of members to the State Board of Education. House: Elections Referred to Elections EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Political Parties
HB 1403 80-0 (2007) Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of members of the State Board of Education to participate in a state employees group benefits program. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2080 80-0 (2007) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to statewide assessment instruments for public school students and requirements for grade level promotion and receiving a high school diploma. House: Public Education Left pending in committee ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2176 80-0 (2007) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a parenting and paternity awareness component of the high school health curriculum. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/07 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Family--Parent & Child
HB 3087 80-0 (2007) Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al. Relating to the development of applied mathematics and science courses for use in public high schools. House: Public Education Posting rule suspended EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Science & Technology
HB 3303 80-0 (2007) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to a research and program to focus on eliminating achievement gaps among minority students. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Human Relations
HB 3394 80-0 (2007) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the appointment of members of the State Board of Education and to the establishment of regional education service centers. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|State Officers
HB 3510 80-0 (2007) Author: Patrick, Diane Relating to reforms to the system by which the state procures, purchases, and distributes textbooks. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 3527 80-0 (2007) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to the eligibility of certain teachers to serve on the State Board of Education and the board of directors of a regional education service center. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3557 80-0 (2007) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to rules adopted by the State Board of Education regarding the required curriculum of public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Science & Technology
HR 283 80-0 (2007) Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al. Recognizing the members of the State Board of Education for their outstanding public service. Reported enrolled EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary|Resolutions--Welcoming
SB 1381 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to a parenting and paternity awareness component of the high school health curriculum. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Family--Parent & Child
SB 1433 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the Employers for Education Excellence Award. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 1568 80-0 (2007) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the structure, powers, and duties of the State Board of Education and the commissioner of education. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1644 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the service of Texas state teachers of the year and other outstanding educators as advisors to regional and state education agencies. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1788 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Sponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the creation and operation of a state virtual school network to provide education to students through electronic means. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/07 DISTANCE EDUCATION|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Electronic Information Systems
SB 1899 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the adoption of textbooks and the use of credits for textbooks or other instructional materials in a school district or open-enrollment charter school. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS
HB 4 79-0 (2005) Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the use of technology by public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Electronic Information Systems|ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS
HB 220 79-0 (2005) Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al. Relating to the State Board of Education review of public school textbooks. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 221 79-0 (2005) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to the reading curriculum used in public schools and to reading textbooks for public school students. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|READING & PRE-READING
HB 253 79-0 (2005) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to the adoption of public school textbooks. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 262 79-0 (2005) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to permitting early entry into public school kindergartens for certain children. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|KINDERGARTEN
HB 492 79-0 (2005) Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to personal finance education as a requirement for graduation from public high school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 524 79-0 (2005) Author: Mowery, Anna Relating to an exemption from the requirement of compulsory attendance at public school for certain high-performing students. House: Public Education Left pending in committee ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 763 79-0 (2005) Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al. Relating to a financial literacy curriculum requirement in certain public high schools located in the Texas-Mexico border region. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education BORDER|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 849 79-0 (2005) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to release by the Texas Education Agency of questions and answer keys to assessment instruments. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 945 79-0 (2005) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to the setting of performance levels on assessment instruments used in the public school accountability system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 973 79-0 (2005) Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al. Relating to instruction and testing in social studies in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 983 79-0 (2005) Author: Reyna, Elvira Relating to a parenting and paternity awareness component of the high school health curriculum. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Family--Parent & Child
HB 1004 79-0 (2005) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to a debt finance curriculum requirement in public high schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1033 79-0 (2005) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to placing the State Board of Education under periodic review by the Sunset Advisory Commission. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Sunset Bills
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--SPANISH LANGUAGE
HB 1445 79-0 (2005) Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al. Relating to the creation and operation of a state virtual school network to provide education to students through electronic means. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar DISTANCE EDUCATION|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems
HB 1658 79-0 (2005) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to programs and services for sexual health and the prevention of abortion. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health Abortion|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Insurance--Health & Accident|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS|SEXUAL ASSAULT|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2058 79-0 (2005) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to education programs for gifted and talented students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
HB 2464 79-0 (2005) Author: Dawson, Glenda Relating to requiring skin cancer prevention instruction in public schools. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars CANCER|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 2512 79-0 (2005) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain governmental educational entities and to other fiscal matters involving certain governmental educational entities. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Retirement Systems--Teachers|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2534 79-0 (2005) Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al. Relating to the content requirements and limitations for public school textbooks. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 2785 79-0 (2005) Author: Wong, Martha Relating to the health of school-age children. House: Public Education Left pending in committee AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOOD|Minors--Health & Safety
HCR 104 79-0 (2005) Author: Jones, Jesse Directing the State Board of Education to examine the institution of slavery and subsequent racial and economic discrimination in the United States and to prepare a standardized history curriculum relating to these issues for use in the public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Arts & Humanities|DISCRIMINATION|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Human Relations|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 152 79-0 (2005) Author: Olivo, Dora Encouraging the State Board of Education to ensure that public schools teach students about Hispano contributions to the development of Texas and the United States and that all of the state's history and government textbooks include such information. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 186 79-0 (2005) Author: Eiland, Craig Directing the Texas Education Agency and the State Board of Education to facilitate the offering of high school elective courses on the Bible in Texas public schools. Filed EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1628 79-0 (2005) Author: Eiland, Craig Directing the Texas Education Agency and the State Board of Education to facilitate the offering of high school elective courses on the Bible in Texas public schools. House: Rules & Resolutions Referred to Rules & Resolutions EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 92 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to sex discrimination in public junior high school, middle school, and high school athletic activities. Senate: Education Referred to Education Amusements, Games, Sports|DISCRIMINATION|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--School Districts|Women
SB 144 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to trustees of military reservation school districts. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--School District|Military & Veterans
SB 151 79-0 (2005) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to students enrolled in certain high school and junior college programs for which students may receive both high school and higher education academic credit; creating the Texas Academy of International Studies. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Textbooks|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|TEXAS ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
SB 202 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to including lactation education in public elementary and secondary school curriculum. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 378 79-0 (2005) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the State Board of Education review of public school textbooks. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 426 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Sponsor: Wong, Martha
Relating to the health of school-age children. House: Public Education
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOOD|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 972 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce Relating to providing a method for assessing the academic growth of the performance of public school students on certain assessment instruments. Senate: Education Referred to Education ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 1043 79-0 (2005) Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al. Relating to the duties of the P-16 Council regarding dual and concurrent enrollment courses. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|P-16 COUNCIL
SB 1392 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to the correction of errors during the review and adoption process for public school textbooks. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 1608 79-0 (2005) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain governmental educational entities and to other fiscal matters involving certain governmental educational entities. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Retirement Systems--Teachers|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control
SCR 35 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Encouraging the State Board of Education to ensure that public schools teach students about Hispano contributions to the development of Texas and the United States and that all of the state's history and government textbooks include such information. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 880 79-0 (2005) Author: Janek, Kyle Directing the Texas Education Agency and the State Board of Education to facilitate the offering of high school elective courses on the Bible in Texas public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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 ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|Salaries & Expenses|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 17 79-1 (2005) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the creation and operation of a state virtual school network to provide education to students through electronic means. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education DISTANCE EDUCATION|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Electronic Information Systems
HB 24 79-1 (2005) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to the setting of performance levels on assessment instruments used in the public school accountability system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 38 79-1 (2005) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the adoption of public school textbooks. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Property Interests--Homestead|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|Salaries & Expenses|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
HB 62 79-2 (2005) Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al. Relating to public school instructional materials and instructional technology; making an appropriation. House: Public Education Reform, Select
Senate: Education
Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Electronic Information Systems|ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 57 79-3 (2006) Author: Branch, Dan | et. al. Relating to high school programs and the advancement of college-readiness in secondary schools and institutions of higher education. House: Public Education Left pending in committee ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 100 79-3 (2006) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to school district accounting systems House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems
HB 165 79-3 (2006) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to the reading curriculum used in public schools and to reading textbooks for public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|READING & PRE-READING
HB 167 79-3 (2006) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to the State Board of Education review of public school textbooks. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 68 78-0 (2003) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to a safety education component of the public school enrichment curriculum. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 242 78-0 (2003) Author: Seaman, Gene | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to career and technology education and training. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Labor--Workforce Development|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 607 78-0 (2003) Author: Mowery, Anna Relating to the structure, powers, and duties of the State Board of Education, the commissioner of education, and the Texas Education Agency. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 818 78-0 (2003) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to the setting of performance levels on assessment instruments used in the public school accountability system. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1135 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the investment and management of the permanent school fund. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education AUDITOR, STATE|AUDITS & AUDITORS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FINANCIAL ADVISORS|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1161 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the composition of the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1447 78-0 (2003) Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al. Relating to the authority of the State Board of Education regarding public school curriculum and textbooks. House: Public Education Considered in Calendars EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 1448 78-0 (2003) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to State Board of Education rules concerning textbooks and to adoption of textbooks by the board. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 1593 78-0 (2003) Author: Nixon, Joe Relating to the rules, procedures, and programs of the University Interscholastic League. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 1917 78-0 (2003) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to adoption of textbooks by the State Board of Education and to selection of textbooks by school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 3246 78-0 (2003) Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al. Relating to the accounting basis used in connection with the permanent school fund. House: Public Education Meeting cancelled EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|State Finances--Management & Control
HCR 73 78-0 (2003) Author: Griggs, Bob
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Directing the Texas Education Agency and the State Board of Education to adopt and promote a virtues education program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 34 78-0 (2003) Author: Mowery, Anna Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the structure, powers, and duties of the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 35 78-0 (2003) Author: Mowery, Anna Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the election of members of the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Elections--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 56 78-0 (2003) Author: Hochberg, Scott Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the distribution of the permanent school fund. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 112 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to career and technology education and training. Senate: Education Committee report printed and distributed CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Labor--Workforce Development|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 877 78-0 (2003) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the composition of the permanent school fund, the available school fund, and the education excellence supplemental fund and to transfers from the permanent school fund to the available school fund and the education excellence supplemental fund. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 8 78-4 (2003) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the appointment of certain officers of the State Board of Education. House: Public School Finance, Select Referred to Public School Finance, Select EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 721 77-0 (2001) Author: Jones, Delwin Relating to the composition of the districts of the State Board of Education. House: Redistricting Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Elections--General|Redistricting
HB 1947 77-0 (2001) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to a financial accountability rating system for school districts. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
HB 2067 77-0 (2001) Author: Shields, John Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to serve as members of the State Board of Education or act as general counsel to that board. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING
HB 2414 77-0 (2001) Author: Keel, Terry | et. al. Relating to the investment and management of the permanent school fund. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars AUDITOR, STATE|AUDITS & AUDITORS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND INVESTMENT BOARD|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2526 77-0 (2001) Author: Junell, Robert Relating to political activity of and political contributions made by certain persons to members of or candidates for the State Board of Education. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Elections--Campaign Financing|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HB 3252 77-0 (2001) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the composition and appointment of the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General
HB 3496 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to political contributions to candidates for and members of the State Board of Education; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--Campaign Financing|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HCR 94 77-0 (2001) Author: Elkins, Gary Encouraging local public and private school districts to develop and implement character and values education programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education CHARACTER EDUCATION|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 185 77-0 (2001) Author: Green, Rick Designating the week of September 25 as Teach Freedom Week and urging its observance in public schools by daily recitations from the Declaration of Independence. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|TEACH FREEDOM WEEK
HCR 246 77-0 (2001) Author: Woolley, Beverly Directing the State Board of Education to consider including personal finance knowledge among the essential knowledge and skills in the required public school curriculum. House: Public Education Received from the House EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 74 77-0 (2001) Author: Keel, Terry | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the investment and management of the permanent school fund. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND INVESTMENT BOARD|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 209 77-0 (2001) Author: Bivins, Teel
Sponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the boards of trustees of certain special-purpose school districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--School Districts
SB 218 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to a financial accountability rating system for, and certain audit reports of, school districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
SB 451 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the composition of the permanent school fund, the available school fund, and the education excellence supplemental fund and to transfers from the permanent school fund to the available school fund and the education excellence supplemental fund. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 501 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the composition of the districts of the State Board of Education. Senate: Redistricting No action taken in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Elections--General|Redistricting
SB 512 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the investment and management of the permanent school fund. House: Public Education
Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND INVESTMENT BOARD|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1277 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to political contributions to candidates for and members of the State Board of Education; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--Campaign Financing|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
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 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SJR 20 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the authority to invest and manage the permanent school fund. Senate: Finance Not again placed on intent calendar EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND INVESTMENT BOARD|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 240 76-0 (1999) Author: Krusee, Mike Relating to the number of charters for open-enrollment charter schools the State Board of Education may grant. House: Public Education Left pending in committee CHARTER SCHOOLS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
HB 481 76-0 (1999) Author: Woolley, Beverly Relating to bilingual education programs in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1232 76-0 (1999) Author: Rangel, Irma Relating to the creation of a single state board and a single commissioner to oversee and administer public and higher education. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, BOARD OF TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1784 76-0 (1999) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to evaluation and termination of certain public school employees. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Labor--Management Relations
HB 1816 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to a safety education component of the public school enrichment curriculum. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2358 76-0 (1999) Author: Olivo, Dora Relating to open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars CHARTER SCHOOLS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private
HB 2492 76-0 (1999) Author: Lewis, Ron
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to contracts for and the financing of energy conservation measures taken by state agencies and political subdivisions. House: Energy Resources
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--General|Energy--Conservation
HB 3158 76-0 (1999) Author: McClendon, Ruth
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to terms of trustees of certain special-purpose school districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Senate refuses to grant request-reported EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts|Military & Veterans
HB 3646 76-0 (1999) Author: Krusee, Mike Relating to charters for open-enrollment charter schools to serve certain student populations. House: Public Education Left pending in committee CHARTER SCHOOLS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 3739 76-0 (1999) Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to ethics requirements in regard to management and investment of the permanent school fund. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Ethics|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
HJR 45 76-0 (1999) Author: Hochberg, Scott Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the distribution of the Permanent School Fund. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 582 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the authority of the State Board of Education to manage the permanent school fund. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
SB 714 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to evaluation and termination of certain public school employees. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Labor--Management Relations
SB 875 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to the financial accountability of school districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
SB 1450 76-0 (1999) Author: West, Royce Relating to certificates issued to public school teachers as a basis of establishing compensation levels and to attracting new teachers to work in public elementary and secondary schools. Senate: Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Salaries & Expenses
SB 1707 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the composition of the State Board of Education. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1791 76-0 (1999) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the efficient administration and effective management administration of the Permanent School Fund. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
SCR 20 76-0 (1999) Author: Haywood, Tom | et. al. Directing the State Board of Education to clarify training needs for educator competency in diagnosis and teaching of students with dyslexia. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 199 75-0 (1997) Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al. Relating to State Board of Education rules concerning textbooks. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 304 75-0 (1997) Author: Krusee, Mike | et. al. Relating to the number of charters for an open-enrollment charter school that the State Board of Education may grant. House: Public Education Left pending in committee CHARTER SCHOOLS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 471 75-0 (1997) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to the composition of the Texas Education Agency. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General
HB 472 75-0 (1997) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to the composition and powers and duties of the Texas Education Agency. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General
HB 792 75-0 (1997) Author: Lewis, Ron Relating to meetings of the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General
HB 3351 75-0 (1997) Author: Place, Allen Relating to the transfer of the duties of the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General
HCR 30 75-0 (1997) Author: Maxey, Glen Encouraging the State Board of Education to require that all stocks purchased by the Permanent School Fund pay a current dividend. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 26 75-0 (1997) Author: Driver, Joe Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve in legislative office or on a state board of education. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|TERM LIMITS
HJR 114 75-0 (1997) Author: Place, Allen Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the abolition of the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 519 75-0 (1997) Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.
Sponsor: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the issuance of charters for open-enrollment charter schools by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Point of order sustained EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SCR 15 75-0 (1997) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Encouraging the State Board of Education to directly manage all investments of the Permanent School Fund through the Texas Permanent School Fund Management Company. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 16 75-0 (1997) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Encouraging the State Board of Education to require that all stocks purchased by the Permanent School Fund pay a current dividend. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 565 74-0 (1995) Author: Kubiak, Dan Relating to the composition of the State Board of Education and the term of office of its members. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 570 74-0 (1995) Author: Jones, Jesse Relating to the method of filling a vacancy on the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Elections--General
HB 1128 74-0 (1995) Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis Relating to the membership and terms of the office of the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General
HB 1340 74-0 (1995) Author: Lewis, Ron Relating to the effective date of rules adopted by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General
HB 1243 73-0 (1993) Author: Jones, Delwin Relating to the composition of certain State Board of Education districts. House: Redistricting Referred to Redistricting EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Redistricting
HB 2366 73-0 (1993) Author: Hernandez, Christine
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the organization and regulation of the State Department of Education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 2448 73-0 (1993) Author: Eckels, Robert Relating to the composition of certain state representative and State Board of Education districts. House: Redistricting Referred to Redistricting EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Legislature|Redistricting
SCR 51 73-0 (1993) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Urging the State Board of Education to endorse the World Wise School Program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|WORLD WISE SCHOOLS PROGRAM
HB 149 72-0 (1991) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the apportionment of the state into State Board of Education districts. House: Redistricting Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Redistricting
HB 1596 72-0 (1991) Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine Relating to the number of semester credit hours of education courses necessary to be granted a teaching certificate by the State Board of Education. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2766 72-0 (1991) Author: Colbert, Paul Relating to creating the position of executive assistant to the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General
HCR 34 72-0 (1991) Author: Edwards, Al Requesting the State Board of Education to require instruction relating to current criminal laws of this state. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Criminal Procedure--General|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 137 72-0 (1991) Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine Requesting that the State Board of Education fully develop and implement social work programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Human Services--General|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 196 72-0 (1991) Author: Fleuriet, Kenneth | et. al. Urging the State Board of Education and the Texas Education Agency to continue extensive drug education in the seventh and later secondary grades. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 15 72-0 (1991) Author: Glasgow, Bob Relating to the apportionment of the state into State Board of Education districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Redistricting
SB 1118 72-0 (1991) Author: Haley, Bill
Sponsor: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to the State Board of Education, the Central Education Agency, public schools, and public school employees. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on Major State Calendar EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts
SCR 30 72-0 (1991) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Requesting the State Board of Education to adopt a policy requiring each school district to hire a social services coordinator. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
1st Printing printed and distributed EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--School Districts|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 72 72-1 (1991) Author: Uher, D.R.
Sponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the apportionment of the state into State Board of Education districts. House: Redistricting
Senate: Administration
Senate passage as amended reported EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Redistricting
HB 129 72-1 (1991) Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al. Relating to the creation of the State Department of Public Education and the abolition of the State Department of Education. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|EDUCATION, STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 79 72-1 (1991) Author: Glasgow, Bob Relating to the apportionment of the state into State Board of Education districts. Senate: Administration Reported favorably w/o amendments EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Redistricting
HB 2 72-2 (1991) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the apportionment of the state into State Board of Education districts. House: Redistricting Laid on the table subject to call EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Redistricting
SB 2 72-2 (1991) Author: Glasgow, Bob
Sponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the apportionment of the state into State Board of Education districts. House: Redistricting
Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 11/24/91 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Redistricting
HB 1445 71-0 (1989) Author: Hammond, Bill Relating to a proclamation of state textbook categories by the State Board of Education and to the establishment, powers, and duties of textbook proclamation advisory committees. House: Public Education 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary|State Agencies, Newly Proposed|TEXTBOOK PROCLAMATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE|TEXTBOOKS
HB 2595 71-0 (1989) Author: Hammond, Bill Relating to the office of commissioner of education and the State Board of Education. House: Government Organization Referred to Government Organization EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Public Officers
HB 3039 71-0 (1989) Author: Colbert, Paul
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the composition of certain districts from which members of the State Board of Education are elected. House: Public Education
Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General
HCR 94 71-0 (1989) Author: Hammond, Bill
Sponsor: Leedom, John
Commending the members of the appointed State Board of Education. House: Rules and Resolutions Signed by the Governor EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
HCR 194 71-0 (1989) Author: Cuellar, Henry
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Encouraging the State Board of Education to emphasize international education in Texas. House: State, Federal & International Relations
Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 206 71-0 (1989) Author: Edwards, Al Requesting the State Board of Education to require instruction in certain grades regarding state criminal law. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Criminal Procedure--General|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 237 71-0 (1989) Author: Hill, Patricia
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Directing the State Board of Education to review the teaching of geography. House: Public Health
Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor CURRICULUM|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 273 71-0 (1989) Author: Hill, Fred Directing the State Board of Education to require alcohol and drug education. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 1536 71-0 (1989) Author: Montford, John Relating to reimbursement of the State Board of Education for necessary office and travel expenses. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Salaries & Expenses
SB 1603 71-0 (1989) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the composition of certain districts from which members of the State Board of Education are elected. Senate: State Affairs Meeting canceled EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Elections--General
SCR 60 71-0 (1989) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Encouraging the State Board of Education to include the peer assistance and leadership course to each school district. House: House Administration
Senate: Education
Referred to House Administration Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 61 71-0 (1989) Author: Johnson, Eddie
Sponsor: Guerrero, Lena
Recommending that the State Board of Education continue and increase its efforts to promulgate and make available to school districts a comprehensive age-appropriate health education curriculum that focuses.... House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary|Health|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 110 71-0 (1989) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Creating an advisory committee to design a curriculum for self-responsibility education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Laid on the table subject to call EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary|Interim Studies|SELF-RESPONSIBILITY EDUCATION, ADVISORY COMT. ON
SCR 3 71-2 (1989) Author: Parker, Carl Requesting the State Board of Education to develop a school finance plan. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Finance|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 80 71-4 (1990) Author: Mowery, Anna Relating to State Board of Education and Central Education Agency rules. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary
HB 164 70-0 (1987) Author: Hammond, Bill Relating to public school textbooks adopted by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 165 70-0 (1987) Author: Hammond, Bill Relating to the selection of public school textbooks by school districts. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts
HB 234 70-0 (1987) Author: Moreno, Alex Relating to the appraisal of teachers for career ladder assignment purposes. House: Public Education Pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 240 70-0 (1987) Author: Luna, Gregory Relating to the examinations and competency standards required for admission into an approved teacher education program for certification as a teacher and for certification as an administrator. House: Public Education Coauthor authorized EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 241 70-0 (1987) Author: Luna, Gregory Repealing the differentiated transcript and establishing a uniform high school graduation program for all students. House: Public Education Comm. laid on table subj. to call ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 242 70-0 (1987) Author: Richardson, Bob Relating to missing children prevention and identification programs. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--General|MISSING CHILDREN
HB 304 70-0 (1987) Author: Delco, Wilhelmina Relating to instruction on reproduction and family life in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Family--General
HB 433 70-0 (1987) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to amending the teacher career ladder appraisal process. House: Public Education Pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts
HB 849 70-0 (1987) Author: Ceverha, Bill Relating to state textbook committees. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 901 70-0 (1987) Author: Grusendorf, Kent Relating to an allocation of state funds for public school districts based on student academic achievement. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1287 70-0 (1987) Author: Haley, Bill
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to public school textbooks. House: Public Education Left as pending business in comm. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 1619 70-0 (1987) Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to in-service training for public school teachers. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/87 Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1649 70-0 (1987) Author: Cooper, Anne Relating to election of members of the State Board of Education and trustees of junior colleges, community colleges, school districts, and county school boards. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--School Districts|Elections--General
HB 1659 70-0 (1987) Author: Hammond, Bill Relating to the certification to teach of persons who are not graduates of teacher education programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1660 70-0 (1987) Author: Hammond, Bill Relating to election of members of the State Board of Education and trustees of junior colleges, community colleges, school districts, and county school boards. House: Elections Referred to subcommittee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1757 70-0 (1987) Author: Culberson, John Relating to the appraisal of public school teachers for purposes of the career ladder. House: Public Education Pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2383 70-0 (1987) Author: Luna, Gregory Relating to suspending the use of an examination and competency standards required for admission into an approved teacher education program for certification as a teacher until July 1, 1989. House: Public Education Comm. laid on table subj. to call EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2435 70-0 (1987) Author: Haley, Bill Relating to the foundation school program price differential index and adjustment. House: Public Education Comm. laid on table subj. to call EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
HB 2451 70-0 (1987) Author: Colbert, Paul Relating to the Price Differential Index. House: Public Education Comm. laid on table subj. to call EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2496 70-0 (1987) Author: Haley, Bill Relating to permissible investments for the assets of the permanent school fund. House: Public Education Comm. laid on table subj. to call EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|State Finances--Management & Control
HCR 84 70-0 (1987) Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Sponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Requesting the State Board of Education to study feasibility of an eight-year cycle for the adoption of certain textbooks. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 209 70-0 (1987) Author: Guerrero, Lena Requesting State Board of Education to continue leadership in programs designed to prevent school-age pregnancies. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 210 70-0 (1987) Author: Delco, Wilhelmina Requesting State Board of Education to continue leadership in programs designed to prevent school-age pregnancies. House: Public Education Postponed EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--School Districts|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 535 70-0 (1987) Author: Waterfield, Richard Urging the State Board of Education to require inclusion of concepts of civic literacy in the secondary exit level assessment instrument. Reported enrolled EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 564 70-0 (1987) Author: Hammond, Bill Urging the State Board of Education to include measures of student academic performance among the criteria used in the teacher appraisal process. Referred to Rules and Resolutions EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 28 70-0 (1987) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to examinations and competency standards required for admission into an approved teacher education program for certification as a teacher and for certification as an administrator. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 52 70-0 (1987) Author: Truan, Carlos Repealing the differentiated transcript and establishing a uniform high school graduation program for all students. Senate: Education Referred to Education ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
SB 413 70-0 (1987) Author: Green, Gene Relating to statutory requirements for subject matter testing of teachers and statutory authority of the State Board of Education to require such testing. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 598 70-0 (1987) Author: Lyon, Ted
Sponsor: Hammond, Bill
Relating to public school textbooks adopted by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 607 70-0 (1987) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to educational programs for gifted and talented students. Senate: Education Co-author authorized EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS
SB 1398 70-0 (1987) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to teacher inservice training and preparation. Senate: Education Reported favorably w/amendments EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SCR 47 70-0 (1987) Author: Krier, Cynthia Requesting the State Board of Education to study feasibility of an eight-year cycle for the adoption of certain textbooks. Senate: Education Postponed in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Interim Studies|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 60 70-0 (1987) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Requesting the State Board of Education to amend its rules regarding individual education plans for all students with disabilities. Senate: Education Reported favorably with substitute EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 69 70-0 (1987) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Requesting the State Board of Education to amend its rules regarding supervision of teacher aides by special education teachers. Senate: Education Reported favorably with substitute EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|EDUCATIONAL AIDES|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 114 70-0 (1987) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina
Requesting the State Board of Education to amend the Texas Administrative Code to permit certain teachers and administrators to be employed in the public schools on an emergency basis. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 117 70-0 (1987) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Colbert, Paul
Directing the State Board of Education to clarify rules regarding excused absences. House: Public Education
Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 130 70-0 (1987) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Directing the State Board of Education in cooperation with the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse to study the problem of substance abuse by public school students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 152 70-2 (1987) Author: Haley, Bill Relating to textbook review and the state textbook committee. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 162 70-2 (1987) Author: Hammond, Bill Relating to the appointment of the members of the State Board of Education. House: Government Organization Referred to Government Organization EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HCR 37 70-2 (1987) Author: Riley, Randall Granting Dr. Harry F. Roland permission to sue the State of Texas and the State Board of Dental Examiners. House: Judicial Affairs 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State|ROLAND, HARRY F.
SB 86 70-2 (1987) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Hammond, Bill
Relating to the election of appointment of members of the State Board of Education. House: Government Organization
Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days-10/20/87 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SCR 5 70-2 (1987) Author: Brooks, Chet Requesting the State Board of Education to amend its rules to permit certain teachers and administrators to be employed on an emergency basis. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 13 70-2 (1987) Author: Harris, O.H. Granting American Family Life Assurance Company permission to sue the State of Texas, the chairman of the State Board of Insurance, the comptroller of public accounts, and the state treasurer. Senate: Jurisprudence Left as pending business in comm. AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF COLUMBUS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State|STATE TREASURER
HB 135 69-0 (1985) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to reducing the number of written reports and the amount of other paperwork required of school districts and school district personnel. House: Public Education Coauthor authorized EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--School Districts
HB 157 69-0 (1985) Author: Hammond, Bill
Sponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the screening and treatment for dyslexia and related disorders of students enrolling in a public school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 250 69-0 (1985) Author: Green, Gene Relating to the expiration of terms of members appointed to the transitional State Board of Education and to the election of members of the board. House: Public Education Laid on table subj. to call in s/c EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 394 69-0 (1985) Author: Fox, Milton E. Relating to the election of members of the State Board of Education and boards of trustees of school districts. House: Public Education Coauthor authorized EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--School Districts|Elections--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 422 69-0 (1985) Author: Burnett, Dick Relating to the maximum length of the adoption cycle and adoption contracts for public school textbooks. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 435 69-0 (1985) Author: Heflin, Talmadge
Sponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to memberships in associations and organizations of students in institutions of higher education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--General
HB 682 69-0 (1985) Author: Shea, Gwyn
Sponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to paperwork reduction efforts in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Point of order sustained EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--School Districts
HB 1056 69-0 (1985) Author: Perry, Rick Relating to school district reporting requirements. House: Public Education Laid on table subj. to call in comm. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--School Districts
HB 1124 69-0 (1985) Author: Godwin, J. Kelly Relating to the election of members of the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Laid on table subj. to call in s/c EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1181 69-0 (1985) Author: Colbert, Paul Relating to fees to recover the costs of issuing teaching certificates and reviewing the credentials of teaching certificate applicants. House: Public Education Withdrawn by author EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 1304 69-0 (1985) Author: Oliver, Jesse
Sponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to computers and computer-related equipment for public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 1377 69-0 (1985) Author: Oliveira, René Relating to examination and competency standards required for admission into an approved teacher education program. House: Higher Education 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1515 69-0 (1985) Author: Delco, Wilhelmina Relating to instruction on reproduction and family life in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL
HB 1523 69-0 (1985) Author: Hammond, Bill Relating to advanced placement examinations. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1540 69-0 (1985) Author: Colbert, Paul Relating to the composition of the State Textbook Committee. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXTBOOK COMMITTEE, STATE
HB 1923 69-0 (1985) Author: Robinson, Phyllis Relating to changing the year in which the State Board of Education shall begin administering assessment instruments adopted by the Central Education Agency. House: Public Education Postponed in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2425 69-0 (1985) Author: Colbert, Paul Relating to investment of the permanent school fund. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Financial--General|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HCR 69 69-0 (1985) Author: Lee, Don Directing the State Board of Education to adopt rules requiring individual educational plans for students with cerebral palsy. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 75 69-0 (1985) Author: Hammond, Bill
Sponsor: Lyon, Ted
Directing the State Board of Education to require that teachers education programs include instruction relating to dyslexia. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 116 69-0 (1985) Author: Perry, Rick Requesting the State Board of Education to increase excused absences for extracurricular activities for A students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 118 69-0 (1985) Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony" Direct the Commission on Standards for the Teaching Profession and the State Board of Education to require, for teacher certification, training in recognizing and responding to signs of child abuse. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education CHILD ABUSE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|STANDARDS FOR THE TEACHING PROFESSION, COMMISSION ON
HCR 143 69-0 (1985) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank Encouraging school districts to require students to complete a physical education class at each grade level from ninth through 12th grade levels. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Resolutions--Adjournment|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 139 69-0 (1985) Author: Craddick, Tom Directing the State Board of Education and the Central Education Agency to prepare a report on public education concerns relating to families. Reported enrolled EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Family--General|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 171 69-0 (1985) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank Directing the State Board of Education to revise the proposed definition of a grade reporting period as it relates to extracurricular activities. Coauthor authorized EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 25 69-0 (1985) Author: Williams, Lindon Relating to paperwork reduction efforts in the public schools and penalties for failure to do so. Senate: Education Referred to subcommittee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--School Districts
SB 431 69-0 (1985) Author: Glasgow, Bob Relating to the State Board of Education guidelines for determining unusual causes for which absences from public school should be excused. Senate: Education Postponed in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 525 69-0 (1985) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to the public school system, including administration, finance, personnel, standards, compensation, students, programs, teacher education, equipment, discipline, transportation, and transfer. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Work session ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
SB 529 69-0 (1985) Author: Glasgow, Bob Relating to school district reporting requirements. Senate: Education Reported from s/c favorably w/amdts. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--School Districts
SB 557 69-0 (1985) Author: Sarpalius, Bill Relating to State Board of Education rules limiting participation in extracurricular activities. Senate: Education No action taken in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities
SB 624 69-0 (1985) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to examinations and competency standards required for admission into an approved teacher education program for certification as a teacher and for certification as an administrator. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 658 69-0 (1985) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to transcripts of high school students and to a uniform high school graduation program through the sophomore year. Senate: Education Record vote EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
SB 659 69-0 (1985) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to transcripts for reporting the academic achievement records of students in advanced and lower level high school programs and to information for the parents or guardians of students about advanced and lower levels of certain school courses. Senate: Education No action taken in committee ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
SB 739 69-0 (1985) Author: Uribe, Hector Relating to loans to certain school districts for renovation or construction of buildings. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LOANS
SB 920 69-0 (1985) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to State Board of Education rules establishing levels of competence and compensation for other instructional personnel. Senate: Education Referred to subcommittee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 992 69-0 (1985) Author: Farabee, Ray Relating to fees to recover the costs of issuing teaching certificates and reviewing the credentials of teaching certificate applicants. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
SB 1092 69-0 (1985) Author: Caperton, Kent Relating to reducing the number of written reports and the amount of other paperwork required of school districts and school district personnel; providing for sanctions. Senate: Education See remarks EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts
SB 1235 69-0 (1985) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the composition of the State Textbook Committee. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXTBOOK COMMITTEE, STATE
SB 1373 69-0 (1985) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to giving credit toward high school graduation for successful completion of a program of driver education. Senate: Education No action taken in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Driver Education & Training|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 1419 69-0 (1985) Author: Lyon, Ted Relating to the Price Differential Index. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 1492 69-0 (1985) Author: Jones, Grant Relating to investment of the permanent school fund. Senate: Finance No action taken in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Financial--General|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
SCR 57 69-0 (1985) Author: Lyon, Ted Directing the Commission on Standards to include training in child abuse recognition in teacher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor CHILD ABUSE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|STANDARDS FOR THE TEACHING PROFESSION, COMMISSION ON
SCR 60 69-0 (1985) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Directing the State Board of Education to adopt rules requiring individual education plans for students with cerebral palsy. House: Public Health
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Health Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 78 69-0 (1985) Author: Edwards, Chet Directing the State Board of Education to adopt rules to reduce the number of written reports and amount of other paper work required of school districts and district personnel. Senate: Education Reported from s/c favorably w/o amdts. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 102 69-0 (1985) Author: Edwards, Chet Directing the State Board of Education to conduct a study regarding career ladders for instructional employees. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 170 69-0 (1985) Author: Parker, Carl Directing the State Board of Education to revise the proposed definition of a grade reporting period. Record vote EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 481 69-0 (1985) Author: Parker, Carl Requesting State Board of Education to conduct study of existing school facilities in State. Adopted EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Interim Studies|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 6 69-1 (1985) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to paperwork reduction efforts in public schools. Coauthor authorized EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts
HR 3 69-1 (1985) Author: Criss, Lloyd | et. al. Requesting the State Board of Education to adopt rules to provide for simplifying and reducing the number and amount of written reports required from school districts and school district employees. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 5 69-1 (1985) Author: Edwards, Chet | et. al. Directing State Board of Education to adopt rules to provide for simplifying and reducing number and amount of written reports required from school districts and school district employees. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 50 69-2 (1986) Author: Shea, Gwyn
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to paperwork reduction efforts in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts
SCR 17 69-3 (1986) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Haley, Bill
Expressing legislative intent regarding state funding of adult and community education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor ADULT EDUCATION|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 309 68-0 (1983) Author: Hill, Gerald Relating to public commentary on a book submitted for adoption as a textbook for use in public schools. House: Public Education Coauthor authorized EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 628 68-0 (1983) Author: Haley, Bill Relating to group health insurance for public school employees and retirees. House: Public Education See remarks EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 665 68-0 (1983) Author: Barton, Erwin
Sponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to a transcript form for distinguishing the academic achievement of a student who has completed an advanced high school program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 1410 68-0 (1983) Author: Hammond, Bill Relating to requiring the State Board of Education to monitor and provide information on the supply of and demand for primary and secondary schoolteachers in this state. House: State Affairs Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1556 68-0 (1983) Author: Ceverha, Bill Relating to accreditation of schools offering instruction by correspondence. House: Public Education Referred to Committee on Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--General
HCR 48 68-0 (1983) Author: Staniswalis, Chip Requesting the Board of Education to encourage school districts to provide course work on conservation of natural resources. House: Public Health Referred to Committee on Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Environment--General|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 127 68-0 (1983) Author: Hill, Gerald
Sponsor: Vale, Bob
Directing the State Board of Education to study the feasibility of providing effective driver education to all students at the secondary school level and to make a report to the 69th legislature. House: Transportation
Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Driver Education & Training|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 27 68-0 (1983) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Hill, Gerald
Relating to public school textbooks. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 85 68-0 (1983) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to the purchase of newspapers for use in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Committee on Education Communications & Press|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 327 68-0 (1983) Author: Leedom, John Relating to a transcript form for distinguishing the academic achievement record of a student who has completed an advanced high school program. Senate: Education Reported from committee favorably without amendments ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 383 68-0 (1983) Author: Jones, Grant
Sponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to the accounting treatment of the exchange of certain permanent school fund securities. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 480 68-0 (1983) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to apportionment of the state into congressional districts and to terms of office of members of the State Board of Education. House: Regions, Compacts & Districts Effective immediately Congress|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Redistricting
SB 481 68-0 (1983) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to the members of the State Board of Insurance. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Committee on Economic Development EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SCR 68 68-0 (1983) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Requiring Individual Educational Plans for students with autism or other pervasive development disorders. House: Public Education
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 129 68-0 (1983) Author: Brooks, Chet Recognizing General Bernardo de Galvez and his prominent part in American history and requesting that the State Board of Education and Texas Education Agency request such recognition in the state adopted American history textbooks. House: Public Education Referred to Committee on Public Education DE GALVEZ, BERNARDO|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
HB 1 68-2 (1984) Author: Hammond, Bill Relating to the public school system, including administration, finance, personnel, students, and programs. House: Public Education Coauthor authorized EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 16 68-2 (1984) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to the composition of the State Board of Education. House: Public Education See remarks EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 21 68-2 (1984) Author: Berlanga, Hugo Relating to the composition of the State Board of Education and the appointment of its voting members. House: Public Education See remarks EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 22 68-2 (1984) Author: Hudson, David Relating to the composition of the State Board of Education and the appointment of its members. House: Public Education See remarks EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 49 68-2 (1984) Author: Berlanga, Hugo Relating to the public school system, including administration, finance, personnel, students, and programs. House: Public Education See remarks EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 72 68-2 (1984) Author: Haley, Bill
Sponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the public school system, including administration, finance, personnel, students, programs, teacher education and retirement, and elements of the offense of thwarting compulsory school attendance. House: Public Education Effective on beginning of 84-85 school year EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Elections--General|LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION BOARD|Legislature|Salaries & Expenses|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 73 68-2 (1984) Author: Martinez, Walter Relating to the terms of office and compensation of members of the State Board of Education, to the Executive Committee of the State Board of Education, and to the officers of the board. House: Public Education See remarks EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 107 68-2 (1984) Author: Gamez, Joe Relating to eligibility for membership on the State Board of Education. House: Public Education See remarks EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 115 68-2 (1984) Author: Gamez, Joe Relating to eligibility for membership on the State Board of Education. House: Public Education See remarks EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HCR 7 68-2 (1984) Author: Clemons, Billy Requesting revision of curriculum requirements for teacher certification. House: Public Education See remarks EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|STANDARDS FOR THE TEACHING PROFESSION, COMMISSION ON
HCR 30 68-2 (1984) Author: Vowell, Jack
Sponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Recognizing General Bernardo de Galvez and his prominent role in American history and requesting that the State Board of Education and TEA seek proper recognition in history textbooks. House: Cultural and Hist. Resources Signed by the Governor DE GALVEZ, BERNARDO|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 4 68-2 (1984) Author: Jones, Grant Relating to the public school system, including administration, finance, personnel, students, and programs. No action taken EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 295 67-0 (1981) Author: Peveto, Wayne Relating to the competency and certification of public school teachers. House: Public Education Committee laid on table subject to call EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1214 67-0 (1981) Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Sponsor: Meier, Bill
Relating to the spending limit on campaigns for positions on the State Board of Education. House: Public Education
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--Campaign Financing
HB 1552 67-0 (1981) Author: Atkinson, Hamp Relating to the residency requirements for membership on the State Board of Education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1584 67-0 (1981) Author: Hill, Gerald Relating to the limitation on campaign expenditures in connection with an election for membership on the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Committee laid on table subject to call EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--Campaign Financing
HCR 23 67-0 (1981) Author: Atkinson, Hamp
Sponsor: Jones, Grant
Directing State Board of Education to contract for a study of certain issues concerning vocational occupational education. House: Public Education
Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 50 67-0 (1981) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Peveto, Wayne
Relating to the certification of public school teachers, superintendents, or other administrators and to testing requirements as prescribed by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 136 67-0 (1981) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Peveto, Wayne
Relating to fees for the issuance of teaching certificates. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SCR 121 67-0 (1981) Author: Richards, Mike Creating a special interim committee to study State Board of Education and Texas Education Agency. Senate: Education Removed from local and uncontested calendar EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Interim Studies|Legislature|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 307 67-0 (1981) Author: Vale, Bob Requesting the State Board of Education to develop a program for career education. Senate: Education Referred to Committee on Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 795 67-0 (1981) Author: Richards, Mike Creating an interim committee to examine the State Board of Education and the Central Education Agency. Senate: Administration Reported from committee favorably with substitute EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Interim Studies|Resolutions--Administration
HB 37 66-0 (1979) Author: Coleman, Ronald Relating to the election, salary, and expenses of members of the state board of education. House: Public Education Referred to Committee on Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 775 66-0 (1979) Author: Polumbo, Anthony Relating to the authority of the State Board of Education to allocate and distribute certain federal funds to the public junior colleges. House: Higher Education
Senate: Finance
Reported from committee favorably without amendments EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Junior College Districts
HB 804 66-0 (1979) Author: Lyon, Ted Relating to rules of the State Board of Education requiring teaching of a particular doctrine or by particular method. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1596 66-0 (1979) Author: Atkinson, Hamp Changing the duties and powers of the State Board of Education with regard to the permanent and available school funds to conform to sound, current investment practice; removing the requirement that bonds of school districts of the state be first offered for purchase to the State Board of Education; authorizing the use of a bank "lock-box" system to speed collection of income to the available school fund; authorizing participation in a fully secured stock and bond loan program to increase the earnings of the available school fund. House: Ways & Means Scheduled for future calendar placement EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Financial--General
HB 2023 66-0 (1979) Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine Relating to the date on which the commissioner of education recommends appointees to the state textbook committee. House: Public Education Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . . EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HCR 90 66-0 (1979) Author: Haley, Bill
Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Directing the State Board of Education to undertake a state-wide study of curriculum for Texas public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Legislature|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 789 66-0 (1979) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
To change the day on which the commissioner of education shall recommend to the State Board of Education the names of persons for appointment to the state textbook committee to conform to the day of a State Board of Education meeting. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SCR 36 66-0 (1979) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Haley, Bill
Directing the State Board of Education to undertake a state-wide study of curriculum for Texas public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 932 65-0 (1977) Author: Adams, Herman
Sponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to the election of members of the State Board of Education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Reported from committee favorably EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 970 65-0 (1977) Author: Green, Gene Relating to requiring written statements from the commissioner of education and the State Board of Education giving the reasons for the removal of textbooks from the list of books recommended by the State Textbook Committee. House: Public Education Considered by committee in public hearing EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 974 65-0 (1977) Author: Torres, Ruben M. Relating to the time for appointment of the State Textbook Committee and for adoption of textbooks. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 1261 65-0 (1977) Author: Olson, Jr., Lyndon Relating to the compensation of members of the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Considered by committee in public hearing EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1514 65-0 (1977) Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill" Relating to independent school districts whose creation has been upheld by the State Board of Education. House: Regions, Compacts & Districts Referred to subcommittee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--School Districts
SB 430 65-0 (1977) Author: Hance, Kent Relating to requiring that each contract entered into between the State Board of Education and a textbook publisher contain a provision stating that the publisher will provide certain teacher training institutions with a free copy of each book covered by the contract. Senate: Education Referred to Committee on Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 483 65-0 (1977) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to the election of members of the State Board of Education. Senate: Education Reported from committee favorably EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Redistricting
SB 1037 65-0 (1977) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Torres, Ruben M.
Relating to the time for appointment of the State Textbook Committee and to the time and notice thereof for the adoption of textboods by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
90 Day Bill EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SCR 29 65-0 (1977) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Coleman, Ronald
Directing the State Board of Education to improve its management information system. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Signed by Governor EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SCR 30 65-0 (1977) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Coleman, Ronald
Directing State Board of Education to include student proficiency testing in accreditation standards. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Signed by Governor EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 711 64-0 (1975) Author: Hernandez, Joe Relating to the compensation of members of the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Referred to Committee on Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Salaries & Expenses|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1306 64-0 (1975) Author: Presnal, Bill Providing an emergency appropriation to the State Board of Education; setting a limit on expenditures. House: Appropriations Message from the Governor EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1385 64-0 (1975) Author: Torres, Ruben M. Relating to the development and implementation of ways to strengthen educational programs and effectiveness through improved planning, budgeting, evaluation, and management procedures in school districts, regional education service centers, and the Central Education Agency. House: Public Education Reported from committee favorably without amendments EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability
HB 1704 64-0 (1975) Author: Atkinson, Hamp Relating to the election of members of the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Reported from committee favorably without amendments EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 559 64-0 (1975) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Sponsor: Presnal, Bill
Making an emergency appropriation to the State Board of Education; setting a limit on expenditures. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Defeat by House reported EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 820 64-0 (1975) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to the election of members of the State Board of Education. Senate: Education Referred to Committee on Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 755 63-0 (1973) Author: Sanchez, Henry Abolishing the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, and transferring the powers and duties of the board to the State Board of Education. House: Education Committee hearing date EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HCR 77 63-0 (1973) Author: Poerner, John H.
Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Requesting the State Board of Education to give special attention to revising the Board's rules and regulations and to implementing and expanding vocational education programs in the public schools of the State of Texas. House: Human Resources
Senate: Administration
Filed without Governor's signature EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 85 63-0 (1973) Author: Kubiak, Dan Authorizing the development of a state plan for school district organization. House: Education Committee hearing date EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--School Districts|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 127 63-0 (1973) Author: Hanna, Joe
Sponsor: Creighton, Tom
Requesting State Board of Education and Textbook Committee to study means of reducing cost of textbooks. House: Education
Senate: Administration
Filed without Governor's signature EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|TEXTBOOK COMMITTEE, STATE
SCR 51 63-0 (1973) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Resolving, that the State Board of Education be authorized to and do submit a consideration by the 64th Legislature requiring for school district reorganization. Senate: Education Sent to subcommittee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--School Districts|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 776 62-0 (1971) Author: Jones, Delwin Relating to apportioning the state into educational districts and providing for the election of a member from each district to constitute the membership of the State Board of Education. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 949 62-0 (1971) Author: Solomon, Neal
Sponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to providing regular meeting dates of the State Board of Education. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Open Meetings
HB 1019 62-0 (1971) Author: Blanton, Jack | et. al.
Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to concerning the location and/or change of textbook depository(ies) and the approval thereof by the State Board of Education as the shipping point for a textbooks supply. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 1214 62-0 (1971) Author: Williamson, Billy H. Relating to the composition of the State Board of Education. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1467 62-0 (1971) Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill" Relating to the selection of textbooks by the state board of education and by local school districts. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HCR 11 62-0 (1971) Author: Adams, Don Providing for state official license plates for members of the State Board of Education. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|LICENSE PLATES|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION
SB 411 62-0 (1971) Author: Word, J.P. Relating to amending Texas Educational Code to apportion the State of Texas into Educational Districts and providing for the election in 1972 of a member from each District so defined, to constitute the membership of the State Board of Education. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Redistricting
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. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 762 62-0 (1971) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to the composition of the State Board of Education. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2 62-1 (1971) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Williamson, Billy H.
Relating to the composition of the State Board of Education. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HCR 47 62-3 (1972) Author: Salem, Joe Expressing the public policy by the Texas Legislature that public education be equal regardless of race, creed, color, or national origin. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 556 61-0 (1969) Author: Orr, Fred Relating to the establishment and supervision of an experimental vocational education program; providing for annual review of programs by the State Board of Education; providing for a supplemental aid allowance. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
HB 663 61-0 (1969) Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill" Relating to authorizing and requiring the State Board of Education to develop criteria to be used in determining the adequacy of a public school district. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--School Districts
HB 1180 61-0 (1969) Author: Hale, L. DeWitt Relating to state and local organization for administration of public school administration; creating the State Board for Vocational-Technical Education; conforming State Board of Education member districts to congressional district boundaries; providing for regional branch offices for the Texas Education Agency; providing for the termination of state supported county school offices; providing for the reorganization of local school districts; providing for community educational systems; providing for severance pay for persons displaced by reorganization; providing for incentive aid for school district consolidation. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF
SB 165 61-0 (1969) Author: Hall, Ralph M. Relating to providing for flexibility in the State Board of Education's investment of the Permanent School Fund to produce increased yield therefrom and for measures to prevent erosion of its principal through inflation. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Financial--General|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
SB 475 61-0 (1969) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al. Relating to state and local organization for administration of public school administration; creating the State Board for Vocational-Technical Education; conforming State Board of Education member districts to congressional district boundaries; providing for regional branch offices for the Texas Education Agency; providing for regional branch offices for the Texas Education Agency; providing for the termination of state supported county school offices; providing for the reorganization of local school districts; providing for community educational systems; providing for community educational systems; providing for severance pay for persons displaced by reorganization; providing for incentive aid for school district consolidation. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF
HB 616 60-0 (1967) Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill" Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to provide for the establishment and procedure for operation of Regional Education Service Centers. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
HB 664 60-0 (1967) Author: Jamison, Jr., Alonzo W. Relating to directing the State Board of Education to develop and publicize a program to encourage and facilitate the entry into public school teaching and teacher-training programs of certain qualified persons. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 108 60-0 (1967) Author: Cole, Criss Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to provide for the establishment and procedure for operation of Regional Education Service Centers for providing educational services to school districts and coordinating educational planning in the region. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
SB 282 60-0 (1967) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to the composition and election of the State Board of Education. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 313 60-0 (1967) Author: Cole, Criss Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to provide for the establishment and procedure for operation of Regional Education Service Centers for providing educational services to school districts and coordinating educational planning in the region. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
SJR 31 60-0 (1967) Author: Brooks, Chet Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to provide for election of the State Board of Education on the basis of congressional districts and to provide six-year terms of office. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 377 59-0 (1965) Author: Armstrong, Robert Landis "Bob" | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts and transferring to the State Board of Education all lands, funds, and property belonging to or purchased for the Texas Blind, Deaf and Orphan School. Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 886 59-0 (1965) Author: Harris, Ed | et. al. Relating to the election, terms of office, and organization of the State Board of Education. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HCR 161 59-0 (1965) Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill" Designating March 7 through 11, 1966, as Public Schools Week in Texas. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 35 59-0 (1965) Author: Cole, Criss Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to supply free textbooks to blind and visually handicapped scholastics. Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 39 59-0 (1965) Author: Cole, Criss Relating to raising the age limit for the educating program for totally deaf and blind or totally blind and non-speaking children. Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 143 59-0 (1965) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to transferring to the State Board of Education all lands, funds, and property belonging to or purchased for the Texas Blind, Deaf, and Orphan School. Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SCR 14 59-0 (1965) Author: Hall, Ralph M. Recognizing the Denison Public Library for winning a National Award. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 15 59-0 (1965) Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al. Recognizing March 1 through 5, 1965, as Public Schools Week in Texas. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 53 58-0 (1963) Author: Bass, Robert Wilton "Bob" Relating to the administration of the Public Free Schools of Texas; providing for membership of the State Board of Education and the State Textbook Commission. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 101 58-0 (1963) Author: Quilliam, Jr., William Reed Relating to creating and establishing an Educational Research and Development Foundation under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Education in the Central Education Agency. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 173 58-0 (1963) Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W. Relating to prohibiting the State Board of Education from adopting any policy, rule, regulation or other plan, as a prerequisite for accreditation or other approval, which would require any school district to hire or assign any guidance counselor or supervisor. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 196 58-0 (1963) Author: Murray, Menton J. | et. al. Relating to authorizing and providing for the purchase of educational motion picture films by the State Board of Education for the use and benefit of the Texas public school system; providing the effective date of this Act. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY
SB 90 58-0 (1963) Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy" Relating to authorizing and providing for the purchase of educational motion picture films by the State Board of Education for the use and benefit of the Texas public school system; providing the effective date of this Act. Arts & Humanities|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY
SCR 4 58-0 (1963) Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton" | et. al. Designating March 4 through March 8, 1963 as Public Schools Week in Texas. ANNUAL SCHOOL VISITATION PROGRAM|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Official Designations--Special Dates
HB 479 57-0 (1961) Author: McGregor, Malcolm | et. al. Relating to providing for the annual adoption by the State Board of Education of an operating budget for the administration and supervision of the Central Education Agency. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Finances--Budget
HB 993 57-0 (1961) Author: Slack, Richard C. | et. al. Relating to prohibiting the State Board of Education from adopting any policy rule, regulation or other plan, as a prerequisite for accreditation or other approval, which would require any School District to hire or assign any guidance counselor or supervisor of require such as a part time duty of any superintendent, principal, or teacher. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
SB 47 57-0 (1961) Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy" Relating to authorizing and providing for the purchase of educational motion picture films by the State Board of Education for the use and benefit of the public free school systems; providing for the effective date of this Act. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY
SB 165 57-0 (1961) Author: Hudson, Hubert R. Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to the investment of the State Permanent School Fund by the State Board of Education. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Financial--General
SB 205 57-0 (1961) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. | et. al. Relating to providing for the annual adoption by the State Board of Education of an operating budget for the administration and supervision of the Central Education Agency, for procedure and filing incident thereto; providing amount budgeted shall not exceed a fixed percentage of the total cost of the Foundation School Program annually estimated for purposes of the Foundation School Program Act; providing authority of the State Board of Education to accept grants to discharge responsibilities assigned. EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Finances--Budget
HB 11 57-1 (1961) Author: Roberts, Ronald Edd | et. al. Relating to authorizing and providing for the purchase of educational motion picture films on the subjects of mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, and English grammar only, by the State Board of Education for the use and benefit of the public free school systems. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY
HB 38 57-1 (1961) Author: Stewart, III, Maco | et. al. Relating to further the effectiveness of the State's public schools and improve the quality of public education by further defining the authority and powers of the State Board of Education and the local school boards; requiring the State Board of Education to provide for testing the knowledge of all public school students each year and providing certain duties of the Central Education Agency in connection therewith. COUNSELING & THERAPY|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
SB 3 57-1 (1961) Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy" Relating to authorizing and providing for the purchase of educational motion picture films by the State Board of Education for the use and benefit of the public free school systems; providing for a complete system for the distribution of such films by Film Service Centers pursuant to certain minimum standards as established by the State Board of Education; setting out the procedure for the creation of State and various local film selection committees; providing for financing of the purchase of such films as an additional item of cost paid out of the Foundation School Fund; providing an effective date of this Act. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY
SB 52 57-1 (1961) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to furthering the effectiveness of the State's public schools and improving the quality of public education by further defining the authority and powers of the State Board of Education and the local school boards; prohibiting requiring any School District to hire any guidance counselor or supervisor. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|PUBLIC SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1961
HB 8 57-2 (1962) Author: Stewart, III, Maco | et. al. Relating to furthering the effectiveness of the State's public schools and improve the quality of public education by further defining the authority and powers of the State Board of Education and the local school boards; prohibiting the State Board of Education from adopting any policy, rule, regulation or other plan, as a prerequisite for accreditation or other approval, which would require any School District to hire any guidance counselor or supervisor. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|PUBLIC SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1961
HB 149 56-0 (1959) Author: Cowen, Warren C. "Red" | et. al. Relating to amending certain statutes so as to provide that the State Board of Education shall select and adopt a uniform list of textbooks on certain subjects to be used in all elementary grades of the public free schools. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 198 56-0 (1959) Author: Kilgarlin, William Wayne "Bill" | et. al. Relating to providing for election of members of the State Board of Education from Congressional districts as now or hereafter created. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Redistricting
HB 210 56-0 (1959) Author: Clements, Jamie Hager | et. al. Relating to authorizing and providing for the purchase of educational motion picture films by the State Board of Education for the use and benefit of the public free school systems; providing an effective date. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY
SB 20 56-0 (1959) Author: Bradshaw, Floyd Francis Relating to authorizing and providing for the purchase of educational motion picture films by the State Board of Education for the use and benefit of the public free school systems; providing an effective date of this Act. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY
SB 226 56-0 (1959) Author: Secrest, Jarrard Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to acquire, purchase and contract for books published in Large Type as well as Braille recommended as suitable for use as textbooks for the education of the blind scholastics in the public school systems of Texas. Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 271 56-0 (1959) Author: Secrest, Jarrard Relating to amending certain acts to require the State Board of Education to provide multiple list of textbooks, including journalism, in high school grades. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 261 55-0 (1957) Author: Hughes, Robert H. "Bob" | et. al. Relating to authorizing and providing for purchase by the State Board of Education of State-owned education films for the use and benefit of the public free school systems. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY
SB 121 55-0 (1957) Author: Bradshaw, Floyd Francis Relating to authorizing and providing for the purchase of educational motion picture films by the State Board of Education for the use and benefit of the public free school systems; providing for a complete system for the distribution of such films by Film Service Centers pursuant to certain minimum standards; setting out the procedure for the creation of a state and various local film selection committees, etc. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY
SB 456 55-0 (1957) Author: Kazen, Jr., Abraham "Chick" | et. al. Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to acquire, purchase and contract for books published in Braille recommended as suitable for use as textbooks for the education of the blind scholastics in the public school systems of Texas, pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the State Board. Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 96 54-0 (1955) Author: Bell, Marshall O. Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to contract for the rebinding and rehabilitation of free textbooks used in the free public school system of Texas; prescribing the procedure for calling of bids and the awarding of contracts on all such books or designated classifications of same; providing for a bidder's bond; providing for a performance bond by each successful bidder; requiring approval of such contracts. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 844 54-0 (1955) Author: Bradshaw, Floyd Francis Relating to authorizing and providing for purchase by the State Board of Education of education films for the use and benefit of the public free school systems; providing for the establishment of a complete system for the distribution of such State-owned films to Film Depository Service-Centers, herein defined, pursuant to certain minimum standards herein prescribed and others to be established under rules and regulations of the State Board of Education; creating a State Film Committee and prescribing its duties; setting out the procedure for the creation, the functions and responsibilities of designated types of Film Depository Service-Centers subject to the approval of the State Board of Education; providing for financing the purchase of such State-owned films as an additional cost of the Minimum Foundation School Program to be paid out of the Foundation School Fund; providing for the current use and subsequent disposition of present State-owned films now serviced to school districts from the State Film Library in the State Department of Education; defining the function of the State Film Library in the transition to the Film Depository Service-Centers, system herein prescribed; providing for the subsequent partial disposition of presently owned State films to the Board of Regents of the State Teachers Colleges; providing a severability or savings clause. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY
HJR 45 54-0 (1955) Author: Bradshaw, Floyd Francis Proposing an amendment to Section 3 of Article VII of the Constitution of the State of Texas to authorize the State Board of Education to set aside out of the State Available School Funds a sufficient amount to provide for State-owned education films for instructional use in the public free schools of this State; providing for the submission of this Amendment to the voters of Texas; and providing the time, means and manner thereof. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 50 54-0 (1955) Author: Latimer, Oswald E. "Ozzie" Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to contract for the rebinding and rehabilitation of free textbooks used in the free pubic school system of Texas; prescribing the procedure for calling of bids and the awarding of contracts on all such books or designated classifications of same; providing for a bidder's bond; providing for a performance bond by each successful bidder; requiring approval of such contracts in compliance with Article XVI, Section 21, Constitution of Texas; providing the Attorney General shall prepare the contract form(s), and when requested by the State Board of Education, shall file suit against any such contractor for breach of contract; providing for the preparation and availability of specifications and stipulations to constitute a part of the contract by incorporation or copy attachment; providing textbooks may be restored for use and rehabilitated by and under the supervisions of the Texas Education Agency when the same do not need rebinding; providing authority heretofore existing and recognized in the State Board of Control to execute such contracts shall be superseded by the authority granted herein to the State Board of Education. COMPETITIVE BIDDING|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Purchasing--State
SB 86 54-0 (1955) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. Relating to providing for the certification of teachers, the professional service and administrative personnel of the public free schools of Texas who hold a bachelor degree or better from a college or university approved for teacher education by the State Board of Education upon recommendation of the State Commissioner of Education; authorizing and providing for the issuance of designated teacher certificates to applicants qualified under the plan and conditions prescribed in this Act; providing for the issuance of temporary emergency teacher permits in emergency situations governed by regulations of the State Board of Education and out-of-state teacher applicant situations; prescribing application fees for teacher certificates and permits and duplications thereof and the use of fees collected. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 300 53-0 (1953) Author: Bradshaw, Floyd Francis | et. al. Relating to amending statutes relative to securities to be invested in by the State Board of Education in regard to the public school fund. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Financial--General
HB 302 53-0 (1953) Author: Bradshaw, Floyd Francis | et. al. Relating to abolishing the authority of the State Board of Education to create or establish school districts; providing for the disposition of the territory and the care of the scholastics of the districts abolished by order of the State Board. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--School Districts
HB 533 53-0 (1953) Author: Hinson, George T. Relating to repealing certain Acts relating to supervision of the courses of study by the State Board of Education at institutions of higher learning. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--State Coordination
SB 150 53-0 (1953) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. Relating to amending certain Statutes to provide for the abolishment of independent school districts created by the State Board of Education; providing for the inclusion of their territory and scholastic census in an existing school district. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--School Districts
SB 151 53-0 (1953) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. Relating to amending Statutes relating to investment of the Permanent School Fund in securities of counties, cities, precincts or districts. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Financial--General
SB 224 53-0 (1953) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. Relating to abolishing the authority of the State Board of Education to create or establish school districts; authorizing the State Board to abolish any school district created or established by its order. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--School Districts
SB 18 53-1 (1954) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. Relating to amending certain Articles relating to the investment of the Permanent School Fund by the State Board of Education. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Financial--General
HB 435 52-0 (1951) Author: Tufares, Deno Arthur | et. al. Relating to amending certain statutes by transferring the control and management of the Texas School for the Deaf from the Board for Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools to the State Board of Education; providing for the transfer of all powers and duties heretofore vested in the Board for Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools pertaining to the affairs of the Texas School for the Deaf to the State Board of Education; providing for the appointment of the Superintendent of the Texas School for the Deaf by the State Board of Education. DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General
SB 379 52-0 (1951) Author: Nokes, Jr., George O. Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to sell or exchange United States Treasury bonds, notes, certificates of indebtedness or other securities issued by the United States Treasury held by the State Treasurer for the account of the permanent school fund. BONDS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 386 52-0 (1951) Author: Bullock, Pat M. Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to combine subjects on recommendation of the State Textbook Committee and the State Commissioner of Education and to adopt text books for such combined subjects, and providing the manner and method therefor. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 417 52-0 (1951) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. Relating to defining districts for the purpose of electing members of the State Board of Education. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 300 51-0 (1949) Author: Etheredge, Jr., M. B. | et. al. Relating to make an appropriation of money of the General Revenue Fund of the State to supplement the regular appropriation for the State Department of Education. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 354 51-0 (1949) Author: Files, Rae Mandette | et. al. Relating to providing a more efficient method of State and ministration of the public free schools; terminating and abolishing the present State Board of Education and State Superintendent of Public Instruction; repealing conflict laws or parts of laws; containing a savings clause. EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 964 51-0 (1949) Author: Tufares, Deno Arthur Relating to amending a previous Act, creating the State Board of Education and dividing the State into Educational Districts for the purpose of selecting members thereof. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 989 51-0 (1949) Author: Young, Cloyd D. Relating to amending a previous Act, to change the time for holding special election for members of the State Board of Education from thirty (30) days after the effective date of Senate Bill No. 115, Acts of the 51st Legislature, to September 24, 1949, to be held in conjunction with the election for voting on proposed Constitutional Amendments; repealing all laws in conflict. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--General
SB 37 51-0 (1949) Author: Proffer, Robert L. "Bob" Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for multiple list of free textbooks in public schools. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 121 51-0 (1949) Author: Proffer, Robert L. "Bob" Relating to making an appropriation of money of the General Revenue Fund of the state to supplement the regular appropriation for the State Department of Education totaling two-thousand one-hundred and twelve dollars ($2,712.00) for the remainder of the fiscal year ending August 31, 1949. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 58 51-1 (1950) Author: Rampy, Willard (William) Henry Relating to transferring certain funds appropriated for the fiscal year ending Aug. 31, 1950, out of the Foundation School Fund, by H. B. No. 322 from the State Auditor to the State Department of Education. AUDITOR, STATE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 29 51-1 (1950) Author: Lock, Ottis E. Relating to transferring all funds appropriated to the State Auditor for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1951, and for the unexpended balance appropriated for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1950, out of the Foundation School Fund, by House Bill No. 322, Acts of the 51st Legislature, Regular Session, 1949, for the purpose of paying salaries and other expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of Senate Bill No. 116, Acts of the 51st Legislature, Regular Session, 1949, from the State Auditor to the State Department of Education; fixing the day such transfer shall be made. AUDITOR, STATE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 135 50-0 (1947) Author: Wright, Jr., James Claude "Jim" Relating to creating a division in the State Department of Education to be known as the Division of Counseling and Guidance. COUNSELING & THERAPY|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 197 50-0 (1947) Author: Spacek, Rudolph B. | et. al. Relating to making an appropriation from the State Treasury to supplement the regular appropriation of the State Department of Education, for administration of school lunch funds, inspection of school plants of this State for safety and design, for secretarial and clerical hire, contingent expense, equipment and machines; Board of Examiners for seasonal examiners, stationery, printing, supplies and contingent expense. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 412 50-0 (1947) Author: Horany, Sr., James Phillip "Jimmy" Relating to authorizing and empowering the State Board of Education to allocate funds to be used in the purchase, distribution and supervision of the use of instructional aids and materials such as sound or silent films, projectors, screens, slides, stereoscopes, stereographs, film strips and records; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this Act; providing that the partial invalidity of this Act shall not affect other parts hereof. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 422 50-0 (1947) Author: Moore, Grady | et. al. Relating to amending a previous Act, to provide certain qualifications for members of the State Board of Education; providing for filling vacancies in certain contingencies; containing a saving clause. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 462 50-0 (1947) Author: Timmons, Jerome Blake | et. al. Relating to amending a previous Act, to provide for estimates of income to the Available School Fund by the State Comptroller; providing for the setting of the per capita apportionment annually by the State Board of Education; providing for the distribution annually of funds accruing to the Available School Fund. COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 543 50-0 (1947) Author: Heflin, James McDonald Relating to amending a previous Act, transferring the general control and management of the Texas School for the Deaf from the State Board of Control to the State Board of Education; providing the Act shall be effective from and after September 1, 1947. DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General
HB 604 50-0 (1947) Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam" | et. al. Relating to making an appropriation to pay the deficiency incurred by the State Board of Education in their per diem and travel expense claims for the year 1943-1944 and for which no appropriation has heretofore been made. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 755 50-0 (1947) Author: Hanna, Sam C. | et. al. Relating to amending a previous Act, to provide for appointment of a State Superintendent of Public Instruction by the State Board of Education; repealing conflicting laws. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General
HB 757 50-0 (1947) Author: Hanna, Sam C. | et. al. Relating to amending a previous Act, to provide that purchase and distribution of free textbooks shall be under the management of the State Board of Education; to provide for the abolishment of the Textbook Division in the State Department of Education; repealing conflicting laws. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 158 50-0 (1947) Author: Bullock, Pat M. | et. al. Relating to amending a previous Act, providing that the Textbook Division in the Board of Education shall maintain a depository for all uniform textbooks used in the public schools of this State in the City of Austin. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 192 50-0 (1947) Author: Proffer, Robert L. "Bob" Relating to providing for the establishment, maintenance, operation and expansion of non-profit school lunch programs in public and non-profit private generally recognized schools of high school grades or under; making an appropriation. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Human Services--Food Programs
SB 343 50-0 (1947) Author: Proffer, Robert L. "Bob" Relating to authorizing and empowering the State Board of education to allocate funds to be used in the purchase, distribution and supervision of the use of instructional aids and materials; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this Act; providing that any partial invalidity of this Act shall not the other parts hereof. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SB 355 50-0 (1947) Author: Proffer, Robert L. "Bob" Relating to defining the State Department of Education; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this Act; providing that if any section of this Act is held unconstitutional it shall not affect the other sections thereof. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 359 50-0 (1947) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. | et. al. Relating to making an appropriation out of any moneys in the General Revenue Fund in the State Treasury, not otherwise appropriated, to supplement the regular appropriation to the State Department of Education for the benefit of the Census Division, so that said Division may be able to prepare, check, investigate and correct the scholastic census and transfers; totaling Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000) for the remainder of the fiscal year ending August 31, 1947. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 371 50-0 (1947) Author: Morris, George C. Relating to creating a division in the State Department of Education to be known as the Division of Counseling and Guidance; making n appropriation. COUNSELING & THERAPY|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 156 49-0 (1945) Author: White, Frank Edd | et. al. Relating to making an appropriation from the State Treasury for the support of the State Department of Education; Main Office, for stationery, printing, supplies, postage and contingent expense; Board of Examiners for seasonal examiners; Radio and Visual Education totaling Fourteen Thousand, Two Hundred and Seventy-Eight dollars for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1945. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 157 49-0 (1945) Author: Cato, Arthur Relating to making an appropriation to pay the deficiency incurred by the State Board of Education in their per diem and travel expenses for the year 1943-1944 and for which no appropriation has heretofore been made. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 202 49-0 (1945) Author: Lucas, Hugh "Jap" Relating to amending certain Statutes relative to bonds that may be purchased by the Board of Education for a permanent school fund. BONDS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Financial--General
HB 255 49-0 (1945) Author: Greer, Julian Preston | et. al. Relating to amending certain Act the filing of application for State aid. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 274 49-0 (1945) Author: Humphrey, Joe C. | et. al. Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing formulas to be used by the State Board of Education in estimating the necessary amount to operate the schools for a period of not less than six (6) months. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 717 49-0 (1945) Author: Proffer, Robert L. "Bob" Relating to providing for a more efficient system of governing boards for the Texas School System; appropriating $25,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 807 49-0 (1945) Author: Greer, Julian Preston Relating to amending certain Statutes creating the State Board of Education; prescribing terms for the members thereof, prescribing certain qualifications for the membership and defining certain duties of the State Board of Education. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 808 49-0 (1945) Author: Greer, Julian Preston Relating to defining the districts from which nine (9) members of the State Board of Education shall be elected. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Redistricting
SB 4 49-0 (1945) Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B. | et. al. Relating to amending statute relative to the purchase and distribution of free textbooks. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 78 49-0 (1945) Author: Morris, George C. | et. al. Relating to amending statute relative to filing date of applications for aid with the State Department of Education. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 107 49-0 (1945) Author: York, Joseph Alton | et. al. Relating to amending statute relative to filing date of application for any type of aid authorized. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 135 49-0 (1945) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. | et. al. Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing formulas to be used by the State Board of Education in estimating the necessary amount to operate the schools for a period of not less than six (6) months. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 254 49-0 (1945) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. | et. al. Relating to defining the districts from which nine (9) members of the State Board of Education shall be elected. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 255 49-0 (1945) Author: Bullock, Pat M. | et. al. Relating to amending statute creating the State Board of Education; prescribing terms for the membership and defining duties of the State Board of Education; authorizing them to appoint a State Superintendent of Public Instruction, prescribing certain qualifications for the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 328 49-0 (1945) Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)" | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts authorizing the State Board of Education to purchase text books and recorded Spanish exercises for teaching the Spanish language in such grades or sections of grades as may be designated by Board of Trustees in Independent and Common School Districts of the state. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--SPANISH LANGUAGE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 22 48-0 (1943) Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill" | et. al. Relating to providing for the equalization of educational opportunities in Texas; providing appropriations and allocations for the biennium ending August 31, 1945. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 51 48-0 (1943) Author: Evans, Roger Q. Relating to placing additional duties upon the State Board of Education and the Textbook Committee with reference to preferential treatment of textbooks and teachers' manuals wholly or partly manufactured in Texas; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 96 48-0 (1943) Author: Bridgers, William W. "Billy" | et. al. Relating to placing additional duties upon the State Board of Education and the Textbook Committee with reference to preferential treatment of textbooks and teachers' manuals wholly or partly manufactured in Texas. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 237 48-0 (1943) Author: Overton, Jr., Andrew J. "Jack" | et. al. Relating to amending Article so as to fix the minimum amount of the State per capita apportionment of the State Available School Fund. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 238 48-0 (1943) Author: Overton, Jr., Andrew J. "Jack" | et. al. Relating to amending Article as as to fix the minimum amount of the State per capita apportionment of the State Available School Fund; repealing all laws in conflict herewith. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 257 48-0 (1943) Author: Humphrey, Joe C. | et. al. Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing formulas to be used by the State Board of Education in estimating the necessary amount to operate the schools for a period of not less than six (6) months. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 319 48-0 (1943) Author: Stanford, Jr., James A. Relating to amending certain Acts relative to bonds purchased by the State Board of Education. BONDS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 351 48-0 (1943) Author: Carlton, William Leonard "Leonard" | et. al. Relating to granting the State Board of Education authority to adopt books in sets or series from suitable for use as supplementary readers and/or reference books or textbooks covering science, biology and related scientific subjects, such books to be of such form, composition and content to be suitable for use as textbooks, in junior and senior high schools. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 41 48-0 (1943) Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton" Relating to repealing certain Acts authorizing the State Board of Education to adopt a multiple list of not fewer than three nor more than five textbooks for use in the last two grades in the public high schools in teaching certain subjects. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 132 48-0 (1943) Author: Bullock, Pat M. | et. al. Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing formulas to be used by the State Board of Education in estimating the necessary amount to operate the schools for a period of not less than six (6) months. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 141 48-0 (1943) Author: York, Joseph Alton Relating to amending certain Acts by providing a change in the powers and duties of the State Board of Education regarding the letting of contracts for text books and setting a maximum amount per scholastic to be spent for textbooks providing that the Textbook Committee shall make recommendations and that all contracts of purchase of textbooks shall be approved by the State Board of Control. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 168 48-0 (1943) Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B. | et. al. Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing the number of employees in the textbook division shall never exceed the number fixed in the departmental appropriation bill. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 172 48-0 (1943) Author: Bullock, Pat M. | et. al. Relating to creating the "Texas State Textbook Committee" providing the qualifications and terms of office for the members of said committee, providing for meetings of said committee, etc.; providing for penalty for violation of terms of Act. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Textbooks|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXTBOOK COMMITTEE, STATE
SB 186 48-0 (1943) Author: Lovelady, Karl L. | et. al. Relating to granting the State Board of Education Authority to adopt books in sets or series form suitable for use as supplementary readers and/or reference books or textbooks covering science, biology and related scientific subjects such books to be of such form, composition and content to be suitable for use as textbooks in Junior and Senior High Schools. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 370 47-0 (1941) Author: Stanford, Jr., James A. Relating to authorizing the sale of all United States Treasury Bonds held for the account of the Permanent School Fund at September 1, 1940; providing minimum price at which bonds are to be sold. BONDS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
SB 67 47-0 (1941) Author: Moore, Weaver Relating to giving to the Board of Trustees of Independent and Common School Districts the power to designate certain grades above the second grade in certain elementary schools in their respective School Districts in which the teaching of the Spanish language may be a part of the curriculum. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--SPANISH LANGUAGE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 387 47-0 (1941) Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers Relating to amending certain Acts by providing that the State Board of Education shall have full power to adopt policies but that enforcement of said policies shall reside with the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. E