SB 8 Summary (as published on House Public Education)
The Committee Substitute for SB 8 has been published on the House Public Education Committee webpage. Also on the page is Chair Brad Buckley’s proposal CSSB 8 summary for the [...]
Governor Abbott Statement on Special Sessions
Governor Greg Abbott released a statement yesterday regarding school choice legislation and special sessions: "Empowering parents to choose the best educational path for their child remains an essential priority this [...]
Legislative Hearings Update
House & Senate Floor The Senate will reconvene on XX The House will reconvene on XX Video Broadcasts: House | Senate Floor Calendars: House | Senate Legislative Hearings The latest hearing information can be [...]
Spotlight of Bills on the Move
House Floor Education HB 2234 (Thompson, Senfronia) Relating to certain policies and procedures for the placement and use of video cameras in certain classrooms, including classrooms that provide special education [...]
House Substitute for SB 8 Scheduled for Monday, May 15th Committee Hearing
The House Committee substitute for SB 8 (80 pgs) has been set for a hearing in House Public Education on Monday, May 15h to hear invited testimony only. The bill [...]
Midnight Deadline Arrives
The midnight deadline arrived when the House was on page 12 of 20 on their 5/11 Supplemental Calendar (HB 4953 was being deliberated when the midnight deadline arrived). Missing the midnight [...]
House State Affairs – May 10, 2023
The House State Affairs Committee met on May 10th to take up several bills. This report covers SB 2627 (Schwertner | et al.) & SJR 93 (Schwertner). The notice for [...]
Senate Local Government – May 8, 2023
The Senate Local Government Committee met on May 8th to take up several bills. This report covers HB 3514 (Burns), HB 260 (Murr), HB 2701 (Guillen), HB 3053 (Dean | et al.), HB 1285 (Shine), [...]