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HB 97 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to the admission policy of an open-enrollment charter school. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 305 87-0 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the composition of the student body of an open-enrollment charter school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 591 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 612 87-0 (2021) Author: Pacheco, Leo Relating to the scheduling of the first and last days of school for students by school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 699 87-0 (2021) Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to public school attendance requirements for students diagnosed with or undergoing related treatment for severe or life-threatening illnesses. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 725 87-0 (2021) Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain children who are or were in foster care for free prekindergarten programs in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 823 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of chronically absent students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 998 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the qualifications for designation as a dropout recovery school. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1010 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, John Relating to adjustment of the average daily attendance for school districts providing additional half-day instruction for certain students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1017 87-0 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to a study of the impact and feasibility of adopting average daily membership when determining the entitlement of a school district or open-enrollment charter school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1246 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al. Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1468 87-0 (2021) Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to a local remote learning program operated by a public school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 1621 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1754 87-0 (2021) Author: Hernandez, Ana
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of suicide prevention information on certain student identification cards issued by a public school or public institution of higher education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1942 87-0 (2021) Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al. Relating to the adult high school charter school program. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2113 87-0 (2021) Author: Bailes, Ernest Relating to the fast and hypersonic growth allotment under the public school finance system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2231 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2297 87-0 (2021) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to prohibiting certain releases of a student to the student's parent after school-initiated communication by a school district and open-enrollment charter school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2391 87-0 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the methods by which students may be admitted to public schools or transfer within a school district and the disclosure of information regarding public school admission methods. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 2527 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to a highly contagious communicable disease health and safety plan prepared by a school district. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2874 87-0 (2021) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to a requirement that public schools issue student identification cards to high school students. House: Public Education Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 3092 87-0 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody Relating to measures to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on public schools during the 2020-2021 school year, including the administration of public school assessment instruments and the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations, the requirement to use those assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation, and the calculation of average daily attendance. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3203 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the standard possession order and alternative possession times in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3222 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to claiming an exemption from required immunizations for school students. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3400 87-0 (2021) Author: Paddie, Chris
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the transfer of certain public school students who are children of peace officers. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3557 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Ken | et. al. Relating to allowing parents and guardians to elect for a student to repeat or retake a course or grade. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3726 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to immunization requirements for admission to public schools. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3805 87-0 (2021) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to the costs of expansion of open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3846 87-0 (2021) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the scheduling of the first day of school for students by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 3861 87-0 (2021) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the establishment of a task force to study the effect of delayed school start times on students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3932 87-0 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4105 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James Relating to the eligibility of the children of certain essential employees for free prekindergarten programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 4106 87-0 (2021) Author: Allen, Alma | et. al. Relating to a public school student's transition from an alternative education program to a regular classroom and the admission of certain students with a criminal or disciplinary history. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 4117 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James Relating to providing high-quality tutoring services to public school students, including the creation of the Texas Tutor Corps program, the establishment of a COVID-19 learning loss and student acceleration pilot program, and the use of the compensatory education allotment for tutoring services programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 4124 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to student enrollment in certain special-purpose districts and the allotment under the public school finance system for those districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4262 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales Shaw, Penny Relating to the inclusion of certain chronically absent students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 4273 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to reporting requirements by the Texas Education Agency and certain school districts and open-enrollment charter schools regarding student attendance during a declared disaster. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 4303 87-0 (2021) Author: Meyer, Morgan Relating to the adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district due to a disaster that disrupts in-person attendance. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 4334 87-0 (2021) Author: Minjarez, Ina Relating to the provision of information regarding certain public assistance programs by public schools. House: Public Education Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 4360 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Julie Relating to the recording of a public school student's admission, review, and dismissal committee meeting. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 4407 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to a parental option to request the return to or retention at a certain grade level for a public school student whose education was disrupted by the coronavirus disease pandemic. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 4452 87-0 (2021) Author: Meyer, Morgan Relating to the creation of the attendance credit receipts fund. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 27 87-0 (2021) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al. Relating to the state online learning system; changing a fee. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 37 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 79 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to a report by a school authority of a communicable disease during a declared state of disaster. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 138 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 289 87-0 (2021) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to obtain a driver's license or learner license. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 481 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the transfer of certain public school students to a school district offering in-person instruction. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 728 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 878 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to an Internet online dropout recovery education program for students at risk of dropping out of school. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 879 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the qualifications for designation as a dropout recovery school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1011 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to measures to mitigate the effects of a disaster on public schools, including personal leave provided for certain public school employees, the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations and promotion or graduation criteria, the calculation of average daily attendance for the 2020-2021 school year, and a study on methods to reduce truancy rates. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1445 87-0 (2021) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to a parental option to request the return to or retention at a certain grade level for a public school student whose education was disrupted by the coronavirus disease pandemic. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1522 87-0 (2021) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Allison, Steve
Relating to the adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district on the basis of a calamity. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1615 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the adult high school charter school program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
SB 1670 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to immunization requirements for admission to public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1697 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela
Sponsor: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to allowing parents and guardians to elect for a student to repeat or retake a course or grade. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1793 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the eligibility of certain children who are enrolled in a child care services program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission for free prekindergarten programs in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1798 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to adjustment of the average daily attendance for school districts providing additional half-day instruction for certain students. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1799 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the creation of a broadband Internet connectivity and broadband access grant program to facilitate instruction and learning for public school students. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 1862 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to the creation of a task force by the commissioner of education on students residing in temporary living arrangements. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1964 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to eligibility for the subsidized child-care program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2023 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al. Relating to providing high-quality tutoring services to public school students, including the creation of the Texas Tutor Corps program, and the use of the compensatory education allotment for certain tutoring services programs. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2044 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2081 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Talarico, James
Relating to class size limits for prekindergarten classes provided by or on behalf of public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 2082 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the provision of information regarding certain public assistance programs by public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
HB 158 87-1 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program. Filed
HB 256 87-1 (2021) Author: Bell, Keith Relating to virtual instruction at a public school and the satisfaction of teacher certification requirements through an internship teaching certain virtual courses. Filed
HB 30 87-2 (2021) Author: Bell, Keith | et. al. Relating to virtual instruction and off-campus electronic instruction at a public school, certain requirements for certification as a teacher for virtual instruction only, and the allotment for special-purpose school districts under the Foundation School Program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 82 87-2 (2021) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to visit a professional's workplace for a career investigation day. Filed
HB 127 87-2 (2021) Author: Cason, Jeff Relating to prohibiting face covering mandates for public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 129 87-2 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary Relating to the operation by a school district of a vocational education program to provide eligible high school students with vocational and educational training under a plan for the issuance of a high school diploma and the application of certain student-based allotments under the public school finance system. Filed
HB 141 87-2 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to prohibiting face covering mandates for public school students. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 150 87-2 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program. Filed
HB 164 87-2 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to a policy requiring the use of face coverings in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 172 87-2 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to virtual and off-campus electronic instruction at a public school, the satisfaction of teacher certification requirements through an internship teaching certain virtual courses, and the allotment for certain special-purpose school districts under the Foundation School Program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 175 87-2 (2021) Author: Noble, Candy | et. al. Relating to prohibiting a requirement that a public school student receive a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 178 87-2 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the methods by which students may be admitted to public schools or transfer within a school district and the disclosure of information regarding public school admission methods. Filed
HB 184 87-2 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to excused absences from public school caused by circumstances arising out of a statewide or local disaster. Filed
SB 15 87-2 (2021) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to virtual and off-campus electronic instruction at a public school, the satisfaction of teacher certification requirements through an internship teaching certain virtual courses, and the allotment for certain special-purpose school districts under the Foundation School Program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 86 87-2 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al. Relating to the immunization of public school students against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Co-author authorized
HB 39 87-3 (2021) Author: Noble, Candy | et. al. Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 74 87-3 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to immunization requirements for admission to public schools. Filed
HB 80 87-3 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program. Filed
HB 114 87-3 (2021) Author: Goodwin, Vikki Relating to the adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district on the basis of a calamity. Filed
HB 126 87-3 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to a policy requiring the use of face coverings in public schools. Filed
HB 131 87-3 (2021) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to providing accelerated instruction for certain public school students, a substitute teacher grant program, the calculation of average daily attendance of public school students, and an accelerated learning and sustainment allotment under the foundation school program. Filed
HB 135 87-3 (2021) Author: Goodwin, Vikki Relating to the calculation of average daily attendance of a school district for the 2021-2022 school year. Filed
HB 164 87-3 (2021) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al. Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines. Filed
HB 171 87-3 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to immunization requirements for admission to public schools. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 38 87-3 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al. Relating to the immunization of public school students against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Filed
SB 51 87-3 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to prohibited COVID-19 vaccine mandates and vaccination status discrimination and to exemptions from certain vaccine requirements. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
HB 3 86-0 (2019) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to public school finance and public education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing the imposition of a fee. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 43 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al. Relating to the admission policy of an open-enrollment charter school. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 55 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to requiring the reporting of certain information regarding prekindergarten programs provided by or on behalf of school districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 109 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez, Armando
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the operation of open-enrollment charter schools on Memorial Day. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 189 86-0 (2019) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al. Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 233 86-0 (2019) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the scheduling of the first day of school for students by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 267 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the attendance calculation for elementary grade levels. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 272 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 330 86-0 (2019) Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to excluding certain students from the computation of dropout and completion rates for purposes of public school accountability. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 429 86-0 (2019) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the state virtual school network and a study on digital learning. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 452 86-0 (2019) Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the creation of truancy masters for Bell County. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 548 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to reporting certain information through the Public Education Information Management System. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 612 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 638 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of posthumous high school diplomas to certain students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 752 86-0 (2019) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1003 86-0 (2019) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the composition of the student body of an open-enrollment charter school. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1158 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to including full-day prekindergarten student attendance in the determination of a district's weighted average daily attendance for purposes of complying with equalized wealth level requirements. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1269 86-0 (2019) Author: Holland, Justin Relating to the prohibition of student instruction while a school campus is a polling place. House: Public Education No action taken in committee
HB 1490 86-0 (2019) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to claiming an exemption from required immunizations for public school students. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1597 86-0 (2019) Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to establishing residency for purposes of admission into public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1602 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to the time at which instruction may begin in public schools; making an appropriation. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1603 86-0 (2019) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to successful completion of a United States history dual credit course as an alternative to compliance with the United States history end-of-course assessment requirement. House: Public Education No action taken in committee
HB 1604 86-0 (2019) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to the scheduling of the last day of school for students by public school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 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
HB 1763 86-0 (2019) Author: Blanco, César | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of the children of public school educators for free prekindergarten programs in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1777 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to a reduction of the amount required to be paid by a school district to achieve the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2030 86-0 (2019) Author: Turner, John | et. al. Relating to eligibility of certain children for free prekindergarten programs in public schools. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2081 86-0 (2019) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2116 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of certain students as students at risk of dropping out of school. House: Public Education Considered in Calendars
HB 2183 86-0 (2019) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to school district and open-enrollment charter school reporting of certain releases of a student to the student's parent after school-initiated communication. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2190 86-0 (2019) Author: Hunter, Todd
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to admission of certain students to an open-enrollment charter school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2234 86-0 (2019) Author: Pacheco, Leo Relating to the offense of contributing to truancy by a parent; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues No action taken in committee
HB 2390 86-0 (2019) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to authorizing school districts to suspend classes on primary and general election days and requiring the commissioner of education to adjust funding for certain related absences. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2515 86-0 (2019) Author: Pacheco, Leo Relating to the scheduling of the first and last days of school for students by school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2526 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to criteria for admission of certain students into public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2572 86-0 (2019) Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al. Relating to eliminating the state-required assessment instrument in social studies and the United States history end-of-course assessment instrument and to establishing a pilot program to develop a portfolio method to assess student performance in those courses. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2621 86-0 (2019) Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al. Relating to open-enrollment charter school admission procedures and reporting requirements for certain admission information. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2818 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an Internet online dropout recovery education program for students at risk of dropping out of school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2935 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to the public school finance system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3452 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to evaluating the performance of dropout recovery schools for purposes of the public school accountability system. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3651 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to a study and report regarding school district size and school district cost and academic effectiveness. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 4068 86-0 (2019) Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al. Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4324 86-0 (2019) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to the submission and use of electronic student records in the electronic student records system. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4333 86-0 (2019) Author: Meyer, Morgan Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 4415 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckley, Brad Relating to establishing residency for purposes of admission into public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HCR 185 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez, Armando
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 109. Filed with the Secretary of State
HCR 193 86-0 (2019) Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3. Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 4 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to public school finance and public education. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
SB 36 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children. Senate: Education Co-author authorized
SB 140 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the use of alternative methods to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements for certain students. Senate: Education Co-author authorized
SB 141 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the admission policy of an open-enrollment charter school. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 287 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 292 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to expansion of a pilot program under the foundation school program for funding prekindergarten programs provided by certain school districts with early high school graduation programs. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 301 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 380 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to a student's eligibility to enroll in courses provided through the state virtual school network. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
SB 629 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the availability of certain school district or open-enrollment charter school financial information on certain districts' or schools' Internet websites. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 673 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the scheduling of the first and last days of school for students by school districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 676 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al. Relating to establishing residency for purposes of admission into public schools. Senate: Education Co-author authorized
SB 727 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to conduct special accreditation investigations. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 767 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts' Internet websites. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 818 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to class size limits and student/teacher ratios for prekindergarten classes provided by or on behalf of public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 832 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to lottery game revenue for grants to public school prekindergarten programs. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1089 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the circumstances under which a school district is required to provide air-conditioned transportation for students. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1102 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the transfer of a student from the school district of the student's residence to another district. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
SB 1292 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1398 86-0 (2019) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to a behavior improvement plan imposed as a public school truancy prevention measure. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1441 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board comparing postsecondary educational outcomes for certain traditional and nontraditional students. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1652 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to eligibility of certain students for Foundation School Program benefits and the calculation of average daily attendance for those students. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1679 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to eligibility of certain children for free prekindergarten programs in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1706 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to applicability of educator certification and class size requirements to open-enrollment charter schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1746 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Sponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of certain students as students at risk of dropping out of school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1908 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to an Internet online dropout recovery education program for students at risk of dropping out of school. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1932 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the eligibility of the children of public school educators for free prekindergarten programs in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1983 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to excluding certain students from the computation of dropout and completion rates for purposes of public school accountability. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 2012 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the creation of truancy masters for Bell County. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2107 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to evaluating the performance of dropout recovery schools for purposes of the public school accountability system. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
SB 2157 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting an institution of higher education. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 2244 86-0 (2019) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to the state virtual school network and a study on digital learning. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 2293 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to and admission procedures for open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2361 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to the eligibility of the children of public school educators for free prekindergarten programs in public schools. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
HB 69 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to a requirement that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools report certain information regarding children with disabilities who reside in residential facilities. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 126 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to an educational module certificate requirement for certain immunization exemptions; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 172 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the consideration of the performance of students of limited English proficiency on state assessment instruments and inclusion of related information in campus report cards. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 196 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 357 85-0 (2017) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of the children of certain first responders for free prekindergarten programs in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 358 85-0 (2017) Author: Cyrier, John Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting a military recruitment center or military installation. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 441 85-0 (2017) Author: Martinez, Armando
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to operation of public schools on Memorial Day. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 620 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the first day of instruction at a public school. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 710 85-0 (2017) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1059 85-0 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to the effective date of certain actions taken by the commissioner of education against school districts that exceed the equalized wealth level and to reattachment of property detached from a school district by the commissioner of education to achieve the equalized wealth level. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1124 85-0 (2017) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to claiming an exemption from required immunizations for public school students. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1180 85-0 (2017) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to the scheduling of the last day of school for students by public school districts. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1261 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al. Relating to the admission policy of an open-enrollment charter school. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1270 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John | et. al. Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting a military recruitment center. House: Public Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
HB 1326 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to including full-day prekindergarten student attendance in the determination of a district's weighted average daily attendance for purposes of complying with equalized wealth level requirements. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1333 85-0 (2017) Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al. Relating to public school accountability, including assessment of students and appraisal of teachers. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1388 85-0 (2017) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1516 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the authority of a school district to excuse from school attendance a student who is exempt from the administration of a final examination. House: Public Education Transferred to Calendars Committee
HB 1670 85-0 (2017) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to enrollment in public schools by a child without a parent, guardian, or other person with legal control of the child under a court order. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1690 85-0 (2017) Author: Burns, DeWayne Relating to evaluating the performance of public school districts and campuses. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1731 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Ken Relating to the inclusion of students receiving treatment in a residential facility in the determination of dropout rates for purposes of public school accountability. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1845 85-0 (2017) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1858 85-0 (2017) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1865 85-0 (2017) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the scheduling of the first and last days of school for students by school districts. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2246 85-0 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2247 85-0 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al. Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2255 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Ken Relating to student eligibility for free high quality prekindergarten programs and state financial support for each school district that elects to provide a full-day prekindergarten program. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2456 85-0 (2017) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to authorizing school districts to suspend classes on primary and general election days and requiring the commissioner of education to adjust funding for certain related absences. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2518 85-0 (2017) Author: Minjarez, Ina Relating to student/teacher ratios for prekindergarten classes provided by or on behalf of public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2519 85-0 (2017) Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al. Relating to a study on dropout prevention and recovery before the ninth grade. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2618 85-0 (2017) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al. Relating to including in the minimum attendance requirement of a public school student any absence of the student to participate in an extracurricular activity. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2623 85-0 (2017) Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring school districts and certain facilities to assist students in making the transition back to school after certain prolonged placements outside of school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2796 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Justin Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of pursuing enlistment in a branch of the armed services of the United States or the Texas National Guard. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2955 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Phil Relating to a waiver for a school district from state requirements that hinder the district's ability to effectively compete with charter or private schools. House: Public Education Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2972 85-0 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to the exemption of the absence from school of a student with a chronic or debilitating illness or condition from the calculation of student attendance for purposes of school accountability. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3014 85-0 (2017) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the composition of the student body of an open-enrollment charter school. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 3075 85-0 (2017) Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to excluding certain students from the computation of dropout and completion rates for purposes of public school accountability. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3365 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to criteria for admission of students into public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3427 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the state virtual school network and a study on digital learning. House: Public Education No action taken in committee
HB 4084 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to enrollment of a student in a prekindergarten program offered by a public school district. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 35 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children. Senate: Education Co-author authorized
SB 282 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the entitlement of a public school student to transfer to a public school campus with a higher overall performance rating under the school accountability system. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 422 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the admission policy of an open-enrollment charter school. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 484 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 607 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to transportation of students entitled to a public education grant. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 614 85-0 (2017) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting a military recruitment center. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security Left pending in committee
SB 724 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 727 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to excluding certain students from the computation of dropout and completion rates for purposes of public school accountability. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 776 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to including in the minimum attendance requirement of a public school student any absence of the student to participate in an extracurricular activity. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 997 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to peace officer enforcement of federal immigration law at places of worship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1134 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the scheduling of the first day of school for students by school districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1135 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the first day of instruction at a public school in a district of innovation. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1152 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of pursuing enlistment in a branch of the armed services of the United States or the Texas National Guard. House: Public Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
SB 1173 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al. Relating to evaluation of public school performance. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1220 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Sponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to ensuring continuity of education and access to higher education, career information, and skills certification for foster care youth and former foster care youth. House: Human Services
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1247 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the effective date of certain actions taken by the commissioner of education against school districts that exceed the equalized wealth level and to reattachment of property detached from a school district by the commissioner of education to achieve the equalized wealth level. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1280 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the minimum amount of student instruction required to be provided by school districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 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
SB 1650 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1660 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the minutes of operation required for public school districts, charter schools, and other education programs and to calculating the average daily attendance for certain education programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Senate appoints conferees-reported
SB 1755 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to a graduation progress committee for certain public school students in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1852 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to a study on dropout prevention and recovery before the ninth grade. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 2008 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to claiming an exemption from required immunizations for public school students. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2052 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the first day of the school year for public schools. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
SB 2080 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a requirement that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools report certain information regarding children with disabilities who reside in residential facilities. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
SB 2084 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for public school students in blended learning programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 2089 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 2188 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the average daily attendance calculation for students over 18 years of age who are in an off home campus instructional arrangement. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2270 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to expansion of a pilot program under the foundation school program for funding prekindergarten programs provided by certain school districts with early high school graduation programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 140 85-1 (2017) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al. Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 210 85-1 (2017) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 264 85-1 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al. Relating to the admission policy of an open-enrollment charter school. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 325 85-1 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to including students enrolled in open-enrollment charter schools in the determination of a district's weighted average daily attendance for purposes of complying with equalized wealth level requirements. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
SB 108 85-1 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to the enforcement of federal immigration law at places of worship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses. Filed
HB 49 84-0 (2015) Author: González, Mary Relating to a requirement for school districts to report class size to the Texas Education Agency. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 51 84-0 (2015) Author: González, Mary Relating to limits on the size of certain classes in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 66 84-0 (2015) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to the consideration of the performance of students of limited English proficiency on state assessment instruments and inclusion of related information in campus report cards. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 93 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the repeal of the offenses of failure to attend school and parent contributing to nonattendance. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 107 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the fine imposed on a student convicted of truancy. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 110 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the punishment by confinement for contempt of court for failure to obey a court order related to truancy. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 181 84-0 (2015) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to information printed by school districts on high school diplomas. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 186 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 204 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the first day of instruction at a public school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 228 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the optional flexible school day program provided by school districts. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 238 84-0 (2015) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to the first day of instruction in certain school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 297 84-0 (2015) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the establishment of progressive sanctions for students who fail to attend school and to the repeal of the offenses of failure to attend school and parent contributing to nonattendance. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 355 84-0 (2015) Author: González, Mary Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate class size limits in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 378 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to the establishment of progressive sanctions for students who fail to attend school and to the repeal of the offenses of failure to attend school and parent contributing to nonattendance. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 379 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to the failure to attend school for part of a day. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 391 84-0 (2015) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 424 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 516 84-0 (2015) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to venue for the offense of failure to attend school. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 519 84-0 (2015) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to venue for the offense of a parent contributing to a child's failure to attend school. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 596 84-0 (2015) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to the scheduling of the last day of school for students by public school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 697 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to the waiver of fines, fees, and court costs imposed on a student convicted of truancy. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 731 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a pilot program under the foundation school program for funding prekindergarten programs provided by certain school districts with early high school graduation programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 807 84-0 (2015) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Placed on General State Calendar
HB 879 84-0 (2015) Author: Farney, Marsha Relating to evaluating the performance of dropout recovery schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1067 84-0 (2015) Author: Koop, Linda Relating to the first day of the school year for public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1359 84-0 (2015) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to procedures involving truancy and other fine-only misdemeanors committed by children. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 1365 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to procedures involving truancy and other fine-only misdemeanors committed by children. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1366 84-0 (2015) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to student eligibility for Foundation School Program benefits. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1490 84-0 (2015) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to public school interventions for truancy and eliminating a criminal penalty and authorizing a civil penalty for truancy. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 1571 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to notice of the right to employ counsel in truancy proceedings. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1664 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the authority of a school district to excuse from school attendance a student who is exempt from a final examination. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1753 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to dismissal of charges of failure to attend school or parent contributing to nonattendance. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1765 84-0 (2015) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the Texas Education Agency developing a strategic plan to increase enrollment in state prekindergarten programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1796 84-0 (2015) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al. Relating to public school choice, including school campus information, student transfers, the public education grant program, and the transportation allotment. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1850 84-0 (2015) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to operation of public schools on Memorial Day. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2006 84-0 (2015) Author: Villalba, Jason Relating to exemptions from immunization requirements for public school students and students at public institutions of higher education. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2025 84-0 (2015) Author: Gonzales, Larry
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to participation of certain school districts in the three-year high school diploma plan pilot program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2105 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to parental notice on enrollment in a public school of a student who is not immunized. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2126 84-0 (2015) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to authorizing school districts to suspend classes on primary and general election days and requiring the commissioner of education to adjust funding for certain related absences. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2217 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2268 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to expunction of convictions and records in failure to attend school cases. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2325 84-0 (2015) Author: Price, Four Relating to the permissible wealth per student of certain school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2326 84-0 (2015) Author: Price, Four Relating to the sparsity adjustment for certain school districts under the Foundation School Program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2377 84-0 (2015) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to the ability of a student who lived out of state in the preceding school year to enroll full-time in courses provided through the state virtual school network. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2397 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to public school interventions and procedures for truancy. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2398 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures relating to truancy; establishing judicial donation trust funds; providing criminal penalties; imposing a court cost. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2421 84-0 (2015) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to a study and report on early childhood education. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2452 84-0 (2015) Author: Burns, DeWayne Relating to the provision of educational services to certain students receiving treatment at a day treatment center and to the consideration of those students for purposes of accountability and calculating average daily attendance. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2593 84-0 (2015) Author: Price, Four
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the sparsity adjustment for certain school districts under the Foundation School Program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2632 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to removing a criminal penalty and authorizing a civil penalty for truancy. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2660 84-0 (2015) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to Foundation School Program funding for students enrolled in an optional flexible school day program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2821 84-0 (2015) Author: Clardy, Travis Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures for truancy. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 2843 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to requiring certain school districts to offer district-funded or tuition-supported prekindergarten. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2928 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to enrollment in public schools by a child without a parent, guardian, or other person with legal control of the child under a court order. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3262 84-0 (2015) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to limits on class size at certain grade levels in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3331 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the state virtual school network, including student eligibility, course provider eligibility, and funding for certain providers. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3501 84-0 (2015) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the placement of a student who is a moderate or high risk sex offender in a juvenile justice alternative education program or a disciplinary alternative education program with certain monitoring requirements. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3716 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to a requirement that public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools notify the Texas Education Agency of student deaths. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3955 84-0 (2015) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3970 84-0 (2015) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to an optional bad weather policy for public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
SB 23 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children. Senate: Education Co-author authorized
SB 49 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the transfer of a student from the school district of the student's residence to another district. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 72 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 73 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 106 84-0 (2015) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al. Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures relating to truancy; providing criminal penalties; imposing a court cost. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 266 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the first day of instruction of a school year for public school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 285 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures for truancy. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 296 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al. Relating to the first day of the school year for public schools. Senate: Education Co-author authorized
SB 298 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 395 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the first day of instruction in certain school districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 421 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to participation of certain school districts in the three-year high school diploma plan pilot program. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 453 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to minimum scores required for public school students to receive credit by an examination administered through the College-Level Examination Program. House: Public Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 496 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to Foundation School Program funding for certain students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 560 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to procedures involving truancy and other fine-only misdemeanors committed by children. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 605 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the method of determining the average daily attendance in certain school districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 623 84-0 (2015) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to state funding for certain children to attend certain private prekindergarten programs. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 692 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the admission policy of an open-enrollment charter school. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1011 84-0 (2015) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to public school choice, including school campus information, student transfers, the public education grant program, and the transportation allotment. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1055 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to the first day of instruction in school districts that implement a flexible school day. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1170 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to excluding certain students from the computation of dropout and completion rates for purposes of public school accountability. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1434 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to counting time spent by students participating in certain approved off-campus instructional programs in calculation of the average daily attendance for a school district or open-enrollment charter school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1494 84-0 (2015) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to the educational needs of homeless students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1543 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Frank, James
Relating to the admission of undergraduate students with nontraditional secondary education to public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1578 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the first and last days of instruction and the number of hours in a school day at a public school. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1925 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the dedication of revenue received from certain court costs to the truancy prevention and diversion fund. House: Appropriations
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2062 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Farney, Marsha
Relating to authorizing certain charter holders to provide combined services for certain adult and high school dropout recovery programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 202 83-0 (2013) Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al. Relating to the absence of a student from school to visit with a parent or guardian who will be or has been deployed on military duty. House: Public Education Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 234 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the optional flexible school day program provided by school districts. House: Public Education Considered in Calendars
HB 354 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 454 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al. Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 455 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 456 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to training for school district liaisons who assist students in the conservatorship of the state with school enrollments and transfers. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 457 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the aggregation of data in the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) regarding public school students in foster care. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 525 83-0 (2013) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the collection of data relating to military-connected students through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS). House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 573 83-0 (2013) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al. Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 669 83-0 (2013) Author: Ratliff, Bennett | et. al. Relating to the first day of instruction at a public school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 904 83-0 (2013) Author: González, Mary Relating to a requirement for school districts to report class size to the Texas Education Agency. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1021 83-0 (2013) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to venue for the offense of failure to attend school. House: Criminal Procedure Reform, Select
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1022 83-0 (2013) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to venue for the offense of a parent contributing to a child's failure to attend school. House: Criminal Procedure Reform, Select
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1122 83-0 (2013) Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a pilot program for a three-year high school diploma plan and cost-neutral expansion of full-day prekindergarten programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1132 83-0 (2013) Author: González, Mary Relating to the determination of certain exemptions from the administration of state assessment instruments to public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1165 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al. Relating to the offense of failure to attend school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1434 83-0 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to payment of tuition to attend public schools for students holding certain United States student visas. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1479 83-0 (2013) Author: Villarreal, Mike
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to establishing a committee in certain counties to recommend a uniform truancy policy. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1617 83-0 (2013) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1784 83-0 (2013) Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al. Relating to the provision of career and technology education courses in certain partnership programs to provide high school dropout recovery. House: Economic & Small Business Development Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1865 83-0 (2013) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to authorizing school districts to suspend classes on primary and general election days and requiring the commissioner of education to adjust funding for certain related absences. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1990 83-0 (2013) Author: White, James Relating to including certain home-schooled students in the average daily attendance of a school district. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2004 83-0 (2013) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to the determination of certain exemptions from the administration of state assessment instruments to public school students and to the consideration of the performance of certain students on state assessment instruments. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call
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
HB 2108 83-0 (2013) Author: White, James Relating to a three-year high school diploma plan and cost-neutral expansion of full-day prekindergarten programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2137 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen
Sponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to eligibility of certain persons for enrollment in school district summer school courses. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2242 83-0 (2013) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to public school student identification numbers and related reporting requirements for school districts. House: Public Education Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2376 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the number of students eligible to participate in a special education program who may be enrolled in a foundation curriculum course. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2514 83-0 (2013) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the first day of instruction in certain school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2581 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to consideration of certain open-enrollment charter school graduates for accountability purposes. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2666 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the first day of the school year for public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2711 83-0 (2013) Author: Perez, Mary Ann Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students and of certain entering students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2793 83-0 (2013) Author: Simpson, David Relating to an exemption from compulsory public school attendance for children who have completed grade 10 and are attending an institution of higher education or a trade school or are employed as an apprentice. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2872 83-0 (2013) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the number of student absences that constitute a failure to attend school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3003 83-0 (2013) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to school district programs to assist students in making the transition back to school after certain prolonged placements outside of school. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 3179 83-0 (2013) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the licensing of minors to operate a motor vehicle. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 3683 83-0 (2013) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the requirements for screenings to detect vision and hearing disorders in public or private preschools and schools. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3808 83-0 (2013) Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al. Relating to evaluating the performance, including computing dropout and completion rates, of public schools designated as dropout recovery schools. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3907 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to consideration of certain graduates and dropouts in evaluation of school districts, campuses, and open-enrollment charter schools for accountability purposes. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 48 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the transfer of a student from the school district of the student's residence to another district. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 75 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 76 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 260 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Sponsor: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to the absence of a student from school to visit with a parent, stepparent, or guardian who will be or has been deployed on military duty. House: Public Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 308 83-0 (2013) Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al. Relating to the collection of data relating to military-connected students through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS). Senate: Education Co-author authorized
SB 453 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to payment of tuition to attend public schools for students holding certain United States student visas. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 681 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to a pilot program for a three-year high school diploma plan and cost-neutral expansion of full-day prekindergarten programs. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 832 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy
Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to training for school district and open-enrollment charter school liaisons who assist students in the conservatorship of the state with school enrollments and transfers. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 833 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy
Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the collection of data through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) as to the foster care status of public school students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 860 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Relating to the provision of career and technology education courses in certain partnership programs to provide high school dropout recovery. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1054 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students and of certain entering students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1124 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to certain offenses relevant to maintaining public school discipline. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1127 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to evaluating the performance, including computing dropout and completion rates, of public schools, including schools designated as dropout recovery schools and residential facilities. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1234 83-0 (2013) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the prevention of truancy and the offense of failure to attend school. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1365 83-0 (2013) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the provision of credit by examination for public school students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1404 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to attendance at and completion of high school by students who are in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1419 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to funding for juvenile case managers through certain court costs and to the establishment of the truancy prevention and diversion fund. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1538 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Relating to evaluating the performance, including computing dropout and completion rates, of public schools designated as dropout recovery schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1775 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to school campus information, student transfers, and the public education grant program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 8 83-1 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities. Filed
SB 47 83-1 (2013) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the prevention of truancy and the offense of failure to attend school. Filed
SB 12 83-2 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities. Filed
HB 22 82-0 (2011) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to information regarding the citizenship and immigration status of public school students. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 196 82-0 (2011) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to requiring certain students leaving public school to provide documentation necessary to ensure an accurate calculation of dropout rates. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 235 82-0 (2011) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Relating to the first day of instruction for a school year in school districts in which a certain percentage of the students are military dependents. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 253 82-0 (2011) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the protection of children by ensuring reports of abuse or neglect, protecting children from abuse and neglect, ensuring that births are reported, and prosecuting the offense of bigamy; providing criminal penalties. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 271 82-0 (2011) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to a study on effective methods for high school dropout prevention. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 324 82-0 (2011) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to a study of and report on public and private after-school programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 370 82-0 (2011) Author: Hochberg, Scott
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the eligibility of a student to participate in extracurricular activities or competitions after transferring or moving from one public school to another. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Returned from the House for further action
HB 400 82-0 (2011) Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al. Relating to flexibility for public schools to administer primary and secondary education efficiently. House: Public Education Postponed
HB 459 82-0 (2011) Author: White, James Relating to temporary limitations on the total amount of tuition charged to a student by a four-year public institution of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 567 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to authorizing justice, municipal, and juvenile courts to obtain evidence that certain minors are in compliance with mandatory school attendance requirements and suspend driver's licenses or permits for failure to comply. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 734 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the jurisdiction of constitutional county courts over truancy cases and the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties. House: Public Education
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 742 82-0 (2011) Author: Hunter, Todd
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to student information required to be provided at the time of enrollment in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 761 82-0 (2011) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 826 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to facilitating the enrollment in or transfer to a public school district of a student in the conservatorship of the state. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 984 82-0 (2011) Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to agreements between neighboring municipalities regarding jurisdiction of cases in municipal courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1117 82-0 (2011) Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al. Relating to a waiver for certain school districts from first day of instruction requirements. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1216 82-0 (2011) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to required attendance at a dropout prevention seminar by a student older than the age of compulsory school attendance who intends to drop out of school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1311 82-0 (2011) Author: Shelton, Mark Relating to revision of open-enrollment charter school charters to add charter schools under certain circumstances. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1326 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the optional flexible school day program provided by school districts. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1350 82-0 (2011) Author: Marquez, Marisa Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1359 82-0 (2011) Author: Veasey, Marc Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1516 82-0 (2011) Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al. Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of enlisting in the armed services. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1555 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the first day of instruction in certain school districts that provide additional days of instruction financed with local funds. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1786 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the availability of certain information concerning dropout prevention on a district's Internet website. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1834 82-0 (2011) Author: Shelton, Mark
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to elimination of certain requirements for increasing community awareness of prekindergarten programs offered by or in partnership with school districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1879 82-0 (2011) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the use of money appropriated out of the general revenue fund for the provision of postsecondary educational programs to persons confined or imprisoned in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Appropriations Left pending in committee
HB 1907 82-0 (2011) Author: Madden, Jerry
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to notification requirements concerning offenses committed by students and school district discretion over admission or placement of certain students. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2188 82-0 (2011) Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al. Relating to using Foundation School Program funding to implement the Texas School Ready Program at certain providers of private prekindergarten programs. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2355 82-0 (2011) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to a sales and use tax credit or refund for employers of persons who obtain a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2366 82-0 (2011) Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the authority of an open-enrollment charter school operated by a municipality to give a preference in admissions to children of employees of the municipality. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2466 82-0 (2011) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the licensing and operation of motor vehicles by minors. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2562 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the absence of a student from school to visit with a parent or guardian who will be or has been deployed on military duty. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2666 82-0 (2011) Author: Truitt, Vicki Relating to the administration of certain immunizations or vaccinations by a pharmacist. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2747 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to reporting information regarding public school student dropout rates. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2748 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to grants to student clubs for dropout prevention. House: Public Education 1 hr. notice-for reconsideration
HB 2926 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to reporting by school districts for purposes of the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) of data on students who drop out or otherwise leave public school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3006 82-0 (2011) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the minimum number of days of service for public school educators and the required number of days of instruction for public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3719 82-0 (2011) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to truancy and the jurisdiction of justice courts House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 66 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the transfer of a student from the school district of the student's residence to another district. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 140 82-0 (2011) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to minimum public school attendance for class credit or a final grade. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 207 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to requiring certain students leaving public school to provide documentation necessary to ensure an accurate calculation of dropout rates. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 255 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the jurisdiction of constitutional county courts over truancy cases and the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 518 82-0 (2011) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to initiatives designed to improve performance of public school students, including initiatives specifically for students enrolled at the sixth, seventh, and eighth grade levels. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 598 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 599 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 949 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the first day of instruction in certain school districts that provide additional days of instruction financed with local funds. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1091 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Jose Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1117 82-0 (2011) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the prosecution of a parent contributing to the nonattendance of a public school student. House: Public Education
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1139 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to a study of and report on public and private out-of-school time programs. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1142 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to revision of open-enrollment charter school charters to add charter schools under certain circumstances. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1437 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the administration of certain immunizations or vaccinations by a pharmacist. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1489 82-0 (2011) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to educational, juvenile justice, and criminal justice responses to truancy. House: Corrections
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1836 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to revision of open-enrollment charter school charters to add charter schools under certain circumstances. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1872 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Shelton, Mark
Relating to revising, revoking, or denying renewal of charters of open-enrollment charter schools under certain circumstances. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 8 82-1 (2011) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to flexibility for public schools to administer primary and secondary education efficiently. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 18 82-1 (2011) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to elementary class size limits in public schools. House: Public Education Received from the House
HB 33 82-1 (2011) Author: Miller, Sid Relating to providing for efficient government resource allocation. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Left pending in committee
HB 38 82-1 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the optional flexible school day program provided by school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 33 82-1 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to revising, revoking, or denying renewal of charters of open-enrollment charter schools under certain circumstances. Filed
HB 52 81-0 (2009) Author: Branch, Dan | et. al. Relating to limitations on the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions. House: Higher Education Considered in Calendars
HB 99 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Fred Relating to a modified instructional calendar for public high schools providing an early college education program. House: Public Education Withdrawn from schedule
HB 131 81-0 (2009) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the treatment of students receiving a high school equivalency certificate in calculating dropout rates in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 136 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to providing notification to parents of eligible children of the availability of prekindergarten programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 156 81-0 (2009) Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al. Relating to eliminating automatic admission to certain public institutions of higher education based on high school grade point average. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 192 81-0 (2009) Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the purposes for which a student's absence from school must be excused. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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
HB 307 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the provision of and funding for Saturday classes for elementary school students who fail to pass certain assessment instruments. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 316 81-0 (2009) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to mandatory kindergarten attendance in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 326 81-0 (2009) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 351 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to an exemption from or refund of tuition and fees for lower-division students enrolled in a general academic teaching institution who maintain a high grade-point average. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 359 81-0 (2009) Author: Strama, Mark | et. al. Relating to the absence of a student from public school to visit with a parent who has been or will be deployed to a combat zone. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 418 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Betty | et. al. Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 659 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al. Relating to the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 727 81-0 (2009) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the closure of a public school campus that is being used as an emergency evacuation shelter. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 767 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to a requirement that justice and municipal courts obtain evidence that certain minors are in compliance with mandatory school attendance requirements. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 837 81-0 (2009) Author: Marquez, Marisa Relating to the deadline for a school district to file a complaint concerning a student who fails to attend school without excuse. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 896 81-0 (2009) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to the eligibility of a student to participate in extracurricular activities or competitions after transferring or moving from one public school to another. House: Public Education Considered in Calendars
HB 922 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to an exemption from or refund of tuition and fees for lower-division students enrolled in a general academic teaching institution who maintain a high grade-point average. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1001 81-0 (2009) Author: Bolton, Valinda Relating to limits on the size of public school classes in prekindergarten, kindergarten, and grades one through four. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1241 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to student/teacher ratios and class size limits for prekindergarten classes in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1297 81-0 (2009) Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to optional flexible school day program courses offered by school districts to enable students to earn course credit under certain circumstances. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1410 81-0 (2009) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al. Relating to student information required to be provided at the time of enrollment in public schools. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar
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
HB 1512 81-0 (2009) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al. Relating to use of weighted average daily attendance in computing the high school allotment under the Foundation School Program. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1676 81-0 (2009) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to a general academic teaching institution that is a component institution of a university system. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1891 81-0 (2009) Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al. Relating to state funding for certain children to attend certain private prekindergarten programs. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2220 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the authority of the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to require immunization against human papillomavirus for a person's admission to elementary or secondary school. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2422 81-0 (2009) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2446 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes of children residing with a grandparent. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2448 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to reducing the amount paid to purchase attendance credits by certain school districts in disaster areas. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2542 81-0 (2009) Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to excused absences in public schools for students visiting institutions of higher education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2611 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Diane Relating to establishing an interim committee to study the provision of dental services to certain public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2681 81-0 (2009) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the first day of instruction for a school year in certain school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2703 81-0 (2009) Author: Olivo, Dora
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to classification of a prekindergarten or kindergarten student who is retained at the request of the student's parent. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2742 81-0 (2009) Author: Marquez, Marisa Relating to the first day of instruction at a public school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2958 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to excused absences from public schools for voting in certain elections. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2981 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Diane Relating to accountability of certain open-enrollment charter schools serving students at high risk of dropping out of school. House: Public Education No action taken in committee
HB 3050 81-0 (2009) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to a pilot project to assess public school students by alternative methods. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 3192 81-0 (2009) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3420 81-0 (2009) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to computation of a public high school student's grade point average. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3574 81-0 (2009) Author: Olivo, Dora Relating to establishing a pilot program for certain students at risk of dropping out of school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3643 81-0 (2009) Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to public school prekindergarten classes. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3647 81-0 (2009) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to eligibility of certain children for public school prekindergarten classes. House: Public Education Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
HB 3745 81-0 (2009) Author: Marquez, Marisa Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HR 1723 81-0 (2009) Author: Miller, Doug Directing the commissioner of education to inform school boards and superintendents that swine flu qualifies as an exception to the 180-day attendance statute and directing the commissioner to adjust the average daily attendance rate for affected school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 122 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 156 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 175 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to certain general academic teaching institutions and to scholarship and other programs to facilitate enrollment at institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 186 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to eligible recipients of certain grants awarded by the commissioner of education. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 191 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for undergraduate students eligible for automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 400 81-0 (2009) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to an electronic course pilot program in the Amarillo Independent School District. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 407 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1032 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to providing notification to parents of eligible children of the availability of prekindergarten classes. Senate: Education Co-author authorized
SB 1075 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to the absence of a student from public school to visit with a parent or guardian who has been or will be deployed to a combat zone. House: Public Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Public Education
SB 1275 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the first day of instruction for a school year in certain school districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1349 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes of children residing with a grandparent. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1364 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to minimum public school attendance for class credit, including limiting school day interruptions that affect such attendance. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1400 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to excused absences from public schools for voting in certain elections. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1445 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the transfer of a student from the school district of the student's residence to another district. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1499 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to eligibility of certain children for public school prekindergarten classes. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1577 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to excused absences from public school attendance for a student diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder to attend a health care appointment. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1797 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the creation of the Texas Future Scholars Pilot Program and the Workforce Shortage Education Loan Repayment Program and to the elimination of certain other student financial assistance programs. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 2003 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to public school prekindergarten classes. Senate: Education Referred to Education
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
SB 2248 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to public school students placed in substitute care. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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
SB 2267 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to eligibility for an award through the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program. Senate: Higher Education Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 39 80-0 (2007) Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al. Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 78 80-0 (2007) Author: Branch, Dan Relating to limitations on the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 113 80-0 (2007) Author: Strama, Mark | et. al. Relating to the absence of a student from public school for certain activities. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 130 80-0 (2007) Author: Truitt, Vicki Relating to a waiver for school districts from first day of instruction requirements. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 135 80-0 (2007) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 159 80-0 (2007) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education. House: State Affairs Returned to committee
HB 169 80-0 (2007) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to mandatory kindergarten attendance in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 170 80-0 (2007) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 209 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to eligibility for an award through the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
HB 212 80-0 (2007) Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al. Relating to eliminating automatic admission to certain public institutions of higher education based on high school grade point average. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 240 80-0 (2007) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the absence of a student from school for activities in connection with obtaining United States citizenship. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 251 80-0 (2007) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 287 80-0 (2007) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to limits on class size at certain grade levels in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 296 80-0 (2007) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 314 80-0 (2007) Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the classroom placement of multiple birth siblings in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 400 80-0 (2007) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to the eligibility of a high school graduate for automatic admission to an institution of higher education. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 415 80-0 (2007) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to a general academic teaching institution that is a component institution of a university system. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 509 80-0 (2007) Author: Harless, Patricia Relating to the enrollment in public school of certain students who are registered sex offenders. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 566 80-0 (2007) Author: Hamilton, Mike
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to compulsory school attendance for students who are at least 18 years of age. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 575 80-0 (2007) Author: Straus, Joe | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain foster care children to attend prekindergarten classes. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 607 80-0 (2007) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the penalty for a parent who fails to require a child to attend school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 695 80-0 (2007) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the effect of changes in high school enrollment on the eligibility of a graduating high school student for automatic admission to a general academic teaching institution. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 788 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to a study and report by the commissioner of education concerning the campus and school district assignments and transfers of public school students, operation of public schools, and public school attendance. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 795 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to an exemption from or refund of tuition and fees for lower-division students enrolled in a general academic teaching institution who maintain a high grade-point average. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 950 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the provision of and funding for Saturday classes for elementary school students who fail to pass certain assessment instruments. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 997 80-0 (2007) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to limits on the size of fifth grade classes in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1098 80-0 (2007) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to immunization against human papillomavirus. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1115 80-0 (2007) Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al. Relating to prohibiting immunization against human papilloma virus as a condition for admission to public school. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1137 80-0 (2007) Author: Hochberg, Scott
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to eligibility and attendance requirements in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1461 80-0 (2007) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to state funding for certain students subject to school district disciplinary action. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1540 80-0 (2007) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to excused absences in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1569 80-0 (2007) Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al. Relating to participation in school district services and activities by home-schooled students. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1616 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the dates for which public school student enrollment information must be submitted under the Public Education Information Management System. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1645 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to campus expenditures by public school districts. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1647 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the computation of average daily attendance under the Foundation School Program and to participation by charter schools in the Public Education Information Management System for additional purposes, including computation of average daily attendance. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1838 80-0 (2007) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the entitlement of certain students to attend a public school campus at which a full-time registered nurse is assigned. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1941 80-0 (2007) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to data collected by public schools regarding the citizenship or immigration status of certain individuals. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2171 80-0 (2007) Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the first day of instruction in school districts whose prospective or former students generally attend certain grades in another state. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2364 80-0 (2007) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to instructional days and staff development days for a school district that adopts the optional flexible year program for public school students who fail to perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument or who would not otherwise be promoted. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2407 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to school district programs to reduce truancy and dropout rates. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2409 80-0 (2007) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to the authority of law-enforcement officers to escort a child to a school campus to ensure the child's compliance with compulsory school attendance requirements. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2410 80-0 (2007) Author: Strama, Mark | et. al. Relating to the possession under the standard possession order of a child by a conservator of the child during certain holidays. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2412 80-0 (2007) Author: King, Tracy Relating to exclusion of performance data of chronically absent students under the public school accountability system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2455 80-0 (2007) Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the absence of a student from public school for a required court appearance. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2568 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to an arts and humanities pilot program in certain school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2594 80-0 (2007) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to the authority of law-enforcement officers to escort a child to a school campus to ensure the child's compliance with compulsory school attendance requirements. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2650 80-0 (2007) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to the creation and administration of the teacher, engineer, or professional nurse undergraduate education scholarship program. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2697 80-0 (2007) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to the authority of public schools to operate distance learning schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2844 80-0 (2007) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to use of weighted average daily attendance in computing the high school allotment under the Foundation School Program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2941 80-0 (2007) Author: Bolton, Valinda Relating to limits on the size of public school classes in prekindergarten, kindergarten, and grades one through four. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3178 80-0 (2007) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the admission of foreign exchange students to the public high schools of the state. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3262 80-0 (2007) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to an allotment under the foundation school program for certain students who transfer midyear or who are military dependents. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Left pending in committee
HB 3418 80-0 (2007) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to state grants for student clubs in high schools that serve students at risk of dropping out of school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
HB 3433 80-0 (2007) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to limits on the size of public school classes in kindergarten and grades one through four. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3621 80-0 (2007) Author: Noriega, Rick Relating to dropout rates in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 3645 80-0 (2007) Author: White Delisi, Dianne Relating to the analysis and use of public school campus and school district data concerning student attrition rates. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3868 80-0 (2007) Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al. Relating to the public education grant program. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 52 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the compulsory school attendance age. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 101 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
SB 113 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Straus, Joe
Relating to the eligibility of certain foster care children to attend prekindergarten classes. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 217 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the penalty for a parent who fails to require a child to attend school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 230 80-0 (2007) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the notification required when certain school students who engage in certain criminal conduct transfer to a new school. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 240 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to eligibility for an award through the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program. Senate: Education No action taken in subcommittee
SB 264 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 335 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to the eligibility to attend prekindergarten classes of a child under the care of a grandparent who has been appointed managing conservator of the child. Senate: Education Co-author authorized
SB 403 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the classroom placement of multiple birth siblings in public schools. Senate: Education Committee report printed and distributed
SB 438 80-0 (2007) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al. Relating to prohibiting immunization against human papilloma virus as a condition for admission to public school. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 673 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to allowing a student receiving special education services to participate in a graduation ceremony after the fourth year of high school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 895 80-0 (2007) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1017 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to compulsory school attendance requirements. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1019 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to establishment of a pilot program to provide early identification of public school students at risk of dropping out of school. Senate: Education Co-author authorized
SB 1161 80-0 (2007) Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the filing of a complaint or referral to juvenile court by a school district against a student for failing to attend school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1512 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to the use of certain funds by certain school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for the development and implementation of strategies for dropout prevention. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1513 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to a dropout prevention and opportunity program for public school students who have dropped out of school or are at risk of dropping out of school. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1514 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency regarding best practices for dropout prevention. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1515 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to state grants for student clubs in high schools that serve students at risk of dropping out of school. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1569 80-0 (2007) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to a general academic teaching institution that is a component institution of a university system. Senate: Education Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1995 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to dropout rates in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 2035 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to dropout prevention and intervention in public schools and compulsory school attendance. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
HB 37 79-0 (2005) Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al. Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to a general academic teaching institution that is a component institution of a university system. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 60 79-0 (2005) Author: Branch, Dan Relating to the first day of instruction of a school year for public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 222 79-0 (2005) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to state funding for school districts that have not more than 400 students in average daily attendance. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 249 79-0 (2005) Author: Mowery, Anna | et. al. Relating to the first day of instruction at a public school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
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
HB 283 79-0 (2005) Author: Hope, Ruben | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to admission, assignment, and conduct of certain public school students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 285 79-0 (2005) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the number of days and hours of annual instruction for public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 286 79-0 (2005) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to a statewide student enrollment, attendance, and achievement tracking system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 293 79-0 (2005) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the timely transfer of student information to a school district in which the student enrolls. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 308 79-0 (2005) Author: Hope, Ruben
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to discipline in public schools and the assignment of certain public school students involved in a sexual assault. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 316 79-0 (2005) Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to a child's failure to attend school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 386 79-0 (2005) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al. Relating to participation in school district services and activities by home-schooled students. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 451 79-0 (2005) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to a study and report by the commissioner of education concerning public school students' campus and school district assignments and transfers, operation of public schools, and public school attendance. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 469 79-0 (2005) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Relating to the transfer of public school students who are the victims of certain criminal conduct or the siblings of the victims. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 509 79-0 (2005) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the compulsory school attendance age. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
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
HB 622 79-0 (2005) Author: Olivo, Dora Relating to the placement of a student with disabilities in a juvenile justice alternative education program. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 643 79-0 (2005) Author: Miller, Sid Relating to the issuance of a driver's license to a person who is under 18 years of age. House: Law Enforcement Left pending in committee
HB 745 79-0 (2005) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to free prekindergarten programs for certain children. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 870 79-0 (2005) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to an optional flexible school day program for students in grades nine through twelve who have dropped out of school or who are at-risk of dropping out. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 871 79-0 (2005) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the provision of and funding for Saturday classes for elementary school students who fail to pass certain assessment instruments. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 889 79-0 (2005) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to the optional flexible year program for public school students who fail to perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument or who would not otherwise be promoted. House: Public Education No action taken in committee
HB 890 79-0 (2005) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to a statewide student tracking system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 990 79-0 (2005) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the applicability of restrictions on student transfers to certain school districts. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1111 79-0 (2005) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to admission to open-enrollment charter schools that specialize in performing arts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1164 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to the operation of public schools on the uniform election date in November. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1246 79-0 (2005) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to eligibility for enrollment in public school prekindergarten classes. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1277 79-0 (2005) Author: Casteel, Carter Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1302 79-0 (2005) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the penalty for a parent who fails to require a child to attend school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1487 79-0 (2005) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to the age of children for whom public school kindergarten must be provided. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1552 79-0 (2005) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the absence of a student from school for activities in connection with obtaining United States citizenship. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1553 79-0 (2005) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the exemptions from compulsory school attendance. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1560 79-0 (2005) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to the absence of a student from public school for certain activities. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1787 79-0 (2005) Author: Truitt, Vicki Relating to the admissions policies of charter schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1811 79-0 (2005) Author: Hamilton, Mike Relating to compulsory school attendance for students who are at least 18 years of age. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1876 79-0 (2005) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2007 79-0 (2005) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to a tuition and fee exemption for students earning semester credit hours through concurrent enrollment in high school and college-level courses. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2034 79-0 (2005) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to an exemption from or refund of tuition and fees for certain lower-division students enrolled in a general academic teaching institution. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2109 79-0 (2005) Author: Berman, Leo
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2184 79-0 (2005) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at The University of Texas at Brownsville. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 2605 79-0 (2005) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to eligibility of children with learning disabilities for free public prekindergarten classes. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2720 79-0 (2005) Author: Gattis, Dan Relating to the punishment for failure to attend public school. House: Public Education No action taken in committee
HB 2770 79-0 (2005) Author: Farabee, David Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3010 79-0 (2005) Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the transfer of a failure to attend school proceeding to juvenile court. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3064 79-0 (2005) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to public school classroom instruction and teacher compensation. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3211 79-0 (2005) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3446 79-0 (2005) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to limits on class size at certain grade levels in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 106 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the number of days and hours of annual instruction for public school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 117 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the timely transfer of student information to a school district in which the student enrolls. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 134 79-0 (2005) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to the new instructional facilities allotment for public schools. Senate: Education Co-author authorized
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
SB 162 79-0 (2005) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the compulsory school attendance age. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 510 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the first instructional day of a school year for public school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 596 79-0 (2005) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the sparsity adjustment under the Foundation School Program for certain school districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 597 79-0 (2005) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to computation of average daily attendance for certain small school districts with declining enrollment. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 606 79-0 (2005) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al. Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 824 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to state assistance for instructional facilities in school districts with enrollment growth due to closure and realignment of military bases. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 969 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce Relating to the placement of a student with disabilities in a juvenile justice alternative education program. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1036 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce Relating to an optional flexible school day program for students in grades nine through twelve who have dropped out of school or who are at-risk of dropping out. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1374 79-0 (2005) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to notice regarding an exception from elementary school class size limits. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1388 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1395 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the establishment of high school diploma programs by Job Corps training programs under the United States Department of Labor. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1452 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at The University of Texas at Brownsville. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 15 79-1 (2005) Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al. Relating to public education and public school finance matters. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 22 79-1 (2005) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to authorizing a flexible school day program for certain public secondary school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 47 79-1 (2005) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the absence of a student from school for activities in connection with obtaining United States citizenship. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 50 79-1 (2005) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the exemptions from compulsory school attendance. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 33 79-1 (2005) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the small and mid-sized district adjustments under the Foundation School Program for certain school districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education
HB 69 79-2 (2005) Author: Nixon, Joe Relating to the first day of instruction at a public school. House: Public Education Reform, Select Referred to Public Education Reform, Select
SB 8 79-2 (2005) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposing criminal penalties. House: Public Education Reform, Select
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 33 79-3 (2006) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to an optional flexible school day program for students in grades nine through twelve who have dropped out of school or who are at-risk of dropping out. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 46 79-3 (2006) Author: Seaman, Gene Relating to the first day of instruction at a public school. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 90 79-3 (2006) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of children of certain military personnel for free prekindergarten classes. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 25 79-3 (2006) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of children of certain military personnel for free prekindergarten classes. Senate: Education Referred to Education
HB 95 78-0 (2003) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al. Relating to the first day of instruction of a school year for public school students. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 128 78-0 (2003) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to programs to reduce truancy in certain school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 137 78-0 (2003) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to parental notification of a child's absence from school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 214 78-0 (2003) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al. Relating to participation in school district services and activities by home-schooled students. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 234 78-0 (2003) Author: Goodman, Toby
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the payment of support for a child after the child's 18th birthday. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 309 78-0 (2003) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to public school prekindergarten programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 381 78-0 (2003) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the computation of public school dropout and completion rates. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 415 78-0 (2003) Author: Flores, Kino
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to state funding of courses offered for joint high school and junior college credit. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 506 78-0 (2003) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the tuition charged by institutions of higher education for high school students enrolled in college-level courses. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 591 78-0 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to public school admission of military personnel and dependents under reciprocity agreements between states. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 642 78-0 (2003) Author: Noriega, Rick Relating to the dropout count and dropout rate of students in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 692 78-0 (2003) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin Relating to the eligibility of a student to transfer to a different school under the No Child Left Behind Act. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 693 78-0 (2003) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to funding for school districts that accept students using a public education grant. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
HB 829 78-0 (2003) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to jurisdiction to enter certain orders in a failure to attend school proceeding. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1050 78-0 (2003) Author: Olivo, Dora
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to school attendance of a child placed in substitute care. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1137 78-0 (2003) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1202 78-0 (2003) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to recovery of certain funds received by an open-enrollment charter school and to certain requests to revise student enrollment. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1280 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to class sizes in certain grades in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1314 78-0 (2003) Author: Pitts, Jim
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to public school student discipline. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1384 78-0 (2003) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to the purchase of attendance credits under the public school finance system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1441 78-0 (2003) Author: Eissler, Rob
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to school districts that place an excessive number of students in certain special education instructional arrangements. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1453 78-0 (2003) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the time for filing a report of the annual audit of school district dropout records. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1518 78-0 (2003) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to accountability for public school dropouts and students at risk of dropping out of school and to the evaluation of school campuses. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1857 78-0 (2003) Author: Mercer, Ken | et. al. Relating to the transfer of public school students who are the victims of certain criminal conduct or the siblings of the victims. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1882 78-0 (2003) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to incentives for certain high schools and high school students to participate in and to student eligibility requirements under the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1956 78-0 (2003) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2013 78-0 (2003) Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to admission and enrollment of certain children attending public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: International Relations and Trade
Left pending in committee
HB 2026 78-0 (2003) Author: Peña, Aaron Relating to counting in the average daily attendance of school districts certain students who, because of extenuating circumstances, are unable to attend school for a full day. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2276 78-0 (2003) Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al. Relating to high school completion and the creation of a middle college education pilot program. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2421 78-0 (2003) Author: Solis, Jim Relating to eligibility to participate in a high school equivalency program operated by a school district or open-enrollment charter school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2497 78-0 (2003) Author: Branch, Dan Relating to the cost of an attendance credit under the public school finance system for certain school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2681 78-0 (2003) Author: Griggs, Bob Relating to public school finance. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3054 78-0 (2003) Author: Baxter, Todd Relating to the cost of an attendance credit under the public school finance system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3068 78-0 (2003) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the powers and duties of peace officers concerning enforcement of compulsory school attendance requirements. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 3097 78-0 (2003) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the enrollment and absence of students in what constitutes a school year in public primary and secondary schools. House: Public Education No action taken in committee
HB 3105 78-0 (2003) Author: Canales, Gabi Relating to certain enrollment status information included in the Public Education Information Management System. House: Public Education No action taken in committee
HB 3289 78-0 (2003) Author: Baxter, Todd Relating to the cost of an attendance credit under the school finance system. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 3290 78-0 (2003) Author: Baxter, Todd Relating to the allotment of funds for programs for gifted and talented students in certain school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3465 78-0 (2003) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HCR 19 78-0 (2003) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the dropout rate in grades 9-12. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HR 1851 78-0 (2003) Author: Morrison, Geanie Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 86. Reported enrolled
SB 30 78-0 (2003) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to mandatory kindergarten attendance in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 31 78-0 (2003) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 86 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the eligibility of a high school graduate for automatic admission to an institution of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Point of order sustained
SB 186 78-0 (2003) Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the computation of public school dropout and completion rates. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 257 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce Relating to accountability for public school dropouts and students at risk of dropping out of school. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 258 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the tuition charged by institutions of higher education for high school students enrolled in college-level courses. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 346 78-0 (2003) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to an optional flexible year program for public school students who fail to perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument or who would not otherwise be promoted. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 358 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the jurisdiction of constitutional county courts over truancy cases and the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 412 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al. Relating to participation in school district services and activities by home-schooled students. Senate: Education Co-author authorized
SB 465 78-0 (2003) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to incentives for certain high schools and high school students to participate in the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 586 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the exemption from compulsory public school attendance for home-schooled children. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 632 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to a statewide survey to obtain public school dropout data. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 638 78-0 (2003) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the new instructional facilities allotment for public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 699 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Sponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to establishment of a public education Internet portal. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 845 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to a comprehensive analysis of certain legislation addressing public school dropouts. Senate: Education No action taken in committee
SB 894 78-0 (2003) Author: Bivins, Teel
Sponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the reporting and auditing requirements relating to school dropouts and to the use of compensatory education funds. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 976 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to high school completion and the creation of certain college education pilot programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1038 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of the Communities In Schools program. House: Human Services
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1076 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to a pilot project addressing obstacles to high school graduation. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1101 78-0 (2003) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to public school admission of military personnel and dependents under reciprocity agreements between states. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations Left pending in committee
SB 1163 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the Early High School Graduation Scholarship Program. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1228 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to weights, adjustments, and allotments under the foundation school program. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1255 78-0 (2003) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the penalty for contempt in a failure to attend school proceeding in a justice court. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1428 78-0 (2003) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the operation of schools and school attendance. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1470 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Relating to student eligibility to participate in a high school equivalency program and to authorization of a school district or open-enrollment charter school to operate a program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1732 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to school attendance of a child placed in substitute care. Senate: Education Committee report printed and distributed
SCR 32 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Establishing a special interim committee to study the problem of high school dropouts in Texas. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SR 1030 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapiro, Florence Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1108. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
HB 75 78-3 (2003) Author: Noriega, Rick Relating to the dropout count and dropout rate of public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 31 78-4 (2003) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to the purchase of attendance credits under the public school finance system. House: Public School Finance, Select Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HB 36 78-4 (2003) Author: Mercer, Ken Relating to the transfer of public school students who are the victims of certain criminal conduct or the siblings of the victims. House: Public School Finance, Select Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HB 40 77-0 (2001) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the first instructional day of a school year for public school students. House: Public Education Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 208 77-0 (2001) Author: Longoria, John Relating to counseling for parents of certain public school students who are at risk of dropping out of school; providing penalties. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 301 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to a requirement that certain school districts establish programs to reduce truancy. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 380 77-0 (2001) Author: Garcia, Domingo Relating to public school class sizes. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 427 77-0 (2001) Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al. Relating to compulsory school attendance. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 457 77-0 (2001) Author: Clark, Ron | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the computation of dropout rates for purposes of public school accountability. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 580 77-0 (2001) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to annual audits of school dropout records. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 605 77-0 (2001) Author: George, Kenn Relating to prekindergarten programs for public school students. House: Public Education No action taken in committee
HB 647 77-0 (2001) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the age of children entitled to attend public school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 809 77-0 (2001) Author: McReynolds, Jim Relating to the use of public school educators' days of service for which instruction is not required. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 868 77-0 (2001) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to elementary school class size limits. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 889 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al. Relating to the computation of average daily attendance in certain school districts that experience a decline in attendance. House: Public Education Considered in Calendars
HB 901 77-0 (2001) Author: Noriega, Rick Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to qualify as residents of this state for purposes of higher education tuition or to pay tuition at the rate provided for residents of this state. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 933 77-0 (2001) Author: Solis, Jim Relating to the inclusion of certain students attending magnet schools in other districts in the computation of weighted average daily attendance of the school district in which the students reside. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 1150 77-0 (2001) Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al. Relating to mandatory kindergarten attendance in public schools. House: Public Education No action taken in committee
HB 1277 77-0 (2001) Author: King, Tracy Relating to the inclusion of certain public school students in dropout rates. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1294 77-0 (2001) Author: Garcia, Domingo Relating to public school prekindergarten programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1406 77-0 (2001) Author: Garcia, Domingo Relating to information concerning students who drop out of public school. House: Public Education No action taken in committee
HB 1407 77-0 (2001) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al. Relating to participation in school district services and activities by home-schooled students. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1570 77-0 (2001) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1783 77-0 (2001) Author: Garcia, Domingo | et. al. Relating to dropout and completion rates in public schools. House: Public Education Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1936 77-0 (2001) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to referendum elections concerning the first instructional day of a school year for public school students and to the first instructional day of the first term of summer session for students at general academic teaching institutions. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2049 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al. Relating to enforcement by open-enrollment charter schools of laws concerning compulsory school attendance. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2062 77-0 (2001) Author: Tillery, Dale Relating to a self-paced program for certain students at risk of dropping out of school. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2109 77-0 (2001) Author: Farrar, Jessica
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to exempting certain higher education students from the TASP test based on the student's high school grade point average in college preparatory courses. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2125 77-0 (2001) Author: Hawley, Judy | et. al.
Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to public school admission of military personnel and dependents under reciprocity agreements between states. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2143 77-0 (2001) Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to tuition charges by school districts for certain military dependents. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2609 77-0 (2001) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to prekindergarten programs for public school students. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2707 77-0 (2001) Author: Reyna, Arthur Relating to prekindergarten programs for public school students. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2954 77-0 (2001) Author: Hardcastle, Rick | et. al. Relating to state funding for school districts that have not more than 400 students in average daily attendance. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 3131 77-0 (2001) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to a virtual classroom program for certain public school students. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 3345 77-0 (2001) Author: Sadler, Paul Relating to the jurisdiction of a juvenile court over certain truant conduct. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 3461 77-0 (2001) Author: Reyna, Arthur Relating to truancy and the authority of justice, municipal, and certain juvenile courts in relation to children; providing criminal penalties. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3631 77-0 (2001) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to implementation of policies requiring successful performance on assessment instruments for advancement to certain grade levels in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HR 1243 77-0 (2001) Author: Reyna, Arthur Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1432. Reported enrolled
SB 30 77-0 (2001) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to mandatory kindergarten attendance in public schools. Senate: Education No action taken in committee
SB 108 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the first day of instruction of a school year for public school students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 172 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to eligibility for public prekindergarten classes. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 206 77-0 (2001) Author: Bivins, Teel Relating to the transfer of and funding for public school students who are the victims of certain criminal offenses. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 213 77-0 (2001) Author: Bernsen, David Relating to the compulsory school attendance age and to the age of children for whom public school kindergarten must be provided. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
SB 266 77-0 (2001) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to an optional flexible year program for public school students who fail to perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument or who would not otherwise be promoted. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 450 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the computation of average daily attendance in certain school districts that experience a decline in attendance. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 506 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to school districts with year-round schools operated on multitrack calendars. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 526 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the age at which a child may be admitted to public school. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 592 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to public school prekindergarten programs. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 596 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to prekindergarten programs for public school students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 646 77-0 (2001) Author: Bivins, Teel Relating to dropout and completion rates in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 705 77-0 (2001) Author: West, Royce Relating to attending school. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 974 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of a high school graduate for automatic admission to an institution of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 975 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Sponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to electronic courses in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1072 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to students who drop out of public school. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1102 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Olivo, Dora
Relating to a survey concerning children who drop out of school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1187 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to state funding for school districts that have not more than 400 students in average daily attendance. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1387 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the treatment under the public school finance system of declining student enrollment. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1388 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the treatment under the public school finance system of declining student enrollment, declining property values, and taxes levied on property subject to bankruptcy proceedings or an appeal by a property owner. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1389 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the treatment under the public school finance system of declining property values and taxes levied on property subject to bankruptcy proceedings or an appeal by a property owner. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
SB 1420 77-0 (2001) Author: West, Royce Relating to compulsory school attendance; providing penalties. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1431 77-0 (2001) Author: West, Royce Relating to educationally disadvantaged students. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1432 77-0 (2001) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to truancy, high school equivalency programs, and the authority of justice, municipal, and certain juvenile courts in relation to children; providing criminal penalties. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
SB 1506 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to compliance with the minimum number of days of instruction required of public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SCR 56 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Establishing a special interim committee to study the problem of high school dropouts in Texas. Senate: Education No action taken in committee
SR 1187 77-0 (2001) Author: West, Royce Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1432. Reported enrolled
HB 182 76-0 (1999) Author: Longoria, John Relating to counseling for parents of certain public school students who are at risk of dropping out of school; providing penalties. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 206 76-0 (1999) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to a school attendance requirement for a driver's license applicant under 18 years of age. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 217 76-0 (1999) Author: Hochberg, Scott
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to excused absences from public school attendance for the purpose of observing religious holy days. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective with 1999-2000 school year
HB 268 76-0 (1999) Author: Flores, Kino | et. al. Relating to the reporting of public school class size. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 296 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to grounds for special accreditation investigations of school districts. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 360 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to a school district program to notify parents of a student's absence. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 440 76-0 (1999) Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al. Relating to public school attendance. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 449 76-0 (1999) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to a requirement that a public school principal provide notice to a juvenile probation department before suspending or expelling a student. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 482 76-0 (1999) Author: Reyna, Arthur Relating to supervision of public school students pending placement in an alternative education program. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 531 76-0 (1999) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to part-time enrollment of home-school students in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 711 76-0 (1999) Author: Krusee, Mike Relating to charters for open-enrollment charter schools in certain school districts. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 840 76-0 (1999) Author: Garcia, Domingo | et. al. Relating to admission to a public school under the public education grant program. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 879 76-0 (1999) Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al. Relating to improving student performance in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 907 76-0 (1999) Author: Siebert, Bill | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to attendance in public schools of persons over 18 years of age. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1251 76-0 (1999) Author: Garcia, Domingo Relating to information concerning students who drop out of public school. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1326 76-0 (1999) Author: Solis, Jim Relating to notification concerning certain students who transfer from one school district in this state to another. House: Public Education Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1849 76-0 (1999) Author: Lengefeld, David Relating to compulsory school attendance and to public school kindergarten. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1940 76-0 (1999) Author: Siebert, Bill | et. al. Relating to the first instructional day of a school year for public school students. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1961 76-0 (1999) Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to fines collected for thwarting the compulsory school attendance law. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2078 76-0 (1999) Author: Hardcastle, Rick Relating to school district policies on student absences to participate in extracurricular activities. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2133 76-0 (1999) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the provision of kindergarten and prekindergarten programs by school districts on a full-day basis. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2361 76-0 (1999) Author: McReynolds, Jim Relating to the use of public school educators' days of service for which instruction is not required. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2378 76-0 (1999) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to a requirement that certain school districts establish programs to reduce truancy. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2645 76-0 (1999) Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al. Relating to the compulsory attendance age for public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2713 76-0 (1999) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to an accelerated education system for students to complete public education requirements. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2989 76-0 (1999) Author: Culberson, John Relating to the suspension of driver's licenses issued to certain public school students. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 3136 76-0 (1999) Author: Brown, Fred | et. al. Relating to a school district's authority to require additional assessment as a condition of transferring course credit under certain circumstances. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 3761 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to assistance to certain students in obtaining admission to another public school district using a public education grant. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 3770 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the ability of certain public school students to attend school at campuses other than those to which the students are regularly assigned. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
SB 40 76-0 (1999) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to a study by the commissioner of education concerning the first instructional day of the school year. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 198 76-0 (1999) Author: Luna, Gregory Relating to the computation of average daily attendance in certain school districts that experience a decline in attendance. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations No action taken in committee
SB 226 76-0 (1999) Author: Bivins, Teel Relating to the transfer of and funding for public school students who are the victims of certain criminal offenses. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
SB 268 76-0 (1999) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to an optional flexible year program for public school students who would not otherwise be promoted. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 516 76-0 (1999) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to school district high school equivalency examination programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 576 76-0 (1999) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the reporting of public school class size. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective with 1999-2000 school year
SB 622 76-0 (1999) Author: Luna, Gregory Relating to funding for schools with an extended year program. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
SB 1137 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al. Relating to attendance in public schools of persons over 18 years of age. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1140 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al. Relating to eligibility for public prekindergarten classes. Senate: Education Co-author authorized
SB 1227 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to students who drop out of public school. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
SB 1372 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the ability of certain public school students to attend school at campuses other than those to which the students are regularly assigned. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1472 76-0 (1999) Author: Bivins, Teel
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the age at which a student may take the high school equivalency examination and the age of compulsory attendance in public school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1561 76-0 (1999) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al. Relating to students who drop out of public school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1562 76-0 (1999) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al. Relating to educational services for public school students subject to disciplinary action or otherwise at risk of dropping out of school. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1572 76-0 (1999) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the compulsory school attendance laws and responsibility for compliance with those laws; providing penalties. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1661 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to assistance to certain students in obtaining admission to another public school district using a public education grant. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1670 76-0 (1999) Author: Brown, J. E.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the support of a child enrolled in courses for joint high school and junior college credit. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 83 75-0 (1997) Author: Longoria, John Relating to counseling for parents of certain public school students who are at risk of dropping out of school; providing penalties. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 465 75-0 (1997) Author: Zbranek, Zeb | et. al. Relating to residency for purposes of admission into the public schools of a school district free of tuition. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 467 75-0 (1997) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to excused absences from public school attendance. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 552 75-0 (1997) Author: Culberson, John Relating to compulsory school attendance and the suspension of driver's licenses issued to certain public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 635 75-0 (1997) Author: Shields, John Relating to public school admission and attendance; providing a criminal penalty. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 824 75-0 (1997) Author: Hawley, Judy Relating to the expulsion of public school students for certain drug offenses. House: Public Education Left pending in subcommittee
HB 825 75-0 (1997) Author: Hawley, Judy Relating to the admission of public school students who have been expelled. House: Public Education Left pending in subcommittee
HB 940 75-0 (1997) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene Relating to warning notices concerning students' unexcused absences from public school. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1164 75-0 (1997) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to a school district program to notify parents of a student's absence. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1219 75-0 (1997) Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al. Relating to the first instructional day of a school year for public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1249 75-0 (1997) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to exceptions to public school class size limits. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1606 75-0 (1997) Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to truant conduct or conduct resulting in a failure to attend school. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1648 75-0 (1997) Author: Luna, Vilma Relating to public school attendance. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1649 75-0 (1997) Author: Place, Allen Relating to thwarting the compulsory school attendance law; providing a penalty. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1671 75-0 (1997) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene Relating to compulsory attendance in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1702 75-0 (1997) Author: Rangel, Irma Relating to prosecution of an offense based on a child's failure to attend school. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 1984 75-0 (1997) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the admission of certain persons into the public schools of a school district. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2070 75-0 (1997) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to violations of the compulsory school attendance law. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2473 75-0 (1997) Author: Grusendorf, Kent Relating to the reporting of public school class size. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2720 75-0 (1997) Author: Zbranek, Zeb Relating to granting excused absences from the school day for certain students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2950 75-0 (1997) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the length of school year. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 138 75-0 (1997) Author: Bivins, Teel
Sponsor: Sadler, Paul
Relating to mandatory public school attendance by certain expelled students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 246 75-0 (1997) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to excused absences from public school attendance. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
SB 247 75-0 (1997) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Culberson, John
Relating to public school admission and attendance. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective with 1997-1998 school year
SB 433 75-0 (1997) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the first instructional day of a school year for public school students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 462 75-0 (1997) Author: Luna, Gregory
Sponsor: Hernandez, Christine
Relating to the residency requirement for admission into the public schools of a school district. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 471 75-0 (1997) Author: Luna, Gregory Relating to public school admission and attendance. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1020 75-0 (1997) Author: Luna, Gregory Relating to the powers and duties of a public school attendance officer. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1189 75-0 (1997) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the reporting of public school class size. Senate: Education No action taken in committee
SB 1323 75-0 (1997) Author: Sibley, David Relating to warning notices concerning students' unexcused absences from public school. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1893 75-0 (1997) Author: Bivins, Teel
Sponsor: Sadler, Paul
Relating to the number of days of service required of certain educators for the school year. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 290 74-0 (1995) Author: Gray, Patricia Relating to the cost of purchasing attendance credits for the purpose of equalizing wealth among school districts. House: Public Education No action taken in committee
HB 301 74-0 (1995) Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al. Relating to the right of parents to choose the school their child attends through the use of education scholarships. House: Public Education Coauthor Authorized
HB 351 74-0 (1995) Author: De La Garza, Eddie | et. al. Relating to an establishment by two or more school districts in a county of an alternative school for students expelled from regular class. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 381 74-0 (1995) Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al. Relating to the minimum number of days of attendance required for class credit in public schools. House: Public Education Coauthor Authorized
HB 412 74-0 (1995) Author: Longoria, John Relating to counseling for parents of certain public school students who are at risk of dropping out of school; providing penalties. House: Public Education No action taken in committee
HB 633 74-0 (1995) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the admission of a child to first grade. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 661 74-0 (1995) Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al. Relating to parental rights concerning children attending public schools; providing criminal penalties. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 906 74-0 (1995) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the penalty for overreporting attendance under the foundation school program. House: Public Education No action taken in committee
HB 1005 74-0 (1995) Author: Johnson, Jerry Relating to suspension, expulsion, or emergency removal of students from public schools. House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 1054 74-0 (1995) Author: Hernandez, Christine | et. al. Relating to the removal of violent and disruptive students from regular public school classrooms and placement of those students in alternative education programs. House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Coauthor Authorized
HB 1134 74-0 (1995) Author: McCoulskey, Huey Relating to disruptive conduct in school as conduct indicating a need for supervision. House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 1213 74-0 (1995) Author: Shields, John Relating to truancy. House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 1246 74-0 (1995) Author: Cuellar, Henry Relating to public education grants. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1315 74-0 (1995) Author: Allen, Ray Relating to providing vouchers for at-risk students attending a public school or students expelled from a public school. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1331 74-0 (1995) Author: Munoz, Sergio Relating to requiring certain students to attend school as a condition of probation. House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 1360 74-0 (1995) Author: Alexander, Clyde Relating to compulsory or permissive public school attendance. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1795 74-0 (1995) Author: Johnson, Jerry Relating to the computation of the number of weighted students in average daily attendance in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2010 74-0 (1995) Author: Johnson, Jerry Relating to student absences from public school resulting from participation in cocurricular activities. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2026 74-0 (1995) Author: Park, Carolyn Relating to expulsion of certain students from public schools. House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 2232 74-0 (1995) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto Relating to class size limitations at certain grade levels in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2259 74-0 (1995) Author: Shields, John Relating to discipline in public school classrooms. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2427 74-0 (1995) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to the expulsion of students from school. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2533 74-0 (1995) Author: Hawley, Judy Relating to eligibility for admission to public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2720 74-0 (1995) Author: Culberson, John Relating to compulsory school attendance and the suspension of driver's licenses issued to certain public school students. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 3048 74-0 (1995) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto Relating to the admission of children to public school and to surrogate parents for certain children admitted to public school. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
SB 193 74-0 (1995) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to reporting public school dropout rates. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 263 74-0 (1995) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to truancy. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 469 74-0 (1995) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the removal of violent and disruptive students from regular public school classrooms and placement of those students in alternative education programs. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 736 74-0 (1995) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to an absence of a student suspended from a public school. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 762 74-0 (1995) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to enrollment of foreign exchange students in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1130 74-0 (1995) Author: West, Royce Relating to a reduction in AFDC benefits for certain children who do not regularly attend school. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 10 73-0 (1993) Author: Carona, John Relating to creation of an offense for truancy of youths at least 17 years of age. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 91 73-0 (1993) Author: Carona, John Relating to the assignment of students to public schools and to vouchers for the tuition of a student at a public or private school. House: Public Education No action taken in committee
HB 144 73-0 (1993) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al. Relating to the admission of children to the public free schools. House: Public Education Coauthor Authorized
HB 224 73-0 (1993) Author: Martin, Mike Relating to residency requirements for attendance in a school district. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 743 73-0 (1993) Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al. Relating to a tuition grant for the tuition of an educationally disadvantaged student at any accredited private school. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 764 73-0 (1993) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to average daily attendance in certain school districts. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 920 73-0 (1993) Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al. Relating to the right of parents to choose the school their child attends through the use of education scholarships. House: Public Education Coauthor Authorized
HB 994 73-0 (1993) Author: Earley, Robert Relating to the enforcement of the compulsory school attendance law. House: Public Education Reported from s/c favorably as substituted
HB 1019 73-0 (1993) Author: Eckels, Robert
Sponsor: Shelley, Dan
Relating to the age at which persons are required or permitted to attend public school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1372 73-0 (1993) Author: Turner, Sylvester
Sponsor: Shelley, Dan
Relating to venue for the offense of thwarting the compulsory school attendance law. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1373 73-0 (1993) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to penalties for failure to attend school. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 1414 73-0 (1993) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the admission of a child to first grade. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1416 73-0 (1993) Author: Flores, Yolanda Relating to the age of a child required to attend public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2144 73-0 (1993) Author: Holzheauser, Steve Relating to termination of AFDC payments for certain children. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 2160 73-0 (1993) Author: Hill, Fred Relating to rules determining what constitutes an absence from public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2337 73-0 (1993) Author: Johnson, Jerry Relating to the offense of a parent's failure to require a child to attend school. House: Public Education Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2339 73-0 (1993) Author: Johnson, Jerry Relating to requiring juvenile probation officers to monitor the school attendance of certain children. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2364 73-0 (1993) Author: Hernandez, Christine
Sponsor: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the placement of students in public schools as a condition of probation. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 2483 73-0 (1993) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to an extended year program for certain public school students. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
SB 104 73-0 (1993) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to the admission of children to the public free schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 186 73-0 (1993) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to a report submitted to the legislature by the Central Education Agency about the statewide dropout rate. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
SB 260 73-0 (1993) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the number of days or hours of required attendance and the number of days or hours of required instruction in the public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 279 73-0 (1993) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to average daily attendance in certain school districts. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
SB 657 73-0 (1993) Author: Haley, Bill Relating to an extended year program for certain public school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 679 73-0 (1993) Author: Luna, Gregory | et. al.
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to average daily attendance and an extended year program for certain public school students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective with '93-'94 school year
SB 810 73-0 (1993) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to requiring juvenile probation officers to monitor the school attendance of certain children. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 811 73-0 (1993) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to the offense of a parent's failure to require a child to attend school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1375 73-0 (1993) Author: Ratliff, Bill Relating to the right of parents of educationally disadvantaged children to choose the school their children attend through the use of education scholarships. Senate: Education No action taken in committee
HB 387 72-0 (1991) Author: Luna, Gregory Relating to the number of days of instruction in a school year and the salary schedule for certain school district employees. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 533 72-0 (1991) Author: Taylor, M.A. Relating to the enforcement of compulsory attendance laws. House: Public Education 1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 791 72-0 (1991) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the age requirements for compulsory attendance at public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1182 72-0 (1991) Author: Haggerty, Pat Relating to the admission of a child to the public free schools of the district in which the child resides. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1331 72-0 (1991) Author: Cuellar, Henry Relating to enforcement of the compulsory school laws. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1827 72-0 (1991) Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine Relating to the number of days of instruction in a school year. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1831 72-0 (1991) Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine Relating to class credit for a student with more than the allowable number of absences. House: Public Education No action taken in subcommittee
HB 2230 72-0 (1991) Author: Von Dohlen, Tim Relating to the beginning of the fall term and the end of the spring term of the school year. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2508 72-0 (1991) Author: Grusendorf, Kent Relating to the calculation of average daily attendance. House: Public Education Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HCR 191 72-0 (1991) Author: Cook, John Directing the Texas Education Agency and local school officials to count in daily school attendance any student excused from school for the purpose of engaging in 4-H activities under the direct supervision of a county extension agent of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 367 72-0 (1991) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to class credit for a student with more than the allowable number of absences. Senate: Education No action taken in committee
SB 678 72-0 (1991) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to compulsory attendance at public school tutorial classes. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
1st Printing sent to Calendars
SB 1229 72-0 (1991) Author: Dickson, Temple Relating to the beginning of the fall term and the end of the spring term of the school year. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1429 72-0 (1991) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the age of compulsory school attendance; amending Subsection (a) of Section 21.032 of the Education Code. Senate: Education Referred to Education
HB 43 72-1 (1991) Author: Taylor, M.A. Relating to the enforcement of compulsory attendance laws. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 157 70-0 (1987) Author: Rudd, Jim Relating to the date on which the attendance of students for the first semester of the regular public school term begins. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 184 70-0 (1987) Author: Johnson, Sam Relating to funding of public school kindergarten. House: Public Education Posting rule suspended
HB 393 70-0 (1987) Author: Grusendorf, Kent Relating to the date on which the attendance of students for the first semester of the regular public school term begins. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 405 70-0 (1987) Author: Givens, Ron Relating to the period during which a school district may offer summer programs for children of limited English proficiency. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 489 70-0 (1987) Author: Cooper, Anne Relating to the date on which the attendance of students for the first semester of the regular public school term begins. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1306 70-0 (1987) Author: Granoff, Al Relating to age requirements for compulsory school attendance and high school equivalency examinations. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 2398 70-0 (1987) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to students who drop out of public school. House: Public Education Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 2416 70-0 (1987) Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine Relating to absence from school because of physical or sexual abuse or the threat of physical or sexual abuse. House: Public Education 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2512 70-0 (1987) Author: Hollowell, Bill Relating to the date on which attendance of students for the first semester of the regular public school term begins. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 96 70-0 (1987) Author: Caperton, Kent Relating to date of attendance for students in the public schools; repealing Subsection (b), Section 21.001, Education Code, as amended. Senate: Education No action taken in committee
SB 174 70-0 (1987) Author: Henderson, Don Relating to the date on which the attendance of students for the first semester of the regular public school term begins. Senate: Education Left as pending business in comm.
SB 358 70-0 (1987) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the jurisdiction of a juvenile court of a child who is truant or who is absent from home without the consent of a parent or guardian. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 486 70-0 (1987) Author: Johnson, Eddie Relating to compulsory school attendance. Senate: Education Left as pending business in comm.
SB 787 70-0 (1987) Author: Krier, Cynthia Relating to age requirements for compulsory school attendance and high school equivalency examinations. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 828 70-0 (1987) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to a system to identify and track students who drop out of public school and to refer those students to appropriate schools and community services. Senate: Education No action taken in committee
SB 1117 70-0 (1987) Author: Edwards, Chet Relating to reducing the number of students who drop out of public school. Senate: Education No action taken in committee
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
HB 155 69-0 (1985) Author: Hammond, Bill Relating to limiting the number of students a school district may enroll in classes at certain grade levels. House: Public Education Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 317 69-0 (1985) Author: Smith, Carlyle Relating to penalties for failure by a parent or guardian to require a child to attend school. House: Public Education Record vote
HB 408 69-0 (1985) Author: Haley, Bill
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the removal, suspension, or expulsion of a public school student; to discipline management in public schools; and to the excused absence of certain public school students. House: Public Health
Senate: Education
Returned from Senate as amended
HB 554 69-0 (1985) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to determining average daily attendance of public school students and vocational education and special education contact hours. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 625 69-0 (1985) Author: Schoolcraft, Alan Relating to residency requirements for school district attendance. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 635 69-0 (1985) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to maintaining records on the attendance of public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 801 69-0 (1985) Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy" Relating to admitting into public schools of this state free of tuition certain United States citizens who reside in Mexico. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 973 69-0 (1985) Author: Geistweidt, Gerald
Sponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to contracts and tuition for the education of students residing in school districts that do not offer classes at all grade levels. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
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HB 1138 69-0 (1985) Author: Heflin, Talmadge Relating to restricting admission to public school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1183 69-0 (1985) Author: Rudd, Jim Relating to the date on which the attendance of students for the first semester of the regular public school term begins. House: Public Education Coauthor authorized
HB 1524 69-0 (1985) Author: Smith, Ashley Relating to the date on which the attendance of students for the first semester of the regular public school term begins. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 1543 69-0 (1985) Author: Messer, Bill
Sponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to the assignment and transfer of students to schools within a school district. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1814 69-0 (1985) Author: Givens, Ron Relating to the period during which a school district may offer summer programs for children of limited English proficiency. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1995 69-0 (1985) Author: Colbert, Paul Relating to the transfer of certain funds from the funding of public school kindergarten to the funding of the basic allotment and the enrichment equalization allotment. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2022 69-0 (1985) Author: Luna III, Albert Relating to a notice requirement by the board of trustees to the parents or persons standing in parental relation to any pupil in regard to the transfer or change in assignment of a pupil or pupils from one school facility to another. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2072 69-0 (1985) Author: Adkisson, Tommy Relating to the juvenile offenses of unexcused absences from school and nonconsensual absences from home. House: Judiciary 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2104 69-0 (1985) Author: Haley, Bill
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to school bonds purchased at a premium or a discount. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Returned from Senate as amended
HB 2118 69-0 (1985) Author: Haley, Bill Relating to excusing a student from school attendance so that the student may participate in vocational education activities related to agriculture or home economics. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 2169 69-0 (1985) Author: Haley, Bill Relating to screening and treatment of children entering public schools for dyslexia and related disorders. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee
SB 180 69-0 (1985) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to compulsory school attendance. Senate: Education Reported favorably w/o amendments
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
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
SB 726 69-0 (1985) Author: Caperton, Kent
Sponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to date of attendance for students in the public schools; repealing Subsection (b), Section 21.001, Education Code, as amended. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 763 69-0 (1985) Author: Sims, Bill Relating to contracts and tuition for the education of students residing in school districts that do not offer classes at all grade levels. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 890 69-0 (1985) Author: Uribe, Hector Relating to maintaining records on the attendance of public school students. Senate: Education Referred to subcommittee


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