HB 59 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 163 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the compensatory education allotment for homeless students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 254 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to purchases made by a school district and open-enrollment charter school using the instructional materials and technology allotment.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 288 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the total appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 332 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the use of the compensatory education allotment for programs that build certain social and emotional skills.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 384 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the period for which a school district's participation in certain tax increment financing reinvestment zones may be taken into account in determining the total taxable value of property in the school district.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 424 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a continuing review and revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school foundation curriculum and proclamations for the production of instructional materials.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 538 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to the removal of restrictions on funding and payment of costs for certain full-time online educational programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 572 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of students enrolled in a dropout recovery school as students at risk of dropping out of school for purposes of compensatory, intensive, and accelerated instruction and to a study by the Texas Education Agency on competency-based educational programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 586 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 617 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for certain students whose parent or legal guardian has been incarcerated.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 778 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the extension of the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 893 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a financial assistance program for open-enrollment charter school facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 958 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
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 1032 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to authorizing school districts to provide funding using money received under the Foundation School Program to community-based organizations for purposes of reimbursing private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1077 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to certain adjustments to the taxable value of property of certain school districts and the reduction of Foundation School Program funds received by certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1088 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1147 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to military readiness for purposes of the indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system and the college, career, or military readiness outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1206 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to permissible uses of the instructional materials and technology allotment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to 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 1411 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.
Relating to funding under the transportation allotment for transportation related to career and technology education and the use of transportation allotment funds by school districts to provide prepaid fuel cards to certain students.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
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 1502 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the extension of the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1525 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system and public education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 1556 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act; requiring the imposition of an authorized fee and changing the amounts of certain fees.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
HB 1567 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1568 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Public Education Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 1746 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the management and operation of open-enrollment charter schools, including certain contracts involving management and operation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1762 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1797 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem and franchise tax credits for donations to school districts to create or support career and technical education programs or courses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1858 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1883 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2010 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the membership of a school district's threat assessment and safe and supportive school team and committee and the school safety allotment under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2030 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a grant program for regional postsecondary education collaboratives.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Conf. Comm. Report distributed
HB 2032 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a grant program for regional postsecondary education collaboratives.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2074 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
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 2294 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2554 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the operation by a school district of a vocational education program to provide eligible high school students with vocational and educational training under a plan for the issuance of a high school diploma and the application of certain student-based allotments under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2744 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to funding for small and mid-sized open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2959 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the appeal of a determination by the comptroller of public accounts of a protest of the comptroller's findings in a study of school district property values.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3128 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the career and technology education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3270 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to public school organization, accountability, and fiscal management.
House: Public Education
Returned to committee
HB 3296 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees; making an appropriation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3430 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for school districts or open-enrollment charter school campuses that are designated as full-service community schools.
House: Public Education
Postponed
HB 3445 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to requiring the use of a public school's excess funds for certain purposes.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3456 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of funds received by certain educational institutions or programs in foundation school program funds for purposes of certain budget reductions.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3597 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3707 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to recommend improvements to funding for special education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3753 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a credit against required recapture payments for certain school districts with excess facilities costs under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3787 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to the loss of benefits by and the payment of certain employer contributions for certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3837 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3876 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the permissible uses of the compensatory education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3930 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the compensatory education allotment for homeless students or students in foster care under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4079 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to a mental health professional to school law enforcement official ratio for public schools and the use of the school safety allotment to employ mental health professionals.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4105 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the eligibility of the children of certain essential employees for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4123 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the special education allotment.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4242 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, MorganSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the extension of the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar
HB 4283 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to a reduction of the amount by which a school district with high enrollment of educationally disadvantaged students or students of limited English proficiency must reduce the district's local revenue levels in excess of entitlement under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4291 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the career and technology education allotment.
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 4312 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for medically fragile students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4348 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4372 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the career and technology education allotment and the formula transition grant under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4377 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to funding for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4465 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to grants and federal disaster relief funds available to school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and regional education service centers to provide services to students after a disaster in the state of Texas.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
HCR 117 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1525.
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 19 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes all or part of the appraised value of a residence homestead and to use state money to offset the resulting revenue loss to school districts.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 35 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net state lottery revenue to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in public schools and to prohibit advertisements and promotions that state or imply lottery ticket sales revenue will financially assist public schools.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 89 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on property owned by a business entity that donates money to the district to create or support career and technical education programs or courses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 91 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HR 2008 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2030.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
SB 144 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the extension of the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 238 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the use of the school safety allotment for a school district's pandemic preparation and response.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 241 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to permissible uses of the instructional materials and technology allotment.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 258 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a remote education and distance learning allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 259 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to provide additional resources for public school students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 260 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the administration of assessment instruments in public schools and eliminating the requirement to use public school assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation or to make certain accountability determinations.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 369 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Allison, Steve
Relating to the requirement to submit a financial aid application as a condition of high school graduation for public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 462 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to funding under the transportation allotment for transporting meals and instructional materials to students during a declared disaster.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 587 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the career and technology education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 688 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the development of a special education services matrix.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 880 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing a dropout recovery competency-based educational pilot program provided through a campus or campus program charter or open-enrollment charter school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 998 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to an election to revoke a county equalization tax imposed in certain counties.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
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 1184 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of the Commission on Texas Workforce of the Future.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1211 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the determination of the total taxable value of property in a school district that has entered into an agreement under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1228 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to military readiness for purposes of the college, career, or military readiness outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1232 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the management and investment of the permanent school fund, including authorizing the creation of the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation to manage and invest the fund and limiting the authority of the School Land Board to manage and invest the fund if the corporation is created.
House: Appropriations Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
SB 1365 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to public school organization, accountability, and fiscal management.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1378 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the permissible uses of the bilingual education allotment provided under the foundation school program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1424 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the date for ordering or holding an election to ratify the ad valorem tax rate of a school district; making conforming changes.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1436 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the appeal of a determination by the comptroller of public accounts of a protest of the comptroller's findings in a study of school district property values.
House: Public Education Senate: Local Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1536 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1596 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the membership of a school district's threat assessment and safe and supportive school team and committee and the school safety allotment under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1683 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the use of the school safety allotment for a school district's disaster or pandemic preparation and response.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1698 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1711 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to state and local taxes and fees; imposing a tax; imposing fees.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1785 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to grants available to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to provide services to students after a disaster in the state of Texas; an adjustment to prevent generational educational decline under the public school finance system; and ensure maintenance of effort.
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 1840 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1841 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1943 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the reduction of school district property taxes as a result of the school facilities allotment.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1969 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to state fiscal matters related to public education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2004 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to expanding the compensatory education allotment to allow funds to be used to implement social-emotional learning programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2057 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a matching grant program for school districts for the development and implementation of programs to address the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2065 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to emergent bilingual students and increasing the expenditure requirement for the bilingual education allotment.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2096 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to education employees uniform group health coverage.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2112 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a reduction of the amount by which a school district with high enrollment of educationally disadvantaged students or students of limited English proficiency must reduce the district's local revenue levels in excess of entitlement under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 72 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Filed
HB 122 87-1 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 128 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to the operation by a school district of a vocational education program to provide eligible high school students with vocational and educational training under a plan for the issuance of a high school diploma and the application of certain student-based allotments under the public school finance system.
Filed
HB 169 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a financial assistance program for open-enrollment charter school facilities.
Filed
HB 257 87-1 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the period for which the comptroller of public accounts is required to use a school district's local value in determining the total taxable value of property in the district if the comptroller determines that the district is an eligible district.
Filed
HB 292 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
Filed
HB 304 87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance and administration reform; imposing taxes.
Filed
SB 30 87-1 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Filed
SJR 2 87-1 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Filed
HB 4 87-2 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a person who acquires a residence homestead to receive an ad valorem tax exemption for the homestead in the year in which the property is acquired and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 11 87-2 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 122 87-2 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 123 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
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 130 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 143 87-2 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the period for which the comptroller of public accounts is required to use a school district’s local value in determining the total taxable value of property in the district if the comptroller determines that the district is an eligible district.
Filed
HB 153 87-2 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Filed
HB 157 87-2 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of residential real property.
Filed
HB 158 87-2 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a study of the desirability, feasibility, and effects of various measures to limit or reduce the burden of ad valorem taxes on property owners.
Filed
HB 210 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 239 87-2 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district; making an appropriation.
Filed
SB 8 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a person who acquires a residence homestead to receive an ad valorem tax exemption for the homestead in the year in which the property is acquired and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 12 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
See remarks for effective date
SB 55 87-2 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Filed
SB 91 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and the form of the ballot proposition to be used in an election to approve a tax rate adopted by a school district that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
SJR 13 87-2 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Filed
HB 89 87-3 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and the form of the ballot proposition to be used in an election to approve a tax rate adopted by a school district that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate; making an appropriation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 90 87-3 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 91 87-3 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 108 87-3 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district; making an appropriation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 113 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and the form of the ballot proposition to be used in an election to approve a tax rate adopted by a school district that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate; making appropriations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
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 115 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 117 87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes.
Filed
HB 122 87-3 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
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 152 87-3 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 14 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 22 87-3 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 2 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
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 17 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to public school safety measures and procedures.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 89 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 127 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to funding for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 129 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the assignment of certain certified or licensed professionals to certain public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 134 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the form of ballot propositions in an election seeking authorization for the issuance of school district bonds supported by property taxes.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 142 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a notice of educational rights for certain student evaluations.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 197 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 199 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to permissible uses of the instructional materials allotment.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 202 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating educationally disadvantaged students and students of limited English proficiency in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 231 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to transportation services for homeless students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 268 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to transportation services for homeless students.
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 293 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to investment training requirements for school district financial officers.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 297 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system, the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 314 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to use of compensatory education allotment funding to provide assistance to students at risk of dropping out of school who are pregnant or who are parents and to reporting through the Public Education Information Management System.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 341 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to funding for public school career and technology programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 384 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 396 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, GarySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to acceptable uses of the instructional materials and technology fund and the instructional materials and technology allotment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 397 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to acceptable uses by a school district of the instructional materials and technology allotment.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 440 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 443 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 462 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 500 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to reimbursement for disaster remediation costs of certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 528 86-0 (2019)
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
Referred to Public Education
HB 567 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to adjustment of a school district's wealth per student under the school finance system to reflect campus security costs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 569 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 627 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the rate of the cigarette tax and the allocation of certain revenue from that tax to the foundation school fund; increasing the rate of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 637 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the salaries of the superintendent of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the superintendent of the Texas School for the Deaf.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 662 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the recovery of overallocated state funds by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 663 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, KenSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to proclamations for the production of instructional materials and selection of instructional materials by public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 664 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 665 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the use of current year property values under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 699 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 708 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the payment by a school district for the purchase of attendance credits under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 711 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to certain adjustments to the taxable value of property of certain school districts and the reduction of Foundation School Program funds received by certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 712 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 729 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 735 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district and a related study.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 841 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 959 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 963 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the availability of school district trustee information on the Internet and a review of the essential knowledge and skills of certain curricula.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 968 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that do not take into account optional homestead exemptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1034 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1054 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to proportionality between state accountability performance indicators that apply to school districts and the State's share of the foundation school program for school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1075 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to payments to school districts for certain special education evaluations.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1077 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to public school finance, supporting public education funding through an increase in the state sales and use tax rate, and requiring a reduction in school district maintenance and operation ad valorem taxes; making an appropriation; increasing the rate of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1119 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the public school finance system and to the salary paid to certain professional staff employed by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist certain school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1158 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to including full-day prekindergarten student attendance in the determination of a district's weighted average daily attendance for purposes of complying with equalized wealth level requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1160 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the use of the compensatory education allotment for a school district's school guidance and counseling program or counseling or social work services.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1161 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students residing in care and treatment facilities and residential placement facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1194 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of certain property used to build low-income housing.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1275 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the regulation of sports betting; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1371 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to additional funding to school districts for classroom teacher salaries.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1469 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to certain public school workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund and to authorizing school districts to reimburse under the Foundation School Program private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 1472 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to certain public school workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 1632 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to students eligible to receive compensatory, intensive, and accelerated instructional services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1754 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to creating a school safety allotment under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
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 1796 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the foundation school program to reflect inflation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1823 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the reduction of school district property taxes as a result of the school facilities allotment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1947 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to state funding for the implementation of teacher excellence initiative programs by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2002 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to financial reporting by a school district regarding the costs associated with administering certain assessment instruments.
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 2084 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to a reduction of the amount required to be paid by school districts with high enrollment of educationally disadvantaged students to achieve the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2095 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the availability of certain behavioral health professionals at certain public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2139 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program to reflect inflation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2208 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to an adjustment under the foundation school program of the taxable value of property for school districts required to provide social security coverage for district employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2537 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2609 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to permissible teachers assigned to a bilingual education program and the permissible uses of the bilingual education allotment provided under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2760 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the requirements for an application for or a request for the revision of a charter for an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2800 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to funding for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2881 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to establishing resource campuses to improve a public school campus not performing satisfactorily.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2935 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2961 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to an allotment under the foundation school program for students with dyslexia or related disorders.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3008 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a civic education project fund for supporting student civic education projects and educator professional development related to those projects.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3026 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the assignment of certain behavioral health professionals to a public school campus.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3055 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to a study of costs associated with dual credit courses offered at public high schools.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3125 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the investment authority of an independent school district.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3130 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to federal refundable credits paid directly to issuers of certain bonds issued by or on behalf of school districts or open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3204 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the form of ballot propositions and certain voter information document requirements for an election seeking authorization for the issuance of school district bonds supported by property taxes.
House: Public Education
Postponed
HB 3239 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3241 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3288 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the review and approval of certain charter district bonds by the Bond Review Board and an annual financial report by charter districts.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3423 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem and franchise tax credits for donations to school districts to create or support career and technical education programs or courses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3427 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to an increase in the state sales and use tax rate for the purpose of reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes; increasing the rate of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3450 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to funding for career and technology programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3466 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to procedures for requiring an independent school district to conduct an efficiency audit.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3467 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition and management of certain real property assets by the School Land Board for the use and benefit of the permanent school fund and the transfer of certain permanent school fund assets from the control of the School Land Board to the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3511 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Commission on Texas Workforce of the Future.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3581 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the special education allotment and the creation of a supported education allotment under the Foundation School Program and to instructional arrangements for students with disabilities enrolled in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3626 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the comptroller's administration of federal money and certain general revenue and to the use of certain general revenue for property tax relief.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3683 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to authorizing a dropout recovery competency-based educational pilot program provided through a campus or campus program charter or open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3722 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the date for ordering or holding an election to ratify the ad valorem tax rate of a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3733 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3793 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the total appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3804 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to an annual cost-of-living adjustment for school district employees and an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the public school finance system to reflect inflation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3851 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike
Relating to unfunded state educational mandates imposed on school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3915 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina
Relating to the guaranteed yield and the school facilities allotment under the Foundation School Program and to a school district's rollback tax rate for the 2019 tax year.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3974 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to funding for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4062 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the salary paid to certain public school teachers, the creation of certain teacher designations, and allotments for certain educators under the Foundation School Program; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4092 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the effect of such exemptions on the provision of funding under the foundation school program.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4100 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4197 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency regarding a school district's use of state and local funds.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4216 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the deposit of certain hotel occupancy and car rental tax revenue into the foundation school fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4258 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to review and approval by the attorney general of certain bonds financing an educational facility for certain charter schools.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 4311 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for certain students whose parent or legal guardian has been incarcerated.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4352 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4363 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to an increase in the state sales and use tax rate for the purpose of reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and a study of additional changes to the rate and application of the state sales and use tax for that same purpose; increasing the rate of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4373 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the limitation on the amount of supplemental payments that a person may agree to provide to a school district or any other entity on behalf of a school district under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4388 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the management of the permanent school fund by the School Land Board and the State Board of Education and a study regarding distributions from the permanent school fund to the available school fund.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4490 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to equalized education funding and mandate impact statements for bills and resolutions.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
HB 4593 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the equalized wealth level and the guaranteed yield under the school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4603 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and providing compensation for teachers, counselors, and librarians employed in public schools.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4611 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to certain distributions to the available school fund.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 4621 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the state sales tax rate and the use of certain revenue from state sales and use taxes to reduce school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax rates; increasing the rate of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
HCR 192 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make technical corrections in S.B. No. 2.
Filed with the Secretary of State
HCR 193 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3.
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 3 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide property tax relief by reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax rates and increasing the state sales and use tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
HJR 24 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HJR 43 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to set the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program at an amount that reflects a change in the total taxable value of property in the state.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 49 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for prekindergarten programs; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HJR 55 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 61 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize sports betting in this state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HJR 66 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating the net revenue from any tax on the sale or use of cannabis or marijuana to public education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 67 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain municipalities that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for public education and public community colleges; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HJR 78 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of six casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for certain higher education, public education, mental health, and public safety initiatives; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees and a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HJR 113 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 118 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes all or part of the appraised value of a residence homestead and to use state money to offset the resulting revenue loss to school districts.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 119 86-0 (2019)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the support and maintenance and an efficient system of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 132 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for certain revenues otherwise allocated for transfer to the economic stabilization fund to be used for purposes related to public primary and secondary education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 137 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing increased distributions to the available school fund.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HR 2184 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2.
Reported enrolled
HR 2186 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3.
Reported enrolled
SB 2 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
See remarks for effective date
SB 3 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to additional funding to school districts for classroom teacher and librarian salaries.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Referred to Public Education
SB 4 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to public school finance and public education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 5 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 11 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety and mental health promotion in public schools and the creation of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 30 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to ballot language requirements for a proposition seeking voter approval for the issuance of bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 75 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to forensic audits of certain school district projects.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 136 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 137 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 139 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to a notice of educational rights for certain student evaluations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 142 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the availability of school counselors at public middle, junior high, and high school campuses.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 248 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to investment training requirements for school district and municipal financial officers.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
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 326 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 343 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 377 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to eliminating certain requirements imposed on school districts; establishing a process for review of a school district's termination or suspension of a classroom teacher.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 379 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to competitive bidding procurements by a school district for certain goods or services, including professional services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 394 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 451 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the permissible uses of the bilingual education allotment provided under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 463 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to procedural requirements for adopting and filing a school district budget.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 501 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a study of costs associated with dual credit courses offered at public high schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 565 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to waive the new jobs creation requirement for the purpose of eligibility for a limitation on the appraised value of property for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
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 660 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the calculation for purposes of recapture under the public school finance system of the taxable value of property of a school district affected by a disaster.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 689 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 725 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to funding for prekindergarten programs at certain school districts that operate early high school graduation programs.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 740 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public 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 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 852 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 863 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to a study of costs associated with dual credit courses offered at public high schools.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 994 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to creating a school safety allotment under the foundation school program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 995 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to an increase in the basic allotment and classroom teacher salaries.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1015 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to an ongoing review of the public school finance system by the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1141 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1161 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the determination of the total taxable value of property in a school district under the property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 1182 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to review and approval by the attorney general of certain bonds financing an educational facility for certain charter schools.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1227 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the date for ordering or holding an election to ratify the ad valorem tax rate of a school district; making conforming changes.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 1241 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to students eligible to receive compensatory, intensive, and accelerated instructional services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1252 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a reduction in school funding under the Foundation School Program for a school district that receives a supplemental payment under an agreement to limit the appraised value of property in the district.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1314 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a periodic study on participation of public schools in a federal lunch program, to school district grace period policies, and to the provision of meals to certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1391 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
SB 1454 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the ownership, sale, lease, and disposition of property and management of assets of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1560 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating students with disabilities in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 1659 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the management of the permanent school fund by the School Land Board and the State Board of Education and a study regarding distributions from the permanent school fund to the available school fund.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1724 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to certain public school workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1895 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to grants for school districts and campuses providing blended and individualized learning staff development activities.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1905 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a tuition equalization grant program administered by the comptroller of public accounts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2196 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing a dropout recovery competency-based educational program provided through a campus or campus program charter or open-enrollment charter school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2258 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to procedures for requiring an independent school district to conduct an efficiency audit.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2290 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the allocation of certain general revenues to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, and the education enrichment fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2348 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for innovative principal preparation programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2361 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the eligibility of the children of public school educators for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 2391 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to use of compensatory education allotment funding to provide assistance to students at risk of dropping out of school who are pregnant or who are parents and to reporting through the Public Education Information Management System.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2433 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the career and technology education and technology applications allotment and the essential knowledge and skills of the career and technology education and technology applications curriculums.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 2440 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the Texas school finance system, including the creation of the bicentennial education fund, the establishment of the Texas Education Investment Management Organization, and the management and investment of the permanent school fund.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 2503 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SCR 68 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make technical corrections in S.B. No. 2.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 40 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SJR 48 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SJR 71 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to use revenue attributable to oil and gas production taxes to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SJR 72 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the education enrichment fund; allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 78 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the permanent school fund.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SR 841 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 2.
Reported enrolled
SR 851 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 3.
Reported enrolled
HB 21 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the funding of primary and secondary education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 94 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the basic allotment and the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 177 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 186 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating educationally disadvantaged students and students of limited English proficiency in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 189 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the basic allotment under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 193 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 223 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to use of compensatory education allotment funding to provide assistance to students at risk of dropping out of school who are pregnant or who are parents and to reporting through the Public Education Information Management System.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 286 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 308 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 310 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the use of the compensatory education allotment for a school district's school guidance and counseling program.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 311 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to public education and public school finance matters.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 315 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students residing in care and treatment facilities and residential placement facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 390 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to school district ad valorem tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 395 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the career and technology education allotment and the essential knowledge and skills of the career and technology education and technology applications curriculums.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 399 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 413 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to increased flexibility in the use of the Instructional Materials Allotment
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 467 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the guarantee of school district and charter district bonds by the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 481 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the recovery of overallocated state funds by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 486 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 488 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the compensatory education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 527 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts for two additional school years.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 559 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the report prepared by the comptroller on compliance with agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 565 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 587 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a technology applications course allotment under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 601 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the definition of regular eligible student used in determining the transportation allotment under the school finance system for a municipal school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 734 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the phasing out by 2027 of the ad valorem taxation by a school district of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 798 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to education fiscal impact statements for bills and resolutions.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 811 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 856 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schubert, Leighton
Relating to additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts for two additional school years.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 868 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to an allotment under the foundation school program for students with dyslexia or related disorders.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 875 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schubert, Leighton | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 878 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the extension and modification of a public school district depository contract.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 880 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to permissible teachers assigned to a bilingual education program and the permissible uses of the bilingual education allotment provided under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 881 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the small and mid-sized district adjustments under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 882 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the provision of a transportation allotment under the foundation school program based on the price of gasoline.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 883 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to funding for career and technology programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 884 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school foundation curriculum and proclamations for the production of instructional materials.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 903 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the bilingual education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 945 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for the cost of windstorm and hail insurance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 984 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1034 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1037 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1039 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to funding for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1040 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the foundation school program to reflect inflation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1050 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
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 1081 85-0 (2017)
Author: Arévalo, Diana | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the new instructional facility allotment under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1181 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the issuance of certain bonds by school districts and the permissible use of interest derived from the proceeds of those bonds.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HB 1245 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to funding for public school career and technology programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1255 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the maximum amount of certain awards made to public school teachers under the Texas Advanced Placement Incentive Program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1263 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that exclude one-half of optional homestead exemptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1269 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1306 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to the transportation allotments provided under the Foundation School Program to school districts that permit students to select a campus of attendance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1310 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to requirements for providing information regarding the issuance of certain proposed bonds by certain political subdivisions.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 1319 85-0 (2017)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1320 85-0 (2017)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to certain adjustments to the taxable value of property of certain school districts and the reduction of Foundation School Program funds received by certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1324 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to computation of state aid for a school district required to maintain an optional homestead exemption.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 1329 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to financial reporting by a school district regarding the costs associated with administering certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1335 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program for certain children with special needs and other educational disadvantages.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1336 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to financial reporting by a school district regarding the costs associated with administering certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1371 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1388 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1390 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1419 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1474 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1479 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1496 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the date for ordering or holding an election to ratify the ad valorem tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
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 1548 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of certain property used to build low-income or moderate-income housing.
House: Ways & Means
Meeting cancelled
HB 1618 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the limitation on the amount of supplemental payments that a person may agree to provide to a school district or any other entity on behalf of a school district under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1673 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1674 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1710 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1759 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a county for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility or stadium or other athletic facility.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1788 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to state support for assistance with payment of existing debt on certain bonds issued by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1838 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public 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 1868 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a study of funding for school district instructional facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1890 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1910 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the form of ballot propositions in an election seeking authorization for the issuance of school district bonds supported by property taxes.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1928 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to content requirements for an individualized education program developed for a public school student with autism or another pervasive developmental disorder.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2051 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the new instructional facility allotment under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 2084 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the guaranteed level of state and local funds for the instructional facilities allotment and the existing debt allotment under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2091 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2108 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to an increase in the tax rate limitation on the issuance of tax-supported bonds for certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2255 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to student eligibility for free high quality prekindergarten programs and state financial support for each school district that elects to provide a full-day prekindergarten program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2256 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the authority of the governor to transfer to the Texas Education Agency for prekindergarten programs amounts appropriated to trusteed programs in the office of the governor.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 2268 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2282 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to a gold standard full-day prekindergarten program provided by public school districts and the elimination of the high school allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HB 2313 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to additional state aid for school districts that provide social security coverage for district employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2329 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to elimination of the authority of certain county school districts to impose ad valorem taxes and to a procedure under which those districts may be abolished.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2337 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to funding for an open-enrollment charter school based on the guaranteed level of state and local funds provided to school districts through the existing debt allotment.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2340 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the use by a school district of certain undesignated funds in the district's general fund.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2362 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to creating a fund to provide grants to certain local entities in areas of the state affected by decreased oil and gas production for economic development and diversification projects.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 2369 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to municipal fees charged to public school districts for water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
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 2632 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an allotment under the foundation school program for students without disabilities residing in care and treatment facilities or state schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2706 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to an adjustment under the public school finance system for optional homestead exemptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2709 85-0 (2017)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Education Agency on the financial costs of providing educational services to persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2800 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to requiring a school district to reimburse classroom teachers at certain grade levels for the cost of classroom supplies purchased with personal money.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2811 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the form of ballot propositions in an election seeking authorization for the issuance of school district bonds supported by property taxes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2865 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that do not take into account optional homestead exemptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2914 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to instruction in and an allotment for technology applications courses in computer programming.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2937 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which a licensed hospital may offer dual credit courses to public high school students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3106 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to state financial assistance for a school district to which an academically unacceptable school district is annexed.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3331 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to requiring certain school districts to provide public school students with Internet connections and devices for home Internet access.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3360 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Economic Incentive Oversight Board.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3375 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to biennial projections of an equivalent equalized wealth level and equalized funding elements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3437 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a notice of educational rights and recovery by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools of costs for certain student evaluations.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3438 85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3518 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to open-enrollment charter school facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3526 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to instructional materials and technology for public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3604 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the guarantee by the permanent school fund of bonds issued by a charter district on the approval of the Bond Review Board.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3722 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to funding adjustments for school districts that annex academically unacceptable school districts.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 3737 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3795 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
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
HB 3812 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to an allotment under the foundation school program for students with dyslexia or related disorders.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3937 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to support education.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 4087 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
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
Left pending in committee
HB 4139 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the creation of the Technology Lending Program to provide grants to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4191 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 27 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation unless the requirement is met.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 75 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 107 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 3 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program and a tax credit scholarship and educational expense assistance program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 161 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 192 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to a comprehensive review by the Texas Education Agency of weights, allotments, and adjustments under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 195 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to funding under the transportation allotment for public school students subject to a high risk of violence while walking to school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 199 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to procedural requirements for adopting and filing a school district budget.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 216 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 290 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the state's contribution to the financing of public education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 353 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the use of revenue received as a result of the purchase of attendance credits to supplement the basic allotment under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 356 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the equalized wealth level and the guaranteed yield under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 357 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the equalized wealth level and the cost of attendance credits under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 358 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 359 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the new instructional facility allotment under the foundation school program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 360 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the transportation allotment provided under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 419 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 421 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the bilingual education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 423 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating educationally disadvantaged students and students of limited English proficiency in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 457 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to funding for an open-enrollment charter school and to the guaranteed level of state and local funds provided to school districts through the existing debt allotment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public 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 603 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 604 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the determination of wealth per student for school districts with cost-effective spending and measurable student academic progress.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 647 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student and inclusion of the cost of education adjustment in the computation of weighted average daily attendance.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 648 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 649 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the basic allotment under the foundation school program and the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 678 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 704 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 754 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the extension and modification of a public school district depository contract.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 776 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, 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 777 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the availability of school counselors at public middle, junior high, and high school campuses.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 800 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a county for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility or stadium or other athletic facility.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 913 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the limitation on the amount of supplemental payments that a person may agree to provide to a school district or any other entity on behalf of a school district under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 927 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to a special education recovery program operated by the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1026 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the method for determining whether a property owner has created the number of new qualifying jobs required for eligibility for a limitation on the appraised value of property for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1027 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to waive the new jobs creation requirement for the purpose of eligibility for a limitation on the appraised value of property for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1116 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating students with disabilities in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 1267 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to school district ad valorem tax rates.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1308 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the program to provide free or reduced-price meals to certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1353 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to state funding for school districts, including a school district to which an academically unacceptable school district is annexed.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1360 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1407 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1453 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the definition of regular eligible student used in determining the transportation allotment under the school finance system for a municipal school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1480 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the guarantee of school district and charter district bonds by the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1483 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the creation of the Technology Lending Program to provide grants to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1610 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to open-enrollment charter schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1650 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1659 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the commissioner of education accepting contributions for the public school system, adopting rules regarding grant compliance, and establishing grants for high-quality educational programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1696 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to federal lunch programs for public school students, including a study on participation in such programs and school district lunch grace period policies.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1810 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to a limitation on the cost of an attendance credit under the public school finance system and the effect of such a limitation on the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1887 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to performance-based supplemental funding for school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2013 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the disclosure of certain public information by a public school district.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2142 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the repeal of the high school allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 2143 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the basic allotment under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 2144 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the creation of a commission to recommend improvements to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Postponed
SB 2145 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 2215 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to state fiscal matters related to public education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
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 21 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to public school finance, including funding for the recruitment and retention of teachers and the support of participants in the public school employees group insurance program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 22 85-1 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 30 85-1 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the transfer of certain appropriations to the Texas Education Agency and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the adjustment of appropriations for public school finance.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 58 85-1 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a tax credit scholarship and educational expense assistance program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 61 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 62 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to an adjustment under the foundation school program of the taxable value of property for school districts required to provide social security coverage for district employees.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 78 85-1 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to school district tax rates, property values, and tax collections used by the commissioner of education in allocating Foundation School Program funding.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 82 85-1 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 91 85-1 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes and a study of alternative methods of taxation to replace revenue lost to political subdivisions as a result of the abolition of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 100 85-1 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 121 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating educationally disadvantaged students and students of limited English proficiency in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 124 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the date for ordering or holding an election to ratify the ad valorem tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 125 85-1 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 130 85-1 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to financial reporting by a school district regarding the costs associated with administering certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 131 85-1 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
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 168 85-1 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 172 85-1 (2017)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 178 85-1 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to funding for public school career and technology programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 190 85-1 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 191 85-1 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to recommend improvements to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 194 85-1 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 197 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 200 85-1 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the creation of a commission to recommend improvements to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 203 85-1 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 217 85-1 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 218 85-1 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 224 85-1 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 234 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the compensatory education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 248 85-1 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to additional state aid for certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 253 85-1 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to public school finance, including the establishment of a tax credit scholarship and educational expense assistance program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 256 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the Legislative Budget Board's report on equalized funding elements under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 258 85-1 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 270 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers and other professional employees employed by public schools; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 272 85-1 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 273 85-1 (2017)
Author: Schubert, Leighton | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 274 85-1 (2017)
Author: Schubert, Leighton | et. al.
Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 285 85-1 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to elimination of certain property taxes for school district maintenance and operations and providing public education funding through an increase in the state sales and use tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 288 85-1 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a portion of the appraised value of a residence homestead based on the median market value of all residence homesteads in this state, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against any resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 290 85-1 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the sparsity adjustment for certain school districts under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 300 85-1 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 306 85-1 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the foundation school program to reflect inflation.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 320 85-1 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an education enhancement program for students with certain disabilities.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 351 85-1 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the creation of a commission to evaluate the potential continuation of additional state aid for tax reduction and recommend improvements to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 352 85-1 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to a reduction of the amount required to be paid by certain school districts to achieve the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 353 85-1 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 354 85-1 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the adoption of teacher performance contracts for classroom teachers and an increased basic allotment for school districts that adopt those contracts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 355 85-1 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 358 85-1 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to supporting public education funding through an increase in the state sales and use tax rate and requiring a reduction in school district maintenance and operation ad valorem taxes; making an appropriation; increasing the rate of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 370 85-1 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the creation of the attendance credit receipts fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 374 85-1 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to use of compensatory education allotment funding to provide assistance to students at risk of dropping out of school who are pregnant or who are parents and requiring reporting through the Public Education Information Management System.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 383 85-1 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a reduction of the amount required to be paid by certain school districts to achieve the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 387 85-1 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 394 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to notification of an application for a charter for an open-enrollment charter school or of the establishment of an open-enrollment charter school campus and to an annual report by open-enrollment charter schools on transfer students and waiting lists for admission.
Filed
HJR 18 85-1 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation unless the requirement is met.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HJR 21 85-1 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 29 85-1 (2017)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the authorization or funding of an elementary or secondary education voucher program or similar program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 32 85-1 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 42 85-1 (2017)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a portion of the market value of a residence homestead based on the median market value of all residence homesteads in the state and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 53 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment transferring certain surplus state revenue in the economic stabilization fund and dedicating that revenue to public education.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
SB 2 85-1 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the establishment of an education enhancement program for students with certain disabilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 16 85-1 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the creation of a commission to recommend improvements to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Record vote
SB 22 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
Filed
SB 30 85-1 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools; making an appropriation.
Filed
SB 32 85-1 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools.
Filed
SB 37 85-1 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to stipends for certain public school teachers.
Filed
SB 40 85-1 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
Filed
SB 41 85-1 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system.
Co-author authorized
SB 62 85-1 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
Filed
SB 67 85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the basic allotment under the foundation school program and the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
Filed
SB 68 85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
Filed
SB 69 85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of a commission to evaluate the effect on school districts of the loss of additional state aid for tax reduction and recommend improvements to the public school finance system.
Filed
SB 70 85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to additional state aid for certain common school districts.
Filed
SB 71 85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
Filed
SB 72 85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to additional state aid for certain school districts.
Filed
SB 81 85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to additional state aid for certain school districts.
Filed
SB 106 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
Filed
SJR 6 85-1 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation unless the requirement is met.
Co-author authorized
HB 4 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to prekindergarten, including a high quality prekindergarten grant program provided by public school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 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 125 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to studying the cost of education index.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 145 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to certain legislative deadlines.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 256 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to compensatory education allotment funding.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 490 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead to set a limit on the dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 506 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the issuance of tax-supported bonds by certain school districts and increasing the tax rate limitation on the issuance of those bonds.
House: Public Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 544 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to payment by a school district of the costs of developmental coursework provided by an institution of higher education under the success initiative.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 645 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 654 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to public school finance and the formation of school finance districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 664 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to funding for career and technology programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 666 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the small and mid-sized district adjustments under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 667 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to permissible uses of the bilingual education allotment provided under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 719 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the small and mid-sized district adjustments under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 720 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 731 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a pilot program under the foundation school program for funding prekindergarten programs provided by certain school districts with early high school graduation programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 752 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the eligibility of property used for affordable housing for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 771 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to funding for the Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 802 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the provision of a transportation allotment under the foundation school program based on the price of gasoline.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 895 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 919 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to provisional special education funding for certain students in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 925 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the balance maintained in a school district's general fund and associated requirements regarding the general fund.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 945 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 958 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 964 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 982 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1043 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1070 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to a reduction in the cost of attendance credits for certain school districts that purchase windstorm and hail insurance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1100 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to a gold standard full-day prekindergarten program provided by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1135 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to a transportation allotment for a school district transporting students to dual credit courses.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1157 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to funding for public school career and technology education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1163 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the percentage of the annual distribution from the permanent school fund set aside for the state instructional materials fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1254 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Tarleton State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1305 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a program to provide a free or reduced-price breakfast to eligible students attending a public school and the method of determining the number of educationally disadvantaged students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1327 84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick
Relating to the recall of members of school district boards of trustees.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1383 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1411 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt
Relating to the cost of an attendance credit under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1434 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the assignment of certain behavioral health professionals and school counselors to a public school campus.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1451 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts' Internet websites.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1461 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1474 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the placement of money in the state instructional materials fund and payment of the instructional materials allotment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1477 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the cost of an attendance credit under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1478 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1479 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the equalized wealth level and the guaranteed yield under the school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1518 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1551 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to money distributed by the School Land Board to the available school fund or to the State Board of Education for investment in the permanent school fund.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
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 1677 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1711 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the compensatory education allotment and the bilingual education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1713 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of a technology allotment for public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1752 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the issuance of certain bonds by school districts and the permissible use of interest derived from the proceeds of those bonds.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1759 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Postponed
HB 1875 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for the cost of windstorm and hail insurance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1892 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a Texas community school grant program.
House: Public Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 1894 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the balance maintained in a school district's general fund and associated requirements regarding the general fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1935 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts for one additional school year.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1987 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to waive or reduce the new jobs creation requirement under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2016 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2025 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, LarrySponsor: 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 2026 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to the calculation of the number of students in weighted average daily attendance for purposes of the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2075 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2204 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to state support for assistance with payment of existing debt on certain bonds issued by school districts.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in subcommittee
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 2247 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to a determination of school district transportation costs and a modification of the transportation allotment under the foundation school program on the basis of those costs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2251 84-0 (2015)
Author: AnchÃa, RafaelSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to an established schedule of payments from the foundation school fund of the yearly entitlement of certain open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2252 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the use of the compensatory education allotment for a school district's school guidance and counseling program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2293 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the certification by the comptroller to the commissioner of education of the taxable value of property in each school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/16
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 2449 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students residing in care and treatment facilities and residential placement facilities.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2450 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the accreditation status and eligibility for funding under the Foundation School Program of a district that knowingly violates the Texas Constitution.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2451 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the use by a school district of certain undesignated funds in the district's general fund.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2453 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to an allotment under the foundation school program for students with dyslexia or related disorders.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2487 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a municipality for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility, stadium, or other athletic facility.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2521 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and use of payments received under oil and gas leases of land owned by the state for a county road.
House: County Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2564 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to prohibiting a publisher or manufacturer from requiring a school district or open-enrollment charter school to place a minimum order of instructional materials.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2593 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, FourSponsor: 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 2607 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to treatment under the school finance system for certain school districts of maintenance and operations revenue in excess of the local share requirement.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2659 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 2664 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that exclude one-half of optional homestead exemptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2668 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the cost of education index.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2698 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the existing debt allotment under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2737 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the allocation of certain motor fuels tax revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2742 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the maintenance and operations tax revenue of a school district located in a reinvestment zone.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2760 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the state virtual school network, including funding and the provision of courses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2765 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to property tax relief, the school facilities allotment and the existing debt allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2810 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to proclamations issued by the State Board of Education for instructional materials.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2811 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, KenSponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum, the administration of and reports relating to assessment instruments administered to public school students, the instructional materials allotment, and proclamations for the production of instructional materials.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 2826 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the eligibility of certain property located in multiple school districts for a limitation on appraised value for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2833 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to the issuance of interest-bearing time warrants by school districts.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2852 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to municipal fees charged to public school districts for water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2976 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to the transportation allotments provided under the Foundation School Program to school districts that permit students to select a campus of attendance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3017 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to public education and public school finance matters.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3018 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the guarantee of charter district bonds by the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3145 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the computation of dropout rates of a school district and the calculation of average daily attendance for funding purposes with respect to certain students 18 years of age or older receiving special education services from the district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3247 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the adjustment under the public school finance system for optional homestead exemptions granted by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3254 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the equalized wealth level and the guaranteed yield under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3392 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to funding for an open-enrollment charter school based on certain ad valorem taxes collected by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3568 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a technology applications course allotment under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3583 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program in certain school districts exempting those districts from administering standard assessment instruments and authorizing alternative assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3594 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to credits against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the property of certain persons who provide an educational alternative for a child eligible to attend a public school in the district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3664 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3671 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3756 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the methods and procedures used by the comptroller to determine the total taxable value of property in each school district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 4036 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to additional state aid for school districts that provide social security coverage for district employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 17 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 57 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set a limit on the dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Reported favorably as substituted
HJR 59 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 72 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 74 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 96 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of certain political subdivisions to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 97 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation unless the requirement is met.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 101 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 114 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the purposes for which revenue from motor vehicle registration fees and taxes on motor fuels and lubricants may be used.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 141 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for credits against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the property of certain persons who provide an educational alternative for a child eligible to attend a public school in the district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to certain restrictions on the imposition of ad valorem taxes and to the duty of the state to reimburse certain political subdivisions for certain revenue loss; making conforming changes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 4 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Referred to Ways & Means
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 161 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.
Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating students of limited English proficiency in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 240 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the state's contribution to the financing of public education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 241 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the transportation allotment provided under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 242 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 243 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the cost of education adjustment.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 244 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the elimination of the cost of education adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 246 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the basic allotment and the equalized wealth level under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 247 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the equalized wealth level and the guaranteed yield under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 299 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the form of the Legislative Budget Board's report of equalized funding elements to the commissioner of education and the legislature.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 313 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum, the administration of and reports relating to assessment instruments administered to public school students, the instructional materials allotment, and proclamations for the production of instructional materials.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 315 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the issuance of tax-supported bonds by certain school districts and increasing the tax rate limitation on the issuance of those bonds.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 324 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 400 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to procedural requirements for adopting and filing a school district budget.
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 496 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to Foundation School Program funding for certain students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 515 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 556 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to a comprehensive review by the Texas Education Agency of weights, allotments, and adjustments under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 595 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the equalized wealth level, basic allotment, local share, and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 642 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 750 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to a report made by the Texas Education Agency regarding the property and casualty insurance costs of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 801 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a high quality prekindergarten program provided by public school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 810 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a municipality for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility, stadium, or other athletic facility.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 902 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the disclosure of certain public information by a public school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Public Education
SB 924 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the guaranteed level of state and local funds for the instructional facilities allotment and the existing debt allotment under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 945 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to funding under the public school finance system for a school district with a compressed tax rate below the state maximum compressed tax rate.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 981 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a program to provide a free or reduced-price breakfast to eligible students attending a public school and the method of determining the number of educationally disadvantaged students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1140 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of a technology allotment for public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1178 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to an interim study on an education savings account program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1186 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the permissible wealth per student of certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1303 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1357 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to treatment under the school finance system for certain school districts of maintenance and operations revenue in excess of the local share requirement.
Senate: Education
Referred to 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 1484 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the establishment of a community school grant program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1513 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to state funding for certain children to attend certain private school.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1568 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the issuance of interest-bearing time warrants by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1570 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the use of the compensatory education allotment for a school district's school guidance and counseling program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1610 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1611 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the establishment of professional charter academies.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1694 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1695 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the transportation allotments provided under the Foundation School Program to school districts that permit students to select a campus of attendance.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1712 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 1751 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that exclude one-half of optional homestead exemptions.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1900 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to funding for an open-enrollment charter school based on average amounts collected by school districts under the instructional facilities allotment and the existing debt allotment.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SJR 28 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 41 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a statute or appropriations act that furthers a legitimate state purpose or interest such as efficiency or local control meets the requirement of providing an efficient system of public schools and that this requirement is the prerogative of the legislature.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SJR 57 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and extending the number of days that certain tangible personal property that is exempt from ad valorem taxation due to its temporary location in this state may remain located in this state before forfeiting the right to the exemption.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 95 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to exempting a school district from the obligation to comply with certain unfunded state educational mandates.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 96 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 209 83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to the operation of special student recovery programs by certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 264 83-0 (2013)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 265 83-0 (2013)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 282 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the employment of certified counselors by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 284 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on districts' Internet websites.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 381 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the imposition of a personal income tax on income that exceeds $250,000 to provide property tax relief and fund public education; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 481 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to funding for public school career and technology programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 551 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the payment of tuition for public high school students who participate in college credit programs.
House: Public Education
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
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 580 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to use of compensatory education allotment funding to provide assistance with child care to students at risk of dropping out of school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 621 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 671 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 672 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of open-enrollment charter schools primarily serving students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 742 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to a grant program for certain school districts to provide summer instruction primarily for students who are educationally disadvantaged and summer teaching opportunities for high-performing, new, and student teachers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 763 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the requirements for allocation of state and federal funds for adult education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 806 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to funding for public school career and technology programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 863 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to information regarding unfunded state educational mandates imposed on a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 873 83-0 (2013)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the amounts to which school districts are entitled under the Foundation School Program and the amounts appropriated to the Texas Education Agency for educational grant programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 882 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts' Internet websites.
House: Technology
Considered in Calendars
HB 885 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the guarantee of refinanced open-enrollment charter school bonds by the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1026 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the established schedule of payments from the foundation school fund of the yearly entitlement of certain school districts.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1027 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the established schedule of payments from the foundation school fund of the yearly entitlement of certain school districts; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1053 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to a prohibition against use by certain school districts of state Foundation School Program money and local ad valorem tax revenue to fund certain lawsuits against the state.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1084 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the Texas Dual Language Elementary Education Grant Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 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 1270 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to certain unclaimed lottery prize money.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1298 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1529 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts' Internet websites.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1568 83-0 (2013)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the accreditation status and eligibility for funding under the Foundation School Program of a district that knowingly violates the Texas Constitution.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 1666 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to a task force on school district administrative efficiency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1754 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the regular program adjustment factor under the Foundation School Program.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1770 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund for grants to school districts to use in improving the security of school facilities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1771 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund for grants to school districts for the purchase of equipment for career and technology education courses.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1899 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for the cost of windstorm and hail insurance.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
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 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 2140 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the manner in which school districts are ranked for purposes of the instructional facilities allotment.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2574 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to a grant program to encourage certain school districts to retire debt or make capital improvements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2610 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the issuance of interest-bearing time warrants and certain notes by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2631 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 2663 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to revocation of charters for certain open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2697 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to funding under the Foundation School Program for school district career and technology education courses provided at night or during the summer.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2716 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the investment authority of certain independent school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2756 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the equalized wealth level and the guaranteed yield under the school finance system.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2799 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the transfer from the state to a county of a portion of the revenue derived from oil and gas leases of land owned by the county to be used by the county for road maintenance purposes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2830 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the form of the Legislative Budget Board's report of equalized funding elements to the commissioner of education and the legislature.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2951 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the basic allotment and the equalized wealth level under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2967 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to contracting with emerging fund managers by the State Board of Education for investment of the permanent school fund.
House: Pensions
Referred to Pensions
HB 3028 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the use of the skills development fund and other funds available to the Texas Workforce Commission to support certain joint credit courses offered by school districts under agreements with lower-division institutions of higher education.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 3034 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3072 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the cost-effectiveness of the manner in which a school district chooses to collect the district's taxes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3330 83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the regular program adjustment factor under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3339 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to be used for public education.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3348 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3390 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act; imposing a penalty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/14
HB 3497 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Scott | et. al.
Relating to state savings and government efficiency through a taxpayer savings grant program.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 3507 83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the calculation of wealth level per student for the purpose of taking action to achieve the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3508 83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the value of commercial property used to determine the cost of an attendance credit for school districts required to equalize wealth.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3524 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to payment by a school district of the costs of developmental coursework provided by an institution of higher education under the success initiative.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3574 83-0 (2013)
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the School Land Board to designate certain revenue for deposit in the real estate special fund account of the permanent school fund.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
HB 3653 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3654 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the cost of an attendance credit under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3677 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the issuance of Foundation School Program license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3721 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to facilitation by the state of refinancing of school district debt.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3742 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George | et. al.
To repeal certain state sales, use, excise, franchise, severance, production, occupations, gross receipts and inheritance taxes, to repeal or limit certain local sales, use, excise and ad valorem property taxes, to enact a statewide and local value added tax, and to reform school finance and administration; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3855 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to fiscal matters.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 25 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 131 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HJR 138 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HR 408 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Declaring that the order of business for the regular session of the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature is hereby determined to be that which is set forth in Section 5(b), Article 3, Texas Constitution, except that during the first 60 days of the regular session the House may, by an affirmative vote of four-fifths of its membership, consider a bill relating to public school finance in order to remedy identified constitutional infirmities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 2 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to certain charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 47 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the applicability of the Education Code to Head Start programs and the authority of the commissioner of education to make a certain determination regarding those programs.
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 119 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to the operation of special student recovery programs by certain school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 314 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to use of compensatory education allotment funding to provide assistance with child care to students at risk of dropping out of school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 435 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the payment of tuition for public high school students who participate in college credit programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 544 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the transportation allotments provided under the Foundation School Program to school districts that permit students to select a campus of attendance.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 561 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study regarding school district transportation services and state and local resources available to fund those services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 627 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the form of the Legislative Budget Board's report of equalized funding elements to the commissioner of education and the legislature.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 657 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to procedural requirements for adopting and filing a school district budget.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
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 712 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the financing of school district facilities and property tax relief for school district debt; providing for reduced property tax rates.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 713 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the employment of certified counselors by school districts.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 758 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the established schedule of payments from the foundation school fund of the yearly entitlement of certain school districts.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 775 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to public school finance.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 908 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to a study regarding the fiscal effect of tax-exempt state property on school districts.
Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
SB 1015 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to a franchise tax or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain certified nonprofit educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1047 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the basic allotment and the equalized wealth level under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1048 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the regular program adjustment factor under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1062 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to transportation of certain students entitled to a public education grant.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1223 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for the cost of windstorm and hail insurance.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1243 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the issuance of interest-bearing time warrants and certain notes by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1302 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to applicability of certain public school requirements to private schools that accept students with vouchers, tax credit scholarships, or certain other funding.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1303 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to a comprehensive review by the Texas Education Agency of weights, allotments, and adjustments under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 1305 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to transportation within a school district of a student entitled to a public education grant.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1377 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1391 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to a requirement that the comptroller perform a study of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
SB 1403 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to public school teachers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1521 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for dropout prevention.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1615 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the administration of accelerated instruction programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1616 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorizing a school district to establish a higher education scholarship endowment; authorizing a tax.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1658 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, KenSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the effect of certain state aid on school districts required to take action to equalize wealth under the school finance system.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1686 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to public school finance matters, including the imposition of a state ad valorem tax for elementary and secondary school purposes and a school district ad valorem enrichment tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1713 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to increasing funding for the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1740 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the public education grant program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SCR 25 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Urging the attorney general of Texas to expeditiously advance any necessary appeals of the ruling of the 200th Judicial District Court in the school finance case.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 58 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment imposing a state property tax for public education, authorizing the legislature to establish for purposes of that tax a limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year, prohibiting school district property taxes for maintenance purposes, and authorizing school district property taxes for educational enrichment.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SJR 63 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment appropriating money from the economic stabilization fund for purposes of public education.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
HB 41 83-1 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain fuel-related tax revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 16 83-1 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for revenue from motor fuel taxes to be used solely for policing, maintaining, constructing, and acquiring rights-of-way for public roadways and to provide for the transfer of certain general revenue to the available school fund and the economic stabilization fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 17 83-1 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the purposes for which revenues from motor vehicle registration fees and taxes on motor fuels and lubricants may be used.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 18 83-1 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the allocation of certain interest and investment income from the economic stabilization fund to the purposes of public education, water development projects, and transportation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 29 83-1 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a taxpayer savings grant program.
Filed
SB 45 83-1 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain funds to finance the instructional facilities allotment and the existing debt allotment of public schools.
Filed
SJR 9 83-1 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the transfer of certain general revenue to the state highway fund, the foundation school fund, and the economic stabilization fund and to authorize the payment from the state highway fund of the principal and interest on certain highway improvement bonds.
Co-author authorized
HB 16 83-2 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a study of the provision and use of certain state revenue.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HJR 2 83-2 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for revenue from motor fuel taxes to be used solely for constructing, maintaining, and acquiring rights-of-way for certain public roadways and to provide for the transfer of certain general revenue to the economic stabilization fund and the available school fund.
House: Appropriations
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HJR 9 83-2 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the purposes for which revenues from motor vehicle registration fees and taxes on motor fuels and lubricants may be used.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HR 154 83-2 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.J.R. 2.
Reported enrolled
HR 155 83-2 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 16.
Reported enrolled
SB 18 83-2 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a taxpayer savings grant program.
Filed
SB 21 83-3 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a taxpayer savings grant program.
Co-author authorized
HB 6 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
HB 285 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the employment of certified counselors by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 354 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the imposition of an income tax on income that exceeds $150,000 to provide property tax relief and fund public education; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 391 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to termination of a public school teacher's term contract and discharge of the teacher at any time on the basis of a school district's financial exigency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 458 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to exempting a school district from the obligation to comply with certain unfunded state educational mandates.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 523 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a molecular science building at Stephen F. Austin State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 761 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 780 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the abolition of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 818 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to use of compensatory education allotment funding to provide assistance with child care to students at risk of dropping out of school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 839 82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to treatment under the public school finance system of school district revenue resulting from reduction or elimination of an optional homestead exemption.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 941 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to use of compensatory education allotment funding to provide assistance with child care to students at risk of dropping out of school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 980 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the basis for apportioning annual per capita payments from the available school fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1002 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to allocation of state and federal funds for adult basic education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1140 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the creation of the Permanent School Fund Management Council to manage the permanent school fund; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1236 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on districts' Internet websites.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1331 82-0 (2011)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts' Internet websites.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1398 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to federal funding for personal responsibility education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1437 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the guarantee of open-enrollment charter school bonds by the permanent school fund.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1484 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to prohibiting state funding to public junior colleges for physical education courses offered for joint high school and junior college credit.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1497 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the allocation of certain federal career and technical education funds.
House: Higher Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
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 1589 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the study of productivity and cost-effectiveness in public education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1597 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to a temporary increase in the rate of the state sales and use tax and dedicating the amount of the temporary increase to the foundation school fund.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1702 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to reporting donations received by a school district and public school campus.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1833 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to notice requirements for certain hearings and meetings of the board of trustees of a school district.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1905 82-0 (2011)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to public school textbooks for career and technology education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1922 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to a temporary exemption for school districts from the obligation to comply with certain unfunded state educational mandates.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2020 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to state aid for certain juvenile justice alternative education programs that enter into certain revenue sharing agreements.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 2168 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to limitations on issuance by school districts of tax-supported bonds.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2247 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the eligibility of the adjutant general's department to receive Foundation School Program funding for students enrolled in the Texas ChalleNGe Academy.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2332 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2349 82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the authority of independent school districts to invest in corporate bonds.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 2353 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2444 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to public school finance.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2485 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to public school finance.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2517 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to eligibility for state credits for college tuition and fees for public high school students who receive diplomas by demonstrating early readiness for college.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
HB 2572 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2646 82-0 (2011)
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.
Relating to distribution by the School Land Board of revenue derived from permanent school fund land or other properties to the available school fund.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2652 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2700 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for the cost of windstorm and hail insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2721 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2816 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to eliminating certain mandates on school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2848 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to treatment under the public school finance system of a school district that imposes a maintenance and operations tax at a rate below the rate otherwise required for entitlement to state funding.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3015 82-0 (2011)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3088 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the state virtual school network and virtual high schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3097 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the responsibilities of the comptroller and school districts in the implementation of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3162 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the eligibility of school district bonds under programs providing state financial assistance for instructional facilities and related debt.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3231 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the eligibility of nonprofit organizations that partner with certain schools to receive grants for agricultural projects.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3367 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James
Relating to the repeal of the laws authorizing the imposition of ad valorem taxes, the rates and expansion of the applicability of state and local sales and use taxes, the distribution of sales and use tax revenue to entities formerly imposing ad valorem taxes, and the replacement of ad valorem tax revenue in relation to financing public schools.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3433 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HB 3503 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the creation of the Texas Fiscal Stability Commission.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 3506 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, MikeSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the use of transportation allotment funds by school districts to provide bus passes or cards to certain students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3528 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to distribution of revenue under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3596 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to public school finance and the allocation of state funds.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3599 82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John
Relating to contracting with emerging fund managers by the State Board of Education for investment of the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3639 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to state fiscal matters related to public and higher education.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
HB 3765 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the date on which certain payments are made by the state under the Foundation School Program.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 8 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HJR 31 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the authorization or funding of an elementary or secondary education voucher program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 32 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 46 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment releasing a school district from the obligation to comply with an unfunded state educational mandate.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 73 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 85 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment to create the Permanent School Fund Management Council to assume the duty of the State Board of Education to manage the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 104 82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the support and maintenance and an efficient system of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 109 82-0 (2011)
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment to clarify references to the permanent school fund, to allow the General Land Office to distribute revenue derived from permanent school fund land or other properties to the available school fund, and to provide for an increase in the market value of the permanent school fund for the purpose of allowing increased distributions from the available school fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 116 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes all or part of the appraised value of a residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 121 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 142 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish property taxes and limit the rates of state and local sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 143 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HJR 148 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to county delegation of authority regarding the disposition of county school lands and proceeds of a county permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 6 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 22 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public school finance and prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 60 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 90 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the financing of school district facilities and tax relief for facilities debt.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 112 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to public school finance and certain limitations on the ad valorem tax rate of a school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 199 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to agricultural projects in certain schools, including the eligibility of nonprofit organizations that partner with schools to receive grants.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 281 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a molecular science building at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 419 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to prohibiting state funding to public junior colleges for physical education courses offered for joint high school and junior college credit.
House: Public Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 540 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to a study of the fiscal impact of adjusting the amount of the ad valorem tax exemption to which disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of disabled veterans and certain members of the armed forces are entitled.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 597 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the guarantee of open-enrollment charter school bonds by the permanent school fund.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 872 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the study of productivity and cost-effectiveness in public education.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 946 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1105 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for the cost of windstorm and hail insurance.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1129 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to treatment under the public school finance system of a school district that imposes a maintenance and operations tax at a rate below the rate otherwise required for entitlement to state funding.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1215 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1390 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the eligibility of the Texas ChalleNGe Academy to receive Foundation School Program funding.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1483 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the state virtual school network and virtual high schools.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1543 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to invest in corporate bonds.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
