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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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Interim Studies|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District
HB 163 87-0 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the compensatory education allotment for homeless students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|HOMELESS
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District
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 Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 424 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Ken Relating to a continuing review and revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school foundation curriculum and proclamations for the production of instructional materials. House: Public Education Received from the House EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 586 87-0 (2021) Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al. Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar BOND REVIEW BOARD|BONDS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 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 Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SELECT COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE TAXABLE VALUE OF PROPERTY OF CERTAIN DISTRICTS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Military & Veterans|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
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 DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|INTERNET|Science & Technology
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Transportation--Miscellaneous
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 COVID-19|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Purchasing--State
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 Aging|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|GIFTS & DONATIONS|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Minors--Health & Safety
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 Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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 Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
HB 2554 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the operation by a school district of a vocational education program to provide eligible high school students with vocational and educational training under a plan for the issuance of a high school diploma and the application of certain student-based allotments under the public school finance system. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts
HB 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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Science & Technology
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
HB 3456 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James
Sponsor: 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 ADULT EDUCATION|BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Governor|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 3597 87-0 (2021) Author: Metcalf, Will
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately CRIMINAL RECORDS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|Safety|SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS|TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY|Vehicles & Traffic--General
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 COMMISSION ON SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDING, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|GULF OF MEXICO
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3837 87-0 (2021) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to the public school finance system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|FOSTER CARE|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|HOMELESS
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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 Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 4123 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al. Relating to the special education allotment. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 4242 87-0 (2021) Author: Meyer, Morgan
Sponsor: 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 Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
HB 4291 87-0 (2021) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to the career and technology education allotment. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 4377 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary Relating to funding for open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Appropriations
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 COVID-19|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
HCR 117 87-0 (2021) Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1525. Filed with the Secretary of State Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Corrective
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District
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 ADVERTISING|Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|GIFTS & DONATIONS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HR 2008 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, Chris Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2030. 3 hr. notice-for consideration Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
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 Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Minors--Health & Safety|Safety
SB 241 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to permissible uses of the instructional materials and technology allotment. Senate: Education Referred to Education DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|INTERNET|Science & Technology
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 DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 369 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: 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 Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|NUTRITION|Transportation--Miscellaneous
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Science & Technology
SB 688 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the development of a special education services matrix. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--General|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District
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 Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
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 Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|TEXAS WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE, COMMISSION ON|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Military & Veterans|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
SB 1232 87-0 (2021) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the management and investment of the permanent school fund, including authorizing the creation of the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation to manage and invest the fund and limiting the authority of the School Land Board to manage and invest the fund if the corporation is created. House: Appropriations
Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND CORPORATION, TEXAS|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SCHOOL LAND BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 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 ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Salaries & Expenses
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--General|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
SB 1436 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Sponsor: 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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--School District
SB 1536 87-0 (2021) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the public school finance system. Senate: Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Minors--Health & Safety
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 Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Minors--Health & Safety
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 ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--School Districts|Insurance--General|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--General
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 ADVERTISING|BARBERS|BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COSMETOLOGISTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS|HYBRID VEHICLES|INTERIOR DESIGNERS|MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Taxation--Cigarette|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District|Tobacco Products|Vehicles & Traffic--General|VETERINARIANS
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 Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|GIFTS & DONATIONS
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 BROADBAND NETWORKS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|GIFTS & DONATIONS|INTERNET
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--School District
SB 1969 87-0 (2021) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to state fiscal matters related to public education. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Retirement Systems--Teachers|SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, TEXAS|State Finances--Management & Control
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2065 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to emergent bilingual students and increasing the expenditure requirement for the bilingual education allotment. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 2096 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to education employees uniform group health coverage. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Insurance--Health & Accident|Retirement Systems--Teachers
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--School District
HB 128 87-1 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary Relating to the operation by a school district of a vocational education program to provide eligible high school students with vocational and educational training under a plan for the issuance of a high school diploma and the application of certain student-based allotments under the public school finance system. Filed EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts
HB 169 87-1 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to a financial assistance program for open-enrollment charter school facilities. Filed EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LOANS
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--School District
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 Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
HB 129 87-2 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary Relating to the operation by a school district of a vocational education program to provide eligible high school students with vocational and educational training under a plan for the issuance of a high school diploma and the application of certain student-based allotments under the public school finance system. Filed EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|INFORMED CONSENT
HB 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 Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--School District
HB 157 87-2 (2021) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Relating to the ad valorem taxation of residential real property. Filed Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|MEASURES TO LIMIT OR REDUCE AD VALOREM TAXES, COMMISSION TO STUDY|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--School District
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Elections--School District|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Interim Studies|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District
HB 122 87-3 (2021) Author: Buckley, Brad Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts. Filed COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Property Interests--Personal Property|PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD|PUBLIC NOTICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District|TEXAS PROPERTY TAX REFORM AND RELIEF ACT OF 2019
HB 3 86-0 (2019) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to public school finance and public education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing the imposition of a fee. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date AUDITOR, STATE|AUDITS & AUDITORS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|Elections--School District|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LITERACY|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|Retirement Systems--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--School District|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 17 86-0 (2019) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to public school safety measures and procedures. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FIRE MARSHAL|Minors--Health & Safety|Safety|SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 89 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to the public school finance system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education AUDITOR, STATE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Taxation--School District
HB 127 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Mary Relating to funding for open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Appropriations
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts
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 BONDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Elections--School District
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
HB 199 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to permissible uses of the instructional materials allotment. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|State Finances--Management & Control
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 231 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to transportation services for homeless students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|HOMELESS|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 268 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to transportation services for homeless students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|HOMELESS|Transportation--Miscellaneous
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|State Finances--Appropriations
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 City Government--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District
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 Day Care|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Human Services--Child Services|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Science & Technology
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 Aging|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
HB 396 86-0 (2019) Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Sponsor: 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 COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Electronic Information Systems
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|State Finances--Management & Control
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 BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Legislature|Taxation--School District
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 Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND|Taxation--Cigarette
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 BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Salaries & Expenses
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 663 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Ken
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to proclamations for the production of instructional materials and selection of instructional materials by public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
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 Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SELECT COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE TAXABLE VALUE OF PROPERTY OF CERTAIN DISTRICTS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
HB 963 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the availability of school district trustee information on the Internet and a review of the essential knowledge and skills of certain curricula. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Science & Technology|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|State Finances--Budget
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND COMMITTEE|Salaries & Expenses|State Finances--Budget
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Transportation--Miscellaneous
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS|SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
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 Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
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 Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Housing--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District
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 Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|GAMBLING|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PERMITS|Taxation--General
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|Salaries & Expenses
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Minors--Health & Safety|Safety
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Safety
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|SOCIAL SECURITY
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2800 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to funding for open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Appropriations
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2935 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to the public school finance system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--School District
HB 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 DYSLEXIA|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 BONDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 BONDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--School District|PUBLIC NOTICE
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--School District
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 BOND REVIEW BOARD|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|GIFTS & DONATIONS|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers
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 AUDITS & AUDITORS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Elections--School District
HB 3467 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Ken | et. al. Relating to the acquisition and management of certain real property assets by the School Land Board for the use and benefit of the permanent school fund and the transfer of certain permanent school fund assets from the control of the School Land Board to the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SCHOOL LAND BOARD
HB 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 Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Governor|Labor--Workforce Development|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE, COMMISSION ON
HB 3581 86-0 (2019) Author: Meyer, Morgan Relating to the special education allotment and the creation of a supported education allotment under the Foundation School Program and to instructional arrangements for students with disabilities enrolled in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--School District
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 DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--General|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Labor--Wages|Salaries & Expenses
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--School District
HB 3974 86-0 (2019) Author: Bailes, Ernest Relating to funding for open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Appropriations
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|Salaries & Expenses
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy|Taxation--Sales|Tourism
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 ATTORNEY GENERAL|BONDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PUBLIC NOTICE
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 Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District
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 Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
HB 4388 86-0 (2019) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the management of the permanent school fund by the School Land Board and the State Board of Education and a study regarding distributions from the permanent school fund to the available school fund. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|SCHOOL LAND BOARD
HB 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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses|Taxation--School District
HB 4611 86-0 (2019) Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to certain distributions to the available school fund. House: Public Education
Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District
HCR 192 86-0 (2019) Author: Burrows, Dustin
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make technical corrections in S.B. No. 2. Filed with the Secretary of State Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Corrective|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
HCR 193 86-0 (2019) Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3. Filed with the Secretary of State Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Resolutions--Corrective|Salaries & Expenses|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--School District
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 Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|GAMBLING|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Retirement Systems--Teachers
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 Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Legislature|LOTTERIES|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control
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 Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|GAMBLING|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General
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 Crimes--Drugs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|MARIHUANA|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--General
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 Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--General|GAMBLING|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--General|GAMBLING|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Energy Resources
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
HJR 151 86-0 (2019) Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing increased distributions to the available school fund. House: Public Education
Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 2184 86-0 (2019) Author: Burrows, Dustin Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2. Reported enrolled Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
HR 2186 86-0 (2019) Author: Huberty, Dan Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3. Reported enrolled Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Property Interests--Personal Property|PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District|TEXAS PROPERTY TAX REFORM & TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2019|TEXAS PROPERTY TAX REFORM AND RELIEF ACT OF 2019|TEXAS TAXPAYER TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2019
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|Salaries & Expenses
SB 4 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to public school finance and public education. Senate: Education Left pending in committee DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
SB 11 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety and mental health promotion in public schools and the creation of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION|PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|Safety|SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|STUDENT LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 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 BONDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Elections--General
SB 75 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to forensic audits of certain school district projects. Senate: Education Referred to Education AUDITS & AUDITORS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
SB 136 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the public school finance system. Senate: Education Referred to Education AUDITOR, STATE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Taxation--School District
SB 137 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 139 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to a notice of educational rights for certain student evaluations. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
SB 142 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the availability of school counselors at public middle, junior high, and high school campuses. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS|STATE AGENCIES' RULES
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 City Government--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 287 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
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 COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
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 COMPETITIVE BIDDING|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Transportation--Miscellaneous
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 Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Salaries & Expenses
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|INTERNET|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET
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 Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET
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 Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LOTTERIES|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Legislature|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Minors--Health & Safety|Safety
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Legislature|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--School District
SB 1182 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: 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 ATTORNEY GENERAL|BONDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PUBLIC NOTICE
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--General|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Human Services--Food Programs|Minors--Health & Safety|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION|Protection of Personal Information
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 Aging|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 1659 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to the management of the permanent school fund by the School Land Board and the State Board of Education and a study regarding distributions from the permanent school fund to the available school fund. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SCHOOL LAND BOARD
SB 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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--School Districts
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 DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 AUDITS & AUDITORS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Elections--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Legislature|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Energy Resources
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 Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 Day Care|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Human Services--Child Services|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Science & Technology|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 2440 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the Texas school finance system, including the creation of the bicentennial education fund, the establishment of the Texas Education Investment Management Organization, and the management and investment of the permanent school fund. Senate: Education No action taken in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND|BICENTENNIAL EDUCATION FUND|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Salaries & Expenses|SCHOOL LAND BOARD|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Corrective|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--School District
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 Aging|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Energy Resources
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 BICENTENNIAL EDUCATION FUND|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Legislature|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SR 841 86-0 (2019) Author: Hancock, Kelly Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 2. Reported enrolled Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
SR 851 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 3. Reported enrolled Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Transportation--Miscellaneous
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
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 Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Day Care|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Human Services--Child Services|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 COUNSELING & THERAPY|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
HB 311 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to public education and public school finance matters. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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 Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
HB 395 85-0 (2017) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to the career and technology education allotment and the essential knowledge and skills of the career and technology education and technology applications curriculums. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Science & Technology|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|State Finances--Management & Control
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 BONDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Transportation--Miscellaneous
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Personal Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
HB 798 85-0 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to education fiscal impact statements for bills and resolutions. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|State Finances--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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--School District
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 DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Purchasing--General
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 Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|State Finances--Appropriations|Transportation--Miscellaneous
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers
HB 884 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Ken Relating to a revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school foundation curriculum and proclamations for the production of instructional materials. House: Public Education Received from the House EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 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 Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Insurance--Property & Casualty|WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Appropriations|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1039 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary Relating to funding for open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Appropriations
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--State
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 BONDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Science & Technology
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Taxation--School District
HB 1269 85-0 (2017) Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al. Relating to open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Juvenile Boards & Officers|Minors--Juvenile Justice
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Transportation--Miscellaneous
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 BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Salaries & Expenses
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|State Finances--Appropriations
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
HB 1474 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary Relating to the public school finance system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--General|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
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 Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Housing--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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 Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Appropriations|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1674 85-0 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 BONDS|DEBT|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--School District
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 BONDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 BONDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Governor|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Governor|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|State Finances--Management & Control
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 Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|SOCIAL SECURITY
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 BONDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Governor|Oil & Gas|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2369 85-0 (2017) Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Sponsor: 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 City Government--Utilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Water & Sewer
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead
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 Aliens|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES
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 BONDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Elections--General
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--School District
HB 2914 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to instruction in and an allotment for technology applications courses in computer programming. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Science & Technology
HB 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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Hospitals|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET
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 Economic & Industrial Development--General|Economic & Industrial Development--Rural|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|ECONOMIC INCENTIVE OVERSIGHT BOARD|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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. EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3438 85-0 (2017) Author: Koop, Linda | et. al. Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education BONDS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 3518 85-0 (2017) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to open-enrollment charter school facilities. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 3526 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to instructional materials and technology for public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts|INTERNET
HB 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 BOND REVIEW BOARD|BONDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
HB 3737 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to the public school finance system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 DYSLEXIA|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LICENSE PLATES|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems
HB 4191 85-0 (2017) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to the public school finance system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--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 Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 ADVERTISING|Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LOTTERIES|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Family--Parent & Child|Insurance--General|SCHOLARSHIPS|Taxation--General
SB 161 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Safety|Transportation--Miscellaneous
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|INTERNET
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Appropriations|Transportation--Miscellaneous
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 360 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the transportation allotment provided under the Foundation School Program. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Transportation--Miscellaneous
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--School District
SB 421 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the bilingual education allotment under the Foundation School Program. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 423 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, 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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 484 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 704 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the public school finance system. Senate: Education Referred to Education AUDITOR, STATE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Taxation--School District
SB 754 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: 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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
SB 776 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to including in the minimum attendance requirement of a public school student any absence of the student to participate in an extracurricular activity. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 777 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the availability of school counselors at public middle, junior high, and high school campuses. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
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 City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
SB 927 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to a special education recovery program operated by the Texas Education Agency. Senate: Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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 Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--School District
SB 1267 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to school district ad valorem tax rates. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|FOOD|NUTRITION
SB 1353 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: 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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1480 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: 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 BONDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
SB 1483 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: 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. EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems
SB 1610 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to open-enrollment charter schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Juvenile Boards & Officers|Minors--Juvenile Justice
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1659 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: 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. EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|GIFTS & DONATIONS
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|FOOD|Human Services--Food Programs|Minors--Health & Safety
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 Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
SB 1887 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to performance-based supplemental funding for school districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|Open Records
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2145 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al. Relating to the public school finance system. Senate: Education Co-author authorized ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Taxation--School District
SB 2215 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to state fiscal matters related to public education. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Education--Primary & Secondary--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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND|PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Retirement Systems--Teachers|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Family--Parent & Child|Insurance--General|SCHOLARSHIPS|Taxation--General
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Appropriations|Transportation--Miscellaneous
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|State Finances--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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--General|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
HB 125 85-1 (2017) Author: Villalba, Jason Relating to open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|State Finances--Appropriations
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
HB 172 85-1 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools; making an appropriation. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Science & Technology
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 Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|SECRETARY OF STATE|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|SCHOLARSHIPS|Taxation--General
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 258 85-1 (2017) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to the public school finance system. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
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 BONDS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|KINDERGARTEN
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Family--Parent & Child
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Governor|Legislature|PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses|State Finances--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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
HB 355 85-1 (2017) Author: White, James Relating to the public school finance system. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control
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 Day Care|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Human Services--Child Services|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--School District
HJR 29 85-1 (2017) Author: Anchía, 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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|SCHOLARSHIPS|Taxation--General
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 22 85-1 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program. Filed Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 30 85-1 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools; making an appropriation. Filed Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
SB 32 85-1 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools. Filed Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
SB 37 85-1 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to stipends for certain public school teachers. Filed Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
SB 40 85-1 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the public school finance system. Filed EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 41 85-1 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system. Co-author authorized Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--School District
SB 70 85-1 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to additional state aid for certain common school districts. Filed EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--School District
SB 71 85-1 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program. Filed Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 72 85-1 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to additional state aid for certain school districts. Filed EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Taxation--School District
SB 81 85-1 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to additional state aid for certain school districts. Filed EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Taxation--School District
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 BONDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
SJR 6 85-1 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, 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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 125 84-0 (2015) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to studying the cost of education index. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 145 84-0 (2015) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to certain legislative deadlines. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Legislature|State Finances--Appropriations|Sunset--Review Procedures
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 Day Care|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Human Services--Child Services
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 BONDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 654 84-0 (2015) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don Relating to public school finance and the formation of school finance districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--School District
HB 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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Science & Technology
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 731 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a pilot program under the foundation school program for funding prekindergarten programs provided by certain school districts with early high school graduation programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15 BORDER|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|GULF OF MEXICO|MEXICO|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Housing--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
HB 771 84-0 (2015) Author: Deshotel, Joe
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to funding for the Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15 Arts & Humanities|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|LAMAR UNIVERSITY
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Oil & Gas|State Finances--Appropriations|Transportation--Miscellaneous
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|SCHOLARSHIPS|Taxation--Franchise
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Aging|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 Aging|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|SCHOLARSHIPS|Taxation--Franchise
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Insurance--Property & Casualty|WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|State Finances--Management & Control
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 BONDS|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Human Services--Food Programs|NUTRITION
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Elections--General|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
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 Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND|PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS|PSYCHOLOGISTS|SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems
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 Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1474 84-0 (2015) Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the placement of money in the state instructional materials fund and payment of the instructional materials allotment. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 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 Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
HB 1551 84-0 (2015) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to money distributed by the School Land Board to the available school fund or to the State Board of Education for investment in the permanent school fund. House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SCHOOL LAND BOARD
HB 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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1677 84-0 (2015) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don Relating to the public school finance system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Science & Technology
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 BONDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1759 84-0 (2015) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al. Relating to the public school finance system. House: Public Education Postponed EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Insurance--Property & Casualty|WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2025 84-0 (2015) Author: Gonzales, Larry
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to participation of certain school districts in the three-year high school diploma plan pilot program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|SAN GABRIEL RIVER
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
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 Aging|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 BONDS|DEBT|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2251 84-0 (2015) Author: Anchía, Rafael
Sponsor: 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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND
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 COUNSELING & THERAPY|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
HB 2293 84-0 (2015) Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: 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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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 City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Finances--Appropriations
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 2593 84-0 (2015) Author: Price, Four
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the sparsity adjustment for certain school districts under the Foundation School Program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|State Finances--Appropriations|Transportation--Miscellaneous
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--School District
HB 2668 84-0 (2015) Author: Paul, Dennis Relating to the cost of education index. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 2737 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the allocation of certain motor fuels tax revenue. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HIGHWAY FUND|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Transportation--Miscellaneous
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 Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 BONDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 2810 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Ken Relating to proclamations issued by the State Board of Education for instructional materials. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2811 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Ken
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum, the administration of and reports relating to assessment instruments administered to public school students, the instructional materials allotment, and proclamations for the production of instructional materials. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Co-sponsor authorized EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Textbooks|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 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 Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 City Government--Utilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Water & Sewer
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 Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3017 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to public education and public school finance matters. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
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 Disabilities, Persons with|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
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 Corporations & Associations|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Taxation--School District
HB 3671 84-0 (2015) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al. Relating to the public school finance system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|SOCIAL SECURITY
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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 Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LOTTERIES|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control
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 Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations
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 Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--School District
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 Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|SCHOLARSHIPS|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--General
SB 72 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 161 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, 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 Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 241 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the transportation allotment provided under the Foundation School Program. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|State Finances--Appropriations|Transportation--Miscellaneous
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|State Finances--Appropriations|Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 243 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the cost of education adjustment. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|State Finances--Management & Control
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature
SB 313 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum, the administration of and reports relating to assessment instruments administered to public school students, the instructional materials allotment, and proclamations for the production of instructional materials. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND
SB 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 BONDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 BORDER|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|GULF OF MEXICO|MEXICO
SB 496 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to Foundation School Program funding for certain students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Aging|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
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 EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, STATE CENTER FOR|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|SCHOLARSHIPS|Taxation--Franchise
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Insurance--Property & Casualty|WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|Open Records
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 DEBT|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Human Services--Food Programs|NUTRITION
SB 1140 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the establishment of a technology allotment for public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Science & Technology
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 1186 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the permissible wealth per student of certain school districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
SB 1484 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to the establishment of a community school grant program. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--School Districts
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 COUNSELING & THERAPY|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 1611 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the establishment of professional charter academies. Senate: Education Left pending in committee COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
SB 1694 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 BORDER|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 264 83-0 (2013) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don Relating to the public school finance system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 265 83-0 (2013) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don Relating to the public school finance system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|State Finances--Management & Control
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts|PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Income
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Science & Technology
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 Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 Day Care|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Human Services--Child Services
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 Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District|TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
HB 672 83-0 (2013) Author: Ratliff, Bennett Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of open-enrollment charter schools primarily serving students with disabilities. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts
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 ADULT EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|INTERNET|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 873 83-0 (2013) Author: Anchía, 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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|State Finances--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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|INTERNET|Salaries & Expenses
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 BONDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND|State Finances--Management & Control
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND|State Finances--Management & Control
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1270 83-0 (2013) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to certain unclaimed lottery prize money. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations Amusements, Games, Sports|AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND|Health--Indigent Health Care|LOTTERIES|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
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 CONCEALED HANDGUNS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Weapons
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Insurance--Health & Accident
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Crime Prevention|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND|Safety|State Finances--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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND|Science & Technology|State Finances--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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Insurance--Property & Casualty|WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
HB 2610 83-0 (2013) Author: Pitts, Jim
Sponsor: 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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
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 ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|State Finances--Management & Control
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Oil & Gas|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Finances--Management & Control
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 2967 83-0 (2013) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to contracting with emerging fund managers by the State Board of Education for investment of the permanent school fund. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FINANCIAL ADVISORS|Financial--General|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
HB 3028 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, John
Sponsor: 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 Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Labor--Workforce Development|State Finances--Management & Control|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Appropriations
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--School District
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 Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SCHOOL LAND BOARD
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|LICENSE PLATES|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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 ATTORNEY GENERAL|DEBT|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|State Finances--Management & Control
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 COUNTY VALUE ADDED TAX ACT|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Cigarette|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy|Taxation--Inheritance|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--State|TEXAS MUNICIPAL VALUE ADDED TAX ACT|TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICT ENRICHMENT VALUE ADDED TAX ACT|TEXAS STATE VALUE ADDED TAX ACT|TEXAS TAX REFORM ACT OF 2013
HB 3855 83-0 (2013) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to fiscal matters. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER--CONSERVATION
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 Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LOTTERIES|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control
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 Amusements, Games, Sports|ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|GREYHOUND RACING|GULF OF MEXICO|HORSE RACING|Legislature|NATIVE AMERICANS|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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 Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Rules
SB 2 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to certain charter schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13 CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZING AUTHORITY|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 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 Day Care|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Human Services--Child Services|Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 76 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN