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Yes | House | Passed 1st chamber.Passed 2nd chamber. | 30/05/2023 | HB 1 | 1 | Bonnen, Greg | Appropriations | Appropriations HB 1 Author: Bonnen, Greg |
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04/11/23 Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Finance |
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![]() HB 1 Bill Summary
As filed, the bill would make the following appropriations:
Property Tax Relief: The House proposal dedicates $15 billion to property tax relief. $5.3 billion of that is required under current law. $9.7 billion would be for additional tax relief. LBB documents show that this proposal would bring the state compression rate from 89.41% down to 80.52% in FY 2024 and 78.93% in FY 2025. Golden Penny Yields: The House bill spends $2.4 billion increasing the golden penny yields in accordance with current law. The unprecedented levels of property value growth seen recently is now driving that guaranteed yield up from $98.56 in FY 2023 to $126.21 in FY 2024 and $129.52 in FY 2025. Instructional Materials: The House bill includes an increase to the Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment from $0.43 billion to $1.05 billion in the 2024-25 biennium. School Safety: The House proposal indicates an intention to pass a supplemental spending bill that would provide $600 million during the current biennium to assist school districts in implementing school safety initiatives. Strong Foundations: The House proposal includes continued funding for the Strong Foundations Grant program of $150 million. Cybersecurity: The House proposal appropriates $55.0 million in FY 2024 to provide cybersecurity services to public schools through the Department of Information Resources. Spending Limits: The House proposal leaves $4 billion unspent under state spending limits. |
General Appropriations Bill. | As filed, the bill would make the following appropriations: Property Tax Relief: The House proposal dedicates $15 billion to property tax relief. $5.3 billion of that is required under current law. $9.7 billion would be for additional tax relief. LBB documents show that this proposal would bring the state compression rate from 89.41% down to 80.52% in FY 2024 and 78.93% in FY 2025. Golden Penny Yields: The House bill spends $2.4 billion increasing the golden penny yields in accordance with current law. The unprecedented levels of property value growth seen recently is now driving that guaranteed yield up from $98.56 in FY 2023 to $126.21 in FY 2024 and $129.52 in FY 2025. Instructional Materials: The House bill includes an increase to the Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment from $0.43 billion to $1.05 billion in the 2024-25 biennium. School Safety: The House proposal indicates an intention to pass a supplemental spending bill that would provide $600 million during the current biennium to assist school districts in implementing school safety initiatives. Strong Foundations: The House proposal includes continued funding for the Strong Foundations Grant program of $150 million. Cybersecurity: The House proposal appropriates $55.0 million in FY 2024 to provide cybersecurity services to public schools through the Department of Information Resources. Spending Limits: The House proposal leaves $4 billion unspent under state spending limits. |
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Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations | Meeting set for 2:00 P.M., E1.030, House Appropriations | Reported from committee as substituted House Appropriations | 04/06/23 | Passed (Vote: Y:136/N: 10) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 04/11/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Finance | 05/15/23 | Meeting set for 6:30 P.M., E1.030, Conference Committee | 04/12/23 | Reported from committee as substituted Senate Finance | 04/17/23 | Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB1 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB1 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB1 | 1 | ||||||||
Yes | House | Passed 1st chamber. | 02/05/2023 | HB 2 | 2 | Meyer, Morgan | Property Tax | Property Tax HB 2 Author: Meyer, Morgan |
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05/02/23 Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Local Government |
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As substituted, the bill also known as the "Property Relief Act" aims to provide the largest property tax cut in Texas history. The bill would compress all school district tax rates by $0.15. This means that homeowners would save a reported $460 on their annual property tax bills in 2024 and this amount would grow to $590 in 2025 on a residential property valued at $350,000. The bill is estimated to cost $12 billion to implement for the 2024-45 biennium.
Additionally, the bill would reduce the limit on annual appraisal increases to 5% for all types of real property in the state. Under current state law, the value of a homeowner’s primary residence can rise no more than 10% each year. The bill would lower this threshold to 5% and expand the benefit to include commercial property owners. The substituted version of the bill clarifies that "real property" include manufacture/mobile homes. The bill would require that the tax collector enter into a contract to escrow the payment of property taxes at the request of a property owner. The additional tax rate compression would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. The provision requiring a collector of property taxes to offer escrow accounts would take effect Jan. 1, 2024. The limitation on appraised valued would take effect Jan. 1, 2024, contingent on voter approval of a constitutional amendment (HJR 1). |
05/02/2023 | Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system and property tax appraisal and administration. | As substituted, the bill also known as the "Property Relief Act" aims to provide the largest property tax cut in Texas history. The bill would compress all school district tax rates by $0.15. This means that homeowners would save a reported $460 on their annual property tax bills in 2024 and this amount would grow to $590 in 2025 on a residential property valued at $350,000. The bill is estimated to cost $12 billion to implement for the 2024-45 biennium. Additionally, the bill would reduce the limit on annual appraisal increases to 5% for all types of real property in the state. Under current state law, the value of a homeowner’s primary residence can rise no more than 10% each year. The bill would lower this threshold to 5% and expand the benefit to include commercial property owners. The substituted version of the bill clarifies that "real property" include manufacture/mobile homes. The bill would require that the tax collector enter into a contract to escrow the payment of property taxes at the request of a property owner. The additional tax rate compression would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. The provision requiring a collector of property taxes to offer escrow accounts would take effect Jan. 1, 2024. The limitation on appraised valued would take effect Jan. 1, 2024, contingent on voter approval of a constitutional amendment (HJR 1). |
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23/02/2003 | 23/03/2003 | Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means | Meeting set for 10:00 A.M., JHR 140, House Ways and Means | Reported from committee as substituted House Ways and Means | 04/14/23 | Passed (Vote: Y:139/N: 5) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 05/02/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Local Government | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB2 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB2 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB2 | 1 | ||||||||||||
Yes | House | Passed 1st chamber.Passed 2nd chamber. | 30/05/2023 | HB 3 | 3 | Burrows, Dustin | School Safety | School Safety HB 3 Author: Burrows, Dustin |
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![]() HB 3 Bill Summary
As finally passed, the bill would require a school board to determine the number of armed security officers for each school campus. The bill would require at least one armed school security officer on each school campus during regular school hours.
The bill would also increase school safety funding to $10 per ADA, plus $1 per student in ADA per every increase in the BA exceeding $6,160. The bill would also provide an additional $15,000 per campus. Virtual campuses would not be included in the allotment. Allowable uses would be expanded to include perimeter security fencing (excluding razor wire) exterior door and window upgrades, video surveillance, and silent panic alert devices. Funds could also be spent on employing a safety director. The commissioner would be able to authorize a school district to use the School Safety Allotment to comply with safety and security requirements for facilities. TEA could designate certain technologies that a school district could purchase from a vendor approved by the agency. TEA could enter into statewide contract with a vendor that provides technology that would result in cost savings to districts. TEA would be required to establish a directory of approved vendors for school safety technology and equipment. The bill would require public schools to require mental health first aid training for employees that regularly interact with students. All training must be completed by the 2028-29 school year. TEA would provide an allotment to each school district equal to the amount district employees spent on travel and training fees. The SBEC would propose rules to allow an educator to receive credit toward continuing education requirements and the commissioner would adopt rules to implement the training requirements, including training fees and travel expenses. The commissioner would be permitted to appoint a board of managers or conservator if a district fails to comply with school safety and security requirements. The bill would permit bond proceeds issued by a district for the construction and equipment of school building to be used to pay for costs associated with complying with school safety and security requirements for school facilities. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. Allotment changes would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Relating to the development and implementation of, and funding for public school safety and security requirements. | As finally passed, the bill would require a school board to determine the number of armed security officers for each school campus. The bill would require at least one armed school security officer on each school campus during regular school hours. The bill would also increase school safety funding to $10 per ADA, plus $1 per student in ADA per every increase in the BA exceeding $6,160. The bill would also provide an additional $15,000 per campus. Virtual campuses would not be included in the allotment. Allowable uses would be expanded to include perimeter security fencing (excluding razor wire) exterior door and window upgrades, video surveillance, and silent panic alert devices. Funds could also be spent on employing a safety director. The commissioner would be able to authorize a school district to use the School Safety Allotment to comply with safety and security requirements for facilities. TEA could designate certain technologies that a school district could purchase from a vendor approved by the agency. TEA could enter into statewide contract with a vendor that provides technology that would result in cost savings to districts. TEA would be required to establish a directory of approved vendors for school safety technology and equipment. The bill would require public schools to require mental health first aid training for employees that regularly interact with students. All training must be completed by the 2028-29 school year. TEA would provide an allotment to each school district equal to the amount district employees spent on travel and training fees. The SBEC would propose rules to allow an educator to receive credit toward continuing education requirements and the commissioner would adopt rules to implement the training requirements, including training fees and travel expenses. The commissioner would be permitted to appoint a board of managers or conservator if a district fails to comply with school safety and security requirements. The bill would permit bond proceeds issued by a district for the construction and equipment of school building to be used to pay for costs associated with complying with school safety and security requirements for school facilities. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. Allotment changes would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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23/08/2003 | 23/09/2003 | Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety | Meeting set for 2:30 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026, House Select on Youth Health & Safety | Reported from committee as substituted House Select on Youth Health & Safety | 04/25/23 | Passed (Vote: Y:119/N: 25) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 05/02/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Education | 05/11/23 | Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E1.028, Senate Education | 05/18/23 | Reported from committee as substituted Senate Education | 05/21/23 | Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB3 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB3 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB3 | 1 | ||||||
Yes | House | Passed 1st chamber.Passed 2nd chamber. | 30/05/2023 | HB 5 | 4 | Hunter, Todd | Economic Development, Property Tax | Economic Development, Property Tax HB 5 Author: Hunter, Todd |
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05/09/23 Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Business and Commerce |
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![]() HB 5 Bill Summary
As finally passed, the bill creates under Chapter 403 of the Tax Code a new economic incentive program involving school districts: the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act.Chapter 403 provides for a 10-year limitation on M&O taxes for eligible projects and defines their taxable value as 50% of market value or 25% of market value if located in an Opportunity Zone and $0 during construction. Projects are fully taxed for I&S purposes.
The Governor will participate in the process through application approval and as a party to the agreement which is also signed by the company and school district. All payments to school districts are prohibited in the agreement, including indemnity provisions for school funding losses and tax benefit sharing. |
Relating to agreements to create jobs and to generate state and local tax revenue for this state. | As finally passed, the bill creates under Chapter 403 of the Tax Code a new economic incentive program involving school districts: the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act.Chapter 403 provides for a 10-year limitation on M&O taxes for eligible projects and defines their taxable value as 50% of market value or 25% of market value if located in an Opportunity Zone and $0 during construction. Projects are fully taxed for I&S purposes. The Governor will participate in the process through application approval and as a party to the agreement which is also signed by the company and school district. All payments to school districts are prohibited in the agreement, including indemnity provisions for school funding losses and tax benefit sharing. |
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23/01/2003 | Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means | 23/10/2004 | Meeting set for 10:00 A.M., JHR 140, House Ways and Means | 23/02/2005 | Reported from committee as substituted House Ways and Means | 05/05/23 | Passed (Vote: Y:120/N: 24) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 05/09/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Business and Commerce | 05/18/23 | Meeting set for 8:30 A.M., E1.012, Senate Business and Commerce | 05/22/23 | Reported from committee as substituted Senate Business and Commerce | 05/24/23 | Passed (Vote: Y: 27/N: 4) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB5 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB5 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB5 | 1 | |||||
House | Passed 1st chamber.Passed 2nd chamber. | 30/05/2023 | HB 9 | 5 | Ashby, Trent | Educational Technology | Educational Technology Author: Ashby, Trent |
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![]() HB 9 Bill Summary
As finally passed, creates the “Broadband Infrastructure Fund” which is outside of General Revenue and can accept gifts, grants, and donations. Controlled by the Comptroller, the fund can be used to (1) administer the broadband develop program (2) next generation 9-1-1 fund (3) deployment of next gen 911 services (4) deposit money to the broadband pole replacement fund (5) provide matching funds for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment fund (6) expand access to broadband development services in economically distressed communities and (7) operate the broadband development office.
Suspends the ability for the public utility commission (PUC) to charge a fee for 9-1-1 and next generation 9-1-1 while the funding for telecommunications and connectivity services is being provided by broadband development office. Repeals the ability of the PUC to administer the “uniform charge” to telecommunication service providers. Tasks the management of the fund to the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust company, which disburses funds based on the direction of the comptroller. This Act takes effect January 1, 2024, if the constitutional amendment creating the broadband infrastructure fund is approved by voters (HJR 125). If that amendment is not approved by the voters, this Act has no effect. JG |
Relating to the development and funding of broadband and telecommunications services. | As finally passed, creates the “Broadband Infrastructure Fund” which is outside of General Revenue and can accept gifts, grants, and donations. Controlled by the Comptroller, the fund can be used to (1) administer the broadband develop program (2) next generation 9-1-1 fund (3) deployment of next gen 911 services (4) deposit money to the broadband pole replacement fund (5) provide matching funds for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment fund (6) expand access to broadband development services in economically distressed communities and (7) operate the broadband development office. Suspends the ability for the public utility commission (PUC) to charge a fee for 9-1-1 and next generation 9-1-1 while the funding for telecommunications and connectivity services is being provided by broadband development office. Repeals the ability of the PUC to administer the “uniform charge” to telecommunication service providers. Tasks the management of the fund to the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust company, which disburses funds based on the direction of the comptroller. This Act takes effect January 1, 2024, if the constitutional amendment creating the broadband infrastructure fund is approved by voters (HJR 125). If that amendment is not approved by the voters, this Act has no effect. JG |
23/06/2003 | 23/07/2003 | Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs | Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., JHR 140, House State Affairs | Reported from committee as substituted House State Affairs | 04/27/23 | Passed (Vote: Y:140/N: 8) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 05/02/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Finance | 05/15/23 | Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E1.036, Senate Finance | 05/16/23 | Reported from committee as substituted Senate Finance | 05/18/23 | Passed (Vote: Y: 30/N: 1) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB9 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB9 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB9 | 1 | ||||||||
Yes | House | Passed 1st chamber. | 11/05/2023 | HB 11 | 6 | Dutton, Harold | Administration and Governance, Finance,Salary and Benefits | Administration and Governance, Finance,Salary and Benefits HB 11 Author: Dutton, Harold |
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![]() HB 11 Bill Summary
As filed, the bill would make changes to the minimum salary schedule (MSS) and other issues related to teacher pay and supports.
The bill would redesign the MSS to establish a yearly minimum instead of the current monthly minimum. The bill would also add certifications as an additional factor in the MSS. The bill would create a salary transition allotment to offset some of the costs districts would face due to the increases in the MSS net of any increased funding arising from the increased basic allotment. The allotment would phase out beginning in the 2026-27 school year and would expire beginning in the 2028-29 school year. The bill would require districts to spend a minimum of 50 percent of savings realized from the MSS change due to increased state Teacher Retirement System contributions on teacher compensation increases. The bill also increases the basic allotment to $6,210 and requires that 50 percent of related gains to increase district employee compensation. Salaries for employees that reduce employee to student ratios would not count toward compliance with the 50 percent requirement. This language will be moved over to HB 100. The bill moves small and mid-sized allotment to be based on enrollment, rather than ADA. This language will be moved over to HB 100. The bill makes significant changes to the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). The bill adds a new "effective" designation as the lowest designation, increases the amounts used to calculate the TIA. The bill also appears to remove the automatic "recognized" designation for teachers that are nationally board certified. The bill would also establish a grant program to assist districts develop their local optional teacher designation systems. The bill would establish a teacher residency partnership program to incentive partnerships between public schools and qualified educator preparation programs. The bill would establish an allotment with a base amount of $22,000 for each participating resident. The amount would increase based on a high needs and rural factor. The bill would allow districts to receive reimbursement for cost of certifying teachers in special education or bilingual education. The bill would establish an employed retiree teacher reimbursement grant to reimburse districts who rehire retired teachers. The bill would establish a teacher quality assistance program so that TEA can provide additional support to public schools. The bill would prevent the State Board for Educator Certification from impose certain sanction on teachers that resign with less than 45 days before school starts under certain circumstances. Example circumstances include personal or family illness, job relocations, receiving written permission from the school district to resign. The bill would add children of classroom teachers as eligible for free prekindergarten enrollment. The bill would prohibit educator preparation programs from including instruction that incorporates the "three-cueing" method of reading instruction. The bill would require TEA to conduct a teacher time study. The bill would also prohibit districts from increasing the amount of continuing education hours required for classroom teachers and create other restrictions for school districts. The bill has various effective dates. |
05/11/2023 | Relating to the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, including financial and other assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators. | As filed, the bill would make changes to the minimum salary schedule (MSS) and other issues related to teacher pay and supports. The bill would redesign the MSS to establish a yearly minimum instead of the current monthly minimum. The bill would also add certifications as an additional factor in the MSS. The bill would create a salary transition allotment to offset some of the costs districts would face due to the increases in the MSS net of any increased funding arising from the increased basic allotment. The allotment would phase out beginning in the 2026-27 school year and would expire beginning in the 2028-29 school year. The bill would require districts to spend a minimum of 50 percent of savings realized from the MSS change due to increased state Teacher Retirement System contributions on teacher compensation increases. The bill also increases the basic allotment to $6,210 and requires that 50 percent of related gains to increase district employee compensation. Salaries for employees that reduce employee to student ratios would not count toward compliance with the 50 percent requirement. This language will be moved over to HB 100. The bill moves small and mid-sized allotment to be based on enrollment, rather than ADA. This language will be moved over to HB 100. The bill makes significant changes to the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). The bill adds a new "effective" designation as the lowest designation, increases the amounts used to calculate the TIA. The bill also appears to remove the automatic "recognized" designation for teachers that are nationally board certified. The bill would also establish a grant program to assist districts develop their local optional teacher designation systems. The bill would establish a teacher residency partnership program to incentive partnerships between public schools and qualified educator preparation programs. The bill would establish an allotment with a base amount of $22,000 for each participating resident. The amount would increase based on a high needs and rural factor. The bill would allow districts to receive reimbursement for cost of certifying teachers in special education or bilingual education. The bill would establish an employed retiree teacher reimbursement grant to reimburse districts who rehire retired teachers. The bill would establish a teacher quality assistance program so that TEA can provide additional support to public schools. The bill would prevent the State Board for Educator Certification from impose certain sanction on teachers that resign with less than 45 days before school starts under certain circumstances. Example circumstances include personal or family illness, job relocations, receiving written permission from the school district to resign. The bill would add children of classroom teachers as eligible for free prekindergarten enrollment. The bill would prohibit educator preparation programs from including instruction that incorporates the "three-cueing" method of reading instruction. The bill would require TEA to conduct a teacher time study. The bill would also prohibit districts from increasing the amount of continuing education hours required for classroom teachers and create other restrictions for school districts. The bill has various effective dates. |
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23/08/2003 | 23/09/2003 | Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | 23/04/2004 | Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2.036, House Public Education | Reported from committee as substituted House Public Education | 04/27/23 | Passed (Vote: Y:145/N: 3) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 05/01/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Education | 05/11/23 | Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E1.028, Senate Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB11 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB11 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB11 | 1 | |||||||||
Yes | House | Passed 1st chamber. | 02/05/2023 | HB 13 | 7 | King, Ken | Finance, School Safety | Finance, School Safety HB 13 Author: King, Ken |
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![]() HB 13 Bill Summary
As filed, the bill would require public schools to require mental health first aid training for employees that regularly interact with students. All training must be all completed by 2028-29 school year. TEA would provide an allotment to each school district equal to the amount district employees spent on travel and training fees. The commissioner would adopt rules to implement the training requirements.
The bill would define "school guardian" as someone authorized to carry a weapon on campus. School guardians would be required to complete school guardian training. Employees employed as a school guardians would be entitled to a stipend up to $25,000 per school year. School districts and charters would be required to annually adopt and implement an active shooter preparedness plan. TEA and the Texas School Safety Center would establish the guidelines for the plan. The bill would also increase the School Safety Allotment to $100 for each student in average daily attendance. LEAs would be required to used approved vendors, established by TEA or TxSSC. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. Allotment changes would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
05/02/2023 | Relating to training, preparedness, and funding for school safety and school safety emergencies. | As filed, the bill would require public schools to require mental health first aid training for employees that regularly interact with students. All training must be all completed by 2028-29 school year. TEA would provide an allotment to each school district equal to the amount district employees spent on travel and training fees. The commissioner would adopt rules to implement the training requirements. The bill would define "school guardian" as someone authorized to carry a weapon on campus. School guardians would be required to complete school guardian training. Employees employed as a school guardians would be entitled to a stipend up to $25,000 per school year. School districts and charters would be required to annually adopt and implement an active shooter preparedness plan. TEA and the Texas School Safety Center would establish the guidelines for the plan. The bill would also increase the School Safety Allotment to $100 for each student in average daily attendance. LEAs would be required to used approved vendors, established by TEA or TxSSC. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. Allotment changes would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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23/08/2003 | 23/09/2003 | Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety | Meeting set for 2:30 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026, House Select on Youth Health & Safety | Reported from committee as substituted House Select on Youth Health & Safety | 04/25/23 | Passed (Vote: Y:125/N: 21) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 05/02/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB13 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB13 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB13 | 1 | ||||||||||||
House | Passed 1st chamber.Passed 2nd chamber. | 30/05/2023 | HB 18 | 8 | Slawson, Shelby | Educational Technology | Educational Technology Author: Slawson, Shelby |
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As finally passed, the bill aims to improve online safety for minors by requiring a digital service provider to obtain consent from a minor's parent or guardian before entering into an agreement with a minor or allowing a minor to create an account. It requires the provider to enable permanent parental security settings and to treat that consumer as a minor, exercising reasonable care to prevent physical, emotional or developmental harm. This portion of the bill takes effect September 1, 2024.
The bill also requires TEA To develop standards for permissible electronic devices and applications for use by school districts. The section of the bill takes effect during the 2023-24 school year. GA |
Relating to the protection of minors from harmful, deceptive, or unfair trade practices in connection with the use of certain digital services. | As finally passed, the bill aims to improve online safety for minors by requiring a digital service provider to obtain consent from a minor's parent or guardian before entering into an agreement with a minor or allowing a minor to create an account. It requires the provider to enable permanent parental security settings and to treat that consumer as a minor, exercising reasonable care to prevent physical, emotional or developmental harm. This portion of the bill takes effect September 1, 2024. The bill also requires TEA To develop standards for permissible electronic devices and applications for use by school districts. The section of the bill takes effect during the 2023-24 school year. GA |
Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety | Meeting set for 2:30 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026, House Select on Youth Health & Safety | Reported from committee as substituted House Select on Youth Health & Safety | 04/26/23 | Passed (Vote: Y:125/N: 20) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 05/04/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate State Affairs | 05/15/23 | Meeting set for 12:30 P.M. OR ADJ., SENATE CHAMBER, Senate State Affairs | 05/21/23 | Reported from committee as substituted Senate State Affairs | 05/23/23 | Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB18 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB18 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB18 | 1 | ||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 23 | 9 | Swanson, Valoree | Athletics | Athletics Author: Swanson, Valoree |
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As filed, this bill would prohibit public schools from allowing a student to participate in an athletic team or sport that is designated for the biological sex opposite to the student's biological sex assigned at birth. The law had previously only restricted athletic competition, rather than participation.
This restriction would also apply to private schools that compete against public institutions. The bill also creates a right to legal action if a school knowingly violates the statute or retaliates against a whistleblower. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Relating to participation in athletic activities based on biological sex. | As filed, this bill would prohibit public schools from allowing a student to participate in an athletic team or sport that is designated for the biological sex opposite to the student's biological sex assigned at birth. The law had previously only restricted athletic competition, rather than participation. This restriction would also apply to private schools that compete against public institutions. The bill also creates a right to legal action if a school knowingly violates the statute or retaliates against a whistleblower. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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House | 23/02/2023 | HB 29 | 10 | Murr, Andrew | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Murr, Andrew |
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As filed, this bill would eliminate the school district tier one maintenance and operations beginning January 1, 2026. Districts could continue levying an enrichment tax rate up to $0.17 cents.
The bill would also create a committee to study the effectiveness of replacing property taxes with various consumption taxes. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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. | As filed, this bill would eliminate the school district tier one maintenance and operations beginning January 1, 2026. Districts could continue levying an enrichment tax rate up to $0.17 cents. The bill would also create a committee to study the effectiveness of replacing property taxes with various consumption taxes. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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Yes | House | 23/02/2023 | HB 31 | 11 | Hinojosa, Gina | Finance | Finance HB 31 Author: Hinojosa, Gina |
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As filed, the bill would determine school districts' entitlements under the Foundation School Program based on average enrollment rather than average daily attendance.
The bill would also make various other conforming changes including switching to enrollment for purposes of charter funding calculations, recapture calculations, and staffing requirements, among others. The bill would direct the commissioner to adopt rules determining the method to calculate the average number of students in a school district during the school year. The bill would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system. | As filed, the bill would determine school districts' entitlements under the Foundation School Program based on average enrollment rather than average daily attendance. The bill would also make various other conforming changes including switching to enrollment for purposes of charter funding calculations, recapture calculations, and staffing requirements, among others. The bill would direct the commissioner to adopt rules determining the method to calculate the average number of students in a school district during the school year. The bill would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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House | 23/02/2023 | HB 32 | 12 | Capriglione, Giovanni | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Capriglione, Giovanni |
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As filed, the bill would reduce the market value annual growth limit of residence homesteads from 10 percent to 5 percent.
The bill would also create a new limitation on the appraised value of single-family residences that are not residence homesteads and includes certain provisions on scenarios in which the property is subject to damage due to a natural disaster. This bill would take effect Jan. 1, 2024 if a related constitutional amendment is approved by voters. |
Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and single-family residences other than residence homesteads. | As filed, the bill would reduce the market value annual growth limit of residence homesteads from 10 percent to 5 percent. The bill would also create a new limitation on the appraised value of single-family residences that are not residence homesteads and includes certain provisions on scenarios in which the property is subject to damage due to a natural disaster. This bill would take effect Jan. 1, 2024 if a related constitutional amendment is approved by voters. |
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House | 02/05/2023 | HB 34 | 13 | Toth, Steve | Discipline and Mental Health, School Safety | Discipline and Mental Health, School Safety Author: Toth, Steve |
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As filed, the bill would require that public schools establish a classroom safety review committee, a classroom safety referral board, and a juvenile diversion administrator.
These individuals would review instances where violent criminal conduct is believed to have occurred and make appropriate recommendations. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
05/02/2023 | Relating to a public school classroom safety review and referral program for students who engage in violent criminal conduct. | As filed, the bill would require that public schools establish a classroom safety review committee, a classroom safety referral board, and a juvenile diversion administrator. These individuals would review instances where violent criminal conduct is believed to have occurred and make appropriate recommendations. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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House | Passed 1st chamber. | 11/05/2023 | HB 35 | 14 | Bernal, Diego | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Bernal, Diego |
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As filed, the bill would allow residence homestead property owners in Bexar county to pay their property taxes in four equal installments without penalty or interest if the first installment is paid before the delinquency date and is accompanied by notice to the taxing unit that the person will pay the remaining taxes in three equal installments.
The bill would apply only to ad valorem taxes imposed for a tax year beginning on or after January 1, 2024. |
05/11/2023 | Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads in certain counties. | As filed, the bill would allow residence homestead property owners in Bexar county to pay their property taxes in four equal installments without penalty or interest if the first installment is paid before the delinquency date and is accompanied by notice to the taxing unit that the person will pay the remaining taxes in three equal installments. The bill would apply only to ad valorem taxes imposed for a tax year beginning on or after January 1, 2024. |
Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means | 23/10/2004 | Meeting set for 10:00 A.M., JHR 140, House Ways and Means | 23/04/2005 | Reported from committee as substituted House Ways and Means | 05/09/23 | Passed on local calendar (Vote: Y:142/N: 0) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 05/11/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Local Government | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB35 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB35 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB35 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 36 | 15 | Talarico, James | Discipline and Mental Health, Finance | Discipline and Mental Health, Finance Author: Talarico, James |
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As filed, this bill would remove paying for school district security personnel or contracting with local law enforcement agencies from the list of allowable uses of the school safety allotment provided under TEC section 48.115. The bill would add social-emotional learning coordinators to the list of allowable uses.
This bill would also would remove law enforcement expertise in the requirements for members of a school district's threat assessment and safe and supportive school team and other related committees. This bill would take effect September 1, 2023. |
Relating to the membership of a public school's threat assessment and safe and supportive school team and committee and the permissible uses of the school safety allotment under the public school finance system. | As filed, this bill would remove paying for school district security personnel or contracting with local law enforcement agencies from the list of allowable uses of the school safety allotment provided under TEC section 48.115. The bill would add social-emotional learning coordinators to the list of allowable uses. This bill would also would remove law enforcement expertise in the requirements for members of a school district's threat assessment and safe and supportive school team and other related committees. This bill would take effect September 1, 2023. |
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Yes | House | 23/02/2023 | HB 37 | 16 | Gonzalez, Mary | Assessment and Accountability | Assessment and Accountability HB 37 Author: Gonzalez, Mary |
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As filed, this bill would establish the Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability. This commission would make recommendations for improvements to the current public school assessment and accountability systems. Specifically, the commission would study validity, readability and fairness of current assessments, options for through-year assessments, among other topics.
The commission would be made of 19 members: 4 appointed by the governor, 7 by the lieutenant governor, 7 by the speaker of the house and 1 by the chair of the SBOE. The bill establishes certain criteria for appointees. The commission shall hold public meetings and delivery a report with recommendations not later than December 31, 2024. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability. | As filed, this bill would establish the Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability. This commission would make recommendations for improvements to the current public school assessment and accountability systems. Specifically, the commission would study validity, readability and fairness of current assessments, options for through-year assessments, among other topics. The commission would be made of 19 members: 4 appointed by the governor, 7 by the lieutenant governor, 7 by the speaker of the house and 1 by the chair of the SBOE. The bill establishes certain criteria for appointees. The commission shall hold public meetings and delivery a report with recommendations not later than December 31, 2024. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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House | 23/02/2023 | HB 38 | 17 | Murr, Andrew | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Murr, Andrew |
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As filed, the bill would eliminate the tier one portion of school districts' M&O tax rate. Districts' statutory authority to levy up to $0.17 tier two pennies would remain.
The bill would repeal both tier one and tier two, level two (copper penny) recapture. The bill would increase the state sales tax to 12 percent and dedicate the increased revenues to the Foundation School Fund (FSF). The bill would also increase the motor vehicle sales tax to 12 percent and the motor vehicle rental tax to 19 percent. The bill would dedicate the increased revenues to the FSF. The bill would abolish the Property Tax Relief Fund (PTRF) and instead deposit those revenues to the FSF. The PTRF is a method of finance for the FSP, so this alone does not represent a substantial change. The bill would make certain changes to the tax rate adoption notice to show the impact of eliminating school districts' tier one M&O rates. The bill would require certain adjustments to calculations related to Chapter 313 value limitation agreements. The bill would allow certain excess M&O taxes collected in a prior year to be budgeted for the payment of bonds. The bill would also limit the tax rate junior college districts could impose to $0.05. The bill would take effect October 1, 2024. |
Relating to the elimination of certain property taxes for school district maintenance and operations and the provision of public education funding by increasing the rates of certain state taxes. | As filed, the bill would eliminate the tier one portion of school districts' M&O tax rate. Districts' statutory authority to levy up to $0.17 tier two pennies would remain. The bill would repeal both tier one and tier two, level two (copper penny) recapture. The bill would increase the state sales tax to 12 percent and dedicate the increased revenues to the Foundation School Fund (FSF). The bill would also increase the motor vehicle sales tax to 12 percent and the motor vehicle rental tax to 19 percent. The bill would dedicate the increased revenues to the FSF. The bill would abolish the Property Tax Relief Fund (PTRF) and instead deposit those revenues to the FSF. The PTRF is a method of finance for the FSP, so this alone does not represent a substantial change. The bill would make certain changes to the tax rate adoption notice to show the impact of eliminating school districts' tier one M&O rates. The bill would require certain adjustments to calculations related to Chapter 313 value limitation agreements. The bill would allow certain excess M&O taxes collected in a prior year to be budgeted for the payment of bonds. The bill would also limit the tax rate junior college districts could impose to $0.05. The bill would take effect October 1, 2024. |
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House | Passed 1st chamber. | 15/05/2023 | HB 40 | 18 | Zwiener, Erin | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Zwiener, Erin |
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As filed, this bill would exempt the portion of the appraised value that is attributable to the installation of rainwater harvesting or graywater systems from ad valorem taxes.
The bill would take effect January 1, 2024 only if voters approve the constitutional amendment in HJR 25. |
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of certain water conservation systems. | As filed, this bill would exempt the portion of the appraised value that is attributable to the installation of rainwater harvesting or graywater systems from ad valorem taxes. The bill would take effect January 1, 2024 only if voters approve the constitutional amendment in HJR 25. |
Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means | 23/10/2004 | Meeting set for 10:00 A.M., JHR 140, House Ways and Means | 23/07/2005 | Reported from committee as substituted House Ways and Means | 05/12/23 | Passed (Vote: Y:108/N: 28) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 05/15/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Local Government | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB40 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB40 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB40 | 1 | |||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 43 | 19 | Spiller, David | Finance, Property Tax | Finance, Property Tax Author: Spiller, David |
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As filed, this bill would repeal the state sales tax and other state taxes, and create a state value-added tax (VAT) of 6.72 percent.
The bill would repeal local governments' authority to levy local sales taxes and replace that with a local VAT. The combined local VAT rate cannot exceed 2.0 percent. Local governments could change their VAT rate through adoption of an ordinance. The bill would prohibit school districts from levying an M&O property tax rate. The bill would authorize school districts to levy a VAT, with a maximum rate of 0.5 percent. This would not be subject to the local government cap of 2.0 percent. School district VAT rates must be approved by voters. Districts could use VAT revenues to pay for instructional facilities, as well as operating expenses. The bill would make significant changes to state aid and local share calculations under the Foundation School Program, though the specifics are not clearly outlined in the bill language. The bill also requires the state to provide financial assistance for any debt serviced by M&O taxes that is deemed "foundational" by the district. Districts would assume full financial responsibility for any bond classified as an "enrichment" bond. The bill would repeal recapture. The bill would require the Commissioner of Education and the Comptroller to complete various studies and actions to facilitate the administration of state and local VATs. The bill would take effect January 1, 2028. |
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. | As filed, this bill would repeal the state sales tax and other state taxes, and create a state value-added tax (VAT) of 6.72 percent. The bill would repeal local governments' authority to levy local sales taxes and replace that with a local VAT. The combined local VAT rate cannot exceed 2.0 percent. Local governments could change their VAT rate through adoption of an ordinance. The bill would prohibit school districts from levying an M&O property tax rate. The bill would authorize school districts to levy a VAT, with a maximum rate of 0.5 percent. This would not be subject to the local government cap of 2.0 percent. School district VAT rates must be approved by voters. Districts could use VAT revenues to pay for instructional facilities, as well as operating expenses. The bill would make significant changes to state aid and local share calculations under the Foundation School Program, though the specifics are not clearly outlined in the bill language. The bill also requires the state to provide financial assistance for any debt serviced by M&O taxes that is deemed "foundational" by the district. Districts would assume full financial responsibility for any bond classified as an "enrichment" bond. The bill would repeal recapture. The bill would require the Commissioner of Education and the Comptroller to complete various studies and actions to facilitate the administration of state and local VATs. The bill would take effect January 1, 2028. |
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House | 09/05/2023 | HB 45 | 20 | Morales, Christina | Academics and Curriculum | Academics and Curriculum Author: Morales, Christina |
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As filed, this bill would expand the definition of social studies within the foundation curriculum to include ethnic studies. The bill would require the State Board of Education to revise the foundation high school program credit requirements such that students must complete one credit in ethnic studies, world geography or world history.
The bill would only apply to students entering ninth grade after the 2023-24 school year. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
05/09/2023 | Relating to ethnic studies instruction in public schools. | As filed, this bill would expand the definition of social studies within the foundation curriculum to include ethnic studies. The bill would require the State Board of Education to revise the foundation high school program credit requirements such that students must complete one credit in ethnic studies, world geography or world history. The bill would only apply to students entering ninth grade after the 2023-24 school year. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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House | Passed 1st chamber.Passed 2nd chamber. Signed by Governor. | 01/09/2023 | HB 59 | 21 | Goodwin, Vikki | Student Health | Student Health Author: Goodwin, Vikki |
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As finally passed, this bill establishes child water safety requirements for a day camp, youth camp, school, preschool, kindergarten, nursery school or childcare facility. The bill would require a child's parent or legal guardian to affirm in writing whether or not their child can swim or is at risk of injury when swimming. The water activity organizers must provide each child who cannot swim with a properly fitted Type I, II, or III United States Coast Guard Certified floatation device.
The organizers must ensure the child is properly using the safety device and provide appropriate supervision. The bill also creates disciplinary action for the licensed organization if these requirements are not followed. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023. |
09/01/2023 | Relating to child water safety requirements for certain organizations. | As finally passed, this bill establishes child water safety requirements for a day camp, youth camp, school, preschool, kindergarten, nursery school or childcare facility. The bill would require a child's parent or legal guardian to affirm in writing whether or not their child can swim or is at risk of injury when swimming. The water activity organizers must provide each child who cannot swim with a properly fitted Type I, II, or III United States Coast Guard Certified floatation device. The organizers must ensure the child is properly using the safety device and provide appropriate supervision. The bill also creates disciplinary action for the licensed organization if these requirements are not followed. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023. |
Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health | Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2.036, House Public Health | Reported favorably from committee on House Public Health | 05/02/23 | Passed on local calendar (Vote: Y:144/N: 0) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 05/04/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs | 05/08/23 | Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E1.012, Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs | 05/08/23 | Reported favorably from committee on Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs | 05/11/23 | Passed (Vote: Y: 26/N: 3) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 06/02/23 | Signed by the Governor | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB59 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB59 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB59 | 1 | |||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 60 | 22 | Vasut, Cody | Academics and Curriculum | Academics and Curriculum Author: Vasut, Cody |
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As filed, the bill would require that enrichment curriculum in health emphasize that "human life begins at conception and has inherent dignity and immeasurable worth from the moment of conception".
The bill would first apply beginning with the 2023-24 school year. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Relating to the inclusion of instruction regarding the beginning of human life in the health curriculum for public school students. | As filed, the bill would require that enrichment curriculum in health emphasize that "human life begins at conception and has inherent dignity and immeasurable worth from the moment of conception". The bill would first apply beginning with the 2023-24 school year. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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House | 23/02/2023 | HB 62 | 23 | Talarico, James | Early Childhood Education | Early Childhood Education Author: Talarico, James |
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As filed, the bill would establish the Office of Early Childhood within the Department of Health and Human Services.
The office would be responsible for monitoring and evaluating prekindergarten programs, developing a statewide kindergarten assessment tool, establishing an early childhood accountability system, and developing early learning standards, among other duties. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Relating to establishing an Office of Early Childhood to coordinate, consolidate and integrate early childhood programs. | As filed, the bill would establish the Office of Early Childhood within the Department of Health and Human Services. The office would be responsible for monitoring and evaluating prekindergarten programs, developing a statewide kindergarten assessment tool, establishing an early childhood accountability system, and developing early learning standards, among other duties. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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House | Passed 1st chamber.Passed 2nd chamber. | 24/05/2023 | HB 63 | 24 | Swanson, Valoree | Administration and Governance | Administration and Governance Author: Swanson, Valoree |
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House | 23/02/2023 | HB 72 | 25 | Zwiener, Erin | Academics and Curriculum, Discipline and Mental Health | Academics and Curriculum, Discipline and Mental Health Author: Zwiener, Erin |
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As filed, the bill would add "respect for another person's bodily autonomy and confidence in protecting one's own bodily autonomy" to the health curriculum requirements adopted by the State Board of Education.
The bill would apply beginning with the 2023-24 school year. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Relating to the instruction about bullying and harassment in the required health curriculum for public school students. | As filed, the bill would add "respect for another person's bodily autonomy and confidence in protecting one's own bodily autonomy" to the health curriculum requirements adopted by the State Board of Education. The bill would apply beginning with the 2023-24 school year. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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House | 23/02/2023 | HB 74 | 26 | Bernal, Diego | Teacher Workforce | Teacher Workforce Author: Bernal, Diego |
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As filed, this bill would establish the Texas Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program. The program would be facilitated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
The bill would allow the program to distribute scholarships of up to $40,000 to eligible students. The bill would require that scholarship recipients enter into a contract with a school district or open-enrollment charter school to serve as a teacher for four years. The bill would also direct TEA to administer the Texas Teacher Retention Incentive Program. The program would provide annual retention incentive payments of $10,000 for four years to teachers that are nominated by their school districts. Eligible teachers must agree to work at the same district for the four-year period and meet other requirements. School districts must nominate eight percent of their workforce for the incentive. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program and the Texas Teacher Retention Incentive Program. | As filed, this bill would establish the Texas Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program. The program would be facilitated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The bill would allow the program to distribute scholarships of up to $40,000 to eligible students. The bill would require that scholarship recipients enter into a contract with a school district or open-enrollment charter school to serve as a teacher for four years. The bill would also direct TEA to administer the Texas Teacher Retention Incentive Program. The program would provide annual retention incentive payments of $10,000 for four years to teachers that are nominated by their school districts. Eligible teachers must agree to work at the same district for the four-year period and meet other requirements. School districts must nominate eight percent of their workforce for the incentive. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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House | Passed 1st chamber. | 09/05/2023 | HB 77 | 27 | Neave Criado, Victoria | Discipline and Mental Health | Discipline and Mental Health Author: Neave Criado, Victoria |
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As filed, the bill would change the definition of a "missing child" in the Education Code related to Missing Child Prevention and Identification programs to include children that have run away from home. The bill also removes running away from home from the list of status offenses for a child and the list of actions that merit supervision under the Family Code, among other changes.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2023. |
05/09/2023 | Relating to status offenses committed by a child, including the repeal of the status offense of a child voluntarily running away from home. | As filed, the bill would change the definition of a "missing child" in the Education Code related to Missing Child Prevention and Identification programs to include children that have run away from home. The bill also removes running away from home from the list of status offenses for a child and the list of actions that merit supervision under the Family Code, among other changes. The bill would take effect September 1, 2023. |
Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues | Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.030, House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues | 23/06/2004 | Reported favorably from committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues | 05/06/23 | Passed (Vote: Y: 99/N: 38) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 05/09/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate State Affairs | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB77 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB77 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB77 | 1 | |||||||||||||||
Yes | House | 11/05/2023 | HB 83 | 28 | Zwiener, Erin | Assessment and Accountability | Assessment and Accountability HB 83 Author: Zwiener, Erin |
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As filed, this bill would allow for portions of the reading assessments that is not presented in a multiple-choice format to use a portfolio method to assess writing performance. If a district elects to use a writing portfolio in lieu of the non-multiple choice portion of reading or ELA exams, the portfolio would be developed with the assistance of an institution of higher education.
Portfolios would be scored by classroom teachers from the same campus who are not the teacher of record for the student and would coordinate with Education Service Centers for the grading process. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
05/11/2023 | Relating to authorizing the use of a writing portfolio assessment to assess writing performance for public school students. | As filed, this bill would allow for portions of the reading assessments that is not presented in a multiple-choice format to use a portfolio method to assess writing performance. If a district elects to use a writing portfolio in lieu of the non-multiple choice portion of reading or ELA exams, the portfolio would be developed with the assistance of an institution of higher education. Portfolios would be scored by classroom teachers from the same campus who are not the teacher of record for the student and would coordinate with Education Service Centers for the grading process. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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House | 23/02/2023 | HB 84 | 29 | Bernal, Diego | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Bernal, Diego |
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As filed, the bill would require that, when determining the market value of a residence homestead, chief appraisers could only consider the market value of other residence homesteads in the same neighborhood. The bill would prohibit the chief appraiser from considering the market value of properties that are not residence homesteads.
The bill would take effect January 1, 2024. |
Relating to the appraisal of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. | As filed, the bill would require that, when determining the market value of a residence homestead, chief appraisers could only consider the market value of other residence homesteads in the same neighborhood. The bill would prohibit the chief appraiser from considering the market value of properties that are not residence homesteads. The bill would take effect January 1, 2024. |
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House | 23/02/2023 | HB 86 | 30 | Morales, Christina | Facilites | Facilites Author: Morales, Christina |
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As filed, this bill would require a school district to clean and replace heating and air conditioning system filters at each instructional facility, in accordance with a schedule by a qualified local authority.
This bill would require school districts to replace a heating and air conditioning system filter if there is a health or physical hazard within two miles from the instructional facility; the district determines if the hazard has compromised or adversely affected the filtration system of the instructional facility; or a qualified local authority recommends the filter be replaced. The bill would also require that operators of certain manufacturing or industrial facilities be held liable for any damages to air and heating systems at instructional facilities if an explosion or other event occurs. This bill would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Relating to required maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems at public school instructional facilities and to the liability of certain facilities handling hazardous substances for damages caused to public | As filed, this bill would require a school district to clean and replace heating and air conditioning system filters at each instructional facility, in accordance with a schedule by a qualified local authority. This bill would require school districts to replace a heating and air conditioning system filter if there is a health or physical hazard within two miles from the instructional facility; the district determines if the hazard has compromised or adversely affected the filtration system of the instructional facility; or a qualified local authority recommends the filter be replaced. The bill would also require that operators of certain manufacturing or industrial facilities be held liable for any damages to air and heating systems at instructional facilities if an explosion or other event occurs. This bill would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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Yes | House | 23/02/2023 | HB 97 | 31 | Bernal, Diego | Academics and Curriculum | Academics and Curriculum HB 97 Author: Bernal, Diego |
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As filed, this bill reverse many of the requirements related to social studies instruction created by SB 3 from the 87, 2nd CS.
Specifically, the bill would allow districts to require that widely debated or controversial issues be included in their instruction. The bill would also allow activism or advocacy to be included as part of a student's coursework and would remove certain requirements related to how racism is discussed in the classroom. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Relating to certain public school instructional requirements and prohibitions and the incorporation of certain instructional activities as part of student coursework. | As filed, this bill reverse many of the requirements related to social studies instruction created by SB 3 from the 87, 2nd CS. Specifically, the bill would allow districts to require that widely debated or controversial issues be included in their instruction. The bill would also allow activism or advocacy to be included as part of a student's coursework and would remove certain requirements related to how racism is discussed in the classroom. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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House | Passed 1st chamber. | 27/04/2023 | HB 98 | 32 | Moody, Joe | Discipline and Mental Health | Discipline and Mental Health Author: Moody, Joe |
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As filed, the bill would allow school districts to contract with a local mental health authority to provide mental health services on a campus. The bill also allows the local mental health authority to, at the request of the student's guardian, share information related to mental or behavioral assessments with a child's primary care doctor. The bill also allows a school district to be reimbursed under Medicaid for the services students receive if these students are medical assistance recipients.
This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Relating to the provision of on-campus mental health services by a school district and reimbursement under Medicaid for certain services provided to eligible students. | As filed, the bill would allow school districts to contract with a local mental health authority to provide mental health services on a campus. The bill also allows the local mental health authority to, at the request of the student's guardian, share information related to mental or behavioral assessments with a child's primary care doctor. The bill also allows a school district to be reimbursed under Medicaid for the services students receive if these students are medical assistance recipients. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety | Meeting set for 2:30 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026, House Select on Youth Health & Safety | Reported favorably from committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety | 04/26/23 | Passed (Vote: Y: 98/N: 49) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB98 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB98 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB98 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 99 | 33 | Gonzalez, Mary | Academics and Curriculum | Academics and Curriculum Author: Gonzalez, Mary |
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As filed the bill would that students in 6th grade complete instruction in digital citizenship as part of the district's social studies curriculum. The bill would also make changes to the statutory definition of "digital citizenship."
The bill would apply beginning with the 2023-24 school year. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Relating to digital citizenship instruction in public schools. | As filed the bill would that students in 6th grade complete instruction in digital citizenship as part of the district's social studies curriculum. The bill would also make changes to the statutory definition of "digital citizenship." The bill would apply beginning with the 2023-24 school year. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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Yes | House | Passed 1st chamber.Passed 2nd chamber. | HB 100 | 34 | King, Ken | Administration and Governance, Finance,Salary and Benefits | Administration and Governance, Finance,Salary and Benefits HB 100 Author: King, Ken |
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As filed, the bill would make several changes beginning in the 2023-24 school year. The bill would increase the minimum salary of each classroom teacher, full-time speech pathologist, full-time librarian, and full-time school counselor according to their years of experience. School districts that do not meet proposed salary minimums in the 2023-24 school year can provide an employee a one-time bonus that is equal to the difference between the compensation earned and what the employee should have received. Notwithstanding the proposed minimum salary, a school district that increases salaries for employees (above) by at least $8,000 in the 2023-24 school year, compared to the 2022-23 school year is considered to be in compliance with the salary requirements for 2023-24 school year.
The bill would increase the Basic Allotment by $50 to $6,210. For any year the BA greater than the previous year, the district would be required to spend 50% (currently 30%) of the year over year change to increase the average total compensation per employee for classroom teacher, full-time librarian, full-time school counselor, or full-time school nurse. The bill changes the Small and Mid-Sized District Allotment to be based on average enrollment. The bill provides that the Transportation Allotment would be greater of $1.54 per mile per eligible student or the rate set by General Appropriations Act. The bill adds a new Allotment for Advanced Mathematics Pathways and Certain Programs of Study. Districts are eligible for annual allotment of $10 per student enrollment that offers the pathway or program of student if the high school students take progressively more advanced math courses and for each completed pathway or program of study. The bill extends the Formula Transition Grant expiration to the 2029-30 school year. The bill creates the Salary Transition Allotment. For 2023-24 and 2024-25 school year, school districts would receive allotment equal to the difference between: the difference of the amount paid (calculated by TEA) to employees under new proposed minimum salary schedule and amount paid under the previous schedule, subtracting certain employer contributions and the difference between total M&O revenue (calculated by TEA) under the previous basic allotment amount of $6,160. Districts would be entitled to the allotment amount equal to 2/3 of the allotment in 2026-27 and 1/3 of the allotment in 2027-28. The allotment expires September 1, 2029. Sections of the Article (changes for the 2023-24 school year) would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect September 1, 2023. Sections that change the Basic Allotment, Small and Mid-sized Allotment, Transportation Allotment, and Formula Transition Grant take effect September 1, 2023. The bill would also make several changes to the 2024-25 school year. The bill would change the following Foundation School Program Allotments to be based on average enrollment (currently ADA): Schools Facilities Allotment, Existing Debt Allotment, Bilingual Education Allotment, Career and Technology Education Allotment, Public Education Grant Allotment, Early Education Allotment, and Dropout Recovery School and Residential Placement Facility Allotment. Additionally, the bill would increase the Compensatory Education Allotment weight to 0.2755 for students that do not have a disability and redecides with a residential placement facility. The bill increases SCE tier weights to by 0.0005 to 0.2255, 0.238, 0.2505, 0.263, and 0.2755. If data is insufficient for any school year to evaluate economic disadvantage in a census block group, district weight for SCE is 0.2255. The bill would also cap the Gifted and Talented Student Allotment at 5% of average enrollment. Article 2 (changes for the 2024-25 school year) would take effect September 1, 2024. |
Relating to the compensation of public school educators and to the public school finance system, including enrollment-based funding for certain allotments under the Foundation School Program. | As filed, the bill would make several changes beginning in the 2023-24 school year. The bill would increase the minimum salary of each classroom teacher, full-time speech pathologist, full-time librarian, and full-time school counselor according to their years of experience. School districts that do not meet proposed salary minimums in the 2023-24 school year can provide an employee a one-time bonus that is equal to the difference between the compensation earned and what the employee should have received. Notwithstanding the proposed minimum salary, a school district that increases salaries for employees (above) by at least $8,000 in the 2023-24 school year, compared to the 2022-23 school year is considered to be in compliance with the salary requirements for 2023-24 school year. The bill would increase the Basic Allotment by $50 to $6,210. For any year the BA greater than the previous year, the district would be required to spend 50% (currently 30%) of the year over year change to increase the average total compensation per employee for classroom teacher, full-time librarian, full-time school counselor, or full-time school nurse. The bill changes the Small and Mid-Sized District Allotment to be based on average enrollment. The bill provides that the Transportation Allotment would be greater of $1.54 per mile per eligible student or the rate set by General Appropriations Act. The bill adds a new Allotment for Advanced Mathematics Pathways and Certain Programs of Study. Districts are eligible for annual allotment of $10 per student enrollment that offers the pathway or program of student if the high school students take progressively more advanced math courses and for each completed pathway or program of study. The bill extends the Formula Transition Grant expiration to the 2029-30 school year. The bill creates the Salary Transition Allotment. For 2023-24 and 2024-25 school year, school districts would receive allotment equal to the difference between: the difference of the amount paid (calculated by TEA) to employees under new proposed minimum salary schedule and amount paid under the previous schedule, subtracting certain employer contributions and the difference between total M&O revenue (calculated by TEA) under the previous basic allotment amount of $6,160. Districts would be entitled to the allotment amount equal to 2/3 of the allotment in 2026-27 and 1/3 of the allotment in 2027-28. The allotment expires September 1, 2029. Sections of the Article (changes for the 2023-24 school year) would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect September 1, 2023. Sections that change the Basic Allotment, Small and Mid-sized Allotment, Transportation Allotment, and Formula Transition Grant take effect September 1, 2023. The bill would also make several changes to the 2024-25 school year. The bill would change the following Foundation School Program Allotments to be based on average enrollment (currently ADA): Schools Facilities Allotment, Existing Debt Allotment, Bilingual Education Allotment, Career and Technology Education Allotment, Public Education Grant Allotment, Early Education Allotment, and Dropout Recovery School and Residential Placement Facility Allotment. Additionally, the bill would increase the Compensatory Education Allotment weight to 0.2755 for students that do not have a disability and redecides with a residential placement facility. The bill increases SCE tier weights to by 0.0005 to 0.2255, 0.238, 0.2505, 0.263, and 0.2755. If data is insufficient for any school year to evaluate economic disadvantage in a census block group, district weight for SCE is 0.2255. The bill would also cap the Gifted and Talented Student Allotment at 5% of average enrollment. Article 2 (changes for the 2024-25 school year) would take effect September 1, 2024. |
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23/08/2003 | 23/09/2003 | Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | 23/04/2004 | Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2.036, House Public Education | Reported from committee as substituted House Public Education | 04/27/23 | Passed (Vote: Y:141/N: 3) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 05/02/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Education | 05/22/23 | Meeting set for 8:30 A.M., E1.028, Senate Education | 05/22/23 | Reported from committee as substituted Senate Education | 05/23/23 | Passed (Vote: Y: 18/N: 13) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB100 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB100 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB100 | 1 | ||||||
House | Passed 1st chamber.Passed 2nd chamber. | 30/05/2023 | HB 108 | 35 | Cortez, Philip | Salary and Benefits | Salary and Benefits Author: Cortez, Philip |
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As finally passed, this bill would require that the Department of Motor Vehicles make specialty license plates available for sale to teachers with at least 15 years experience and retired teachers with at least 20 years experience.
The bill would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. JG |
Relating to privileged parking and the issuance of specialty license plates for certain classroom teachers and retired classroom teachers. | As finally passed, this bill would require that the Department of Motor Vehicles make specialty license plates available for sale to teachers with at least 15 years experience and retired teachers with at least 20 years experience. The bill would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. JG |
Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation | Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.036, House Transportation | Reported favorably from committee on House Transportation | 05/02/23 | Passed on local calendar (Vote: Y:144/N: 0) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 05/04/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Transportation | 05/19/23 | Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E1.016, Senate Transportation | 05/22/23 | Reported from committee as substituted Senate Transportation | 05/24/23 | Passed (Vote: Y: 30/N: 0) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB108 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB108 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB108 | 1 | ||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 111 | 36 | Toth, Steve | Academics and Curriculum | Academics and Curriculum Author: Toth, Steve |
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As filed, the bill would change statutorily permissible defenses against charges of distributing or displaying material that is harmful to minors or includes sexual content. The bill would remove any "educational" justification from statute.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2023.TRW: This bill relates to amending the penal code “affirmative defenses for prosecution” for certain offences involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children. (Craig Wood explanation: Justification for the defendant having committed the accused crime – he has good reason for having done so and therefore should be excused from all criminal liability) Amended to read: • The defendant was the spouse of the child at the time of the offense, • The conduct was for bona fide judicial, law enforcement, or legislative purpose, or • The defendant is not more than two years older than the child. |
Relating to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children. | As filed, the bill would change statutorily permissible defenses against charges of distributing or displaying material that is harmful to minors or includes sexual content. The bill would remove any "educational" justification from statute. The bill would take effect September 1, 2023.TRW: This bill relates to amending the penal code “affirmative defenses for prosecution” for certain offences involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children. (Craig Wood explanation: Justification for the defendant having committed the accused crime – he has good reason for having done so and therefore should be excused from all criminal liability) Amended to read: • The defendant was the spouse of the child at the time of the offense, • The conduct was for bona fide judicial, law enforcement, or legislative purpose, or • The defendant is not more than two years older than the child. |
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House | Passed 1st chamber.Passed 2nd chamber. | 30/05/2023 | HB 114 | 37 | Thompson, Ed | Discipline and Mental Health | Discipline and Mental Health Author: Thompson, Ed |
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As finally passed, the bill would permit administrators to remove a student from class and place that student in a disciplinary alternative education program if the student possessed, uses, distributes, sells, or is under the influence of marijuana on or within 300 feet of school property. If there is no alternative education program established, the district may place the student in in-school suspension.
The bill would also allow school district administrators or safety officers to confiscate and dispose of any e-cigarettes they observe being used by a student on school property or at a school-sanctioned activity off school property. Administrators and officers may also notify appropriate law enforcement personnel. The bill would take effect September 1, 2023. |
Relating to the possession of e-cigarettes on public school property or at certain school events. | As finally passed, the bill would permit administrators to remove a student from class and place that student in a disciplinary alternative education program if the student possessed, uses, distributes, sells, or is under the influence of marijuana on or within 300 feet of school property. If there is no alternative education program established, the district may place the student in in-school suspension. The bill would also allow school district administrators or safety officers to confiscate and dispose of any e-cigarettes they observe being used by a student on school property or at a school-sanctioned activity off school property. Administrators and officers may also notify appropriate law enforcement personnel. The bill would take effect September 1, 2023. |
Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | 23/04/2004 | Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2.036, House Public Education | Reported from committee as substituted House Public Education | 04/25/23 | Passed (Vote: Y:145/N: 2) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 05/02/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Education | 05/10/23 | Meeting set for 9:15 A.M., E1.028, Senate Education | 05/22/23 | Reported favorably from committee on Senate Education | 05/24/23 | Passed (Vote: Y: 29/N: 1) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB114 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB114 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB114 | 1 | |||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 117 | 38 | Bernal, Diego | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Bernal, Diego |
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As filed, the bill sets a maximum amount of taxes that may be levied on property that has been qualified as a residence homestead by its owner for 15 or more consecutive years, and the taxes due on the home in the 15th year is at least 120% greater than in the first year of that period. The amount of taxes would be limited to the least of the amount due in the 15th year, the amount of taxes calculated to be due in the current year, or the amount of taxes as limited by the tax ceiling for elderly and disabled persons.
The bill also adds a statement regarding the limitation to the tax rate notice, and adjusts the Comptroller's property value study to reflect the limitation. The bill is contingent on the adoption of a constitutional amendment. The bill would take effect on January 1, 2024. |
Relating to a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on certain residence homesteads following a substantial school tax increase. | As filed, the bill sets a maximum amount of taxes that may be levied on property that has been qualified as a residence homestead by its owner for 15 or more consecutive years, and the taxes due on the home in the 15th year is at least 120% greater than in the first year of that period. The amount of taxes would be limited to the least of the amount due in the 15th year, the amount of taxes calculated to be due in the current year, or the amount of taxes as limited by the tax ceiling for elderly and disabled persons. The bill also adds a statement regarding the limitation to the tax rate notice, and adjusts the Comptroller's property value study to reflect the limitation. The bill is contingent on the adoption of a constitutional amendment. The bill would take effect on January 1, 2024. |
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House | 15/03/2023 | HB 128 | 39 | Bernal, Diego | Administration and Governance | Administration and Governance Author: Bernal, Diego |
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As filed, the bill would exempt public school classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, and librarians from jury duty.
This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Relating to the exemption of certain school district and open-enrollment charter school employees from jury service. | As filed, the bill would exempt public school classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, and librarians from jury duty. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence | Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2.016, House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB128 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB128 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB128 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 10/05/2023 | HB 131 | 40 | Murr, Andrew | Administration and Governance | Administration and Governance Author: Murr, Andrew |
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As filed, the bill would require that a school district may excuse a student from attending school for a career investigation day during the student's junior and senior years of high school. A career investigation day must include a visit to a professional workplace for the purpose of determining the student's interest in pursuing a career in the relevant field.
Districts may not excuse more than two days during the student's junior and senior years for career investigation days. Districts must also develop relevant polices and procedures. This bill would apply beginning in the 2023-24 school year and would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
05/10/2023 | Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to visit a professional's workplace for a career investigation day. | As filed, the bill would require that a school district may excuse a student from attending school for a career investigation day during the student's junior and senior years of high school. A career investigation day must include a visit to a professional workplace for the purpose of determining the student's interest in pursuing a career in the relevant field. Districts may not excuse more than two days during the student's junior and senior years for career investigation days. Districts must also develop relevant polices and procedures. This bill would apply beginning in the 2023-24 school year and would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | 23/07/2003 | Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2.036, House Public Education | Reported favorably from committee on House Public Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB131 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB131 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB131 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 133 | 41 | Gonzalez, Mary | Discipline and Mental Health, Special Education | Discipline and Mental Health, Special Education Author: Gonzalez, Mary |
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As filed; this bill relates to prohibiting the use of certain restraints on public school students in SPED. Specifically, this bill limits an employee, volunteer or independent contractor from using any variation of a restraint that takes a student to the floor or ground, and results in immobilization of a student in a prone or supine position (other than then assisting with a health emergency).
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Relating to prohibiting the use of certain restraints on students enrolled in public schools who receive special education services. | As filed; this bill relates to prohibiting the use of certain restraints on public school students in SPED. Specifically, this bill limits an employee, volunteer or independent contractor from using any variation of a restraint that takes a student to the floor or ground, and results in immobilization of a student in a prone or supine position (other than then assisting with a health emergency). | Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB133 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB133 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB133 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Yes | House | 23/02/2023 | HB 135 | 42 | Bernal, Diego | Finance | Finance HB 135 Author: Bernal, Diego |
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As filed, the bill would determine school districts' entitlements under the Foundation School Program based on average enrollment rather than average daily attendance.
The bill would also make various other conforming changes including switching to enrollment for purposes of charter funding calculations, recapture calculations, and staffing requirements, among others. The bill would direct the commissioner to adopt rules determining the method to calculate the average number of students in a school district during the school year. The bill would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system. | As filed, the bill would determine school districts' entitlements under the Foundation School Program based on average enrollment rather than average daily attendance. The bill would also make various other conforming changes including switching to enrollment for purposes of charter funding calculations, recapture calculations, and staffing requirements, among others. The bill would direct the commissioner to adopt rules determining the method to calculate the average number of students in a school district during the school year. The bill would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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House | 23/02/2023 | HB 144 | 43 | Bernal, Diego | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Bernal, Diego |
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As filed, this bill would provide a full property tax exemption for the residence homestead of a caregiver for individuals receiving long-term Medicaid services.
This act would take effect January 1, 2024, only if a corresponding constitutional amendment is approved by voters. |
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual. | As filed, this bill would provide a full property tax exemption for the residence homestead of a caregiver for individuals receiving long-term Medicaid services. This act would take effect January 1, 2024, only if a corresponding constitutional amendment is approved by voters. |
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House | 23/02/2023 | HB 145 | 44 | Vasut, Cody | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Vasut, Cody |
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Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB145 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB145 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB145 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 147 | 45 | Bernal, Diego | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Bernal, Diego |
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Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB147 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB147 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB147 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 151 | 46 | Slaton, Bryan | Academics and Curriculum | Academics and Curriculum Author: Slaton, Bryan |
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HB 151 As filed, this bill amends Penal Code with regard to prosecution for the criminal offenses of sexual performance by a child and possession or promotion of child pornography is an affirmative defense if the defendant was the spouse of the child at the time of the offence.
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Relating to certain affirmative defenses to prosecution for the criminal offenses of sexual performance by a child and possession or promotion of child pornography. | HB 151 As filed, this bill amends Penal Code with regard to prosecution for the criminal offenses of sexual performance by a child and possession or promotion of child pornography is an affirmative defense if the defendant was the spouse of the child at the time of the offence. | Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB151 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB151 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB151 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 154 | 47 | Schaefer, Matt | School Safety | School Safety Author: Schaefer, Matt |
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This bill, as filed gives the governor the ability to issue, amend or rescind executive orders requiring people to wear PPE (a face mask or face covering or other personal protective equipment) during a disaster.
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Relating to governmental authority to require a person to wear a face mask or covering or other personal protective equipment during a disaster. | This bill, as filed gives the governor the ability to issue, amend or rescind executive orders requiring people to wear PPE (a face mask or face covering or other personal protective equipment) during a disaster. | Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB154 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB154 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB154 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | Passed 1st chamber. | 04/05/2023 | HB 158 | 48 | Noble, Candy | Administration and Governance | Administration and Governance Author: Noble, Candy |
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No Moak Casey summary available.
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05/04/2023 | Relating to the confidentiality of certain information held by the Texas Education Agency. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs | Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., JHR 140, House State Affairs | Reported from committee as substituted House State Affairs | 05/02/23 | Passed on local calendar (Vote: Y:144/N: 0) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 05/04/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Business and Commerce | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB158 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB158 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB158 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
House | Passed 1st chamber. | 16/05/2023 | HB 159 | 49 | Landgraf, Brooks | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Landgraf, Brooks |
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As filed, the bill would require a taxing unit to publish in a newspaper tax forms prescribed by the comptroller.This bill would apply only to a tax year that begins on or after the effective date of Sept. 1, 2023.
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Relating to the procedure by which a taxing unit is required to provide public notice of certain ad valorem tax-related information. | As filed, the bill would require a taxing unit to publish in a newspaper tax forms prescribed by the comptroller.This bill would apply only to a tax year that begins on or after the effective date of Sept. 1, 2023. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means | Meeting set for 10:00 A.M., JHR 140, House Ways and Means | 23/12/2004 | Reported from committee as substituted House Ways and Means | 04/26/23 | Passed (Vote: Y:149/N: 0) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 05/01/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Local Government | 05/16/23 | Meeting set for 8:45 A.M., E1.004, Senate Local Government | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB159 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB159 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB159 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 160 | 50 | Bucy, John | Salary and Benefits | Salary and Benefits Author: Bucy, John |
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No Moak Casey summary available.
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Relating to a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a biennial study on providing additional cost-of-living adjustments. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions/Investments/Financial Services | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB160 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB160 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB160 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Yes | House | 23/02/2023 | HB 163 | 51 | Spiller, David | Administration and Governance | Administration and Governance HB 163 Author: Spiller, David |
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As filed, this bill would remove lobbyist registration requirements for individuals with an attorney-client relationship with a political subdivision of the state.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2023. |
Relating to the applicability of lobbyist registration requirements to a person who provides legal services to a political subdivision. | As filed, this bill would remove lobbyist registration requirements for individuals with an attorney-client relationship with a political subdivision of the state. The bill would take effect September 1, 2023. |
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House | Passed 1st chamber. | 18/04/2023 | HB 166 | 52 | Gonzalez, Mary | Special Education | Special Education Author: Gonzalez, Mary |
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![]() HB 166 Bill Summary
As filed, the bill would require school districts and charters to appoint an educational representative for certain students who are no longer minors and are determined by a medical professional to not have the ability to provide informed consent regarding their educational program.
The bill provides a list of individuals that should be appointed as the educational representative, starting with the student's parent or guardian. The bill repeals current law which transfers rights to make educational decisions to these students once they are no longer minors, rather than to an educational representative. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Relating to the appointment of an educational representative for certain students with disabilities. | As filed, the bill would require school districts and charters to appoint an educational representative for certain students who are no longer minors and are determined by a medical professional to not have the ability to provide informed consent regarding their educational program. The bill provides a list of individuals that should be appointed as the educational representative, starting with the student's parent or guardian. The bill repeals current law which transfers rights to make educational decisions to these students once they are no longer minors, rather than to an educational representative. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2.036, House Public Education | 23/04/2004 | Reported from committee as substituted House Public Education | 04/13/23 | Passed (Vote: Y:147/N: 0) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 04/18/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB166 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB166 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB166 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
Yes | House | 23/02/2023 | HB 170 | 53 | Spiller, David | Administration and Governance | Administration and Governance HB 170 Author: Spiller, David |
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As filed, this bill would prohibit school districts and other governmental entities from spending public money on individuals required to register as a lobbyist under Texas state law unless the expenditure is approved by a majority of vote of the board and voted on as a stand-alone item on the agenda.
The bill would also require public entities that hire lobbyists to report additional information on their website. The bill would repeal previous disclosure requirements. The bill would prohibit public entities from providing reimbursement to registered lobbyists for food, drinks or entertainment. The bill would prohibit registered lobbyists from communicating with legislators regarding certain sections of the Tax Code related to calculation of the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate and the Voter-Approval Tax Rate. The bill would take effect September 1, 2023. |
Relating to certain requirements applicable to certain public entities that engage in lobbying. | As filed, this bill would prohibit school districts and other governmental entities from spending public money on individuals required to register as a lobbyist under Texas state law unless the expenditure is approved by a majority of vote of the board and voted on as a stand-alone item on the agenda. The bill would also require public entities that hire lobbyists to report additional information on their website. The bill would repeal previous disclosure requirements. The bill would prohibit public entities from providing reimbursement to registered lobbyists for food, drinks or entertainment. The bill would prohibit registered lobbyists from communicating with legislators regarding certain sections of the Tax Code related to calculation of the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate and the Voter-Approval Tax Rate. The bill would take effect September 1, 2023. |
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House | 23/02/2023 | HB 174 | 54 | Oliverson, Tom | Finance, Property Tax | Finance, Property Tax Author: Oliverson, Tom |
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As filed, this bill would require the Comptroller to allocate 90 percent of any excess general revenue, defined as revenue exceeding 104% of the total general revenue received in the preceding biennium, to the property tax relief fund.
Funds deposited to the property tax relief fund under this provision may only be appropriated to TEA for use in providing property tax relief through reduction of the state compression percentage. The bill takes effect September 1, 2023, but applies first to the state fiscal biennium beginning September 1, 2025. |
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. | As filed, this bill would require the Comptroller to allocate 90 percent of any excess general revenue, defined as revenue exceeding 104% of the total general revenue received in the preceding biennium, to the property tax relief fund. Funds deposited to the property tax relief fund under this provision may only be appropriated to TEA for use in providing property tax relief through reduction of the state compression percentage. The bill takes effect September 1, 2023, but applies first to the state fiscal biennium beginning September 1, 2025. |
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House | Passed 1st chamber. | 27/04/2023 | HB 185 | 55 | Gonzalez, Mary | Academics and Curriculum | Academics and Curriculum Author: Gonzalez, Mary |
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![]() HB 185 Bill Summary
As filed, the bill would include chronically absent students as "students at risk of dropping out of school" as it relates to state compensatory, intensive and accelerated instruction requirements.
The bill would add new PEIMS reporting requirements related to chronically absent students, including their demographics, participation in special education, identification as having dyslexia, being educationally disadvantaged or being emergent bilingual. The bill would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Relating to the inclusion of chronically absent students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students. | As filed, the bill would include chronically absent students as "students at risk of dropping out of school" as it relates to state compensatory, intensive and accelerated instruction requirements. The bill would add new PEIMS reporting requirements related to chronically absent students, including their demographics, participation in special education, identification as having dyslexia, being educationally disadvantaged or being emergent bilingual. The bill would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety | 23/03/2004 | Meeting set for 2:30 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026, House Select on Youth Health & Safety | Reported from committee as substituted House Select on Youth Health & Safety | 04/26/23 | Passed (Vote: Y:113/N: 35) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 04/27/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB185 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB185 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB185 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
House | 05/04/2023 | HB 187 | 56 | Landgraf, Brooks | Facilites, Finance | Facilites, Finance Author: Landgraf, Brooks |
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As filed, this bill would require bond elections to be held on the November uniform election date.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2023. |
04/05/2023 | Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt. | As filed, this bill would require bond elections to be held on the November uniform election date. The bill would take effect September 1, 2023. |
Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions/Investments/Financial Services | 23/05/2004 | Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2.014, House Pensions/Investments/Financial Services | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB187 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB187 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB187 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
House | Passed 1st chamber. | 09/05/2023 | HB 195 | 57 | Gonzalez, Mary | School Safety, Special Education | School Safety, Special Education Author: Gonzalez, Mary |
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As engrossed, this bill charges the agency to establish guidelines and provisions for ARD and 504 committees to consider and document any special accommodations or modifications a student with an IEP or 504 plan may need during a mandatory school drill. If an accommodation is needed, the committee or team must identify each disability or impairment that requires an accommodation and determine or recommend specific accommodations for the disability or impairment. In making these considerations and recommendations, TEA guidelines must be followed. The committee or team must provide the plan to each administrator with emergency planning responsibilities at the campus or district in which the student is enrolled. The committee or team may invite the administrators to assist the committee or team in making recommendations. The Agency must establish guidelines for the considerations and recommendations regarding accommodations for student with either an IEP or 504 plan. The required provisions in a school district's multihazard emergency operations plan must ensure the safety of students and district personnel with disabilities or impairments during a disaster or emergency situation. The agency should consult with the Texas School Safety Center, regional education service centers, public school educators and administrators who work with students with disabilities or impairments and advocacy groups representing individuals with disabilities. School districts must follow the guidelines established by the agency in adopting and implement the district's multihazard emergency operations plan. Effective date: This bill takes effect immediately upon approval of two-thirds of each house; otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2023. TRW
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05/09/2023 | Relating to provisions and plans by public schools to ensure the safety of individuals with disabilities during a disaster or emergency situation. | As engrossed, this bill charges the agency to establish guidelines and provisions for ARD and 504 committees to consider and document any special accommodations or modifications a student with an IEP or 504 plan may need during a mandatory school drill. If an accommodation is needed, the committee or team must identify each disability or impairment that requires an accommodation and determine or recommend specific accommodations for the disability or impairment. In making these considerations and recommendations, TEA guidelines must be followed. The committee or team must provide the plan to each administrator with emergency planning responsibilities at the campus or district in which the student is enrolled. The committee or team may invite the administrators to assist the committee or team in making recommendations. The Agency must establish guidelines for the considerations and recommendations regarding accommodations for student with either an IEP or 504 plan. The required provisions in a school district's multihazard emergency operations plan must ensure the safety of students and district personnel with disabilities or impairments during a disaster or emergency situation. The agency should consult with the Texas School Safety Center, regional education service centers, public school educators and administrators who work with students with disabilities or impairments and advocacy groups representing individuals with disabilities. School districts must follow the guidelines established by the agency in adopting and implement the district's multihazard emergency operations plan. Effective date: This bill takes effect immediately upon approval of two-thirds of each house; otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2023. TRW | Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety | Meeting set for 2:30 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026, House Select on Youth Health & Safety | 23/12/2004 | Reported from committee as substituted House Select on Youth Health & Safety | 04/20/23 | Passed on local calendar (Vote: Y:146/N: 0) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 04/25/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Education | 05/10/23 | Meeting set for 9:15 A.M., E1.028, Senate Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB195 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB195 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB195 | 1 | |||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 201 | 58 | Klick, Stephanie | Discipline and Mental Health | Discipline and Mental Health Author: Klick, Stephanie |
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Relating to a requirement to report through the Public Education Information Management System the number of students transported from a school district or open-enrollment charter school. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB201 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB201 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB201 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 215 | 59 | Johnson, Jarvis | Finance | Finance Author: Johnson, Jarvis |
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As filed, the bill would completely exempt from property taxes properties owned by individuals that are 80 or older and have received a residence homestead exemption for 10 years. Surviving spouses of eligible individuals would receive the same exemption if certain conditions are met.
The bill includes a hold harmless for school districts so that this exemption does not result in a loss of revenue. The bill would also add related language to a district's public notice to discuss budget and proposed tax rate. This bill would take effect January 1, 2024 if HJR 13 passes and is approved by voters. |
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. | As filed, the bill would completely exempt from property taxes properties owned by individuals that are 80 or older and have received a residence homestead exemption for 10 years. Surviving spouses of eligible individuals would receive the same exemption if certain conditions are met. The bill includes a hold harmless for school districts so that this exemption does not result in a loss of revenue. The bill would also add related language to a district's public notice to discuss budget and proposed tax rate. This bill would take effect January 1, 2024 if HJR 13 passes and is approved by voters. |
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Yes | House | 23/02/2023 | HB 221 | 60 | Toth, Steve | Administration and Governance | Administration and Governance HB 221 Author: Toth, Steve |
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As filed, the bill would require that candidates for local school board races declare their party affiliation on their application. School district candidates would also be subject to primary and convention nomination requirements in the same way other offices of federal, state or county governments are.
The bill would also require that school board elections after Dec. 31 be held on the general election date for state and county officers. The bill would also charge candidates a $75 filing fee, unless a petition with the requisite number of signatures was also submitted. Elected trustees would serve a term of four years. The bill would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Relating to a requirement that an election for a member of a board of trustees of an independent school district is partisan. | As filed, the bill would require that candidates for local school board races declare their party affiliation on their application. School district candidates would also be subject to primary and convention nomination requirements in the same way other offices of federal, state or county governments are. The bill would also require that school board elections after Dec. 31 be held on the general election date for state and county officers. The bill would also charge candidates a $75 filing fee, unless a petition with the requisite number of signatures was also submitted. Elected trustees would serve a term of four years. The bill would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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House | Passed 1st chamber. | 04/05/2023 | HB 229 | 61 | Cortez, Philip | Charters and School Choice | Charters and School Choice Author: Cortez, Philip |
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As voted from committee, allows central catholic high school in San Antonio, TX to have license plates. Fee for the license plate should be deposited to the credit of the general revenue fund. Takes effect Sept 1, 2023. JG
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05/04/2023 | Relating to the issuance of Central Catholic High School specialty license plates. | As voted from committee, allows central catholic high school in San Antonio, TX to have license plates. Fee for the license plate should be deposited to the credit of the general revenue fund. Takes effect Sept 1, 2023. JG | Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation | Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.036, House Transportation | Reported from committee as substituted House Transportation | 05/02/23 | Passed on local calendar (Vote: Y:144/N: 0) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 05/04/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Transportation | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB229 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB229 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB229 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 231 | 62 | Swanson, Valoree | Academics and Curriculum | Academics and Curriculum Author: Swanson, Valoree |
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As filed, this bill relates to the use of designated library resource funds to purchase online library resources ONLY if the vendor certifies compliance with SBOE standards and technology protection measures.
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Relating to the purchase of online library resources for primary and secondary schools by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. | As filed, this bill relates to the use of designated library resource funds to purchase online library resources ONLY if the vendor certifies compliance with SBOE standards and technology protection measures. | Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB231 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB231 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB231 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 234 | 63 | Bernal, Diego | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Bernal, Diego |
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Yes | House | Passed 1st chamber. | 02/05/2023 | HB 249 | 64 | Rogers, Glenn | School Safety | School Safety HB 249 Author: Rogers, Glenn |
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As filed, the bill would allow school boards to establish school security volunteer programs for their districts. These programs would allow eligible retired law enforcement officers or veterans to carry a handgun and provide security services on school grounds. Only districts or charters in counties with a population of less than 150,000 are eligible to participate in the program (all but the 30 or so most populated counties).
The bill would establish that volunteers receive certain training courses and that these programs be included in the district's emergency operation plans. The bill would exempt volunteers from certain state laws related to private security services and would establish civil liability immunity for volunteers. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
05/02/2023 | Relating to a school security volunteer program in certain counties. | As filed, the bill would allow school boards to establish school security volunteer programs for their districts. These programs would allow eligible retired law enforcement officers or veterans to carry a handgun and provide security services on school grounds. Only districts or charters in counties with a population of less than 150,000 are eligible to participate in the program (all but the 30 or so most populated counties). The bill would establish that volunteers receive certain training courses and that these programs be included in the district's emergency operation plans. The bill would exempt volunteers from certain state laws related to private security services and would establish civil liability immunity for volunteers. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety | Meeting set for 2:30 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026, House Select on Youth Health & Safety | 23/04/2004 | Reported from committee as substituted House Select on Youth Health & Safety | 04/12/23 | Passed (Vote: Y:118/N: 22) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 05/02/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB249 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB249 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB249 | 1 | |||||||||||||
House | Passed 1st chamber.Passed 2nd chamber. Signed by Governor. | 01/01/2024 | HB 260 | 65 | Murr, Andrew | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Murr, Andrew |
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As finally passed, the bill would require a chief appraiser to take into consideration the effect that the presence of a wildlife or livestock disease or pest has on the net income from the land. This provision applies to the appraisal of open-space land for a tax year that begins on or after the bill's effective date.
The bill would take effect January 1, 2024. |
01/01/2024 | Relating to the calculation of net to land in the appraisal of open-space land for ad valorem tax purposes. | As finally passed, the bill would require a chief appraiser to take into consideration the effect that the presence of a wildlife or livestock disease or pest has on the net income from the land. This provision applies to the appraisal of open-space land for a tax year that begins on or after the bill's effective date. The bill would take effect January 1, 2024. |
Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means | 23/06/2003 | Meeting set for 10:00 A.M., JHR 140, House Ways and Means | Reported favorably from committee on House Ways and Means | 04/14/23 | Passed on local calendar (Vote: Y:143/N: 0) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 04/19/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Local Government | 05/08/23 | Meeting set for 9:45 A.M., E1.028, Senate Local Government | 05/15/23 | Reported favorably from committee on Senate Local Government | 05/16/23 | Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 06/02/23 | Signed by the Governor | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB260 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB260 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB260 | 1 | ||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 263 | 66 | Bernal, Diego | Charters and School Choice | Charters and School Choice Author: Bernal, Diego |
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Relating to the requirements for the revision of a charter for an open-enrollment charter school. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB263 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB263 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB263 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 12/04/2023 | HB 267 | 67 | Murr, Andrew | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Murr, Andrew |
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04/12/2023 | Relating to an interim study of the appraisal of agricultural land for ad valorem tax purposes. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Administration | 23/12/2004 | Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., JHR 120, House Administration | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB267 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB267 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB267 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 268 | 68 | Toth, Steve | Finance, Property Tax | Finance, Property Tax Author: Toth, Steve |
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As filed, this bill would repeal the state sales tax and other state taxes, and create a state value-added tax (VAT) of 6.72 percent.
The bill would repeal local governments' authority to levy local sales taxes and replace that with a local VAT. The combined local VAT rate cannot exceed 2.0 percent. Local governments could change their VAT rate through adoption of an ordinance. The bill would prohibit school districts from levying an M&O property tax rate. The bill would authorize school districts to levy a VAT, with a maximum rate of 0.5 percent. This would not be subject to the local government cap of 2.0 percent. School district VAT rates must be approved by voters. Districts could use VAT revenues to pay for instructional facilities, as well as operating expenses. The bill would make significant changes to state aid and local share calculations under the Foundation School Program, though the specifics are not clearly outlined in the bill language. The bill also requires the state to provide financial assistance for any debt serviced by M&O taxes that is deemed "foundational" by the district. Districts would assume full financial responsibility for any bond classified as an "enrichment" bond. The bill would repeal recapture. The bill would require the Commissioner of Education and the Comptroller to complete various studies and actions to facilitate the administration of state and local VATs. The bill would take effect January 1, 2028. |
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. | As filed, this bill would repeal the state sales tax and other state taxes, and create a state value-added tax (VAT) of 6.72 percent. The bill would repeal local governments' authority to levy local sales taxes and replace that with a local VAT. The combined local VAT rate cannot exceed 2.0 percent. Local governments could change their VAT rate through adoption of an ordinance. The bill would prohibit school districts from levying an M&O property tax rate. The bill would authorize school districts to levy a VAT, with a maximum rate of 0.5 percent. This would not be subject to the local government cap of 2.0 percent. School district VAT rates must be approved by voters. Districts could use VAT revenues to pay for instructional facilities, as well as operating expenses. The bill would make significant changes to state aid and local share calculations under the Foundation School Program, though the specifics are not clearly outlined in the bill language. The bill also requires the state to provide financial assistance for any debt serviced by M&O taxes that is deemed "foundational" by the district. Districts would assume full financial responsibility for any bond classified as an "enrichment" bond. The bill would repeal recapture. The bill would require the Commissioner of Education and the Comptroller to complete various studies and actions to facilitate the administration of state and local VATs. The bill would take effect January 1, 2028. |
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House | Passed 1st chamber. | 09/05/2023 | HB 272 | 69 | Johnson, Julie | Assessment and Accountability, Special Education | Assessment and Accountability, Special Education Author: Johnson, Julie |
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As engrossed, this bill would require any references to an "admission, review, and dismissal committee" or "ARD committee" (for all state agencies) be changed to "individualized education program team" or "IEP team" as this terminology is consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The bill also changes the term "emotional disturbance" to "emotional dysregulation" when listing the disabilities for which a student is eligible for special education services.
Effective date: This bill would take effect September 1, 2023. |
05/09/2023 | Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team. | As engrossed, this bill would require any references to an "admission, review, and dismissal committee" or "ARD committee" (for all state agencies) be changed to "individualized education program team" or "IEP team" as this terminology is consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The bill also changes the term "emotional disturbance" to "emotional dysregulation" when listing the disabilities for which a student is eligible for special education services. Effective date: This bill would take effect September 1, 2023. |
Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence | 23/08/2003 | Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2.016, House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence | Reported favorably from committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence | 04/28/23 | Passed (Vote: Y:131/N: 15) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 05/01/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Education | 05/10/23 | Meeting set for 9:15 A.M., E1.028, Senate Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB272 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB272 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB272 | 1 | |||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 277 | 70 | Swanson, Valoree | Administration and Governance | Administration and Governance Author: Swanson, Valoree |
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Relating to abolishing certain county boards of education, boards of county school trustees, and offices of county school superintendent. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB277 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB277 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB277 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 285 | 71 | Bernal, Diego | Discipline and Mental Health | Discipline and Mental Health Author: Bernal, Diego |
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Relating to the expulsion of public school students for engaging in conduct that constitutes serious offenses. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB285 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB285 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB285 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 295 | 72 | Toth, Steve | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Toth, Steve |
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Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB295 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB295 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB295 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 301 | 73 | Rogers, Glenn | Salary and Benefits | Salary and Benefits Author: Rogers, Glenn |
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Relating to a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions/Investments/Financial Services | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB301 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB301 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB301 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 313 | 74 | Bernal, Diego | Finance | Finance Author: Bernal, Diego |
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As filed, this bill would increase the weight for homeless students to 2.41, which is the same weight used for pregnant students under the compensatory education allotment. The bill would also provide funding for students in foster care under the compensatory education allotment at the 2.41 weight.
The bill takes effect September 1, 2023. |
Relating to the compensatory education allotment for homeless students or students in foster care under the Foundation School Program. | As filed, this bill would increase the weight for homeless students to 2.41, which is the same weight used for pregnant students under the compensatory education allotment. The bill would also provide funding for students in foster care under the compensatory education allotment at the 2.41 weight. The bill takes effect September 1, 2023. |
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House | 24/04/2023 | HB 316 | 75 | Bernal, Diego | Administration and Governance | Administration and Governance Author: Bernal, Diego |
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As filed: This bill defines "social work services" in schools as services specialized to assist students and families, and services designed to alleviate barriers to learning, connect the home, the community, and the school, advocate for the best interest and academic success of students, strengthen relationships, and assist with basic and psychosocial needs. A social worker may provide social work services to students and families in a school or district and must collaborate with school administrators and other school professionals in order to enhance students' learning environments. Effective date: This bill takes effect immediately upon approval of two-thirds of each house; otherwise, it takes effect September 1, 2023.
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Relating to social work services in public schools. | As filed: This bill defines "social work services" in schools as services specialized to assist students and families, and services designed to alleviate barriers to learning, connect the home, the community, and the school, advocate for the best interest and academic success of students, strengthen relationships, and assist with basic and psychosocial needs. A social worker may provide social work services to students and families in a school or district and must collaborate with school administrators and other school professionals in order to enhance students' learning environments. Effective date: This bill takes effect immediately upon approval of two-thirds of each house; otherwise, it takes effect September 1, 2023. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety | Meeting set for 1:30 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026, House Select on Youth Health & Safety | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB316 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB316 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB316 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 323 | 76 | Bucy, John | Academics and Curriculum | Academics and Curriculum Author: Bucy, John |
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As filed, this bill requires fine arts being offered as a part of the foundation curriculum for public schools (PK-12).
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Relating to requiring fine arts as part of the foundation curriculum for public schools. | As filed, this bill requires fine arts being offered as a part of the foundation curriculum for public schools (PK-12). | Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB323 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB323 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB323 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 331 | 77 | Howard, Donna | Charters and School Choice | Charters and School Choice Author: Howard, Donna |
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Relating to the costs of expansion of open-enrollment charter schools. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB331 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB331 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB331 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 332 | 78 | Canales, Terry | Salary and Benefits | Salary and Benefits Author: Canales, Terry |
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As filed, the bill would require that TRS make a one-time cost-of-living adjustment for certain eligible annuitants. The adjustment would be limited to the lesser of three percent of the monthly benefit or $100.
This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Relating to a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. | As filed, the bill would require that TRS make a one-time cost-of-living adjustment for certain eligible annuitants. The adjustment would be limited to the lesser of three percent of the monthly benefit or $100. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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House | 23/02/2023 | HB 333 | 79 | Bucy, John | Discipline and Mental Health | Discipline and Mental Health Author: Bucy, John |
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Relating to the establishment of the School Psychologists Shortage Task Force. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB333 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB333 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB333 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 335 | 80 | Bell, Cecil | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Bell, Cecil |
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Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB335 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB335 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB335 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Yes | House | 23/02/2023 | HB 337 | 81 | Bucy, John | Assessment and Accountability | Assessment and Accountability HB 337 Author: Bucy, John |
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As filed, this bill would remove end of course exams for English II and United States history. The agency may retain these assessment instruments but may not require a school district to administer them. They may also not be used for accountability purposes. Additionally, a student is not required to achieve a satisfactory performance level on either end of course exam for graduation, although as currently written, the bill does not contain a date to specify to which cohort this will apply. Effective date: This bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members in each house; otherwise, this bill would take effect September 1, 2023.
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Relating to eliminating certain state-required end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law and eliminating graduation requirements based on satisfactory performance on certain end-of-course assessment instr | As filed, this bill would remove end of course exams for English II and United States history. The agency may retain these assessment instruments but may not require a school district to administer them. They may also not be used for accountability purposes. Additionally, a student is not required to achieve a satisfactory performance level on either end of course exam for graduation, although as currently written, the bill does not contain a date to specify to which cohort this will apply. Effective date: This bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members in each house; otherwise, this bill would take effect September 1, 2023. | ![]() |
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House | 23/02/2023 | HB 338 | 82 | Oliverson, Tom | Academics and Curriculum | Academics and Curriculum Author: Oliverson, Tom |
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As filed, this bill requires publishers to assign “Content Ratings” for books and other written materials used in public schools that is affixed to the cover of the book or written material. (BK-G, BK-PG, BK-14, BK-MA, etc.)
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Relating to content ratings for books and other written materials used in public schools. | As filed, this bill requires publishers to assign “Content Ratings” for books and other written materials used in public schools that is affixed to the cover of the book or written material. (BK-G, BK-PG, BK-14, BK-MA, etc.) | Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB338 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB338 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB338 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 339 | 83 | Howard, Donna | Administration and Governance | Administration and Governance Author: Howard, Donna |
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Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB339 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB339 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB339 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Yes | House | 23/02/2023 | HB 341 | 84 | Goodwin, Vikki | Charters and School Choice, Finance | Charters and School Choice, Finance HB 341 Author: Goodwin, Vikki |
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As filed, the bill modifies the current law related to the small and mid-size allotment for charter schools. The basic allotment adjustment calculated under the bill would be the lesser of the current law, or the average adjustment for school districts in the county in which its students reside.
If the charter has at least 1,601 students but not more than 5,000, the allotment is limited to half of the adjustment calculated under the modified statute outlined above. If the charter has more than 5,000 students, the allotment is zero. The bill takes effect September 1, 2023. |
Relating to funding for small and mid-sized open-enrollment charter schools. | As filed, the bill modifies the current law related to the small and mid-size allotment for charter schools. The basic allotment adjustment calculated under the bill would be the lesser of the current law, or the average adjustment for school districts in the county in which its students reside. If the charter has at least 1,601 students but not more than 5,000, the allotment is limited to half of the adjustment calculated under the modified statute outlined above. If the charter has more than 5,000 students, the allotment is zero. The bill takes effect September 1, 2023. |
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Yes | House | 23/02/2023 | HB 342 | 85 | Bucy, John | Early Childhood Education, Finance | Early Childhood Education, Finance HB 342 Author: Bucy, John |
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As filed, the bill would require school districts to provide full-day prekindergarten to all four-year-olds. The bill would allow districts to offer full-day prekindergarten if the district identifies 15 or more eligible three-year-olds.
The bill would also remove overall prekindergarten enrollment declines as an eligible reason for an exemption from full-day requirements. The bill would remove districts' ability to charge tuition for full-day programs that served certain eligible three-year-olds. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children. | As filed, the bill would require school districts to provide full-day prekindergarten to all four-year-olds. The bill would allow districts to offer full-day prekindergarten if the district identifies 15 or more eligible three-year-olds. The bill would also remove overall prekindergarten enrollment declines as an eligible reason for an exemption from full-day requirements. The bill would remove districts' ability to charge tuition for full-day programs that served certain eligible three-year-olds. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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House | 23/02/2023 | HB 345 | 86 | Goodwin, Vikki | Charters and School Choice | Charters and School Choice Author: Goodwin, Vikki |
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Relating to the requirements for a request for the revision of a charter for an open-enrollment charter school. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB345 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB345 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB345 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 346 | 87 | Jetton, Jacey | Salary and Benefits | Salary and Benefits Author: Jetton, Jacey |
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Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for school supplies purchased by a teacher. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB346 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB346 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB346 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Yes | House | 23/02/2023 | HB 348 | 88 | Bucy, John | Finance | Finance HB 348 Author: Bucy, John |
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As filed, the bill would determine school districts' entitlements under the Foundation School Program based on average enrollment rather than average daily attendance.
The bill would also make various other conforming changes including switching to enrollment for purposes of charter funding calculations, recapture calculations, and staffing requirements, among others. The bill would direct the commissioner to adopt rules determining the method to calculate the average number of students in a school district during the school year. The bill would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system. | As filed, the bill would determine school districts' entitlements under the Foundation School Program based on average enrollment rather than average daily attendance. The bill would also make various other conforming changes including switching to enrollment for purposes of charter funding calculations, recapture calculations, and staffing requirements, among others. The bill would direct the commissioner to adopt rules determining the method to calculate the average number of students in a school district during the school year. The bill would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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House | 23/02/2023 | HB 358 | 89 | Jetton, Jacey | Administration and Governance | Administration and Governance Author: Jetton, Jacey |
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Relating to a study and report regarding optimal school district size and academic effectiveness. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB358 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB358 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB358 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Yes | House | 23/02/2023 | HB 360 | 90 | Toth, Steve | Academics and Curriculum | Academics and Curriculum HB 360 Author: Toth, Steve |
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As filed, this bill requires the disclosure/public posting (website) of all teaching materials and related activities (to include presentations, assemblies, or other events facilitated by the school district).
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Relating to requiring the disclosure of certain information regarding public school teaching materials and activities. | As filed, this bill requires the disclosure/public posting (website) of all teaching materials and related activities (to include presentations, assemblies, or other events facilitated by the school district). | ![]() |
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House | 23/02/2023 | HB 363 | 91 | Howard, Donna | Administration and Governance | Administration and Governance Author: Howard, Donna |
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Relating to the establishment of a task force to study the effect of delayed school start times on students. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB363 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB363 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB363 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 364 | 92 | Bucy, John | Academics and Curriculum | Academics and Curriculum Author: Bucy, John |
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As filed: The State Board of Education shall adopt rules requiring a high school student, as part of the social studies curriculum under Subsection (a)(1)(D), to be provided at least once with practical information about the process of voting in public elections, including specific information about using the type of voting machines used by the county in which the student is enrolled. The rules shall require a school district, to the extent practicable, to seek assistance and cooperation from the county election office in providing students with exposure to and experience using the applicable voting machine. Effective date: This bill would take effect September 1, 2023.
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Relating to the inclusion of information about the process of voting as part of the social studies curriculum requirements for public high school students. | As filed: The State Board of Education shall adopt rules requiring a high school student, as part of the social studies curriculum under Subsection (a)(1)(D), to be provided at least once with practical information about the process of voting in public elections, including specific information about using the type of voting machines used by the county in which the student is enrolled. The rules shall require a school district, to the extent practicable, to seek assistance and cooperation from the county election office in providing students with exposure to and experience using the applicable voting machine. Effective date: This bill would take effect September 1, 2023. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB364 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB364 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB364 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 368 | 93 | Johnson, Jarvis | Academics and Curriculum | Academics and Curriculum Author: Johnson, Jarvis |
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As filed, this bill requires the establishment of a 15 member African American studies advisory board by the SBOE for the purpose of broadening the content in social studies, African American studies and any other identified courses to include citizenship, culture, economics, science, technology, geography, and politics as the relate the history of African Americans.
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Relating to the establishment of the African American studies advisory board by the State Board of Education. | As filed, this bill requires the establishment of a 15 member African American studies advisory board by the SBOE for the purpose of broadening the content in social studies, African American studies and any other identified courses to include citizenship, culture, economics, science, technology, geography, and politics as the relate the history of African Americans. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB368 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB368 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB368 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 12/04/2023 | HB 377 | 94 | Bucy, John | Salary and Benefits | Salary and Benefits Author: Bucy, John |
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As filed, the bill would establish a joint select committee to study the feasibility of providing a cost-of-living adjustment to annuitants receiving a retirement benefit under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. The committee would submit its report to state leadership no later than September 1, 2024.
The bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
04/12/2023 | Relating to establishing a joint select committee to study the feasibility and sustainability of providing a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. | As filed, the bill would establish a joint select committee to study the feasibility of providing a cost-of-living adjustment to annuitants receiving a retirement benefit under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. The committee would submit its report to state leadership no later than September 1, 2024. The bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Introduced and referred to committee on House Administration | 23/12/2004 | Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., JHR 120, House Administration | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB377 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB377 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB377 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 379 | 95 | Bell, Cecil | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Bell, Cecil |
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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. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB379 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB379 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB379 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 395 | 96 | Howard, Donna | Athletics, School Safety | Athletics, School Safety Author: Howard, Donna |
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Relating to requiring public schools to use the wet bulb globe temperature to determine whether conditions are unsatisfactory for student outdoor activities due to severe heat. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB395 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB395 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB395 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 06/03/2023 | HB 398 | 97 | Shine, Hugh | Economic Development, Property Tax | Economic Development, Property Tax Author: Shine, Hugh |
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As filed, exempts property owned by Type A and Type B economic development corporations if the property is used for a public purpose. Type B corporations are currently exempt from local property taxation; but it is unclear whether Type A is exempt as well. This bill clarifies that both types of economic development corporations are exempt from property taxation.
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03/06/2023 | Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by an economic development corporation and used for a public purpose. | As filed, exempts property owned by Type A and Type B economic development corporations if the property is used for a public purpose. Type B corporations are currently exempt from local property taxation; but it is unclear whether Type A is exempt as well. This bill clarifies that both types of economic development corporations are exempt from property taxation. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means | 23/06/2003 | Meeting set for 10:00 A.M., JHR 140, House Ways and Means | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB398 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB398 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB398 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 402 | 98 | Schofield, Mike | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Schofield, Mike |
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Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB402 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB402 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB402 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 419 | 99 | Shine, Hugh | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Shine, Hugh |
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Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit other than a school district of a portion of the appraised value of a residence homestead based on the average appraised value in the preceding tax year. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB419 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB419 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB419 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 429 | 100 | Schofield, Mike | Salary and Benefits | Salary and Benefits Author: Schofield, Mike |
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Relating to annual cost-of-living increases applicable to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions/Investments/Financial Services | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB429 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB429 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB429 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 449 | 101 | Schofield, Mike | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Schofield, Mike |
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Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of a sale or change of use of certain land. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB449 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB449 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB449 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 19/04/2023 | HB 451 | 102 | Schofield, Mike | Facilites, Finance | Facilites, Finance Author: Schofield, Mike |
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As filed, the bill would prevent political subdivisions from issuing a public security to purchase or lease tangible personal property if the property’s expected useful life ends prior to the public security’s maturity date.
This bill would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property. | As filed, the bill would prevent political subdivisions from issuing a public security to purchase or lease tangible personal property if the property’s expected useful life ends prior to the public security’s maturity date. This bill would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions/Investments/Financial Services | Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2.014, House Pensions/Investments/Financial Services | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB451 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB451 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB451 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 02/05/2023 | HB 453 | 103 | Schofield, Mike | Administration and Governance | Administration and Governance Author: Schofield, Mike |
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05/02/2023 | Relating to the use of public schools as polling place locations. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections | Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2.016, House Elections | 23/02/2005 | Reported favorably from committee on House Elections | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB453 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB453 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB453 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 455 | 104 | Schofield, Mike | Administration and Governance | Administration and Governance Author: Schofield, Mike |
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No Moak Casey summary available.
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Relating to authorizing certain political subdivisions to change the date on which their general election for officers is held. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB455 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB455 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB455 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | Passed 1st chamber.Passed 2nd chamber. | 30/05/2023 | HB 456 | 105 | Craddick, Tom | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Craddick, Tom |
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As finally passed, this bill would add royalty interests to the list of exempt real property for certain charitable organizations for property tax purposes.
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Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain royalty interests owned by a charitable organization. | As finally passed, this bill would add royalty interests to the list of exempt real property for certain charitable organizations for property tax purposes. The bill would take effect January 1, 2024. |
Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means | 23/06/2003 | Meeting set for 10:00 A.M., JHR 140, House Ways and Means | Reported favorably from committee on House Ways and Means | 04/05/23 | Passed (Vote: Y:145/N: 1) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 04/12/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Local Government | 05/12/23 | Meeting set for 8:30 A.M., E1.028, Senate Local Government | 05/18/23 | Reported from committee as substituted Senate Local Government | 05/21/23 | Passed on local calendar (Vote: Y: 29/N: 2) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB456 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB456 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB456 | 1 | |||||||||
House | 06/05/2023 | HB 459 | 106 | Hull, Lacey | Discipline and Mental Health | Discipline and Mental Health Author: Hull, Lacey |
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As substituted, the bill would prohibit a peace officer, school security personal, district employee, or volunteer from performing duties on school property or at a school-sponsored or school-related activity from restraining or using a chemical irritant spray on a student less than 10 years old, unless the student poses a serious risk of harm to themselves or another person.
This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
05/06/2023 | Relating to prohibiting the physical restraint of or use of chemical irritants on certain public school students by peace officers and school security personnel under certain circumstances. | As substituted, the bill would prohibit a peace officer, school security personal, district employee, or volunteer from performing duties on school property or at a school-sponsored or school-related activity from restraining or using a chemical irritant spray on a student less than 10 years old, unless the student poses a serious risk of harm to themselves or another person. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety | Meeting set for 2:30 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026, House Select on Youth Health & Safety | 23/12/2004 | Reported from committee as substituted House Select on Youth Health & Safety | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB459 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB459 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB459 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
House | Passed 1st chamber.Passed 2nd chamber. | 30/05/2023 | HB 473 | 107 | Hull, Lacey | Discipline and Mental Health, School Safety | Discipline and Mental Health, School Safety Author: Hull, Lacey |
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As finally passed, the bill would require threat assessment teams to notify a parent or guardian of a student before conducting a threat assessment.
In the assessment, the team would provide parents or guardians the opportunity to participate in the assessment and submit information regarding the student. After the assessment is completed, the threat assessment team would be required to provide findings and conclusions to the parent or guardian. This bill will begin with the 2023-24 school year. |
Relating to parental rights regarding a threat assessment of a student conducted by a public school's threat assessment and safe and supportive school team. | As finally passed, the bill would require threat assessment teams to notify a parent or guardian of a student before conducting a threat assessment. In the assessment, the team would provide parents or guardians the opportunity to participate in the assessment and submit information regarding the student. After the assessment is completed, the threat assessment team would be required to provide findings and conclusions to the parent or guardian. This bill will begin with the 2023-24 school year. |
Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety | Meeting set for 2:30 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026, House Select on Youth Health & Safety | Reported favorably from committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety | 04/18/23 | Passed (Vote: Y:145/N: 0) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 04/19/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Education | 05/04/23 | Meeting set for 8:30 A.M., E1.028, Senate Education | 05/10/23 | Reported from committee as substituted Senate Education | 05/17/23 | Passed on local calendar (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB473 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB473 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB473 | 1 | ||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 478 | 108 | Hull, Lacey | Academics and Curriculum | Academics and Curriculum Author: Hull, Lacey |
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As filed, this bill repeals the expiration of parental approval for a student’s participation in human sexuality instruction; this bill makes parental consent for human sexuality instruction permanent.
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Relating to parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools. | As filed, this bill repeals the expiration of parental approval for a student’s participation in human sexuality instruction; this bill makes parental consent for human sexuality instruction permanent. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB478 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB478 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB478 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 481 | 109 | Goldman, Craig | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Goldman, Craig |
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Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB481 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB481 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB481 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 20/04/2023 | HB 491 | 110 | Wu, Gene | Discipline and Mental Health | Discipline and Mental Health Author: Wu, Gene |
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Relating to the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child and to the minimum age of criminal responsibility. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues | 23/05/2004 | Meeting set for 2:00 p.m. E2.030, House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues | Reported favorably from committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB491 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB491 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB491 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 498 | 111 | Meza, Terry | Discipline and Mental Health | Discipline and Mental Health Author: Meza, Terry |
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Relating to policies and procedures for addressing bullying and harassment in public schools. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB498 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB498 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB498 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 501 | 112 | Wu, Gene | Discipline and Mental Health | Discipline and Mental Health Author: Wu, Gene |
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Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB501 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB501 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB501 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 509 | 113 | Patterson, Jared | Assessment and Accountability | Assessment and Accountability Author: Patterson, Jared |
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As filed, this bill would direct the Agency to adopt and administer assessment instruments (other than end of course exams) as necessary to use for graduation requirements. A student entering the ninth grade for the first time beginning with the 2023-24 school year would be subject to graduation with these new testing requirements. Districts could select from the approved instruments. Students who fail to earn a satisfactory score would still be eligible for evaluation using an individual graduation committee with requirements similar to what is already in place for IGCs. The bill would also remove social studies as a required assessment in grade 8. A parent or guardian may request that students be exempted from the administration of an alternative assessment instrument as long as it does not interfere with federal law and would work with the student's ARD committee to determine if the student should be exempted. If the student is exempted, the student must be assessed in the applicable subject using an alternative assessment method, which would be developed by the commissioner in consultation with stakeholders. The criteria for the assessment method must include progress on the goals identified in the student's individualized education plan. If changes are made to the Every Student Succeeds Act to reduce the number or frequency of assessments required, then the state shall adopt rules reducing the number or frequency of assessments under state law. The Agency is directed to adopt alternative adaptive assessment instruments that a school district may administer in lieu of an assessment instrument. The alternative adaptive assessment must effectively measure each student's progress over time without regard to a student's age, grade level, or academic performance, evidence high content or concurrent validity, take no longer than 90 minutes to administer, provide immediate information and real-time reporting on student progress without requiring any additional data, syncing, or uploading by a teacher, and other criteria. In the event of a disaster, the Commissioner is directed to apply for a waiver of the ESSA requirement. Should the waiver not be granted by the USDE, then the assessments may be administered but may not be used to for evaluating school district or campus performance or to determine a student's qualification for promotion or graduation. The bill also would designate "specialized support campuses" which serve 90% or more student receiving special education services and take an alternative assessment or are unable to provide an authentic academic response on an assessment. The commissioner, in consultation with stakeholders would establish appropriate accountability rules to evaluate a specialized support campus. The commissioner would be required to report to state leaders on the effectiveness of evaluating specialized support campuses and any necessary recommendations by December 1, 2026. Effective date: This bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house; otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2023.
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Relating to the academic assessment of public school students. | As filed, this bill would direct the Agency to adopt and administer assessment instruments (other than end of course exams) as necessary to use for graduation requirements. A student entering the ninth grade for the first time beginning with the 2023-24 school year would be subject to graduation with these new testing requirements. Districts could select from the approved instruments. Students who fail to earn a satisfactory score would still be eligible for evaluation using an individual graduation committee with requirements similar to what is already in place for IGCs. The bill would also remove social studies as a required assessment in grade 8. A parent or guardian may request that students be exempted from the administration of an alternative assessment instrument as long as it does not interfere with federal law and would work with the student's ARD committee to determine if the student should be exempted. If the student is exempted, the student must be assessed in the applicable subject using an alternative assessment method, which would be developed by the commissioner in consultation with stakeholders. The criteria for the assessment method must include progress on the goals identified in the student's individualized education plan. If changes are made to the Every Student Succeeds Act to reduce the number or frequency of assessments required, then the state shall adopt rules reducing the number or frequency of assessments under state law. The Agency is directed to adopt alternative adaptive assessment instruments that a school district may administer in lieu of an assessment instrument. The alternative adaptive assessment must effectively measure each student's progress over time without regard to a student's age, grade level, or academic performance, evidence high content or concurrent validity, take no longer than 90 minutes to administer, provide immediate information and real-time reporting on student progress without requiring any additional data, syncing, or uploading by a teacher, and other criteria. In the event of a disaster, the Commissioner is directed to apply for a waiver of the ESSA requirement. Should the waiver not be granted by the USDE, then the assessments may be administered but may not be used to for evaluating school district or campus performance or to determine a student's qualification for promotion or graduation. The bill also would designate "specialized support campuses" which serve 90% or more student receiving special education services and take an alternative assessment or are unable to provide an authentic academic response on an assessment. The commissioner, in consultation with stakeholders would establish appropriate accountability rules to evaluate a specialized support campus. The commissioner would be required to report to state leaders on the effectiveness of evaluating specialized support campuses and any necessary recommendations by December 1, 2026. Effective date: This bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house; otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2023. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB509 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB509 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB509 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 29/03/2023 | HB 516 | 114 | Wu, Gene | Discipline and Mental Health | Discipline and Mental Health Author: Wu, Gene |
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As filed, the bill would require districts to report certain disciplinary or law enforcement actions to TEA.
Districts would be required to report campus-level data on the total number of times a student was removed from a classroom, when restraints were administered on a student, when complaints were filed against a student and when a student was arrested or issued a citation in certain circumstances. Certain demographic information about the student would be required, as well as certain information about the offense and the teacher. Information about disciplinary actions taken against students of various other demographics would need to be reported as well. The bill would require TEA to collect and report this information at a district level. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Relating to requiring a school district or open-enrollment charter school to report data regarding certain disciplinary or law enforcement actions taken against students. | As filed, the bill would require districts to report certain disciplinary or law enforcement actions to TEA. Districts would be required to report campus-level data on the total number of times a student was removed from a classroom, when restraints were administered on a student, when complaints were filed against a student and when a student was arrested or issued a citation in certain circumstances. Certain demographic information about the student would be required, as well as certain information about the offense and the teacher. Information about disciplinary actions taken against students of various other demographics would need to be reported as well. The bill would require TEA to collect and report this information at a district level. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety | Meeting set for 2:30 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026, House Select on Youth Health & Safety | Reported from committee as substituted House Select on Youth Health & Safety | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB516 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB516 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB516 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 518 | 115 | Wu, Gene | Early Childhood Education, Student Health | Early Childhood Education, Student Health Author: Wu, Gene |
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This bill, as filed refers to the notification of the health of children attending a child-care setting and the adults employed by a child-care facility. Specifically, the bill is amended to add that a facility may provide notice of the number of children and adults who are immunized in accordance with the CDC, in addition to the facility's hand washing policy. TRW
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Relating to notice of the health of children attending and adults employed by a child-care facility. | This bill, as filed refers to the notification of the health of children attending a child-care setting and the adults employed by a child-care facility. Specifically, the bill is amended to add that a facility may provide notice of the number of children and adults who are immunized in accordance with the CDC, in addition to the facility's hand washing policy. TRW | Introduced and referred to committee on House Human Services | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB518 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB518 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB518 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 523 | 116 | Vasut, Cody | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Vasut, Cody |
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Relating to the authority of an appraisal review board to direct changes in the appraisal roll and related appraisal records if a residence homestead is sold for less than the appraised value. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB523 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB523 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB523 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 529 | 117 | Bailes, Ernest | Administration and Governance | Administration and Governance Author: Bailes, Ernest |
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Relating to eligibility for appointment to the board of managers of a school district or open-enrollment charter school. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB529 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB529 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB529 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 531 | 118 | Bailes, Ernest | Charters and School Choice | Charters and School Choice Author: Bailes, Ernest |
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Relating to the management and operation of open-enrollment charter schools, including certain contracts involving management and operation. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB531 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB531 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB531 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 534 | 119 | Bailes, Ernest | Charters and School Choice | Charters and School Choice Author: Bailes, Ernest |
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Relating to the expansion of an open-enrollment charter school. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB534 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB534 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB534 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 535 | 120 | Bailes, Ernest | Assessment and Accountability | Assessment and Accountability Author: Bailes, Ernest |
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As filed, this bill states that industry certifications, postsecondary industry certification programs, or a program of study in career and technical education for the CCMR indicator would have to be approved by the SBOE (State Board of Education). In addition to any practicum or internship already approved by the SBOE for the CCMR indicator, any course or program approved by the SBOE that is a prerequisite for or precedes an internship may also satisfy this indicator. Effective date: This bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members in each house; otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2023.
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Relating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system. | As filed, this bill states that industry certifications, postsecondary industry certification programs, or a program of study in career and technical education for the CCMR indicator would have to be approved by the SBOE (State Board of Education). In addition to any practicum or internship already approved by the SBOE for the CCMR indicator, any course or program approved by the SBOE that is a prerequisite for or precedes an internship may also satisfy this indicator. Effective date: This bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members in each house; otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2023. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB535 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB535 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB535 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 543 | 121 | Raymond, Richard | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Raymond, Richard |
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Relating to the exclusion from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB543 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB543 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB543 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 546 | 122 | Patterson, Jared | Administration and Governance | Administration and Governance Author: Patterson, Jared |
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Relating to prohibiting a school district board of trustees from adopting a preference for trustee training offered by a specific provider. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB546 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB546 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB546 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 548 | 123 | Vasut, Cody | Finance | Finance Author: Vasut, Cody |
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Relating to a supplemental payment for retirees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions/Investments/Financial Services | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB548 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB548 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB548 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 552 | 124 | Troxclair, Ellen | Academics and Curriculum, Administration and Governance | Academics and Curriculum, Administration and Governance Author: Troxclair, Ellen |
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As filed; this bill repeals the affirmative defense to prosecution (allows a defendant to avoid legal responsibility for the charge) for the criminal offense of sale distribution or display of harmful material to a minor.
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Relating to repealing the affirmative defense to prosecution for the criminal offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor. | As filed; this bill repeals the affirmative defense to prosecution (allows a defendant to avoid legal responsibility for the charge) for the criminal offense of sale distribution or display of harmful material to a minor. | Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB552 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB552 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB552 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Yes | House | 23/02/2023 | HB 557 | 125 | Vasut, Cody | Charters and School Choice | Charters and School Choice HB 557 Author: Vasut, Cody |
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Relating to the establishment of an educational expenses reimbursement program. | No Moak Casey summary available. | ![]() |
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House | Passed 1st chamber.Passed 2nd chamber. Signed by Governor. | 01/09/2023 | HB 567 | 126 | Bowers, Rhetta | Administration and Governance | Administration and Governance Author: Bowers, Rhetta |
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As finally passed, the bill would prohibit school districts from adopting a dress code or grooming policy that discriminated against a hair texture or protective hairstyle commonly or historically associated with race. The bill would create similar protections for employees.
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09/01/2023 | Relating to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race. | As finally passed, the bill would prohibit school districts from adopting a dress code or grooming policy that discriminated against a hair texture or protective hairstyle commonly or historically associated with race. The bill would create similar protections for employees. The bill would take effect September 1, 2023. |
Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs | Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., JHR 140, House State Affairs | 23/05/2004 | Reported favorably from committee on House State Affairs | 04/13/23 | Passed (Vote: Y:143/N: 5) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 04/18/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate State Affairs | 05/08/23 | Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., SENATE CHAMBER, Senate State Affairs | 05/10/23 | Reported favorably from committee on Senate State Affairs | 05/12/23 | Passed (Vote: Y: 29/N: 1) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 05/27/23 | Signed by the Governor | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB567 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB567 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB567 | 1 | ||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 571 | 127 | Leo-Wilson, Terri | Academics and Curriculum, Administration and Governance | Academics and Curriculum, Administration and Governance Author: Leo-Wilson, Terri |
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As filed; this bill repeals the affirmative defense to prosecution (allows a defendant to avoid legal responsibility for the charge) for the criminal offense of sale distribution or display of harmful material to a minor.
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Relating to repealing the affirmative defense to prosecution for the criminal offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor. | As filed; this bill repeals the affirmative defense to prosecution (allows a defendant to avoid legal responsibility for the charge) for the criminal offense of sale distribution or display of harmful material to a minor. | Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB571 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB571 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB571 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 574 | 128 | Leo-Wilson, Terri | Academics and Curriculum | Academics and Curriculum Author: Leo-Wilson, Terri |
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As filed, the bill would require that enrichment curriculum in health emphasize that "human life begins at conception and has inherent dignity and immeasurable worth from the moment of conception".
The bill would first apply beginning with the 2023-24 school year. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
Relating to the inclusion of instruction regarding the beginning of human life in the health curriculum for public school students. | As filed, the bill would require that enrichment curriculum in health emphasize that "human life begins at conception and has inherent dignity and immeasurable worth from the moment of conception". The bill would first apply beginning with the 2023-24 school year. This bill would take effect immediately if it received the requisite two-thirds votes of all members in each house. Otherwise, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2023. |
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House | 23/02/2023 | HB 577 | 129 | Leo-Wilson, Terri | Finance, Property Tax | Finance, Property Tax Author: Leo-Wilson, Terri |
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As filed, this bill would repeal the state sales tax and other state taxes, and create a state value-added tax (VAT) of 6.72 percent.
The bill would repeal local governments' authority to levy local sales taxes and replace that with a local VAT. The combined local VAT rate cannot exceed 2.0 percent. Local governments could change their VAT rate through adoption of an ordinance. The bill would prohibit school districts from levying an M&O property tax rate. The bill would authorize school districts to levy a VAT, with a maximum rate of 0.5 percent. This would not be subject to the local government cap of 2.0 percent. School district VAT rates must be approved by voters. Districts could use VAT revenues to pay for instructional facilities, as well as operating expenses. The bill would make significant changes to state aid and local share calculations under the Foundation School Program, though the specifics are not clearly outlined in the bill language. The bill also requires the state to provide financial assistance for any debt serviced by M&O taxes that is deemed "foundational" by the district. Districts would assume full financial responsibility for any bond classified as an "enrichment" bond. The bill would repeal recapture. The bill would require the Commissioner of Education and the Comptroller to complete various studies and actions to facilitate the administration of state and local VATs. The bill would take effect January 1, 2028. |
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. | As filed, this bill would repeal the state sales tax and other state taxes, and create a state value-added tax (VAT) of 6.72 percent. The bill would repeal local governments' authority to levy local sales taxes and replace that with a local VAT. The combined local VAT rate cannot exceed 2.0 percent. Local governments could change their VAT rate through adoption of an ordinance. The bill would prohibit school districts from levying an M&O property tax rate. The bill would authorize school districts to levy a VAT, with a maximum rate of 0.5 percent. This would not be subject to the local government cap of 2.0 percent. School district VAT rates must be approved by voters. Districts could use VAT revenues to pay for instructional facilities, as well as operating expenses. The bill would make significant changes to state aid and local share calculations under the Foundation School Program, though the specifics are not clearly outlined in the bill language. The bill also requires the state to provide financial assistance for any debt serviced by M&O taxes that is deemed "foundational" by the district. Districts would assume full financial responsibility for any bond classified as an "enrichment" bond. The bill would repeal recapture. The bill would require the Commissioner of Education and the Comptroller to complete various studies and actions to facilitate the administration of state and local VATs. The bill would take effect January 1, 2028. |
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House | Passed 1st chamber. | 10/05/2023 | HB 579 | 130 | Burns, DeWayne | Assessment and Accountability, Special Education | Assessment and Accountability, Special Education Author: Burns, DeWayne |
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As engrossed: The bills states that the agency must ensure that a student receives an accommodation applicable to assessment instruments during the administration of an assessment instrument if the accommodation is specified in the student's IEP or 504 plan. This bill would allow the parent or person standing in parental relation to a student with significant cognitive disabilities to request that their student be exempted from the administration of an alternative assessment. If requested, the student's admission, review and dismissal (ARD) committee would work with the parent to determine if the student should be exempted. Once requested, the parent and the ARD committee would decide if the student could be assessed with the state alternative assessment instrument, or if they could be assessed using an alternative method as determined by the commissioner and outlined below, or exempted from both the state assessment and the alternative method. The commissioner would develop rules to assist ARD committees in making a determination for the student. The commissioner would also develop an alternative assessment method for each applicable subject and adopt rules necessary to implement the alternative assessment methods.
Specialized support campuses would be identified as those campuses in which 90% of student receive special education services and a significant percentage of the students either take an alternative assessment or are unable to provide an authentic academic response on the assessment instrument. The commissioner, along with stakeholders, would establish appropriate accountability guidelines for specialized support campuses to create an alternative accountability plan based on the specific student population served by the campus. By December 1, 2026, the Commissioner would submit to state leaders a report regarding the evaluation of specialized support campuses. Effective date: This bill would take effect immediately upon approval of two-thirds of each house; otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2023. |
05/10/2023 | Relating to procedures for the alternative assessment of certain public school students that receive special education services and alternative accountability plans for certain campuses. | As engrossed: The bills states that the agency must ensure that a student receives an accommodation applicable to assessment instruments during the administration of an assessment instrument if the accommodation is specified in the student's IEP or 504 plan. This bill would allow the parent or person standing in parental relation to a student with significant cognitive disabilities to request that their student be exempted from the administration of an alternative assessment. If requested, the student's admission, review and dismissal (ARD) committee would work with the parent to determine if the student should be exempted. Once requested, the parent and the ARD committee would decide if the student could be assessed with the state alternative assessment instrument, or if they could be assessed using an alternative method as determined by the commissioner and outlined below, or exempted from both the state assessment and the alternative method. The commissioner would develop rules to assist ARD committees in making a determination for the student. The commissioner would also develop an alternative assessment method for each applicable subject and adopt rules necessary to implement the alternative assessment methods. Specialized support campuses would be identified as those campuses in which 90% of student receive special education services and a significant percentage of the students either take an alternative assessment or are unable to provide an authentic academic response on the assessment instrument. The commissioner, along with stakeholders, would establish appropriate accountability guidelines for specialized support campuses to create an alternative accountability plan based on the specific student population served by the campus. By December 1, 2026, the Commissioner would submit to state leaders a report regarding the evaluation of specialized support campuses. Effective date: This bill would take effect immediately upon approval of two-thirds of each house; otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2023. |
Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education | Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2.036, House Public Education | Reported from committee as substituted House Public Education | 04/19/23 | Passed (Vote: Y:145/N: 0) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 05/02/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Education | 05/10/23 | Meeting set for 9:15 A.M., E1.028, Senate Education | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB579 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB579 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB579 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
House | Passed 1st chamber. | 19/05/2023 | HB 581 | 131 | Raymond, Richard | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Raymond, Richard |
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Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means | Meeting set for 10:00 A.M., JHR 140, House Ways and Means | 23/02/2005 | Reported favorably from committee on House Ways and Means | 05/12/23 | Passed on local calendar (Vote: Y:140/N: 0) | Yes | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/check.png | 05/15/23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Local Government | 05/19/23 | Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E1.004, Senate Local Government | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB581 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB581 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB581 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 582 | 132 | Raymond, Richard | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Raymond, Richard |
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Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain taxing units of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB582 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB582 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB582 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Yes | House | 10/04/2023 | HB 600 | 133 | Bonnen, Greg | Salary and Benefits | Salary and Benefits HB 600 Author: Bonnen, Greg |
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As filed, the bill would provide a one-time cost-of-living adjustment for certain annuitants who retired before December 31, 2020.
Beginning in fiscal 2029, the bill also create a cost-of-living adjustment in years where growth in TRS investments exceeds seven percent. The bill establishes a formula to calculate the amount of adjustment provided each year. The bill also increases the member and state contribution rates to 9 percent. The bill would require the state to make additional "legacy payments" aimed at amortizing the system's unfunded actuarial liability not later than August 31, 2054. The bill provides a one-time supplemental payment of $5,000 to annuitants that are 70 years old currently receive certain benefits. The bill would take effect September 1, 2023, if approved by voters. |
04/10/2023 | Relating to contributions to, benefits from, and the administration of systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas | As filed, the bill would provide a one-time cost-of-living adjustment for certain annuitants who retired before December 31, 2020. Beginning in fiscal 2029, the bill also create a cost-of-living adjustment in years where growth in TRS investments exceeds seven percent. The bill establishes a formula to calculate the amount of adjustment provided each year. The bill also increases the member and state contribution rates to 9 percent. The bill would require the state to make additional "legacy payments" aimed at amortizing the system's unfunded actuarial liability not later than August 31, 2054. The bill provides a one-time supplemental payment of $5,000 to annuitants that are 70 years old currently receive certain benefits. The bill would take effect September 1, 2023, if approved by voters. |
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23/08/2003 | 23/09/2003 | Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions/Investments/Financial Services | Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2.014, House Pensions/Investments/Financial Services | 23/10/2004 | Reported from committee as substituted House Pensions/Investments/Financial Services | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB600 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB600 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB600 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 602 | 134 | Shaheen, Matt | Administration and Governance | Administration and Governance Author: Shaheen, Matt |
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Relating to requiring political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. | No Moak Casey summary available. | Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://www.moakcasey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blank.png | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB602 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB602 | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB602 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
House | 23/02/2023 | HB 610 | 135 | Raymond, Richard | Property Tax | Property Tax Author: Raymond, Richard |
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