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  1. Education5 recorded events

    HB 8 — House Bill 8 amends the Education Code, Government Code, and Labor Code to require the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to transition the program for tests administered under the public school accountability system from the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) assessment program to the instructionally supportive assessment program provided by the bill and to set out and revise provisions relating to the adoption and administration of tests in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging TEA decisions related to public school accountability.

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Other procedural vote · Voted no: 2 · Final passage · Voted no: 2 · August 26, 2025–September 3, 2025

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    House Bill 8 amends the Education Code, Government Code, and Labor Code to require the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to transition the program for tests administered under the public school accountability system from the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) assessment program to the instructionally…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) HB 8

    House Bill 8 amends the Education Code, Government Code, and Labor Code to require the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to transition the program for tests administered under the public school accountability system from the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) assessment program to the instructionally…

    1. September 3, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The request was granted by (Record 156): 86 Yeas, 42 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. September 3, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 8 prevailed by (Record 157): 79 Yeas, 47 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    3. August 26, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      The motion to table prevailed by (Record 74): 71 Yeas, 63 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    4. August 26, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      HB 8, as amended, was passed to engrossment by (Record 76): 78 Yeas, 58 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    5. August 26, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      HB 8, as amended, was passed by (Record 86): 82 Yeas, 56 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  2. Education1 recorded event

    HB 16 — House Bill 16 is an omnibus bill relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures regarding proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · August 25, 2025–August 25, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 16 is an omnibus bill relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures regarding proceedings in the judicial branch of state government. The bill contains some of the same provisions as vetoed Senate Bill 2878, 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025. House Bill 16 amends the…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) HB 16

    House Bill 16 is an omnibus bill relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures regarding proceedings in the judicial branch of state government. The bill contains some of the same provisions as vetoed Senate Bill 2878, 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025. House Bill 16 amends the…

    1. August 25, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 16 was passed by (Record 67): 130 Yeas, 1 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  3. Education3 recorded events

    CSHB 40 — House Bill 40 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code and Government Code to revise provisions relating to the business court and clarify the application of certain state laws governing the judiciary with respect to the business court.

    Final passage · Voted no: 3 · May 12, 2025–June 1, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 40 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code and Government Code to revise provisions relating to the business court and clarify the application of certain state laws governing the judiciary with respect to the business court. Among other provisions, the bill revises the jurisdiction of the business court…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 40

    House Bill 40 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code and Government Code to revise provisions relating to the business court and clarify the application of certain state laws governing the judiciary with respect to the business court. Among other provisions, the bill revises the jurisdiction of the business court…

    1. June 1, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on HB 40 prevailed by (Record 4156): 95 Yeas, 39 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 13, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      HB 40 was passed by (Record 2285): 99 Yeas, 40 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 12, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      CSHB 40, as amended, was passed to engrossment by (Record 2219): 88 Yeas, 49 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  4. Education3 recorded events

    CSSB 2308 — Senate Bill 2308 amends the Health and Safety Code to provide for the creation of a consortium that may apply for Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) selection to conduct drug development clinical trials with ibogaine and secure FDA approval of ibogaine as a medication for the treatment of opioid use disorder, co-occurring substance use disorder, and any other neurological or mental health condition for which ibogaine demonstrates efficacy.

    Final passage · Voted yes: 3 · May 12, 2025–June 1, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Senate Bill 2308 amends the Health and Safety Code to provide for the creation of a consortium that may apply for Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) selection to conduct drug development clinical trials with ibogaine and secure FDA approval of ibogaine as a medication for the treatment of opioid use disorder,…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 2308

    Senate Bill 2308 amends the Health and Safety Code to provide for the creation of a consortium that may apply for Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) selection to conduct drug development clinical trials with ibogaine and secure FDA approval of ibogaine as a medication for the treatment of opioid use disorder,…

    1. June 1, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on SB 2308 prevailed by (Record 4133): 134 Yeas, 4 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 13, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      SB 2308 was passed by (Record 2324): 138 Yeas, 2 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 12, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSSB 2308, as amended, was passed to third reading by (Record 2178): 141 Yeas, 2 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  5. Education7 recorded events

    CSSB 2753 — Senate Bill 2753 amends the Election Code to provide for the integration of early voting by personal appearance and election day voting, including the manner in which election returns are processed and other related changes.

    Final passage · Voted no: 2 · Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Amendment · Voted not_voting on amendment: 1 · Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 1 · Amendment · Voted no on amendment: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · May 26, 2025–June 1, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Senate Bill 2753 amends the Election Code to provide for the integration of early voting by personal appearance and election day voting, including the manner in which election returns are processed and other related changes.

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 2753

    Senate Bill 2753 amends the Election Code to provide for the integration of early voting by personal appearance and election day voting, including the manner in which election returns are processed and other related changes. Among other provisions, the bill does the following: changes the early voting period to run…

    1. June 1, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on SB 2753 prevailed by (Record 4157): 84 Yeas, 45 Nays, 3 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 28, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      SB 2753, as amended, was passed by (Record 3938): 111 Yeas, 20 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 27, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion prevailed by (Record 3680): 103 Yeas, 34 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    4. May 26, 2025 · Voted not_voting on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 2 was adopted by (Record 3633): 115 Yeas, 19 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    5. May 26, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 3 was adopted by (Record 3634): 135 Yeas, 4 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    6. May 26, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 1, as amended, was adopted by (Record 3635): 109 Yeas, 26 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    7. May 26, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSSB 2753, as amended, was passed to third reading by (Record 3636): 118 Yeas, 19 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  6. Education6 recorded events

    CSSB 2878 — Senate Bill 2878 is an omnibus bill relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures regarding proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.

    Final passage · Voted yes: 3 · Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 3 · May 26, 2025–June 1, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Senate Bill 2878 is an omnibus bill relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures regarding proceedings in the judicial branch of state government. Senate Bill 2878 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Election Code, Family Code, Government Code, Health and Safety Code, Human Resources Code, Local Government Code, Penal Code, Property Code, Tax Code, and Transportation Code.

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 2878

    Senate Bill 2878 is an omnibus bill relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures regarding proceedings in the judicial branch of state government. Senate Bill 2878 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Election Code, Family Code, Government Code, Health…

    1. June 1, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on SB 2878 prevailed by (Record 4131): 136 Yeas, 2 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 27, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 1 was adopted by (Record 3644): 132 Yeas, 1 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 27, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      SB 2878, as amended, was passed by (Record 3645): 132 Yeas, 2 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    4. May 26, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 3 was adopted by (Record 3570): 74 Yeas, 56 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    5. May 26, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 4 was adopted by (Record 3571): 109 Yeas, 35 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    6. May 26, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSSB 2878, as amended, was passed to third reading by (Record 3572): 134 Yeas, 8 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  7. Education5 recorded events

    SB 2972 — Senate Bill 2972 amends the Education Code to revise provisions relating to protected expression on the campuses of public institutions of higher education.

    Final passage · Voted no: 3 · Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 2 · May 27, 2025–June 1, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Senate Bill 2972 amends the Education Code to revise provisions relating to protected expression on the campuses of public institutions of higher education. The bill removes the requirement for an institution to ensure that the common outdoor areas of the institution's campus are deemed traditional public forums and…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 2972

    Senate Bill 2972 amends the Education Code to revise provisions relating to protected expression on the campuses of public institutions of higher education. The bill removes the requirement for an institution to ensure that the common outdoor areas of the institution's campus are deemed traditional public forums and…

    1. June 1, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on SB 2972 prevailed by (Record 4159): 97 Yeas, 39 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 28, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      SB 2972 was passed by (Record 3879): 97 Yeas, 39 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 27, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 1 was adopted by (Record 3768): 135 Yeas, 2 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    4. May 27, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 2 was adopted by (Record 3769): 120 Yeas, 21 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    5. May 27, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      SB 2972, as amended, was passed to third reading by (Record 3770): 111 Yeas, 27 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  8. Education1 recorded event

    SB 568 — Senate Bill 568 amends the Education Code to revise and set out provisions relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the foundation school program.

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · June 1, 2025–June 1, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Senate Bill 568 amends the Education Code to revise and set out provisions relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the foundation school program. Among other provisions, the bill does the following: provides for the ability of a student who is enrolled in a special…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 568

    Senate Bill 568 amends the Education Code to revise and set out provisions relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the foundation school program. Among other provisions, the bill does the following: provides for the ability of a student who is enrolled in a special…

    1. June 1, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on SB 568 prevailed by (Record 4139): 126 Yeas, 6 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  9. Education3 recorded events

    CSHB 300 — House Bill 300 amends the Education Code to revise provisions governing the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program as follows:

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · April 14, 2025–May 31, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 300 amends the Education Code to revise provisions governing the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program as follows: increases the amount of a scholarship under the program, subject to sufficient appropriations, from $15,000 to the greater of $30,000 or an amount equal to the average cost of attendance at a…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 300

    House Bill 300 amends the Education Code to revise provisions governing the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program as follows: increases the amount of a scholarship under the program, subject to sufficient appropriations, from $15,000 to the greater of $30,000 or an amount equal to the average cost of attendance at a…

    1. May 31, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on HB 300 prevailed by (Record 4099): 121 Yeas, 8 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. April 15, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 300 was passed by (Record 179): 144 Yeas, 0 Nays, 3 Present, not voting.

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    3. April 14, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSHB 300 was passed to engrossment by (Record 164): 147 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  10. Education3 recorded events

    CSHB 3372 — House Bill 3372 amends the Education Code to prohibit a school district administrator from receiving any financial benefit for the performance of personal services for the following entities:

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · May 14, 2025–May 31, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 3372 amends the Education Code to prohibit a school district administrator from receiving any financial benefit for the performance of personal services for the following entities: any business entity that conducts or solicits business with the district that employs the administrator; an education business…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 3372

    House Bill 3372 amends the Education Code to prohibit a school district administrator from receiving any financial benefit for the performance of personal services for the following entities: any business entity that conducts or solicits business with the district that employs the administrator; an education business…

    1. May 31, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on HB 3372 prevailed by (Record 4108): 121 Yeas, 6 Nays, 3 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 15, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 3372 was passed by (Record 2621): 141 Yeas, 1 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 14, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSHB 3372, as amended, was passed to engrossment by (Record 2504): 137 Yeas, 1 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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  11. Education50 recorded events

    SB 1 — Senate Bill 1, the General Appropriations Act, as passed by the legislature, appropriated approximately $338 billion for the 2026-2027 state fiscal biennium.

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 3 · Other procedural vote · Voted no: 5 · Final passage · Voted yes: 4 · Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 31 · Amendment · Voted no on amendment: 7 · April 2, 2025–May 31, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Senate Bill 1, the General Appropriations Act, as passed by the legislature, appropriated approximately $338 billion for the 2026-2027 state fiscal biennium. However, following the regular session, the governor exercised his line-item veto authority to veto Section 17.30 of Article IX of the bill, which appropriated…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 1

    Senate Bill 1, the General Appropriations Act, as passed by the legislature, appropriated approximately $338 billion for the 2026-2027 state fiscal biennium. However, following the regular session, the governor exercised his line-item veto authority to veto Section 17.30 of Article IX of the bill, which appropriated…

    1. May 31, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on SB 1 prevailed by (Record 4101): 107 Yeas, 21 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. April 15, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      The motion in writing to instruct conferees by Representative Little was read and prevailed by (Record 169): 88 Yeas, 56 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. April 15, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion in writing to instruct conferees by Representative Martinez Fischer was lost by (Record 170): 59 Yeas, 85 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    4. April 15, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      The motion in writing to instruct conferees by Representative Olcott prevailed by (Record 171): 86 Yeas, 61 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    5. April 15, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      The motion in writing to instruct conferees by Representative Hopper was read and prevailed by (Record 172): 89 Yeas, 57 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    6. April 15, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      The motion in writing to instruct conferees by Representative Money was read and prevailed by (Record 173): 86 Yeas, 58 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    7. April 15, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      The motion in writing to instruct conferees by Representative Tinderholt was read and prevailed by (Record 174): 97 Yeas, 48 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    8. April 10, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      The motion in writing was read and prevailed by (Record 111): 120 Yeas, 26 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    9. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 2 was adopted by (Record 112): 107 Yeas, 36 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    10. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 1, as amended, was adopted by (Record 113): 99 Yeas, 46 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    11. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 4 was adopted by (Record 114): 93 Yeas, 54 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    12. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 3, as amended, was adopted by (Record 115): 93 Yeas, 54 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    13. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      The roll of those voting yea and nay was again called and the verified vote resulted, as follows (Record 116): 73 Yeas, 74 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    14. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 7 failed of adoption by (Record 117): 62 Yeas, 82 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    15. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 8 failed of adoption by (Record 118): 56 Yeas, 90 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    16. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 12 was adopted by (Record 119): 142 Yeas, 4 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    17. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 11, as amended, was adopted by (Record 120): 141 Yeas, 3 Nays, 3 Present, not voting.

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    18. April 10, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 14 was adopted by (Record 121): 107 Yeas, 38 Nays, 3 Present, not voting.

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    19. April 10, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 15 was adopted by (Record 122): 124 Yeas, 20 Nays, 3 Present, not voting.

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    20. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 16 was adopted by (Record 123): 132 Yeas, 11 Nays, 3 Present, not voting.

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    21. April 10, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 18 was adopted by (Record 124): 92 Yeas, 52 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    22. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      The request was granted by (Record 125): 135 Yeas, 10 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    23. April 10, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 17, as amended, was adopted by (Record 126): 90 Yeas, 56 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    24. April 10, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 20 was adopted by (Record 127): 97 Yeas, 45 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    25. April 10, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 21 was adopted by (Record 128): 105 Yeas, 41 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    26. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 22 failed of adoption by (Record 129): 63 Yeas, 85 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    27. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 23 was adopted by (Record 130): 107 Yeas, 37 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    28. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 24 was adopted by (Record 131): 138 Yeas, 9 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    29. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 25 was adopted by (Record 132): 131 Yeas, 17 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    30. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 26, as amended, was adopted by (Record 133): 144 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    31. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 28, as amended, was adopted by (Record 134): 148 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    32. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 30 was adopted by (Record 135): 136 Yeas, 11 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    33. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 32 was adopted by (Record 136): 145 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    34. April 10, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 35 failed of adoption by (Record 137): 53 Yeas, 93 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    35. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 36 was adopted by (Record 138): 100 Yeas, 42 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    36. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 37 failed of adoption by (Record 139): 70 Yeas, 76 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    37. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 38 was adopted by (Record 140): 122 Yeas, 19 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    38. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 39 was adopted by (Record 141): 147 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    39. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 40, as amended, was adopted by (Record 142): 96 Yeas, 38 Nays, 7 Present, not voting.

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    40. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      The roll of those voting yea and nay was again called and the verified vote resulted, as follows (Record 143): 72 Yeas, 72 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    41. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 45, as amended, was adopted by (Record 144): 133 Yeas, 7 Nays, 3 Present, not voting.

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    42. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 47 was adopted by (Record 145): 135 Yeas, 5 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    43. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 48 was adopted by (Record 146): 94 Yeas, 50 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    44. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 50 was adopted by (Record 147): 100 Yeas, 37 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    45. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 51 failed of adoption by (Record 148): 58 Yeas, 82 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    46. April 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 52 was adopted by (Record 149): 140 Yeas, 2 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    47. April 10, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSSB 1, as amended, was passed to third reading by (Record 150): 118 Yeas, 26 Nays, 0 Present, not voting.

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    48. April 10, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      The motion in writing was read and prevailed by (Record 153): 128 Yeas, 15 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    49. April 10, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      SB 1 was read third time and was passed by (Record 154): 118 Yeas, 26 Nays, 0 Present, not voting.

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    50. April 2, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The Committee on Calendars rule was adopted by (Record 59): 133 Yeas, 14 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  12. Education13 recorded events

    CSSB 12 — Senate Bill 12 amends the Education Code to revise and set out provisions relating to parental rights in public education, student clubs, and certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, social transitioning, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) duties.

    Final passage · Voted no: 3 · Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 7 · Amendment · Voted no on amendment: 3 · May 24, 2025–May 31, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Senate Bill 12 amends the Education Code to revise and set out provisions relating to parental rights in public education, student clubs, and certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, social transitioning, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) duties.

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 12

    Senate Bill 12 amends the Education Code to revise and set out provisions relating to parental rights in public education, student clubs, and certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, social transitioning, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) duties. Among other provisions, the…

    1. May 31, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on SB 12 prevailed by (Record 4119): 77 Yeas, 40 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 25, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      SB 12 was passed by (Record 3506): 88 Yeas, 47 Nays, 3 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 24, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 1 was adopted by (Record 3489): 132 Yeas, 2 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    4. May 24, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 2 failed of adoption by (Record 3490): 49 Yeas, 83 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    5. May 24, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 3 failed of adoption by (Record 3491): 51 Yeas, 82 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    6. May 24, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 4 failed of adoption by (Record 3492): 50 Yeas, 84 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    7. May 24, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 5 failed of adoption by (Record 3493): 50 Yeas, 83 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    8. May 24, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 6 was adopted by (Record 3494): 83 Yeas, 48 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    9. May 24, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 8 failed of adoption by (Record 3495): 49 Yeas, 75 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    10. May 24, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 9 was adopted by (Record 3496): 85 Yeas, 50 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    11. May 24, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 11 failed of adoption by (Record 3497): 50 Yeas, 85 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    12. May 24, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 12 was adopted by (Record 3498): 82 Yeas, 48 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    13. May 24, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      CSSB 12, as amended, was passed to third reading by (Record 3499): 85 Yeas, 48 Nays, 3 Present, not voting.

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  13. Education10 recorded events

    CSSB 13 — Senate Bill 13 amends the Education Code to set out provisions relating to public school library standards, parental rights and access to public school library materials and catalogs, and the establishment of local school library advisory councils.

    Final passage · Voted no: 3 · Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 2 · Amendment · Voted no on amendment: 5 · May 26, 2025–May 31, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Senate Bill 13 amends the Education Code to set out provisions relating to public school library standards, parental rights and access to public school library materials and catalogs, and the establishment of local school library advisory councils. Among other provisions, the bill does the following: entitles a parent…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 13

    Senate Bill 13 amends the Education Code to set out provisions relating to public school library standards, parental rights and access to public school library materials and catalogs, and the establishment of local school library advisory councils. Among other provisions, the bill does the following: entitles a parent…

    1. May 31, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on SB 13 prevailed by (Record 4115): 81 Yeas, 48 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 28, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      SB 13 was passed by (Record 3921): 86 Yeas, 55 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 26, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 1 was adopted by (Record 3573): 117 Yeas, 24 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    4. May 26, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      The motion to table prevailed by (Record 3574): 87 Yeas, 59 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    5. May 26, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      The motion to table prevailed by (Record 3575): 86 Yeas, 61 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    6. May 26, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      The motion to table prevailed by (Record 3576): 87 Yeas, 60 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    7. May 26, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 5 was adopted by (Record 3577): 143 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    8. May 26, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 6 failed of adoption by (Record 3578): 42 Yeas, 101 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    9. May 26, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      The motion to table prevailed by (Record 3579): 87 Yeas, 56 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    10. May 26, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      CSSB 13, as amended, was passed to third reading by (Record 3580): 87 Yeas, 57 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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  14. Education4 recorded events

    SB 2018 — Senate Bill 2018 amends the Tax Code to establish a strong families tax credit against the franchise tax for a taxable entity that makes a designated contribution to an eligible nonprofit organization that, among other criteria, provides comprehensive case management services for at‑risk families based on an assessment of family strengths and needs or provides services and resources to assist fathers in learning and improving parenting skills and being more engaged in their children's lives through in‑school programs and online resources.

    Final passage · Voted no: 3 · Amendment · Voted no on amendment: 1 · May 26, 2025–May 31, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Senate Bill 2018 amends the Tax Code to establish a strong families tax credit against the franchise tax for a taxable entity that makes a designated contribution to an eligible nonprofit organization that, among other criteria, provides comprehensive case management services for at‑risk families based on an assessment…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 2018

    Senate Bill 2018 amends the Tax Code to establish a strong families tax credit against the franchise tax for a taxable entity that makes a designated contribution to an eligible nonprofit organization that, among other criteria, provides comprehensive case management services for at‑risk families based on an assessment…

    1. May 31, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on SB 2018 prevailed by (Record 4116): 97 Yeas, 27 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 28, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      SB 2018 was passed by (Record 3931): 97 Yeas, 31 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 26, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 1 was adopted by (Record 3602): 107 Yeas, 33 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    4. May 26, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      SB 2018, as amended, was passed to third reading by (Record 3603): 92 Yeas, 42 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  15. Education3 recorded events

    CSSB 37 — Senate Bill 37 amends the Education Code to set out provisions relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including the following:

    Final passage · Voted no: 3 · May 24, 2025–May 31, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Senate Bill 37 amends the Education Code to set out provisions relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including the following: a requirement for the governing board of each institution, at least once every five years, to conduct a comprehensive review of the institution's general…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 37

    Senate Bill 37 amends the Education Code to set out provisions relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including the following: a requirement for the governing board of each institution, at least once every five years, to conduct a comprehensive review of the institution's general…

    1. May 31, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on SB 37 prevailed by (Record 4104): 83 Yeas, 47 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 25, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      SB 37 was passed by (Record 3535): 85 Yeas, 56 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 24, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      CSSB 37 was passed to third reading by (Record 3467): 83 Yeas, 53 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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  16. Education3 recorded events

    CSHB 117 — House Bill 117 amends the Education Code to establish the governor's task force on the governance of early childhood education and care for the purpose of addressing the governance and operational challenges of the early childhood education system in Texas.

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · April 16, 2025–May 30, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 117 amends the Education Code to establish the governor's task force on the governance of early childhood education and care for the purpose of addressing the governance and operational challenges of the early childhood education system in Texas. The bill provides for the task force's composition and for its…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 117

    House Bill 117 amends the Education Code to establish the governor's task force on the governance of early childhood education and care for the purpose of addressing the governance and operational challenges of the early childhood education system in Texas. The bill provides for the task force's composition and for its…

    1. May 30, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 117 prevailed by (Record 4063): 110 Yeas, 23 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. April 17, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 117 was passed by (Record 314): 103 Yeas, 40 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. April 16, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSHB 117 was passed to engrossment by (Record 295): 119 Yeas, 24 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  17. Education4 recorded events

    CSHB 121 — House Bill 121 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure, Education Code, and Local Government Code to set out and revise provisions relating to school safety and security.

    Other procedural vote · Voted no: 1 · Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted no: 1 · April 22, 2025–May 30, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 121 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure, Education Code, and Local Government Code to set out and revise provisions relating to school safety and security. Among other provisions, the bill does the following: provides for a good cause exception to the armed security officer requirements for public school…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 121

    House Bill 121 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure, Education Code, and Local Government Code to set out and revise provisions relating to school safety and security. Among other provisions, the bill does the following: provides for a good cause exception to the armed security officer requirements for public school…

    1. May 30, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 121 prevailed by (Record 4079): 97 Yeas, 38 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. April 23, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 1 was adopted by (Record 377): 142 Yeas, 4 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. April 23, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 121, as amended, was passed by (Record 378): 119 Yeas, 27 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    4. April 22, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      CSHB 121 was passed to engrossment by (Record 323): 94 Yeas, 52 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  18. Education3 recorded events

    CSHB 127 — House Bill 127 amends the Education Code to establish the Higher Education Research Security Council to promote secure academic research at postsecondary educational institutions while mitigating the risk of foreign espionage and interference.

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted no: 2 · May 14, 2025–May 30, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 127 amends the Education Code to establish the Higher Education Research Security Council to promote secure academic research at postsecondary educational institutions while mitigating the risk of foreign espionage and interference. The bill sets out the council's composition, powers, and duties and provides…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 127

    House Bill 127 amends the Education Code to establish the Higher Education Research Security Council to promote secure academic research at postsecondary educational institutions while mitigating the risk of foreign espionage and interference. The bill sets out the council's composition, powers, and duties and provides…

    1. May 30, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 127 prevailed by (Record 4094): 130 Yeas, 4 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 15, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      HB 127 was passed by (Record 2623): 131 Yeas, 8 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 14, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      CSHB 127 was passed to engrossment by (Record 2506): 99 Yeas, 27 Nays, 6 Present, not voting.

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  19. Education3 recorded events

    CSHB 20 — House Bill 20 amends the Education Code to require the commissioner of education to establish and administer the Applied Sciences Pathway program.

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · April 15, 2025–May 30, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 20 amends the Education Code to require the commissioner of education to establish and administer the Applied Sciences Pathway program. Among other provisions, the bill provides for program partnerships between public school districts or open‑enrollment charter schools and public institutions of higher…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 20

    House Bill 20 amends the Education Code to require the commissioner of education to establish and administer the Applied Sciences Pathway program. Among other provisions, the bill provides for program partnerships between public school districts or open‑enrollment charter schools and public institutions of higher…

    1. May 30, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 20 prevailed by (Record 4085): 134 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. April 16, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 20 was passed by (Record 214): 144 Yeas, 1 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    3. April 15, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSHB 20 was passed to engrossment by (Record 184): 143 Yeas, 2 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  20. Education3 recorded events

    CSHB 4236 — House Bill 4236 creates a study group to hold a single public meeting to examine the use and effect of the public school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts in the annual distribution of state financial aid for public education and to develop recommendations on alternative methods for verifying that valuations of complex properties are determined appropriately and included in the comptroller's study.

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · April 29, 2025–May 30, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 4236 creates a study group to hold a single public meeting to examine the use and effect of the public school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts in the annual distribution of state financial aid for public education and to develop recommendations on alternative methods for verifying that valuations of complex properties are determined appropriately and included in the comptroller's study.

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 4236

    House Bill 4236 creates a study group to hold a single public meeting to examine the use and effect of the public school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts in the annual distribution of state financial aid for public education and to develop recommendations on alternative methods for verifying that valuations of complex properties are determined appropriately and included in the comptroller's study.

    1. May 30, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 4236 prevailed by (Record 4093): 96 Yeas, 39 Nays, 3 Present, not voting.

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    2. April 30, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 4236 was passed by (Record 1008): 129 Yeas, 14 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    3. April 29, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSHB 4236 was passed to engrossment by (Record 861): 135 Yeas, 11 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  21. Education1 recorded event

    HB 4464 — House Bill 4464 amends the Labor Code to establish that, for purposes of workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain government employees under applicable state law, service with Texas Task Force 1, an intrastate fire mutual aid system team, or a regional incident management team, as applicable, by an employee is considered to be in the course and scope of the employee's regular employment and is included in such coverage.

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · May 30, 2025–May 30, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 4464 amends the Labor Code to establish that, for purposes of workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain government employees under applicable state law, service with Texas Task Force 1, an intrastate fire mutual aid system team, or a regional incident management team, as applicable, by an employee…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 4464

    House Bill 4464 amends the Labor Code to establish that, for purposes of workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain government employees under applicable state law, service with Texas Task Force 1, an intrastate fire mutual aid system team, or a regional incident management team, as applicable, by an employee…

    1. May 30, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 4464 prevailed by (Record 4065): 108 Yeas, 28 Nays, 3 Present, not voting.

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  22. Education4 recorded events

    CSHB 4623 — House Bill 4623 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to make an independent school district or open-enrollment charter school that is grossly negligent or reckless, or engages in intentional misconduct, in hiring, supervising, or employing a professional school employee liable for an act or omission that is committed by the employee against a student enrolled in the district or charter school that is one of the following:

    Other procedural vote · Voted no: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 1 · May 13, 2025–May 30, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 4623 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to make an independent school district or open-enrollment charter school that is grossly negligent or reckless, or engages in intentional misconduct, in hiring, supervising, or employing a professional school employee liable for an act or omission that is…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 4623

    House Bill 4623 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to make an independent school district or open-enrollment charter school that is grossly negligent or reckless, or engages in intentional misconduct, in hiring, supervising, or employing a professional school employee liable for an act or omission that is…

    1. May 30, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 4623 prevailed by (Record 4061): 106 Yeas, 28 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 14, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 4623 was passed by (Record 2487): 109 Yeas, 19 Nays, 6 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 13, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 2 was adopted by (Record 2416): 123 Yeas, 9 Nays, 3 Present, not voting.

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    4. May 13, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSHB 4623, as amended, was passed to engrossment by (Record 2417): 127 Yeas, 6 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  23. Education6 recorded events

    HB 500 — House Bill 500 makes supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and gives direction and transfer and other adjustment authority with respect to the General Appropriations Act and supplemental appropriations act adopted by the 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session.

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 2 · Final passage · Voted yes: 4 · April 2, 2025–May 30, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 500 makes supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and gives direction and transfer and other adjustment authority with respect to the General Appropriations Act and supplemental appropriations act adopted by the 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session. House Bill 500 reduces…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 500

    House Bill 500 makes supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and gives direction and transfer and other adjustment authority with respect to the General Appropriations Act and supplemental appropriations act adopted by the 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session. House Bill 500 reduces…

    1. May 30, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 500 prevailed by (Record 4097): 112 Yeas, 24 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. April 10, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion in writing was read and prevailed by (Record 151): 114 Yeas, 29 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    3. April 10, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSHB 500, as amended, was passed to engrossment by (Record 152): 121 Yeas, 22 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    4. April 10, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      The motion was read and prevailed by (Record 155): 125 Yeas, 16 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    5. April 10, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 500 was read third time and was passed by (Record 156): 122 Yeas, 22 Nays, 0 Present, not voting.

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    6. April 2, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      The Committee on Calendars rule was adopted by (Record 60): 131 Yeas, 15 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  24. Education3 recorded events

    HB 549 — House Bill 549 amends the Education Code to require each public school district to make available at each district campus at least one airway clearance device appropriate for use on the majority of students enrolled at the campus, but only if the district may obtain such a device for the respective campus through donation of the device in the original packaging or purchase or lease of the device using money appropriated or donated to the district for that purpose.

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · May 12, 2025–May 30, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 549 amends the Education Code to require each public school district to make available at each district campus at least one airway clearance device appropriate for use on the majority of students enrolled at the campus, but only if the district may obtain such a device for the respective campus through…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 549

    House Bill 549 amends the Education Code to require each public school district to make available at each district campus at least one airway clearance device appropriate for use on the majority of students enrolled at the campus, but only if the district may obtain such a device for the respective campus through…

    1. May 30, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 549 prevailed by (Record 4086): 134 Yeas, 1 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 13, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 549, as amended, was passed by (Record 2297): 136 Yeas, 5 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 12, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 549 was passed to engrossment by (Record 2231): 137 Yeas, 7 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  25. Education3 recorded events

    CSHB 5646 — House Bill 5646 amends the Education Code to entitle a person enrolled at a public institution of higher education to pay tuition and fees at the rates provided for Texas residents if the person is enrolled and in good standing in an ROTC program, enrolled in a corps of cadets, or enrolled in a corps of midshipmen.

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · May 7, 2025–May 30, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 5646 amends the Education Code to entitle a person enrolled at a public institution of higher education to pay tuition and fees at the rates provided for Texas residents if the person is enrolled and in good standing in an ROTC program, enrolled in a corps of cadets, or enrolled in a corps of midshipmen.…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 5646

    House Bill 5646 amends the Education Code to entitle a person enrolled at a public institution of higher education to pay tuition and fees at the rates provided for Texas residents if the person is enrolled and in good standing in an ROTC program, enrolled in a corps of cadets, or enrolled in a corps of midshipmen.…

    1. May 30, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 5646 prevailed by (Record 4066): 136 Yeas, 1 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 8, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 5646 was passed by (Record 1769): 147 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 7, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSHB 5646, as amended, was passed to engrossment by (Record 1655): 141 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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