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2,474 captured recordsFebruary 21, 2023–September 4, 2025

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Vote events: 2,474
Unique measures: 1,021
Final passage: 362
All Yes / No events: 956 / 1,486

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Education3 recorded events
SB 8 — Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments 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 Texas Education Agency decisions related to public school accountability.
Final passage · Voted no: 1 · Amendment · Voted no on amendment: 2 · August 12, 2025–August 12, 2025
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Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions under…
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89(1) History for SB 8 | Texas Legislature Online
Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions under…
August 12, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage
SB 8 as amended was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 22, Nays 6.
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August 12, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 23, Nays 5.
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August 12, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 22, Nays 6.
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Education5 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: 2 · Other procedural vote · Voted no: 1 · Amendment · Voted no on amendment: 2 · May 28, 2025–June 1, 2025
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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…
June 1, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage
On motion of Senator Hughes, the Conference Committee Report was adopted by the following vote: Yeas 24, Nays 7.
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May 28, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 24, Nays 7.
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May 28, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage
CSHB 40 as amended was passed to third reading by the following vote: Yeas 24, Nays 7.
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May 28, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 25, Nays 6.
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May 28, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 24, Nays 7.
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Education4 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 no: 2 · May 5, 2025–June 1, 2025
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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…
June 1, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage
On motion of Senator Hall, the Conference Committee Report was adopted by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 11.
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May 6, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 11.
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May 5, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 11.
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May 5, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage
CSSB 2753 as amended was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 11.
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Education4 recorded events
CSSB 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: 2 · Other procedural vote · Voted no: 2 · May 13, 2025–June 1, 2025
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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…
June 1, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage
On motion of Senator Creighton, the Conference Committee Report was adopted by the following vote: Yeas 22, Nays 9.
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May 14, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 10.
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May 13, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 10.
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May 13, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage
CSSB 2972 as amended was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 10.
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Education4 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: 2 · Other procedural vote · Voted no: 2 · March 19, 2025–May 31, 2025
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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…
May 31, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage
On motion of Senator Creighton, the Conference Committee Report was adopted by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 11.
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March 19, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 11.
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March 19, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 11.
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March 19, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage
CSSB 12 as amended was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 11.
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Education5 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 · Other procedural vote · Voted no: 2 · March 19, 2025–May 31, 2025
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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…
May 31, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 23, Nays 8.
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May 31, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage
On motion of Senator Paxton, the Conference Committee Report was adopted by the following vote: Yeas 23, Nays 8.
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March 19, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 23, Nays 8.
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March 19, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 23, Nays 8.
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March 19, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage
CSSB 13 as amended was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 23, Nays 8.
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Education3 recorded events
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, co-occurring substance use disorder, and any other neurological or mental health condition for which ibogaine demonstrates efficacy.
Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 2 · April 30, 2025–May 31, 2025
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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,…
May 31, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage
On motion of Senator Parker, the Conference Committee Report was adopted by the following vote: Yeas 27, Nays 4.
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April 30, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 5.
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April 30, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 5.
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Education1 recorded event
SB 2431 — Senate Bill 2431 amends the Education Code to require a public institution of higher education that, through any baccalaureate degree program, offers a study abroad component or program in a location where a language other than English is primarily spoken to provide an option that allows a student enrolled in the study abroad component or program to earn foreign language credit as part of that component or program, beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year.
Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 1 · May 31, 2025–May 31, 2025
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Senate Bill 2431 amends the Education Code to require a public institution of higher education that, through any baccalaureate degree program, offers a study abroad component or program in a location where a language other than English is primarily spoken to provide an option that allows a student enrolled in the study abroad component or program to earn foreign language credit as part of that component or program, beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year.
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 2431
Senate Bill 2431 amends the Education Code to require a public institution of higher education that, through any baccalaureate degree program, offers a study abroad component or program in a location where a language other than English is primarily spoken to provide an option that allows a student enrolled in the study abroad component or program to earn foreign language credit as part of that component or program, beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year.
May 31, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2.
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Education6 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: 2 · Other procedural vote · Voted no: 2 · Amendment · Voted no on amendment: 1 · Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 1 · April 15, 2025–May 31, 2025
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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…
May 31, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage
On motion of Senator Creighton, the Conference Committee Report was adopted by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 11.
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April 16, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 11.
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April 15, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 11.
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April 15, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment
The amendment to CSSB 37 was adopted by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 11.
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April 15, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment
The amendment to CSSB 37 was read and failed of adoption by the following vote: Yeas 11, Nays 20.
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April 15, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage
CSSB 37 as amended was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 11.
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Education3 recorded events
CSSB 2615 — Senate Bill 2615 amends the Education Code to restrict the circumstances under which a public institution of higher education may allow telework for an employee on a temporary or permanent basis.
Other procedural vote · Voted no: 3 · May 7, 2025–May 30, 2025
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Senate Bill 2615 amends the Education Code to restrict the circumstances under which a public institution of higher education may allow telework for an employee on a temporary or permanent basis.
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 2615
Senate Bill 2615 amends the Education Code to restrict the circumstances under which a public institution of higher education may allow telework for an employee on a temporary or permanent basis.
May 30, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 10.
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May 8, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 10.
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May 7, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 10.
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Education1 recorded event
SB 2986 — Senate Bill 2986 amends the Education Code to authorize a school district, open‑enrollment charter school, or institution of higher education to allow a religious organization to use school facilities to host religious worship, services, sermons, or assemblies under certain conditions.
Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 1 · May 30, 2025–May 30, 2025
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Senate Bill 2986 amends the Education Code to authorize a school district, open‑enrollment charter school, or institution of higher education to allow a religious organization to use school facilities to host religious worship, services, sermons, or assemblies under certain conditions. The bill prohibits a state…
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 2986
Senate Bill 2986 amends the Education Code to authorize a school district, open‑enrollment charter school, or institution of higher education to allow a religious organization to use school facilities to host religious worship, services, sermons, or assemblies under certain conditions. The bill prohibits a state…
May 30, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 5.
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Education2 recorded events
CSSB 571 — Senate Bill 571 amends the Education Code to consolidate and revise provisions relating to the reporting and investigation of misconduct by employees of public educational entities and private schools.
Amendment · Voted no on amendment: 1 · Other procedural vote · Voted no: 1 · May 8, 2025–May 30, 2025
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Senate Bill 571 amends the Education Code to consolidate and revise provisions relating to the reporting and investigation of misconduct by employees of public educational entities and private schools. Among other changes, the bill revises the circumstances under which an applicable administrator must make a report,…
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 571
Senate Bill 571 amends the Education Code to consolidate and revise provisions relating to the reporting and investigation of misconduct by employees of public educational entities and private schools. Among other changes, the bill revises the circumstances under which an applicable administrator must make a report,…
May 30, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1.
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May 8, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1.
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Education3 recorded events
CSSB 904 — Senate Bill 904 amends the Occupations Code to streamline rulemaking requirements with respect to the sale of hearing instruments for purposes of provisions relating to speech-language pathologists and audiologists and hearing instrument fitters and dispensers.
Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 1 · Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 2 · May 1, 2025–May 30, 2025
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Senate Bill 904 amends the Occupations Code to streamline rulemaking requirements with respect to the sale of hearing instruments for purposes of provisions relating to speech-language pathologists and audiologists and hearing instrument fitters and dispensers. The bill also removes the continuing education exemption for new hearing instrument fitter and dispenser licensees and expands the types of licensed physicians who may sign a statement of a minor patient's evaluation and candidacy for a hearing instrument.
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 904
Senate Bill 904 amends the Occupations Code to streamline rulemaking requirements with respect to the sale of hearing instruments for purposes of provisions relating to speech-language pathologists and audiologists and hearing instrument fitters and dispensers. The bill also removes the continuing education exemption for new hearing instrument fitter and dispenser licensees and expands the types of licensed physicians who may sign a statement of a minor patient's evaluation and candidacy for a hearing instrument.
May 30, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 28, Nays 3.
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May 1, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 28, Nays 3.
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May 1, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 28, Nays 3.
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Education4 recorded events
SB 974 — Senate Bill 974 amends the Tax Code to authorize a public school district teacher to serve on an appraisal district's appraisal review board (ARB).
Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 1 · Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 3 · March 20, 2025–May 30, 2025
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Senate Bill 974 amends the Tax Code to authorize a public school district teacher to serve on an appraisal district's appraisal review board (ARB). The bill creates an offense for an employee or board member of an independent school district who communicates with a teacher serving as a member of an ARB with the intent…
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 974
Senate Bill 974 amends the Tax Code to authorize a public school district teacher to serve on an appraisal district's appraisal review board (ARB). The bill creates an offense for an employee or board member of an independent school district who communicates with a teacher serving as a member of an ARB with the intent…
May 30, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 23, Nays 8.
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March 20, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 8.
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March 20, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 24, Nays 5.
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March 20, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 8.
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Education1 recorded event
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.
Amendment · Voted no on amendment: 1 · May 29, 2025–May 29, 2025
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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…
May 29, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2.
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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.
Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 2 · May 28, 2025–May 28, 2025
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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…
May 28, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 27, Nays 4.
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May 28, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage
HB 117 as amended was passed to third reading by the following vote: Yeas 25, Nays 6.
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May 28, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 27, Nays 4.
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May 28, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 25, Nays 6.
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HB 1240 — House Bill 1240 amends certain provisions of the Education Code, Government Code, Health and Safety Code, Transportation Code, and Water Code to applicably incorporate a Government Code definition of the "Texas-Mexico border region," as revised by the bill, that specifies the counties comprising that region.
Other procedural vote · Voted no: 3 · Final passage · Voted no: 1 · Amendment · Voted no on amendment: 2 · May 23, 2025–May 28, 2025
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House Bill 1240 amends certain provisions of the Education Code, Government Code, Health and Safety Code, Transportation Code, and Water Code to applicably incorporate a Government Code definition of the "Texas-Mexico border region," as revised by the bill, that specifies the counties comprising that region.
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 1240
House Bill 1240 amends certain provisions of the Education Code, Government Code, Health and Safety Code, Transportation Code, and Water Code to applicably incorporate a Government Code definition of the "Texas-Mexico border region," as revised by the bill, that specifies the counties comprising that region. Those…
May 28, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 25, Nays 6.
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May 28, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote
The bill was again read third time and was again finally passed by the following vote: Yeas 23, Nays 8.
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May 23, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 23, Nays 8.
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May 23, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage
HB 1240 as amended was passed to third reading by the following vote: Yeas 23, Nays 8.
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May 23, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 25, Nays 6.
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May 23, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 23, Nays 8.
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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: 2 · May 28, 2025–May 28, 2025
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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.
May 28, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 27, Nays 4.
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May 28, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 28, Nays 3.
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CSHB 5294 — Relating to medical school admissions, coursework, academic standards, and employment decisions in this state.
Other procedural vote · Voted no: 1 · May 28, 2025–May 28, 2025
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Relating to medical school admissions, coursework, academic standards, and employment decisions in this state.
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Relating to medical school admissions, coursework, academic standards, and employment decisions in this state.
May 28, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 11.
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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.
Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 1 · May 28, 2025–May 28, 2025
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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.…
May 28, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2.
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SB 10 — Senate Bill 10 amends the Education Code to require a public elementary or secondary school to display in a conspicuous place in each classroom of the school a durable poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments that meets the requirements listed by the bill.
Amendment · Voted no on amendment: 1 · Other procedural vote · Voted no: 2 · Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 5 · Final passage · Voted no: 1 · March 18, 2025–May 28, 2025
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Senate Bill 10 amends the Education Code to require a public elementary or secondary school to display in a conspicuous place in each classroom of the school a durable poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments that meets the requirements listed by the bill. The bill requires a public elementary or secondary school…
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 10
Senate Bill 10 amends the Education Code to require a public elementary or secondary school to display in a conspicuous place in each classroom of the school a durable poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments that meets the requirements listed by the bill. The bill requires a public elementary or secondary school…
May 28, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 10.
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March 19, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 11.
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March 18, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 10.
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March 18, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment
The amendment to SB 10 was read and failed of adoption by the following vote: Yeas 10, Nays 20.
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March 18, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment
The amendment to SB 10 was read and failed of adoption by the following vote: Yeas 10, Nays 20.
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March 18, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment
The amendment to SB 10 was read and failed of adoption by the following vote: Yeas 10, Nays 20.
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March 18, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment
The amendment to SB 10 was read and failed of adoption by the following vote: Yeas 10, Nays 20.
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March 18, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment
The amendment to SB 10 was read and failed of adoption by the following vote: Yeas 10, Nays 20.
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March 18, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage
SB 10 was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 10.
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SJR 59 — Senate Joint Resolution 59
Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 1 · May 28, 2025–May 28, 2025
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Senate Joint Resolution 59 For Election: 11-4-25 Senate Joint Resolution 59 proposes an amendment to the Texas Constitution to establish the permanent technical institution infrastructure fund and the available workforce education fund for the purpose of providing a dedicated source of funding for capital projects and…
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SJR 59
Senate Joint Resolution 59 For Election: 11-4-25 Senate Joint Resolution 59 proposes an amendment to the Texas Constitution to establish the permanent technical institution infrastructure fund and the available workforce education fund for the purpose of providing a dedicated source of funding for capital projects and…
May 28, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2.
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HB 100 — House Bill 100 amends the Education Code to set out provisions that prohibit or otherwise restrict public school districts and open‑enrollment charter schools from adopting, using, or purchasing instructional material included on the list of rejected instructional materials maintained by the State Board of Education (SBOE).
Other procedural vote · Voted no: 1 · Final passage · Voted no: 1 · Amendment · Voted no on amendment: 1 · May 27, 2025–May 27, 2025
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House Bill 100 amends the Education Code to set out provisions that prohibit or otherwise restrict public school districts and open‑enrollment charter schools from adopting, using, or purchasing instructional material included on the list of rejected instructional materials maintained by the State Board of Education…
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 100
House Bill 100 amends the Education Code to set out provisions that prohibit or otherwise restrict public school districts and open‑enrollment charter schools from adopting, using, or purchasing instructional material included on the list of rejected instructional materials maintained by the State Board of Education…
May 27, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 27, Nays 4.
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May 27, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage
HB 100 as amended was passed to third reading by the following vote: Yeas 27, Nays 4.
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May 27, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 27, Nays 4.
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HB 1105 — House Bill 1105 amends the Education Code to provide for a tuition and laboratory fee exemption for a student of a public institution of higher education who is enrolled in one or more courses offered as part of an emergency medical services curriculum and is employed as a paramedic by a political subdivision of the state.
Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · May 27, 2025–May 27, 2025
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House Bill 1105 amends the Education Code to provide for a tuition and laboratory fee exemption for a student of a public institution of higher education who is enrolled in one or more courses offered as part of an emergency medical services curriculum and is employed as a paramedic by a political subdivision of the state.
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 1105
House Bill 1105 amends the Education Code to provide for a tuition and laboratory fee exemption for a student of a public institution of higher education who is enrolled in one or more courses offered as part of an emergency medical services curriculum and is employed as a paramedic by a political subdivision of the state.
May 27, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2.
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CSHB 1211 — Previous law conditioned eligibility for the higher education tuition and fee exemption for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services on the student enrolling in a public institution of higher education as an undergraduate student or in a dual credit course or other course for which a high school student may earn joint high school and college credit not later than the student's 25th birthday.
Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 2 · May 27, 2025–May 27, 2025
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Previous law conditioned eligibility for the higher education tuition and fee exemption for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services on the student enrolling in a public institution of higher education as an undergraduate student or in a dual credit course…
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 1211
Previous law conditioned eligibility for the higher education tuition and fee exemption for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services on the student enrolling in a public institution of higher education as an undergraduate student or in a dual credit course…
May 27, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 27, Nays 4.
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May 27, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 27, Nays 4.
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170 measures

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.

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.

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

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.

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:

CSSB 2615 — Senate Bill 2615 amends the Education Code to restrict the circumstances under which a public institution of higher education may allow telework for an employee on a temporary or permanent basis.

CSSB 571 — Senate Bill 571 amends the Education Code to consolidate and revise provisions relating to the reporting and investigation of misconduct by employees of public educational entities and private schools.

CSSB 904 — Senate Bill 904 amends the Occupations Code to streamline rulemaking requirements with respect to the sale of hearing instruments for purposes of provisions relating to speech-language pathologists and audiologists and hearing instrument fitters and dispensers.

SB 974 — Senate Bill 974 amends the Tax Code to authorize a public school district teacher to serve on an appraisal district's appraisal review board (ARB).

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.

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.

CSHB 5294 — Relating to medical school admissions, coursework, academic standards, and employment decisions in this state.

SB 10 — Senate Bill 10 amends the Education Code to require a public elementary or secondary school to display in a conspicuous place in each classroom of the school a durable poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments that meets the requirements listed by the bill.

SJR 59 — Senate Joint Resolution 59