In my January
14 blog post, I provided a list of the bills filed in the Texas Senate
related to public education and public-school employees and retirees. At that time, a total of 339 Senate Bills had
been filed. As of late last night, 2142 have
been filed, so it was time to update the list of bills that affect our schools
and our school employees and retirees. Please
forgive me if I missed any, but I have searched through 4,569 House Bills and 2,142
Senate Bills in the last two-and-a-half days, in addition to 791 resolutions
filed in the two houses..
Before you
begin your own journey through these bills, I have a few notes for you. I will warn you that these notes are almost
identical to the notes provided in yesterday’s blog post as the process remains
the same.
·
Anything highlighted relates to TRS members,
active and retired (also referred to as the Texas Public School Employees Group
Insurance Program), as well as SCR
17, authored by Sen. Bryan Hughes, “Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and
the Windfall Elimination
Provision of the Social Security Act.” These unfair practices cause
teachers, firefighters, police officers, and some federal employees in 15
states—including Texas--to lose most of the Social Security benefits we EARN/EARNED
working at jobs before, during, and/or after our careers in those fields.
·
You can use “Find” on your computer to look for
specific key words in this list that are of particular interest to you that you
want to follow. Some suggestions are: adaptive
sports program, inclusive playgrounds, University Interscholastic League, dyslexia,
bilingual education, mental health (also behavioral health), special education,
bullying, charter schools, COVID (also disease), immunization, cost of living,
assessment (which is used in place of STAAR in the bills), online learning (and
virtual learning), school finance, Foundation School Program, dual enrollment,
virtual meetings.
·
Note that each bill number on my list is in blue
and is underlined. That is a direct link
to the text/summary of the bill if you would like to read more about it.
·
When you find bills/resolutions of interest to
you and you want to follow them as they move through the legislative process,
you can do so by setting up an account here. In the far-right corner, click “Login.” Then
click “New User?” Set up your
account.
Ø
Once your account has been set up, click on
“Home,” and under “Search Legislation,” click in the “Bill Number” circle. Type in the bill number of the bill you want
to follow. Then, on the right side,
click “Alert List” so you will receive an alert every time there is any action
regarding that bill. (I leave it on “Any
Category” so I get an alert by email every time there is any movement on the
bill, but you can choose for which actions in the process you want to receive
an alert.) You can also keep a running
list of bills you are following by clicking “Add to Bill List,” which allows
you to set up different categories so your list is organized by subjects.)
·
In Microsoft Word, where I first copy and paste
all of the bills filed, there are 24 PAGES of Senate Bills, to date, affecting
public education and public-school employees and retirees.
· PAY CLOSE ATTENTION and keep others informed, too.
Here goes! These are the bills filed in the Texas Senate (as of approximately 1:30 this morning when I finished the list) that affect public education and public-school employees and retirees.
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Author: |
Paxton |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to Higher Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to the participation of open-enrollment charter
schools in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program. |
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Author: |
Paxton |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce |
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Caption: |
Relating to the inclusion of local school health advisory
councils as governmental bodies for purposes of the open meetings law and the
public information law. |
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Author: |
Kolkhorst |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to parental access to public school virtual
instruction and instructional materials for virtual and remote learning. |
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Author: |
Kolkhorst |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to the notice required regarding the requirement
to submit a financial aid application as a condition of high school
graduation for public school students. |
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Author: |
Perry |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to State Affairs |
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Caption: |
Relating to requiring public school students to
participate in interscholastic athletic activities based on biological sex. |
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Author: |
Powell |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to indicators of achievement under the public
school accountability system. |
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Author: |
Miles |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to the consideration of certain student
differentials based on sex under the public school accountability system. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to the establishment of school district policies
regarding the marketing and commercial advertising of food products on school
district property. |
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Author: |
Menéndez |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to the inclusion of a mental health course in the
required curriculum for public high school students. |
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Author: |
Menéndez |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to training requirements for public school board
of trustees members and superintendents regarding the adoption of a
trauma-informed school standard. |
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Author: |
Menéndez |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to reporting the number of incidents of bullying
and cyberbullying in a school district and open-enrollment charter school
through the Public Education Information Management System. |
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Author: |
West |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to open meetings of the governing body of a
charter holder and the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to the justified use of force by a school
employee or volunteer against a student. |
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Author: |
Blanco |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce |
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Caption: |
Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health,
mental health, and educational services in this state, including the delivery
of those services using telecommunications or information technology. |
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Author: |
Blanco |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce |
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Caption: |
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of preexisting
conditions including COVID-19. |
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Author: |
Hughes |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to Criminal Justice |
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Caption: |
Relating to the authority of a county to restrict sex
offenders from child safety zones in the unincorporated area of the county. |
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Author: |
Hughes |
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Last Action: |
03/18/2021 S Scheduled for public hearing on . . . |
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Caption: |
Relating to local school health advisory councils and
health education provided by school districts, including requirements
regarding human sexuality instruction. |
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Author: |
Hughes |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to Transportation |
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Caption: |
Relating to the use of a flashing warning signal light and
certain other equipment by a person operating a school bus. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to funding under the transportation allotment for
transporting meals and instructional materials to a student's residence. |
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Author: |
Paxton |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce |
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Caption: |
Relating to the regulation of dyslexia practitioners and
therapists. |
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Author: |
Schwertner |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to the curriculum requirements for public high
school students. |
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Author: |
Kolkhorst |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to the entitlement of certain public school
students to transfer to a school district offering in-person instruction. |
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Author: |
Schwertner |
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Last
Action: |
03/09/2021
S Referred to Finance |
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Caption: |
Relating
to a biennial study and report by the Employees Retirement System of Texas
and Teacher Retirement System of Texas on converting to a defined contribution
plan. |
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Author: |
Schwertner |
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Last
Action: |
03/09/2021
S Referred to Finance |
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Caption: |
Relating
to a biennial report on the investment returns of the Employees Retirement
System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
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Author: |
Hughes |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to
open-enrollment charter schools. |
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Author: |
Paxton |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to authorizing equal opportunity for access by
home-schooled students to University Interscholastic League sponsored
activities; authorizing a fee. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to funding for school districts to provide
inclusive and accessible playgrounds. |
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Author: |
Hughes |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to immunity from liability of public and private
schools and security personnel employed by those schools for certain actions
of security personnel. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to teacher certification examinations in
bilingual target language proficiency and to certification requirements for
teachers in bilingual education. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to developing a strategic plan for the
improvement and expansion of high-quality bilingual education. |
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Author: |
Gutierrez |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to school district employment policies regarding
the notice required before filling certain vacant positions at the district. |
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Author: |
Springer |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to the career and technology education allotment
under the Foundation School Program. |
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Author: |
Zaffirini |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce |
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Caption: |
Relating to the eligibility of school district employees
for workers' compensation benefits for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and
payment of those benefits. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to prohibiting a student from participating in
future extracurricular activities for certain conduct involving the assault
of an extracurricular activity official. |
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Author: |
Menéndez |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce |
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Caption: |
Relating to remote meetings under the open meetings law. |
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Author: |
West |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services |
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Caption: |
Relating to the provision of mental health services for
certain children at risk of relinquishment. |
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Author: |
Powell |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic
Development |
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Caption: |
Relating to the development of and report on a tri-agency
work-based learning strategic framework by the Texas Workforce Commission,
the Texas Education Agency, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board. |
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Author: |
Blanco |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to requiring school districts to adopt a policy
regarding the idling of the engine of a school bus. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce |
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Caption: |
Relating to the creation and funding of the Texas student
connectivity account; imposing a fee. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to the development of a special education
services matrix. |
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Author: |
Lucio
| Buckingham | Hall | Paxton |
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Last
Action: |
03/11/2021
S Referred to Finance |
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Caption: |
Relating
to the continuation and functions of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of
the public school finance system. |
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Author: |
Birdwell |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to the carrying or storage of a handgun by a
school marshal. |
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Author: |
Miles |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to requiring the parent of a student enrolled in
a school district to provide and update a student's contact information. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to the creation of an adaptive sports program by
the University Interscholastic League to provide students with disabilities
access to team sports. |
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Author: |
Creighton |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to the expiration of a school marshal license
issued or renewed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. |
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Author: |
Hughes |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs |
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Caption: |
Relating to the display of the national motto in public
schools and institutions of higher education. |
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Author: |
Kolkhorst |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to the development of an agriculture education
program for public elementary schools. |
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Author: |
Kolkhorst | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Campbell |
et al. |
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Last Action: |
03/17/2021 S Scheduled for public hearing on . . . |
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Caption: |
Relating to pricing of and health benefit plan
cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin. |
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Author: |
Kolkhorst |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs |
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Caption: |
Relating to the authorization by a school district or
open-enrollment charter school for a person to carry or possess a weapon on
school premises for purposes of safety and security. |
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Author: |
Blanco |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to the issuance of a teaching certificate to
certain applicants with experience as instructors for the Community College
of the Air Force. |
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Author: |
Paxton |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce |
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Caption: |
Relating to remote meetings under the open meetings law. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to the qualifications for designation as a
dropout recovery school. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to authorizing a dropout recovery
competency-based educational pilot program provided through a campus or
campus program charter or open-enrollment charter school. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to a school district or open-enrollment charter
school adopting a policy allowing a school employee to carry or possess a
handgun on school property or at a school event. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to the model training curriculum and required
education and training of security personnel employed by a school district. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to the requirements for a school district improvement
plan. |
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Author: |
Powell |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to data collection by and consultation with the
Collaborative Task Force on Public School Mental Health Services regarding
the task force's duties and requiring the Texas Education Agency to report on
mental health services provided to public school students. |
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Author: |
Zaffirini |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce |
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Caption: |
Relating to requirements for open meetings that are
broadcast over the Internet or held by telephone conference or
videoconference call. |
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Author: |
West |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to requiring a school district or open-enrollment
charter school to report data regarding restraints administered to,
complaints filed against, citations issued to, and arrests made of students. |
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Author: |
Powell |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to the indicator of achievement for military
readiness under the public school accountability system. |
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Author: |
Powell |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education |
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Caption: |
Relating to a suicide prevention, intervention, and
postvention program for certain public elementary school campuses. |
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Author: |
Hinojosa |
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Last Action: |
03/04/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to measures to mitigate the effects of a disaster
on public schools, including personal leave provided for certain public
school employees, the temporary suspension of certain accountability
determinations and promotion or graduation criteria, the calculation of
average daily attendance for the 2020-2021 school year, and a study on methods
to reduce truancy rates. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/04/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to demonstration programs for childhood obesity
and chronic disease prevention in certain border counties. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/04/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for school
counselors employed by a school district. |
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Author: |
Alvarado |
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Last Action: |
03/05/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to courses in personal financial literacy &
economics for high school students in public schools. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/05/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to positive behavior plans of school districts,
development of positive behavior best practices by the Texas Education
Agency, and reporting of disproportionate discretionary disciplinary action
by school districts. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/05/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to the regulation and operation of
open-enrollment charter schools. |
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Author: |
Campbell |
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Last Action: |
03/05/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to parental access to curriculum materials used
in a public school's human sexuality instruction. |
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Author: |
Campbell |
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Last Action: |
03/05/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to parental approval for a student's
participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools. |
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Author: |
Creighton |
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Last Action: |
03/05/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to notice regarding the availability to public school
students of college credit and work-based education programs and subsidies
for fees paid to take certain advanced placement tests. |
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Author: |
Creighton |
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Last Action: |
03/05/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to creating a bilingual special education
certification to teach students of limited English proficiency with
disabilities. |
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Author: |
Powell |
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Last Action: |
03/05/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to the terminology used to refer to an
individualized education program team. |
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Author: |
West |
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Last Action: |
03/05/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to requiring public schools to provide
instruction and materials and adopt policies relating to the prevention of
child abuse, family violence, and dating violence. |
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Author: |
Bettencourt | Birdwell | Creighton | Hall | Kolkhorst | et
al. |
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Last Action: |
03/05/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to a county, city, or independent school district
posting election results on an Internet website. |
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Author: |
Taylor |
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Last Action: |
03/08/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to the electronic administration of assessment
instruments in public schools and to certain measures to support Internet
connectivity for purposes of those assessment instruments. |
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Author: |
Seliger |
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Last Action: |
03/08/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to the indicator of achievement for military
readiness under the public school accountability system. |
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Author: |
Seliger |
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Last Action: |
03/08/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to the definition of a school resource officer. |
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Author: |
Hughes |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to academic accountability ratings for certain school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and contracted entities that offer full-time online programs through the state virtual school network and revocation of approval to operate or contract to operate those programs. |
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Author: |
Schwertner |
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Last
Action: |
03/09/2021
S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating
to requiring the inclusion of certain recommendations in reports on the
actuarial experience of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the
Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
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Author: |
Kolkhorst |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to the determination of the total taxable value
of property in a school district that has entered into an agreement under the
Texas Economic Development Act. |
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Author: |
Johnson |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to an application for the establishment of a new
open-enrollment charter school campus or site. |
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Author: |
Taylor |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to military readiness for purposes of the
college, career, or military readiness outcomes bonus under the Foundation
School Program. |
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Author: |
Taylor |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to the management and investment of the permanent
school fund, including the duties of the School Land Board and the creation
of the Permanent School Fund Investment Management Organization. |
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Author: |
Zaffirini |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to matters regarding educators, including the
composition of the State Board for Educator Certification, the board's
disciplinary proceedings, and a public school teacher's notification of
resignation from employment. |
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Author: |
West |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to continuing education and training requirements
for educators and other school district personnel. |
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Author: |
West |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to an agreement between a school district and
public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to
high school students enrolled in the district. |
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Author: |
Blanco |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to the efficient use and generation of
electricity by public schools. |
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Author: |
Hall |
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Last Action: |
03/09/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to informed consent to immunizations for
children. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/10/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to the training and responsibilities of certain
educational entities that have certain responsibilities regarding public
school oversight. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/10/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education
to conduct special accreditation investigations. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/10/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to the applicability of requirements regarding
the suspension of a student from a school district of innovation. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/10/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to the applicability of educator certification
and assignment requirements to school districts of innovation. |
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Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/10/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to the state plan for career and technology
education. |
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Author: |
Miles |
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Last Action: |
03/10/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to the donation of food by public school
campuses. |
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Author: |
Hughes |
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Last Action: |
03/10/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to a program to facilitate public school tutoring
by certain teachers. |
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Author: |
Bettencourt |
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Last Action: |
03/10/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to the election of the board of trustees of
certain school districts and the powers and duties of the board of trustees
of school districts. |
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Author: |
Bettencourt |
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Last Action: |
03/10/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to prohibiting public schools from leasing,
owning, or having a business interest in certain entities and real property
associated with those entities. |
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Author: |
Bettencourt |
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Last Action: |
03/10/2021 S Filed |
|
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Caption: |
Relating to governmental entities that may partner with a
school district to operate a district campus. |
|
Author: |
Bettencourt |
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Last Action: |
03/10/2021 S Filed |
|
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Caption: |
Relating to public school organization, accountability,
and fiscal management. |
|
Author: |
Huffman | Schwertner |
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Last Action: |
03/10/2021 S Filed |
|
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Caption: |
Relating to the evaluation and reporting of investment practices
and performance of certain public retirement systems. |
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Author: |
Gutierrez |
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Last Action: |
03/10/2021 S Filed |
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|
Caption: |
Relating to the permissible uses of the bilingual
education allotment provided under the foundation school program. |
|
Author: |
West |
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Last Action: |
03/10/2021 S Filed |
|
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Caption: |
Relating to remote learning programs provided by school
districts and the calculation of average daily attendance in public schools. |
|
Author: |
Creighton |
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Last Action: |
03/10/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to a study by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas regarding the use of health reimbursement accounts in conjunction with Medicare plans available through the individual marketplace to provide health and pharmacy benefit coverage for certain retired school employees. |
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Author: |
Bettencourt |
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Last Action: |
03/10/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to the assessment and collection of ad valorem
taxes imposed by a school district. |
|
Author: |
Bettencourt |
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Last Action: |
03/10/2021 S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating to the appeal of a determination by the
comptroller of public accounts of a protest of the comptroller's findings in
a study of school district property values. |
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Author: |
Taylor |
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Last
Action: |
03/10/2021
S Filed |
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Caption: |
Relating
to participation in and rates for coverage provided under the uniform group
coverage program for active school employees. |
|
Author: |
Seliger |
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Last Action: |
03/10/2021 S Filed |
|
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Caption: |
Relating to a parental option to request the return to or
retention at a certain grade level for a public school student whose
education was disrupted by the coronavirus disease pandemic. |
|
Author: |
Gutierrez |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
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Caption: |
Relating to broadcasting of athletic competitions
sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. |
|
Author: |
Taylor |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
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Caption: |
Relating to the adjustment of the average daily attendance
of a school district on the basis of a calamity. |
|
Author: |
Perry |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
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Caption: |
Relating to restricting the use of personally identifiable
student information by an operator of a website, online service, online
application, or mobile application used for a school purpose and providing an
exemption from certain restrictions for a national assessment provider. |
|
Author: |
Perry |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
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Caption: |
Relating to measures to assist small and rural school
districts in implementing a collegiate model and expanding broadband access,
including the establishment of the Rural Schools and Communities Technical
Assistance Center and a grant program. |
|
Author: |
Taylor |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the public school finance system. |
|
Author: |
Zaffirini |
|
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to a public school campus's election under a
campus turnaround plan to operate as a community school. |
|
Author: |
Bettencourt |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to rules by the State Board for Educator
Certification regarding virtual observation options for field-based
experiences and internships required for educator certification. |
|
Author: |
Lucio |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the use of corporal punishment in public
schools. |
|
Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the membership of a school district's threat
assessment and safe and supportive school team and committee and the school
safety allotment under the public school finance system. |
|
Author: |
Lucio |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to requiring school districts to report
management fees under certain cooperative purchasing contracts. |
|
Author: |
Lucio |
|
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the regional inventory of mental health
resources for public schools and the statewide plan for student mental
health. |
|
Author: |
Bettencourt |
|
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the adult high school charter school program. |
|
Author: |
Bettencourt |
|
|
Last
Action: |
03/11/2021
S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating
to in-depth evaluations and reports on certain investments of the Teacher
Retirement System of Texas. |
|
Author: |
Taylor |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to public school accountability ratings,
including interventions and sanctions administered to a school district or
campus assigned a needs improvement rating. |
|
Author: |
Hall |
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|
Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to immunization requirements for admission to
public schools. |
|
Author: |
Powell |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the use of the school safety allotment for a
school district's disaster or pandemic preparation and response. |
|
Author: |
Powell |
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Last
Action: |
03/11/2021
S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating
to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system,
the career and technology allotment under the public school finance system,
and enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System. |
|
Author: |
Paxton | Hughes |
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|
Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the program requiring dyslexia screening and testing
in public schools. |
|
Author: |
Paxton |
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Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to a student's eligibility for special education
services provided by a school district. |
|
Author: |
Paxton |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to online courses and programs offered by a
public school, including courses and programs offered through the state
virtual school network. |
|
Author: |
Paxton |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to establishing a system for the sharing of
information regarding cyber attacks or other cybersecurity incidents
occurring in schools in this state. |
|
Author: |
Paxton |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to allowing parents and guardians to elect for a
student to repeat or retake a course or grade. |
|
Author: |
Blanco |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to course requirements for public high school
students and a requirement to collect and report information regarding
endorsements earned by public school students. |
|
Author: |
Blanco |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to continuing education for public school counselors
and the provision of postsecondary counseling by certain counselors at public
schools. |
|
Author: |
Taylor |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to a supplemental special education services and
instructional materials program for certain public school students receiving
special education services. |
|
Author: |
Zaffirini |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the inclusion of civics education in public
schools, including continuing education requirements on civics education for
certain classroom teachers. |
|
Author: |
Zaffirini |
|
|
Last
Action: |
03/12/2021
S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating
to reenrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group
Insurance Program. |
|
Author: |
Campbell |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the inclusion of an elective course on the
founding principles of the United States in the curriculum for public high
school students and the posting of the founding documents of the United
States in public school buildings. |
|
Author: |
Taylor |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to grants available to school districts and
open-enrollment charter schools to provide services to students after a
disaster in the state of Texas; an adjustment to prevent generational
educational decline under the public school finance system; and ensure
maintenance of effort. |
|
Author: |
Taylor |
|
|
Last
Action: |
03/12/2021
S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating
to the contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and
supplemental funding for public schools. |
|
Author: |
Gutierrez |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the required minutes of service during each
school day for a classroom teacher in public schools. |
|
Author: |
Gutierrez |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to restricting the written information a public
school teacher is required to provide in a lesson plan. |
|
Author: |
West |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to a leave pool for school district employees. |
|
Author: |
West |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the eligibility of certain children who are
enrolled in a child care services program administered by the Texas Workforce
Commission for free prekindergarten programs in public schools. |
|
Author: |
West |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to adjustment of the average daily attendance for
school districts providing additional half-day instruction for certain
students. |
|
Author: |
West |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the creation of a broadband Internet connectivity
and broadband access grant program to facilitate instruction and learning for
public school students. |
|
Author: |
Huffman |
|
|
Last
Action: |
03/12/2021
S Filed |
|
|
|
Caption: |
Relating
to the contributions to and benefits under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
|
Author: |
Eckhardt |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the school district property value study
conducted by the comptroller of public accounts. |
|
Author: |
Powell |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to a survey developed and administered by the
Texas Education Agency prior to assessment instruments. |
|
Author: |
Powell |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the creation of a task force by the
commissioner of education on students residing in temporary living
arrangements. |
|
Author: |
Miles |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the election of trustees of certain school
districts. |
|
Author: |
Miles |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the date on which an election for trustees of
certain school districts must be held. |
|
Author: |
Campbell |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to open meetings of governmental bodies. |
|
Author: |
Creighton |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the establishment of certain programs to
facilitate early high school graduation and enrollment at public institutions
of higher education and to the repeal of the Early High School Graduation
Scholarship program. |
|
Author: |
West |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to global and cultural studies instruction and
mandatory graduation requirements in public schools. |
|
Author: |
Lucio |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the duties of school district peace officers
and school resource officers. |
|
Author: |
Hughes |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to a period of prayer in public schools and at
school-sponsored athletic events. |
|
Author: |
Gutierrez |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the reduction of school district property
taxes as a result of the school facilities allotment. |
|
Author: |
Springer |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the rulemaking authority of the University
Interscholastic League |
|
Author: |
West |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the requirements for a request for the
revision of a charter for an open-enrollment charter school. |
|
Author: |
West |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to certain open-enrollment charter school
admission policies and the consideration of the number of special education
eligible students served by a charter holder in approving a charter holder's
application for an expansion amendment. |
|
Author: |
West |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to an application for a charter for an open-enrollment
charter school and to the expansion of an open-enrollment charter school. |
|
Author: |
West |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the creation of a Texas Commission on
Assessment and Accountability. |
|
Author: |
Nelson |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to state fiscal matters related to public
education. |
|
Author: |
Miles |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to reporting and disseminating information
regarding public school disciplinary actions. |
|
Author: |
Lucio |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to district bilingual and special language
programs. |
|
Author: |
Lucio |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to expanding the compensatory education allotment
to allow funds to be used to implement social-emotional learning programs. |
|
Author: |
Powell |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to providing high-quality tutoring services to
public school students, including the creation of the Texas Tutor Corps
program, the establishment of a COVID-19 learning loss and student
acceleration pilot program, and the use of the compensatory education
allotment for tutoring services programs. |
|
Author: |
Taylor |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to instruction in informed patriotism in public
schools. |
|
Author: |
Menéndez |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the prevention of and the reporting of incidents of bullying committed by public school students. |
|
|
Author: |
Menéndez |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the adoption of a healthy and safe school
water plan by public schools. |
|
Author: |
Menéndez |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to a matching grant program for school districts
for the development and implementation of programs to address the social,
emotional, and behavioral needs of students. |
|
Author: |
Menéndez |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to individual graduation committee qualification
requirements for certain students. |
|
Author: |
Menéndez |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to information on and requirements for certain
courses and educational programs offered in public schools, including courses
offered through the state virtual school network. |
|
Author: |
Menéndez |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to public school discipline policies, practices,
and procedures regarding student substance use and substance abuse prevention
and intervention and mental health training for campus behavior coordinators. |
|
Author: |
Menéndez |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to emergent bilingual students and increasing the
expenditure requirement for the bilingual education allotment. |
|
Author: |
Menéndez |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to emergent bilingual students in public schools. |
|
Author: |
Menéndez |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the average ratio of students and teachers in
a prekindergarten class. |
|
|
Author: |
Menéndez |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the provision of information regarding certain
public assistance programs by public schools. |
|
Author: |
Hughes |
|
|
Last
Action: |
03/12/2021
S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating
to a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the
Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
|
Author: |
Taylor |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the commissioner of education's authority
regarding the assessment of public school students and providing accelerated
instruction for students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on
certain assessment instruments. |
|
Author: |
Zaffirini |
|
|
Last
Action: |
03/12/2021
S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating
to education employees uniform group health coverage. |
|
Author: |
Zaffirini |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to the appointment of an educational
representative for certain students with disabilities. |
|
Author: |
Lucio |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to a reduction of the amount by which a school
district with high enrollment of educationally disadvantaged students or
students of limited English proficiency must reduce the district's local
revenue levels in excess of entitlement under the public school finance
system. |
|
Author: |
Blanco |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to an early childhood literacy plan for students
enrolled in a dual language program in a public school. |
|
Author: |
Blanco |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Relating to pathways to assist students in transitioning
from high school to postsecondary education in cybersecurity. |
|
Author: |
Hughes |
|
|
Last
Action: |
02/25/2021
S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Urging
Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination
Provision of the Social Security Act. |
|
Author: |
Nichols |
|
|
Last Action: |
02/26/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Urging Congress to pass legislation that would grant
licensing authority for public school bus drivers to the states. |
|
Author: |
Springer |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Referred to Finance |
|
|
Caption: |
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the
legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to
certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging
in educational functions. |
|
Author: |
Springer |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the
legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district a portion
of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead. |
|
Author: |
Powell |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/12/2021 S Filed |
|
|
Caption: |
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the
legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a
school district on the residence homesteads of certain educators who purchase
school supplies. |
|
Author: |
Lucio |
|
|
Last Action: |
02/09/2021 S Reported enrolled |
|
|
Caption: |
Recognizing February 1 through 7, 2021, as National School
Counselor Week. |
|
Author: |
Hughes |
|
|
Last Action: |
03/11/2021 S Reported enrolled |
|
|
Caption: |
Recognizing April 5 through 9, 2021, as Texas Retired
Teachers Week. |
SOURCE:
https://capitol.texas.gov/Reports/Report.aspx?LegSess=87R&ID=senatefiled
Number of SBs filed as of 3-17-21: 2142
Number of SCRs filed as of 3-17-21: 32
Number of SJRs filed as of 3-17-21: 68
Number of SRs filed as of 3-17-21: 144
SB – Senate Bill - Bills are used to make or amend laws.
To take effect, bills must be passed by both chambers of the legislature and
approved by the Governor.
SCR – Senate Concurrent Resolution: Concurrent
resolutions may be used to request action from other entities, including
Congress, or for memorials, congratulations, or commendations. They may also be
used for administrative matters. Concurrent resolutions must be approved by
both chambers, and may require approval by the Governor.
SJR – Senate Joint Resolution - Joint resolutions are
used to propose amendments to the Texas Constitution, to ratify amendments to
the U.S. Constitution or to request a convention to consider amendments to the
U.S. Constitution. Joint resolutions must be approved by both chambers, but do
not require approval by the Governor.
SR – Senate Resolution - Simple resolutions are only considered by their chamber of origin. They do not require approval by the Governor.
Chris Ardis retired in May of 2013 following a 29-year
teaching career. She now works as a freelance writer and editor and remains
committed to education, educators, and students. Chris can be reached at cardis1022@aol.com. (Photo by Linda
Blackwell, McAllen.)
