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Date report generated: Sunday, June 11, 2023 11:19 AM

Legislature: 88th Legislature

Number of bills: 80

88(R) HB 1

Author: Bonnen

Sponsor: Huffman | et al.

Last Action:

06/07/2023 E Sent to the Governor

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Enrolled

General Appropriations Bill.

Comment: Amendment 45 (no public money to be spent on vouchers)

88(R) HB 3	Author: Burrows \| et al.	Sponsor: Nichols \| et al.
Last Action:	05/30/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 5	Author: Hunter \| et al.	Sponsor: Schwertner \| et al.
Last Action:	06/09/2023 E See remarks for effective date
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to agreements authorizing a limitation on taxable value of certain property to provide for the creation of jobs and the generation of state and local tax revenue; authorizing fees; authorizing penalties.

88(R) HB 18 Author: Slawson | et al. Sponsor: Hughes | et al.

Last Action: 05/30/2023 E Sent to the Governor

Caption Version: Enrolled

Relating to the protection of minors from harmful, deceptive, or unfair trade practices in connection

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with the use of certain digital services and electronic devices, including the use and transfer of electronic devices to students by a public school.

88(R) HB 108 Author: Cortez | et al. Sponsor: Menéndez

Last Action: 05/30/2023 E Sent to the Governor

Caption Version: Enrolled

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Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for certain classroom teachers and retired classroom teachers; imposing fees.

Comment:

88(R) HB 114	Author: Thompson, Ed	Sponsor: Parker \| et al.
Last Action:	05/30/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to the possession, use, or delivery of marihuana or e-cigarettes on or near public school property or at certain school events.

Comment:

88(R) HB 473 Author: Hull | et al. Sponsor: Sparks

Last Action: 05/30/2023 E Sent to the Governor

Caption Version: Enrolled

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Relating to parental rights regarding a threat assessment of a student conducted by a public school's threat assessment and safe and supportive school team.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 567	Author: Bowers \| et al.	Sponsor: Miles \| et al.
Last Action:	05/27/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption Version:	Enrolled

Caption: Relating to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.

Comment: Reported favorably without amendments

88(R) HB 621	Author: Shaheen	Sponsor: Hughes
Last Action:	05/30/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to creating a temporary certification to teach career and technology education for certain military service members and first responders.

Comment: reported favorably with amendments 3/14/23

88(R) HB 699	Author: Frank \| et al.	Sponsor: Paxton
Last Action:	06/10/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to determining the student enrollment of a public school that allows non-enrolled students to participate in University Interscholastic League activities for purposes of assigning a University Interscholastic League classification.

Comment: reported favorable without amendments 3/14/23

88(R) HB 900	Author: Patterson \| et al.	Sponsor: Paxton \| et al.
Last Action:	05/26/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

Caption: Relating to the regulation of library materials sold to or included in public school libraries.

Comment: reported favorably

88(R) HB 1002	Author: Price \| et al.	Sponsor: Perry
Last Action:	06/10/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to the membership of a public school concussion oversight team and the removal of a public school student from an interscholastic athletic activity on the basis of a suspected concussion.

Comment: Reported favorably w/o amendments

88(R) HB 1212	Author: Jetton \| et al.	Sponsor: Kolkhorst \| et al.
Last Action:	06/02/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to verification of excused absences from public school for the purpose of observing religious holy days.

Comment: reported favorably

88(R) HB 1225	Author: Metcalf \| et al.	Sponsor: Zaffirini \| et al.
Last Action:	06/02/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption Version:	Enrolled

Caption: Relating to the administration of certain required assessment instruments in paper format.

Comment: Reported Favorably

88(R) HB 1263	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et al.	Sponsor: Miles
Last Action:	06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to the ability of a local authority to designate school crossing zones and school crosswalks at high school campuses located in certain municipalities.

Comment: reported favorably

88(R) HB 1297	Author: Dutton	Sponsor: Birdwell \| et al.
Last Action:	06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption Version:	Enrolled

Caption: Relating to vision screenings for students in public or private school.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 1416	Author: Bell, Keith \| et al.	Sponsor: Paxton \| et al.
Last Action:	06/09/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to accelerated instruction provided to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments.

Comment: Comm. Sub. Reported favorably

88(R) HB 1590 Author: Burns | et al. Sponsor: West

Last Action: 05/30/2023 E Sent to the Governor

Caption Version: Enrolled

Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Leadership Scholars Program.

Comment:

88(R) HB 1605	Author: Buckley \| et al.	Sponsor: Creighton \| et al.
Last Action:	05/30/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and the extension of additional state aid to school districts for the provision of certain instructional materials; authorizing a fee.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 1707	Author: Klick \| et al.	Sponsor: Hughes \| et al.
Last Action:	05/30/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

Caption: Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 1760	Author: Hefner \| et al.	Sponsor: Hughes \| et al.
Last Action:	05/24/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 1789	Author: Buckley \| et al.	Sponsor: Flores
Last Action:	06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to the application of nepotism prohibitions to a person appointed or employed by a school district as a bus driver.

Comment: Reported favorably w/0 amendments

88(R) HB 1825	Author: Turner \| et al.	Sponsor: Birdwell
Last Action:	05/24/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to the consumption, possession, and sale of alcoholic beverages at certain performing arts facilities owned by certain school districts.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 1883	Author: Bhojani \| et al.	Sponsor: Kolkhorst \| et al.
Last Action:	05/30/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

days.

Caption: Relating to the administration of assessment instruments to public school students on religious holy

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 1905	Author: Talarico \| et al.	Sponsor: West \| et al.
Last Action:	05/26/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to allowing school districts to make available certain school safety training courses to employees of certain private schools, child-care facilities, or organizations providing

out-of-school-time care.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 1926 Author: Hull | et al. Sponsor: Paxton

Last Action: 05/26/2023 E Sent to the Governor

Caption Version: Enrolled

Caption: Relating to the expiration date and funding of the supplemental special education services program.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 1959	Author: Noble \| et al.	Sponsor: King
Last Action:	06/02/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption Version:	Enrolled

Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain public school students who are children of peace officers.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 2012	Author: Oliverson \| et al.	Sponsor: Hughes \| et al.
Last Action:	06/09/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to the display of the national motto in public school and institution of higher education classrooms.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 2102	Author: Goldman	Sponsor: Paxton \| et al.
Last Action:	05/26/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school campus by certain charter holders and to the expansion of an open-enrollment charter school.

Comment: Reported Favorably

88(R) HB 2209	Author: Lozano \| et al.	Sponsor: Hinojosa \| et al.
Last Action:	06/02/2023 E See remarks for effective date
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to establishing the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program and creating an allotment and outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program to support the program.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 2285	Author: Noble \| et al.	Sponsor: Paxton
Last Action:	05/28/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to the authority of certain independent school districts to change the terms for members of the districts' board of trustees.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 2484	Author: Guillen \| et al.	Sponsor: LaMantia \| et al.
Last Action:	05/30/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to the safety of a referee, judge, or other official at certain public school extracurricular activities and competitions and prohibiting certain conduct by a spectator related to those officials' safety.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 2512 Author: Morrison Sponsor: Kolkhorst

Last Action: 05/30/2023 E Sent to the Governor

Caption Version: Enrolled

Caption: Relating to the regulation of athletic trainers.

Comment:

88(R) HB 2892 Author: Buckley | et al. Sponsor: Middleton

Last Action: 05/22/2023 E Sent to the Governor

Caption Version: Enrolled

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Relating to the transfer of certain public school students who are children of certain military servicemembers.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 2929	Author: Lozano	Sponsor: West
Last Action:	06/10/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to continuing education and training requirements for classroom teachers and public school counselors.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 3186	Author: Leach \| et al.	Sponsor: Zaffirini \| et al.
Last Action:	06/10/2023 E Effective on 1/1/24
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to youth diversion strategies and procedures for children accused of certain fine-only offenses in municipal and justice courts and related criminal justice matters; authorizing fees.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 3623	Author: Hefner	Sponsor: Middleton \| et al.
Last Action:	05/28/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to a memorandum of understanding between public or private primary or secondary schools authorizing a school marshal of one school to act as a school marshal at the other school during an event at which both schools participate.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 3708	Author: Buckley \| et al.	Sponsor: Paxton
Last Action:	05/26/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to creating an allotment under the Foundation School Program for school districts that allow non-enrolled students to participate in University Interscholastic League activities.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 3803	Author: Cunningham \| et al.	Sponsor: Paxton
Last Action:	05/22/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

grade.

Caption: Relating to allowing parents and guardians to elect for a student to repeat or retake a course or

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 3908	Author: Wilson \| et al.	Sponsor: Creighton \| et al.
Last Action:	05/30/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

Caption: Relating to fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness education in public schools.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 3917	Author: Buckley	Sponsor: Middleton
Last Action:	05/28/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to dismissal of a complaint alleging a parent contributing to nonattendance on the parent's fulfillment of certain terms.

Comment: Reported Favorably

88(R) HB 3928	Author: Toth \| et al.	Sponsor: Parker \| et al.
Last Action:	06/10/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to dyslexia evaluations and services for public school students, the provision of services for students with dyslexia and related disorders, and certain parental notice regarding the rights of parents of public school students with disabilities.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 3991	Author: Isaac \| et al.	Sponsor: Alvarado \| et al.
Last Action:	05/28/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

Caption: Relating to Texas Fruit and Vegetable Day in public schools.

Comment:

88(R) HB 3993	Author: Paul \| et al.	Sponsor: Middleton \| et al.
Last Action:	05/22/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to the automatic admission of students with a nontraditional secondary education to certain public institutions of higher education.

Comment:

88(R) HB 4005	Author: Raney \| et al.	Sponsor: Parker
Last Action:	05/22/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Comment:

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs and to formula funding and dropped and repeated course restrictions for students enrolled in those degree programs at public institutions of higher education.

88(R) HB 4210 Author: Lujan Sponsor: Campbell

Last Action: 05/22/2023 E Sent to the Governor

Caption Version: Enrolled

Relating to the qualifications to serve as a member of a board of trustees of a military reservation

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school district and rules adopted by the State Board of Education for the governance of a special-purpose district.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 4363	Author: Kuempel \| et al.	Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action:	05/30/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to the establishment of the Future Texas Teachers Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.

Comment:

88(R) HB 4375 Author: VanDeaver | et al. Sponsor: Perry

Last Action: 05/26/2023 E Sent to the Governor

Caption Version: Enrolled

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Relating to instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator in public schools.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 4456	Author: Harris, Cody	Sponsor: Bettencourt
Last Action:	05/30/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

Caption: Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a school district.

Comment: Reported Favorably

88(R) HB 4520	Author: Harris, Cody \| et al.	Sponsor: Bettencourt \| et al.
Last Action:	05/26/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to employment and retirement consequences for an educator convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for the sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HB 4906	Author: Hefner	Sponsor: West
Last Action:	05/24/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications by certain peace officers.

Comment:

88(R) HB 5195 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et al. Sponsor: Johnson | et al.

Last Action: 06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Caption Version: Enrolled

Caption: Relating to the services provided to certain children detained in a juvenile detention facility.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) HJR 2	Author: Bonnen \| et al.	Sponsor: Huffman \| et al.
Last Action:	05/30/2023 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the 88th Legislature to provide a cost-of-living adjustment to certain annuitants of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

Comment: IMPORTANT HB 600. Passed by House

88(R) SB 10 Author: Huffman | et al. Sponsor: Bonnen | et al.

Last Action: 05/29/2023 E Sent to the Governor

Caption Version: Enrolled

Caption: Relating to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

Comment: Important. TRS—-reported favorably

88(R) SB 29	Author: Birdwell \| et al.	Sponsor: Lozano \| et al.
Last Action:	06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to prohibited governmental entity implementation or enforcement of a vaccine mandate, mask requirement, or private business or school closure to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) SB 65	Author: Zaffirini \| et al.	Sponsor: Noble \| et al.
Last Action:	05/23/2023 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to excluding the furnishing of an academic transcript from the definition of "information service" for purposes of sales and use taxes.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) SB 68	Author: Zaffirini \| et al.	Sponsor: Murr \| et al.
Last Action:	05/24/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to visit a professional's workplace for a career investigation day.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) SB 133	Author: West \| et al.	Sponsor: Hull \| et al.
Last Action:	05/29/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to prohibiting the physical restraint of or use of chemical irritants or Tasers on certain public school students by peace officers and school security personnel under certain circumstances.

Comment: reported favorably

88(R) SB 294	Author: Johnson \| et al.	Sponsor: Klick \| et al.
Last Action:	05/24/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors and medication designated for treatment of respiratory distress on public and private school campuses.

Comment: reported favorably

88(R) SB 361	Author: Eckhardt \| et al.	Sponsor: Shine
Last Action:	05/23/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to the eligibility of a person employed by a school district as a teacher to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) SB 371	Author: Eckhardt \| et al.	Sponsor: Turner \| et al.
Last Action:	05/23/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption Version:	Enrolled

Caption: Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) SB 544	Author: Blanco \| et al.	Sponsor: Moody
Last Action:	05/29/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to the issuance of a temporary teaching certificate to and requirements regarding educator certification for certain persons with experience as instructors for the Community College of the Air Force.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) SB 629	Author: Menéndez \| et al.	Sponsor: Talarico \| et al.
Last Action:	05/29/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to the maintenance, administration, and disposal of opioid antagonists on public and private school campuses and to the permissible uses of money appropriated to a state agency from the opioid abatement account.

Comment: Vote taken in committee

88(R) SB 763	Author: Middleton \| et al.	Sponsor: Hefner \| et al.
Last Action:	05/29/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

Caption: Relating to allowing public schools to employ or accept as volunteers chaplains.

Comment:

88(R) SB 798 Author: Middleton Sponsor: Buckley

Last Action: 06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Caption Version: Enrolled

Caption: Relating to the certification requirements for a public school counselor.

Comment: reported favorably

88(R) SB 838	Author: Creighton \| et al.	Sponsor: Thierry \| et al.
Last Action:	05/05/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools providing silent panic alert technology in classrooms.

Comment: reported favorably

88(R) SB 999	Author: West	Sponsor: King, Tracy O.
Last Action:	05/29/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to the requirement that providers of active shooter training at public schools and institutions of higher education obtain a certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) SB 1008 Author: Flores | et al. Sponsor: Buckley | et al.

Last Action: 05/10/2023 E Effective immediately

Caption Version: Enrolled

Caption: Relating to establishing residency for purposes of admission into public schools.

Comment: reported favorably

88(R) SB 1131	Author: Blanco	Sponsor: Ortega
Last Action:	05/29/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain independent school districts to change election for officers.

the date of the general

Comment:

88(R) SB 1471

Last Action: Caption Version:

Author: Bettencourt

05/22/2023 E Sent to the Governor Enrolled

Sponsor: Noble | et al.

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Relating to access by the Texas Education Agency and private schools to certain criminal history records.

Comment: Reported Favorably

88(R) SB 1506	Author: Hughes	Sponsor: Clardy
Last Action:	05/27/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to a seizure management and treatment plan for the care to be provided by a public school to a student with a seizure disorder.

Comment: Reported Favorably

88(R) SB 1647 Author: Parker Sponsor: Hefner

Last Action: 05/29/2023 E Sent to the Governor

Caption Version: Enrolled

Caption: Relating to dropout recovery education programs.

Comment: Reportedly favorably

88(R) SB 1720	Author: Kolkhorst	Sponsor: Lozano
Last Action:	05/29/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to the confidentiality of the identity of a public school employee who reports a potential threat to the school's threat assessment and safe and supportive school team.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) SB 1854	Author: Paxton \| et al.	Sponsor: Lambert
Last Action:	05/29/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to optional group benefits for dental and vision care under the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) SB 2032	Author: Creighton \| et al.	Sponsor: Buckley
Last Action:	05/29/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption Version:	Enrolled

Caption: Relating to adult high school charter school programs.

Comment: Reported Favorably

88(R) SB 2069	Author: Bettencourt	Sponsor: Schaefer
Last Action:	05/19/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption Version:	Enrolled

Caption: Relating to the required posting of signs regarding human trafficking penalties by certain schools.

Comment: Reportedly favorably

88(R) SB 2124	Author: Creighton \| et al.	Sponsor: Howard
Last Action:	05/27/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption Version:	Enrolled

Caption: Relating to an advanced mathematics program for public school students in middle school.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) SB 2294	Author: Creighton \| et al.	Sponsor: Kuempel \| et al.
Last Action:	05/27/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to the Texas First Early High School Completion Program and the Texas First Scholarship Program.

Comment: Reported favorably

88(R) SB 2304	Author: LaMantia	Sponsor: Hernandez \| et al.
Last Action:	05/25/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version:	Enrolled

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Relating to the regulation of driver education courses and driving safety courses and the provision of information regarding the Texas Driving with Disability Program to certain public school students.

Comment: Reported Favorably