May 14, 2025 | 89th Regular Session, Capitol Watch
A summary outlining the provisions of the committee substitute for HB 2 (Buckley/Creighton) began making the rounds at the Capitol just as the Senate Committee on Education K-16 posted a hearing for 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, to hear testimony on the bill. The...
May 12, 2025 | 89th Regular Session, Capitol Watch
There are a little over 20 days left in the 89th legislative session, and deadlines for bills to pass are approaching quickly. We hope that the Senate Committee on Education K-16 will hear HB 2 this week. HB 2 by House Public Education Committee Chairman Brad Buckley...
May 9, 2025 | 89th Regular Session, Capitol Watch
SB 12 by Senate Committee on Education K-16 Chairman Brandon Creighton has been passed by the Senate and will be heard in the House Public Education Committee on Tuesday, May 13. A major focus of this bill is on parental rights and educational policies in Texas public...
May 9, 2025 | 89th Regular Session, Capitol Watch
Two bills were added to the agenda on Monday, May 12. See below. The House Public Education Committee will begin meeting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, and will hear testimony on six bills passed by the Senate: SB 12 Creighton – The bill introduces measures to...
May 8, 2025 | 89th Regular Session, Capitol Watch
The House State Affairs Committee will meet beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, May 12, to hear testimony on a number of bills, including: SB 965 Parker – The bill states that “the right of an employee of a school district or open-enrollment charter school to...
May 8, 2025 | 89th Regular Session, Capitol Watch
The House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing at 8 a.m., Monday, May 12, to hear testimony on two bills, including: SB 1024 Bettencourt – The bill would regulate the issuance of anticipation notes and certificates of...
