House bill · 892

HB 173

Relating to the use by a school district or a school district employee of public funds for lobbying activities.

Progress

3 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Aug 15
Referred to committee
Aug 18
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to State Affairs State Affairs
Aug 18, 2025 · House
Read first time
Aug 18, 2025 · House
Filed
Aug 15, 2025 · House

Authors

Hillary HicklandR

In committee

State Affairs
House
Referred Aug 18, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Education: Primary & Secondary: Other School Personnel Education: Primary & Secondary: Teachers Education: School Districts Ethics

Bill text

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