House bill · 89R

HB 1427

Relating to prohibiting the denial of public benefits for students enrolled in a private school operated by a religious organization or providing religious instruction.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Nov 20
Referred to committee
Mar 11
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.

Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Public Education Public Education
Mar 11, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 11, 2025 · House
Filed
Nov 20, 2024 · House

Authors

Nate SchatzlineR

In committee

Public Education
House
Referred Mar 11, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Education: Primary & Secondary: General Education: Primary & Secondary: Private Religion

Bill text

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SB 965Relating to the right of a public school employee to engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty.	Tan ParkerR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 920Relating to the administration of nonprescription medications to certain public and private school students.	Kevin SparksR	Became law	Became law	May 30, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 10Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.	Kevin SparksR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1325Relating to contracting by public and private schools for the provision of medication for respiratory distress and training in administering that medication.	Nathan JohnsonD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	Apr 28, 2025Referred to Public Education
HB 4685Relating to fire safety inspections at public and private schools.	Jeff LeachR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 15, 2025Laid on the table subject to call
HB 850Relating to emergency cardiovascular care at public schools and certain private schools in this state.	Suleman LalaniD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 12, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars