House bill · 89R

HB 2657

Relating to the abolition of the Texas Education Agency and elimination of the position of commissioner of education, the transfer of powers and duties to the State Board of Education and the comptroller of public accounts, and the elimination of public school accountability and assessment systems.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Feb 11
Referred to committee
Mar 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 Public Education Public Education
Mar 18, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 18, 2025 · House
Filed
Feb 11, 2025 · House

Authors

and 10 coauthors or sponsors

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David Lowe cosponsorR
Keresa Richardson cosponsorR
Mike Olcott cosponsorR
Helen Kerwin cosponsorR
J.M. Lozano cosponsorR
Wes Virdell cosponsorR
Tony Tinderholt cosponsorR
Shelby Slawson cosponsorR
Katrina Pierson cosponsorR
A.J. Louderback cosponsorR

In committee

Public Education
House
Referred Mar 18, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Education: Primary & Secondary: Accountability Education: Primary & Secondary: Charter Schools Education: Primary & Secondary: Finance Education: Primary & Secondary: General Education: Primary & Secondary: Testing Education: School Districts State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Bill text

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SB 1962Relating to public school accountability, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement and public school performance ratings under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public school accountability.	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 27, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
HB 123Relating to measures to support kindergarten readiness and early literacy and numeracy skills for public school students and to funding to support those measures.	Harold DuttonD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 27, 2025Committee report printed and distributed
SB 2252Relating to measures to support kindergarten readiness and early literacy and numeracy skills for public school students, including an early childhood parental support program and prekindergarten programs in public schools, and to funding under the Foundation School Program for certain school districts and to support those measures.	Brandon CreightonR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	Apr 24, 2025Referred to Public Education