House bill · 89R

HB 659

Relating to requiring cultural inclusion as part of the social studies curriculum for public schools.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Nov 12
Referred to committee
Mar 4
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 4, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 4, 2025 · House
Filed
Nov 12, 2024 · House

Authors

Barbara Gervin-HawkinsD

In committee

Public Education
House
Referred Mar 4, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Education: Primary & Secondary: Curriculum Human Relations

Bill text

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