House bill · 89R

HB 717

Relating to the right of a public school employee to engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty.

Did not pass

Progress

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

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Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

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Other legislation this session sharing the most index topics.

Bill	Author	Progress	Status	Last action
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 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
HB 295Relating to including antisemitism in the definition of bullying for the purpose of school discipline policies.	Matt ShaheenR	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 22, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 1348Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools.	Mitch LittleR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 10, 2025Referred to Public Education
HB 1427Relating to prohibiting the denial of public benefits for students enrolled in a private school operated by a religious organization or providing religious instruction.	Nate SchatzlineR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 11, 2025Referred to Public Education
HB 1009Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools.	Mike OlcottR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 7, 2025Referred to Public Education