House bill · 89R

HB 984

Relating to the establishment of an empowerment scholarship account program.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Nov 12
Referred to committee
Mar 6
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 6, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 6, 2025 · House
Filed
Nov 12, 2024 · House

Authors

Steve TothR

In committee

Public Education
House
Referred Mar 6, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Education: Primary & Secondary: Curriculum Education: Primary & Secondary: Special Education: School Districts

Bill text

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