Senate bill · 89R

SB 159

Relating to an education and training program for certain public transportation vehicle operators on interacting with and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Did not pass

Progress

83 days from first to latest action, across 4 recorded actions.

Filed
Nov 12
Referred to committee
Feb 3
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 Transportation Transportation
Feb 3, 2025 · Senate
Read first time
Feb 3, 2025 · Senate
Filed
Nov 12, 2024 · Senate
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Nov 12, 2024 · Senate

Authors

José MenéndezD

In committee

Transportation
Senate
Referred Feb 3, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Disabilities, Persons with Mental Health & Substance Abuse Transportation: Mass Transit

Bill text

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