Senate bill · 89R

SB 237

Relating to a public school paid parental leave policy, an allotment under the Foundation School Program for the cost of providing paid parental leave under that policy, and the eligibility of certain children for free prekindergarten programs.

Did not pass

Progress

120 days from first to latest action, across 5 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

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Co-author authorized
Mar 12, 2025 · Senate
Referred to Education K-16 Education
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

and 1 coauthor or sponsor

Nathan JohnsonD

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Sarah Eckhardt cosponsorD

In committee

Education
Senate
Referred Feb 3, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Education: Primary & Secondary: Teachers

Bill text

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