Senate bill · 89R

SB 549

Relating to creating a fine arts allotment under the public school finance system.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Dec 6
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 Education K-16 Education
Feb 3, 2025 · Senate
Read first time
Feb 3, 2025 · Senate
Filed
Dec 6, 2024 · Senate
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Dec 6, 2024 · Senate

Authors

José MenéndezD

In committee

Education
Senate
Referred Feb 3, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Arts & Humanities Education: Primary & Secondary: Curriculum Education: Primary & Secondary: Finance

Bill text

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