MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION K-16
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
9:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.028
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Education K-16 was held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Senator Brandon Creighton, Chair |
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Senator Donna Campbell, Vice Chair |
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Senator Paul Bettencourt |
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Senator Brent Hagenbuch |
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Senator Adam Hinojosa |
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Senator Phil King |
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Senator José Menéndez |
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Senator Mayes Middleton |
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Senator Tan Parker |
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Senator Angela Paxton |
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Senator Royce West |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 9:12 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The following members arrived after the roll was called:
Senator Phil King
Senator José Menéndez
Senator Mayes Middleton
Senator Tan Parker
The chair laid out SB 1262 and recognized the author, Senator Nichols, to explain the bill.
Senator Paxton sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Nichols to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Paxton moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton moved that SB 1262 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Campbell assumed the chair.
The chair laid out SB 2252 and recognized the author, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill.
Senator Paxton sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Creighton to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
At 10:45 AM Senator Campbell moved that the Committee stand recessed until after adjournment of the Senate. Without objection, it was so ordered.
At 5:10 PM Senator Campbell reconvened the meeting.
Public testimony for committee substitute for Senate bill 2252 resumed.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Campbell moved that SB 2252 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 2253 and recognized the author, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill.
Senator Paxton sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Creighton to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator King moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Public testimony was paused so the committee could vote on pending business.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1191.
Senator King moved that SB 1191 do not pass but that CSSB 1191 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Menéndez moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1786.
Senator Middleton moved that SB 1786 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Creighton assumed the chair.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 226.
Senator Menéndez moved that SB 226 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Bettencourt moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 326 and recognized the author, Senator King, to explain the bill.
Senator Bettencourt sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator King to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Bettencourt moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved that SB 326 do not pass but that CSSB 326 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 570.
Senator King moved that SB 570 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Paxton moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 870.
Senator Bettencourt moved that SB 870 do not pass but that CSSB 870 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 991.
Senator Parker moved that SB 991 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Bettencourt moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 60.
Senator Menéndez moved that SB 60 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Bettencourt moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 365.
Senator West moved that SB 365 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Bettencourt moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1401.
Senator Paxton moved that SB 1401 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Bettencourt moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1067 and recognized the author, Senator Middleton, to explain the bill.
Senator Paxton sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Middleton to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Paxton moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Paxton moved that SB 1067 do not pass but that CSSB 1067 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Campbell assumed the chair.
Public testimony for committee substitute for Senate bill 2253 resumed.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton assumed the chair.
The chair laid out SB 1962 and recognized the author, Senator Bettencourt, to explain the bill.
Senator Hagenbuch sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Bettencourt to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Paxton moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton moved that SB 1962 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1490 and recognized the author, Senator Bettencourt, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton moved that SB 1490 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 451 and recognized the author, Senator Middleton, to explain the bill.
Senator West assumed the chair.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator West moved that SB 451 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton resumed the chair.
The chair laid out SB 1750 and recognized the author, Senator Paxton, to explain the bill.
Senator Bettencourt sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Paxton to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Middleton moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton moved that SB 1750 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 762 and recognized the author, Senator Campbell, to explain the bill.
Senator Paxton sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Campbell to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Hinojosa moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton moved that SB 762 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Parker assumed the chair.
The chair laid out SB 1459 and recognized the author, Senator Campbell, to explain the bill.
Senator Hinojosa sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Campbell to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Hagenbuch moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 2365 and recognized the author, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill.
Senator Hinojosa sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Creighton to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Bettencourt moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Parker moved that SB 1459 and SB 2365 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton resumed the chair.
There being no further business, at 11:08 PM Senator Middleton moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Brandon Creighton, Chair
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Carmen Fish, Clerk