The House Committee on Public Education

84th Legislature

April 14, 2015

8:00 a.m.

E2.036

Pursuant to a notice posted on April 9, 2015, revised on April 9, 2015 and April 10, 2015, the House Committee on Public Education met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Aycock, at 8:03 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Aycock; Allen; Bohac; Deshotel; Farney; Galindo; Huberty; and VanDeaver.

A quorum was present.

HB 2293

The chair laid out HB 2293.

The chair recognized Representative Darby to explain HB 2293.

(Representative King, Ken now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Darby to close on HB 2293.

HB 2293 was left pending without objection.

HB 2812

The chair laid out HB 2812.

The chair recognized Representative Springer to explain HB 2812.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Springer to close on HB 2812.

HB 2812 was left pending without objection.

HB 2186

The chair laid out HB 2186.

The chair recognized Representative Cook to explain HB 2186.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative González, Mary now present.)

The chair recognized Representative Cook to close on HB 2186.

HB 2186 was left pending without objection.

HB 2224

The chair laid out HB 2224.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Deshotel to explain HB 2224.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair recognized Representative Deshotel to close on HB 2224.

HB 2224 was left pending without objection.

HB 2449

The chair laid out HB 2449.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Turner, Sylvester to explain HB 2449.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair recognized Representative Turner, Sylvester to close on HB 2449.

HB 2449 was left pending without objection.

HB 2847

The chair laid out HB 2847.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Crownover to explain HB 2847.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair recognized Representative Crownover to close on HB 2847.

HB 2847 was left pending without objection.

HB 1434

The chair laid out HB 1434.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative McClendon to explain HB 1434.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Allen in chair.)

Testimony continued to be taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Aycock in chair.)

Testimony continued to be taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair recognized Representative McClendon to close on HB 1434.

HB 1434 was left pending without objection.

HB 2323

The chair laid out HB 2323.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Blanco to explain HB 2323.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair recognized Representative Blanco to close on HB 2323.

HB 2323 was left pending without objection.

At 9:44 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was recessed until upon final adjourn./recess.

The committee reconvened at 1:35 p.m. and was called to order by the chair, Representative Aycock.

The quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Aycock; Deshotel; Dutton; Farney; King, Ken; and VanDeaver.

A quorum was present.

HB 1373

The chair referred HB 1373 to the subcommittee on Educator Quality.

(Representative Allen now present.)

HB 18

The chair laid out HB 18.

The chair explained HB 18.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair closed on HB 18.

HB 18 was left pending without objection.

HB 3562

The chair laid out HB 3562.

The chair recognized Representative Thompson, Senfronia to explain HB 3562.

(Representative Bohac now present.)

(Representative González, Mary now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Thompson, Senfronia to close on HB 3562.

HB 3562 was left pending without objection.

HB 1891

The chair laid out HB 1891.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Rodriguez, Eddie to explain HB 1891.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair recognized Representative Rodriguez, Eddie to close on HB 1891.

HB 1891 was left pending without objection.

HB 1892

The chair laid out HB 1892.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Rodriguez, Eddie to explain HB 1892.

(Representative Huberty now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Galindo now present.)

Testimony continued to be taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair recognized Representative Rodriguez, Eddie to close on HB 1892.

HB 1892 was left pending without objection.

HB 1135

The chair laid out HB 1135.

The chair recognized Representative Muñoz, Jr. to explain HB 1135.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Muñoz, Jr. to close on HB 1135.

HB 1135 was left pending without objection.

HB 3106

The chair laid out HB 3106.

The chair recognized Representative Huberty to explain HB 3106.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Huberty to close on HB 3106.

HB 3106 was left pending without objection.

HB 2451

The chair laid out HB 2451.

The chair recognized Representative Huberty to explain HB 2451.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Huberty to close on HB 2451.

HB 2451 was left pending without objection.

HB 2804

The chair laid out HB 2804.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair explained HB 2804.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Allen in chair.)

Testimony continued to be taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair recognized Representative Aycock to close on HB 2804.

HB 2804 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Aycock in chair.)

HB 1536

The chair laid out HB 1536.

The chair recognized Representative Dutton to explain HB 1536.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Allen in chair.)

Testimony continued to be taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Aycock in chair.)

Testimony continued to be taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Dutton to close on HB 1536.

HB 1536 was left pending without objection.

HB 1759

The chair laid out HB 1759.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair explained HB 1759.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair closed on HB 1759.

HB 1759 was left pending without objection.

HB 742

The chair laid out HB 742 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Huberty to explain HB 742.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Galindo moved that HB 742, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Aycock; Allen; Deshotel; Dutton; Farney; Galindo; González, Mary; Huberty; King, Ken; VanDeaver (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Bohac (1).

(Representative Bohac now present.)

HB 2349

The chair laid out HB 2349 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Huberty moved that HB 2349, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Aycock; Allen; Bohac; Deshotel; Dutton; Farney; Galindo; González, Mary; Huberty; King, Ken; VanDeaver (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

At 10:11 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Aycock, Chair

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Ryan Marquess, Clerk