MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

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 was held on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, at Austin, Texas.

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MEMBERS PRESENT:		MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Larry Taylor, Chair		None
Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr., Vice Chair
Senator Paul Bettencourt
Senator Donna Campbell
Senator Bob Hall
Senator Don Huffines
Senator Bryan Hughes
Senator Kel Seliger
Senator Van Taylor
Senator Carlos Uresti
Senator Royce West

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The chair called the meeting to order at 9:05 AM. Senator Larry Taylor and Lucio present. The following business was transacted:

The chair laid out SB 1981 and recognized the author, Senator Schwertner, to explain the bill.

Senator Campbell present.

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

Senator Uresti present.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Larry Taylor moved that SB 1981 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1873 and recognized the author, Senator Hinojosa, 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 Larry Taylor moved that SB 1873 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 195 and recognized the author, Senator Garcia, to explain the bill.

Senator Lucio, Jr. sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Garcia to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

Senator Hall present.

Senator West present.

Roll was called at 9:35 AM; a quorum was present (Senators Larry Taylor, Lucio, Campbell, Hall, Uresti, West).

Senator Larry Taylor moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

Senator Van Taylor present.

Senator Hughes present.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator West sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.

Senator Seliger present.

Senator West requested unanimous consent to incorporate the amendments into a committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator West then moved that the committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator West and Senator Hughes moved that SB 195 do not pass but that CSSB 195 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

Senator Van Taylor assumed the chair.

The chair laid out SB 1294 and recognized the author, Senator Buckingham, 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 Van Taylor moved that SB 1294 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 436 and recognized the author, Senator Rodríguez, to explain the bill.

Senator Van Taylor sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Rodriguez to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

Senator Huffines present.

Senator Lucio, Jr. assumed the chair.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that SB 436 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 748 and recognized Senator Uresti, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.

Senator Uresti sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Uresti to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Uresti moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

Senator Bettencourt present.

Senator Larry Taylor resumed the chair.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Larry Taylor moved that SB 748 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1785 and recognized the author, Senator Uresti, 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 Larry Taylor moved that SB 1785 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 10:59 AM Senator Larry Taylor moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 801 and explained the bill.

Senator Seliger moved that SB 801 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Lucio and Senator Bettencourt submitted a motion in writing to be shown voting aye on SB 801.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1005 and explained the bill.

Senator Campbell moved that SB 1005 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Lucio submitted a motion in writing to be shown voting aye on SB 1005.

Senator Campbell 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 1318 and recognized the author, Senator Van Taylor, to explain the bill.

Senator Van Taylor sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Van Taylor to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Van Taylor moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Van Taylor moved that SB 1318 do not pass but that CSSB 1318 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Lucio submitted a motion in writing to be shown voting aye on CSSB 1318.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1786 and explained the bill.

Senator Hall 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 8 ayes, 3 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Lucio submitted a motion in writing to be shown voting no on SB 1786. Senator Bettencourt submitted a motion in writing to be shown voting aye on SB 1786.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1839 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill.

Senator Hughes moved to reconsider the vote by which the committee substitute for SB 1839 was adopted at a previous hearing. Senator Hughes moved to withdraw the committee substitute.

Senator Hughes sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Hughes to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

Senator Hughes sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.

Senator Hughes requested unanimous consent to incorporate Committee Amendment 1 into a new committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Larry Taylor then moved that the committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hughes moved that SB 1839 do not pass but that CSSB 1839 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 Lucio submitted a motion in writing to be shown voting aye on CSSB 1839.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1883 and explained the bill.

Senator Campbell moved adoption of the committee substitute sent up at a previous hearing; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Campbell moved that SB 1883 do not pass but that CSSB 1883 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 1886 and explained the bill.

Senator Bettencourt moved that SB 1886 do not pass but that CSSB 1886 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 Lucio submitted a motion in writing to be shown voting aye on CSSB 1886.

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 2039 and explained the bill.

Senator Uresti sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.

Senator Uresti requested unanimous consent to incorporate Committee Amendment 1 into a committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Uresti then moved that the committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Uresti moved that SB 2039 do not pass but that CSSB 2039 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 1 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Lucio submitted a motion in writing to be shown voting aye on CSSB 2039.

Senator Lucio assumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 825 and explained the bill.

Senator Larry Taylor moved that SB 825 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 Lucio submitted a motion in writing to be shown voting aye on SB 825.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1278 and recognized the author, Senator Larry Taylor, to explain the bill.

Senator Larry Taylor moved to reconsider the vote by which the committee substitute for SB 1278 was adopted at a previous hearing. Senator Larry Taylor moved to withdraw the committee substitute.

Senator Larry Taylor sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Larry Taylor to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Van Taylor moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Larry Taylor moved that SB 1278 do not pass but that CSSB 1278 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Lucio submitted a motion in writing to be shown voting aye on CSSB 1278.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1659 and recognized the author, Senator Larry Taylor, to explain the bill.

Senator Larry Taylor sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Larry Taylor to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

Senator Larry Taylor sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.

Senator Larry Taylor requested unanimous consent to incorporate the amendments into a committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Larry Taylor then moved that the committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Larry Taylor moved that SB 1659 do not pass but that CSSB 1659 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 Lucio submitted a motion in writing to be shown voting aye on CSSB 1659.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 2144 and recognized the author, Senator Larry Taylor, to explain the bill.

Senator Larry Taylor moved to reconsider the vote by which the committee substitute for SB 2144 was adopted at a previous hearing. Senator Larry Taylor moved to withdraw the committee substitute.

Senator Larry Taylor moved that SB 2144 do not pass but that CSSB 2144 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 Lucio submitted a motion in writing to be shown voting aye on CSSB 2114.

The chair laid out SB 1785 and recognized the author, Senator Uresti, to explain the bill.

Witnesses 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 Larry Taylor moved that SB 1785 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1177 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill.

Senator Hughes sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Hughes to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Hughes moved 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 Larry Taylor moved that CSSB 1177 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 2095 and recognized the author, Senator Hall, 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 Larry Taylor moved that SB 2095 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1061 and recognized the author, Senator Van Taylor, 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 Larry Taylor moved that SB 1061 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 529 and recognized the author, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill.

Senator Lucio moved to reconsider the vote by which the committee substitute for SB 529 was adopted at a previous hearing.

Senator Lucio, Jr. sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.

Senator Lucio, Jr. requested unanimous consent to incorporate Committee Amendment 1 into a new committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Lucio, Jr. then moved that the committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that SB 529 do not pass but that CSSB 529 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 Bettencourt, Senator Hall, Senator Hughes, and Senator Seliger submitted a motion in writing to be shown voting aye on CSSB 529.

The chair laid out SB 1692 and recognized the author, Senator Lucio, 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 Larry Taylor moved that SB 1692 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1696 and recognized the author, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill.

Senator Lucio, Jr. sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Lucio, Jr. to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

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 Larry Taylor moved that SB 1696 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 2168 and recognized the author, Senator Huffines, to explain the bill.

Witnesses 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 Larry Taylor moved that SB 2168 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Lucio, Jr. assumed the chair.

The chair laid out SB 1484 and recognized the author, Senator Larry Taylor, 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 Lucio moved that SB 1484 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 2078 and recognized the author, Senator Larry Taylor, to explain the bill.

Witnesses 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 Lucio, Jr. moved that SB 2078 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Larry Taylor resumed the chair.

There being no further business, at 4:02 PM Senator Larry Taylor moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

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Senator Larry Taylor, Chair

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Nicole Sunstrum, Clerk