The House Committee on Public Education

87th Legislature

April 26, 2022

10:00 a.m.

E2.028

Pursuant to a notice posted on April 19, 2022, the House Committee on Public Education met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Dutton, at 10:27 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Dutton; Lozano; Allen; Bell, Keith; Bernal; Buckley; González, Mary; Huberty; Talarico; and VanDeaver.

A quorum was present.

Commissioner Mike Morath provided an update on the Texas Education Agency and public education issues.

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

(Representative Allison now present.)

The committee considered interim charge #2:

Examine the impact, including any financial impact, to the Texas public school system of an increase in the number of children crossing the Texas-Mexico border. Review the history, any applicable precedents, and the legal landscape regarding the education of migrant children in Texas’s public schools.

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

(Representative Meza now present.)

The committee considered interim charge #11:

Review the impact of investments of the Permanent School Fund by the State Board of Education in businesses and funds owned or controlled by the Russian government or Russian nationals, and determine the need for investment restrictions. Consider the impact of any proposed investment restrictions on fund performance.

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

At 2:38 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. Dutton, Chair

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Tamoria Jones, Clerk