The House Committee on Public Education

88th Legislature

April 20, 2023

Continued on April 21, 2023

8:00 a.m.

E2.036

CORRECTED MINUTES

On April 25, 2023, and May 2, 2023, the House Committee on Public Education authorized the correction of the minutes for the meeting of the House Committee on Public Education held on April 20, 2023. The following are the corrected minutes for that meeting:

Pursuant to a notice posted on April 14, 2023, revised on April 14, 2023, April 17, 2023 and April 18, 2023, and a suspension of the 5-day posting rule on April 17, 2023 and on April 18, 2023, the House Committee on Public Education met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Buckley, at 8:06 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Buckley; Allison; Harris, Cody; Harrison; Hefner; King, Ken; Longoria; and Schaefer.

A quorum was present.

HB 4870

The chair laid out HB 4870.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Howard to explain HB 4870.

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

(Representative Allen now present.)

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

(Representative Hinojosa now present.)

The chair recognized Representative Howard to close on HB 4870.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 4870 was left pending without objection.

HB 3610

The chair laid out HB 3610.

The chair recognized Representative Clardy to explain HB 3610.

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

(Representative Talarico now present.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Clardy to close on HB 3610.

(Representative Cunningham now present.)

HB 3610 was left pending without objection.

HB 2285

The chair laid out HB 2285.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Noble to explain HB 2285.

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

The chair recognized Representative Noble to close on HB 2285.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2285 was left pending without objection.

HB 4656

The chair laid out HB 4656.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Thimesch to explain HB 4656.

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

The chair recognized Representative Thimesch to close on HB 4656.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 4656 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Allen in chair.)

HB 3708

The chair laid out HB 3708.

The chair recognized Representative Buckley to explain HB 3708.

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

The chair recognized Representative Buckley to close on HB 3708.

HB 3708 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Buckley in chair.)

At 8:51 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was recessed until upon final adjourn./recess or bill referral if permission granted.

The committee reconvened at 3:06 p.m. and was called to order by the chair, Representative Buckley.

The quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Buckley; Allen; Allison; Harris, Cody; King, Ken; Longoria; and Schaefer.

A quorum was present.

HB 3928

The chair laid out HB 3928.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

(Representative Harrison now present.)

The chair recognized Representative Toth to explain HB 3928.

(Representative Hefner now present.)

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

(Representative Dutton now present.)

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

(Representative Cunningham now present.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Toth to close on HB 3928.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3928 was left pending without objection.

HB 5167

The chair laid out HB 5167.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Wilson to explain HB 5167.

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

The chair recognized Representative Wilson to close on HB 5167.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 5167 was left pending without objection.

HB 4210

The chair laid out HB 4210.

The chair recognized Representative Lujan to explain HB 4210.

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

The chair recognized Representative Lujan to close on HB 4210.

HB 4210 was left pending without objection.

HB 3028

The chair laid out HB 3028.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Meyer to explain HB 3028.

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

The chair recognized Representative Meyer to close on HB 3028.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3028 was left pending without objection.

HB 83

The chair laid out HB 83.

The chair recognized Representative Zwiener to explain HB 83.

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

(Representative Talarico now present.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Zwiener to close on HB 83.

HB 83 was left pending without objection.

HB 2615

The chair laid out HB 2615.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Gates to explain HB 2615.

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

(Representative Hinojosa now present.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Gates to close on HB 2615.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2615 was left pending without objection.

HB 3832

The chair laid out HB 3832.

The chair recognized Representative Lopez, Janie to explain HB 3832.

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

The chair recognized Representative Lopez, Janie to close on HB 3832.

HB 3832 was left pending without objection.

HB 4522

The chair laid out HB 4522.

The chair recognized Representative Lozano to explain HB 4522.

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

The chair recognized Representative Lozano to close on HB 4522.

HB 4522 was left pending without objection.

HB 4402

The chair laid out HB 4402.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Bell, Keith to explain HB 4402.

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

The chair recognized Representative Bell, Keith to close on HB 4402.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 4402 was left pending without objection.

HB 651

The chair laid out HB 651.

The chair recognized Representative Allison to explain HB 651.

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

The chair recognized Representative Allison to close on HB 651.

HB 651 was left pending without objection.

HB 4514

The chair laid out HB 4514.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Allison to explain HB 4514.

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

The chair recognized Representative Allison to close on HB 4514.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 4514 was left pending without objection.

HB 3141

The chair laid out HB 3141.

The chair recognized Representative King, Ken to explain HB 3141.

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

The chair recognized Representative King, Ken to close on HB 3141.

HB 3141 was left pending without objection.

(Representative King, Ken in chair.)

HB 4358

The chair laid out HB 4358.

The chair recognized Representative Allison to explain HB 4358.

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

The chair recognized Representative Allison to close on HB 4358.

HB 4358 was left pending without objection.

HB 1804

The chair laid out HB 1804.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Vasut to explain HB 1804.

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

The chair recognized Representative Vasut to close on HB 1804.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 1804 was left pending without objection.

HB 1572

The chair laid out HB 1572.

The chair explained HB 1572.

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

The chair closed on HB 1572.

HB 1572 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Buckley in chair.)

HB 1149

The chair laid out HB 1149 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 1149, 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 Buckley; Allison; Cunningham; Harris, Cody; Harrison; Hefner; King, Ken; Schaefer (8).

Nays:                           Representatives Hinojosa; Talarico (2).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Allen; Dutton; Longoria (3).

HB 1883

The chair laid out HB 1883 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 1883, 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 Buckley; Allison; Cunningham; Harris, Cody; Hefner; Hinojosa; King, Ken; Talarico (8).

Nays:                           Representatives Harrison; Schaefer (2).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Allen; Dutton; Longoria (3).

HB 1926

The chair laid out HB 1926 as pending business.

The chair moved that HB 1926, without amendments, 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 Buckley; Allison; Cunningham; Harris, Cody; Harrison; Hefner; King, Ken; Schaefer (8).

Nays:                           Representatives Hinojosa; Talarico (2).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Allen; Dutton; Longoria (3).

HB 2102

The chair laid out HB 2102 as pending business.

The chair moved that HB 2102, without amendments, 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 Buckley; Allison; Cunningham; Harris, Cody; Harrison; Hefner; King, Ken; Schaefer (8).

Nays:                           Representatives Hinojosa; Talarico (2).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:            Representatives Allen; Dutton; Longoria (3).

HB 2120

The chair laid out HB 2120 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 2120, 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 Buckley; Allison; Cunningham; Harris, Cody; Harrison; Hefner; Hinojosa; King, Ken; Schaefer; Talarico (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Allen; Dutton; Longoria (3).

HB 2273

The chair laid out HB 2273 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 2273, 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 Buckley; Allison; Cunningham; Harris, Cody; Harrison; Hefner; Hinojosa; King, Ken; Schaefer; Talarico (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Allen; Dutton; Longoria (3).

HB 2510

The chair laid out HB 2510 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 2510, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Buckley; Allison; Cunningham; Harris, Cody; Harrison; Hefner; Hinojosa; King, Ken; Schaefer; Talarico (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Allen; Dutton; Longoria (3).

HB 2808

The chair laid out HB 2808 as pending business.

The chair moved that HB 2808, without amendments, 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 Buckley; Allison; Cunningham; Harris, Cody; Harrison; Hefner; Hinojosa; King, Ken; Schaefer; Talarico (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Allen; Dutton; Longoria (3).

HB 3202

The chair laid out HB 3202 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 3202, 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 Buckley; Allison; Cunningham; Harris, Cody; Harrison; Hefner; Hinojosa; King, Ken; Schaefer; Talarico (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Allen; Dutton; Longoria (3).

HB 3315

The chair laid out HB 3315 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 3315, 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 Buckley; Allison; Cunningham; Harris, Cody; Harrison; Hefner; Hinojosa; King, Ken; Schaefer; Talarico (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Allen; Dutton; Longoria (3).

HB 3908

The chair laid out HB 3908 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 3908, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Buckley; Allison; Cunningham; Harris, Cody; Harrison; Hefner; Hinojosa; King, Ken; Schaefer; Talarico (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Allen; Dutton; Longoria (3).

HB 3991

The chair laid out HB 3991 as pending business.

The chair moved that HB 3991, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Buckley; Allison; Cunningham; Harris, Cody; Harrison; Hefner; Hinojosa; King, Ken; Schaefer; Talarico (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Allen; Dutton; Longoria (3).

HB 4070

The chair laid out HB 4070 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 4070, 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 Buckley; Allison; Cunningham; Harris, Cody; Harrison; Hefner; King, Ken; Schaefer; Talarico (9).

Nays:                           Representative Hinojosa (1).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Allen; Dutton; Longoria (3).

HB 4342

The chair laid out HB 4342 as pending business.

The chair moved that HB 4342, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Buckley; Allison; Cunningham; Harris, Cody; Harrison; Hefner; Hinojosa; King, Ken; Schaefer; Talarico (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Allen; Dutton; Longoria (3).

HB 4375

The chair laid out HB 4375 as pending business.

The chair moved that HB 4375, without amendments, 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 Buckley; Allison; Cunningham; Harris, Cody; Harrison; Hefner; King, Ken; Schaefer; Talarico (9).

Nays:                           Representative Hinojosa (1).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Allen; Dutton; Longoria (3).

HB 4477

The chair laid out HB 4477 as pending business.

The chair moved that HB 4477, without amendments, 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 Buckley; Allison; Cunningham; Harris, Cody; Hefner; Hinojosa; King, Ken; Schaefer; Talarico (9).

Nays:                           Representative Harrison (1).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Allen; Dutton; Longoria (3).

HB 4716

The chair laid out HB 4716 as pending business.

The chair moved that HB 4716, without amendments, 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 Buckley; Allison; Cunningham; Harris, Cody; Hefner; Hinojosa; King, Ken; Talarico (8).

Nays:                           Representatives Harrison; Schaefer (2).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Allen; Dutton; Longoria (3).

HB 4520

The chair laid out HB 4520.

The chair recognized Representative Harris, Cody to explain HB 4520.

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

The chair recognized Representative Harris, Cody to close on HB 4520.

HB 4520 was left pending without objection.

HB 3614

The chair laid out HB 3614.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Hefner to explain HB 3614.

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

The hearing continued after midnight.  The following actions occurred April 21, 2023.

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

The chair recognized Representative Hefner to close on HB 3614.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3614 was left pending without objection.

At 12:25 a.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. Buckley, Chair

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Jack Reed, Clerk