MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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 Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 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 Brian Birdwell |
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Senator Donna Campbell, Vice Chair |
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Senator Phil King |
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Senator Paul Bettencourt |
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Senator Pete Flores |
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Senator Morgan LaMantia |
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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 Drew Springer |
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Senator Royce West |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 9:15 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The chair laid out SB 562 and recognized the author, Senator Sparks, to explain the bill.
Senator Flores sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Sparks to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Springer 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 public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton moved that CSSB 562 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator West assumed the chair.
The chair laid out SB 2032 and recognized the author, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator West moved that SB 2032 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton resumed the chair.
The chair laid out SB 1144 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill.
Senator Springer 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 Springer 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 public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton moved that CSSB 1144 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 992 and recognized the author, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill.
Senator Parker sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Hinojosa to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Menéndez moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 10:46 AM Senator Creighton moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
At 2:22 PM Senator Creighton reconvened the meeting.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton moved that CSSB 992 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 113 and recognized the author, Senator Menéndez, to explain the bill.
Senator Flores sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Menéndez to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Campbell 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 public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton moved that CSSB 113 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1008 and recognized the author, Senator Flores, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton moved that SB 1008 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1068 and recognized the author, Senator Middleton, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton moved that SB 1068 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Campbell assumed the chair.
The chair laid out SB 838 and recognized the author, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill.
Senator Menéndez 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 Menéndez 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 public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Campbell moved that CSSB 838 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton resumed the chair.
There being no further business, at 3:12 PM Senator Creighton moved that the Committee be adjourned. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Brandon Creighton, Chair
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Abby Johnston, Clerk