MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Wednesday, March 22, 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 22, 2023, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, at Austin, Texas.

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MEMBERS PRESENT:	MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Brandon Creighton, Chair	None
Senator Donna Campbell, Vice Chair
Senator Paul Bettencourt
Senator Brian Birdwell
Senator Pete Flores
Senator Phil King
Senator Morgan LaMantia
Senator José Menéndez
Senator Mayes Middleton
Senator Tan Parker
Senator Angela Paxton
Senator Drew Springer
Senator Royce West

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The chair called the meeting to order at 9:19 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:

Senator Campbell assumed the chair. 

The chair laid out SB 9 and recognized the author, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill.

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

At 10:47 AM Senator Campbell moved that the Committee stand recessed until after adjournment of the Senate. Without objection, it was so ordered.

At 2:01 PM Senator Campbell reconvened the meeting.

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

Senator Paxton sent up a committee substitute for Senate Bill 9.  The chair previously recognized Senator Creighton to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator Paxton moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Campbell moved that CSSB 9 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 8 and recognized the author, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill.

Senator Paxton 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 Paxton 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.

Senator Campbell moved that CSSB 8 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.  

The chair laid out SJR 29 and recognized the author, Senator Paxton, to explain the bill.

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

Senator Campbell moved that CSSJR 29 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 2483 and recognized the author, Senator Paxton, to explain the bill.

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

Senator Campbell moved that SB 2483 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 176 and recognized the author, Senator Middleton, to explain the bill.

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

Senator Campbell moved that CSSB 176 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 2354 and recognized the author, Senator Bettencourt, to explain the bill.

Senator King sent up a committee substitute.  The chair recognized Senator Bettencourt 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.

Senator Menéndez assumed the chair.

Senator Campbell assumed the chair.

Senator Campbell moved that CSSB 2354 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Menéndez assumed the chair.

Senator Campbell assumed the chair.

Senator Menéndez assumed the chair.

Senator Campbell assumed the chair.

The chair moved that the public testimony on SB 8, SJR 29, SB 2483, SB 176 and SB 2354 be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Creighton resumed the chair.

There being no further business, at 12:25 AM Senator Creighton moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

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Senator Brandon Creighton, Chair

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Abby Johnston, Clerk