MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

9:15 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, May 10, 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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Senator Donna Campbell called the meeting to order at 9:16 AM. A quorum was established at 9:46 AM, and the following business was transacted:

 

The chair laid out HB 1789 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Flores, 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 Campbell moved that HB 1789 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1225 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, 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 Campbell moved that HB 1225 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1416 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Paxton, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Springer sent up a committee substitute.  The chair recognized Senator Paxton to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  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 the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Campbell moved that HB 1416 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1959 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Phil King, 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 Campbell moved that HB 1959 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2929 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator West, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Menéndez sent up a committee substitute.  The chair recognized Senator West to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  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.

 

Senator Creighton assumed the chair.

 

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

 

Senator Creighton moved that HB 2929 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1114 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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 Creighton moved that HB 1114 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1212 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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 Creighton moved that HB 1212 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3287 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator LaMantia, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Parker sent up a committee substitute.  The chair recognized Senator LaMantia to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  The committee substitute was left pending.

 

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 Creighton moved that HB 3287 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2026 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator LaMantia, 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 Creighton moved that HB 2026 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 114 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Parker, 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 Creighton moved that HB 114 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2892 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Middleton, 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 Creighton moved that HB 2892 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 4210 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Campbell, 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 Creighton moved that HB 4210 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Campbell assumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out HB 579 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, 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 Campbell moved that HB 579 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Creighton resumed the chair.

 

At 10:38 AM Senator Creighton moved that the Committee stand recessed until after adjournment of the Senate. Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 4:44 PM Senator Campbell reconvened the meeting.

 

The chair laid out HB 621 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Birdwell sent up a committee substitute.  The chair recognized Senator Hughes to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. The committee substitute was left pending.

 

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 Campbell moved that HB 621 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1707 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Birdwell sent up a committee substitute.  The chair recognized Senator Hughes to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. The committee substitute was left pending.

 

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 Campbell moved that HB 1707 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2012 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hughes, 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 Campbell moved that HB 2012 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 2363 and recognized Senator Birdwell, in the absence of the author, 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 Campbell moved that SB 2363 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2804 and recognized Senator West, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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 Campbell moved that HB 2804 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Creighton assumed the chair.

 

There being no further business, at 5:44 PM 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