MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION K-16
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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 K-16 was held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 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 Donna Campbell, Vice Chair |
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Senator Paul Bettencourt |
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Senator Brent Hagenbuch |
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Senator Adam Hinojosa |
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Senator Phil King |
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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 Royce West |
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Senator Campbell acting as the chair called the meeting to order at 9:09 AM.
The following business was transacted:
The chair laid out HB 322 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 322 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3062 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
No witnesses testified on the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Campbell moved that HB 3062 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 121 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 121 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3627 and recognized Senator Juan Hinojosa, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No witnesses testified on the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Campbell moved that HB 3627 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5515 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Adam Hinojosa, 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 5515 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2674 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Adam Hinojosa, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
Senator Hinojosa assumed the chair.
Senator Campbell resumed the chair.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Campbell moved that HB 2674 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2310 and recognized Senator Adam Hinojosa, 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 2310 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
A quorum was established at 9:51 AM.
The chair laid out HB 126 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 126 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 367 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Menéndez, 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 367 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1178 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Campbell, to explain the bill.
No witnesses testified on the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton moved that HB 1178 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Campbell resumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 1481 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 1481 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton assumed the chair.
There being no further business, at 10:56 AM Senator Parker 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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Carmen Fish, Clerk