Texas · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) · Bill

HB 159: Relating to the use of interim testing and adaptive, growth-based assessment instruments for certain required assessments of public school students and prohibiting the use of the results of certain required assessments of public school students for certain purposes.

In committee Last action August 20, 2025: Referred to Public Education

Plain-language summary

HB 159 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on August 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the use of interim testing and adaptive, growth-based assessment instruments for certain required assessments of public school students and prohibiting the use of the results of certain required assessments of public school students for certain purposes. Primary sponsor: Matt Shaheen (Republican). Most recent recorded action (August 20, 2025): Referred to Public Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Matt Shaheen (Republican).