Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 2657: Relating to the abolition of the Texas Education Agency and elimination of the position of commissioner of education, the transfer of powers and duties to the State Board of Education and the comptroller of public accounts, and the elimination of public school accountability and assessment systems.

In committee Last action March 18, 2025: Referred to Public Education

Plain-language summary

HB 2657 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the abolition of the Texas Education Agency and elimination of the position of commissioner of education, the transfer of powers and duties to the State Board of Education and the comptroller of public accounts, and the elimination of public school accountability and assessment systems. Primary sponsor: Andy Hopper (Republican), Mitch Little (Republican), Brent Money (Republican), Schatzline, Shelley Luther (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Referred to Public Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Andy Hopper (Republican); Mitch Little (Republican); Brent Money (Republican); Schatzline; and 1 more. 10 co-sponsors.