Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 2044: Relating to the regulation of certain political communications, a prohibition on electioneering by school district and open-enrollment charter school officials and employees, and the authorization of action by the commissioner of education against a school district that initiates certain actions or proceedings; authorizing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.

In committee Last action May 5, 2025: Committee report printed and distributed

Plain-language summary

SB 2044 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the regulation of certain political communications, a prohibition on electioneering by school district and open-enrollment charter school officials and employees, and the authorization of action by the commissioner of education against a school district that initiates certain actions or proceedings; authorizing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. Primary sponsor: Paul Bettencourt (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2025): Committee report printed and distributed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Paul Bettencourt (Republican).