Texas · 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) · Bill

SB 8: Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public school accountability.

Passed one chamber Last action August 12, 2025: Reported engrossed

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SB 8 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on August 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public school accountability. Primary sponsor: Kevin Sparks (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Mayes Middleton (Republican), King, Bryan Hughes (Republican), Joan Huffman (Republican), Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Bob Hall (Republican), Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Creighton, Donna Campbell (Republican), César Blanco (Democratic), Paul Bettencourt (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 12, 2025): Reported engrossed.

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