Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 1249: Relating to authorizing the use of a writing portfolio assessment to assess writing performance for public school students.
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Plain-language summary
HB 1249 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to authorizing the use of a writing portfolio assessment to assess writing performance for public school students. Primary sponsor: Erin Zwiener (Democratic), VanDeaver, Brad Buckley (Republican), Will Metcalf (Republican), Mary González (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2025): Referred to Education K-16.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Zwiener | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| VanDeaver | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brad Buckley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Will Metcalf | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Mary González | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Education K-16
- Read first time
- Received from the House
- Reported engrossed
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
- Passed
- Laid out as postponed business
- Postponed
- Read 3rd time
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
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