Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 1579: Relating to establishing the Texas Seal of Biliteracy for public high school students.
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Plain-language summary
HB 1579 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on December 11, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to establishing the Texas Seal of Biliteracy for public high school students. Primary sponsor: Bobby Guerra (Democratic), James Talarico (Democratic), Mihaela Pleșa (Democratic), Harold Dutton (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2025): Referred to Education K-16.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Guerra | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| James Talarico | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Mihaela Pleșa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Harold Dutton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 142 |
| Flores | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jo Jones | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 147 |
“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
- Read 3rd time
- Passed to engrossment as amended
- Amended
- Read 2nd time
- Placed on General State Calendar
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