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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Hopper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Mitch Little | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Brent Money | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Schatzline | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shelley Luther | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Helen Kerwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| A.J. Louderback | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| David Lowe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| J.M. Lozano | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Mike Olcott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Katrina Pierson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Keresa Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Shelby Slawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Tony Tinderholt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Wes Virdell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“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 Public Education
- Read first time
- Filed