HB 3617: Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general for education at the Texas Education Agency to investigate the administration of public education and required reporting on misconduct by employees of certain educational entities; creating a criminal offense; increasing an administrative penalty; authorizing an administrative penalty.

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HB 3617 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general for education at the Texas Education Agency to investigate the administration of public education and required reporting on misconduct by employees of certain educational entities; creating a criminal offense; increasing an administrative penalty; authorizing an administrative penalty. Primary sponsor: Ellen Troxclair (Republican), Joanne Shofner (Republican), Terri Leo-Wilson (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2025): Referred to Public Education.

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