Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 3976: Relating to the waiver of license renewal fees for certain instructors in high-demand fields at public institutions of higher education.
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Plain-language summary
HB 3976 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the waiver of license renewal fees for certain instructors in high-demand fields at public institutions of higher education. Primary sponsor: Angie Button (Republican), John Smithee (Republican), Mihaela Pleșa (Democratic), Keith Bell (Republican), Oscar Longoria (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2025): Referred to Business & Commerce.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angie Button | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
| John Smithee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| Mihaela Pleșa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Keith Bell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Oscar Longoria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“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 Business & Commerce
- Read first time
- Received from the House
- Reported engrossed
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
- Passed to engrossment
- Read 2nd time
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