Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 4707: Relating to the admission to public schools of children unlawfully present in the United States and the eligibility of those children for the benefits of the available school fund and Foundation School Program.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4707 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the admission to public schools of children unlawfully present in the United States and the eligibility of those children for the benefits of the available school fund and Foundation School Program. Primary sponsor: Andy Hopper (Republican). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2025): Referred to Public Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Hopper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Daniel Alders | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Ben Bumgarner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Richard Hayes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Helen Kerwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Mitch Little | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| David Lowe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Shelley Luther | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Will Metcalf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Mike Olcott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Katrina Pierson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Alan Schoolcraft | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Joanne Shofner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
“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