Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 515: Relating to public school policies regarding student use of personal electronic devices.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 515 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to public school policies regarding student use of personal electronic devices. Primary sponsor: Ellen Troxclair (Republican), VanDeaver, Claudia Ordaz (Democratic), Caroline Harris Davila (Republican), Rhetta Bowers (Democratic). It lists 70 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2025): Referred to Public Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18 · Republican 53
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Troxclair | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| VanDeaver | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Claudia Ordaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Caroline Harris Davila | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Rhetta Bowers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
| Daniel Alders | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Jeff Barry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Cecil Bell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Keith Bell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Greg Bonnen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| John Bryant | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 114 |
| Ben Bumgarner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Briscoe Cain | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Sheryl Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Cook | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tom Craddick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Pat Curry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Aicha Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 109 |
| Mano DeAyala | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 133 |
| Mark Dorazio | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 122 |
| Paul Dyson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Trey Martinez Fischer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 116 |
| James Frank | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Josey Garcia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 124 |
| Gary Gates | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Barbara Gervin-Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 120 |
| Mary González | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Ryan Guillen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Richard Hayes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Janis Holt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Andy Hopper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Lacey Hull | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 138 |
| Carrie Isaac | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Jo Jones | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 147 |
| Venton Jones | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 100 |
| Helen Kerwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Stan Kitzman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Suleman Lalani | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Jeff Leach | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Terri Leo-Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Mitch Little | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Janie Lopez | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| A.J. Louderback | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| David Lowe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| J.M. Lozano | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Shelley Luther | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Christian Manuel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Don McLaughlin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| John McQueeney | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Will Metcalf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Brent Money | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Joe Moody | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Eddie Morales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Mike Olcott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Tom Oliverson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 130 |
| Angelia Orr | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Dennis Paul | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 129 |
| Katrina Pierson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Rodríguez Ramos | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Richard Raymond | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Keresa Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Schatzline | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Schofield | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 132 |
| Alan Schoolcraft | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Penny Morales Shaw | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 148 |
| Joanne Shofner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Lauren Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Shelby Slawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| David Spiller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Tony Tinderholt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Steve Toth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Cody Vasut | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Denise Villalobos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Wes Virdell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Trey Wharton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
“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