Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 1962: Relating to public school accountability, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement and public school performance ratings under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public school accountability.
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- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 1962 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on March 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to public school accountability, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement and public school performance ratings under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public school accountability. Primary sponsor: Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), King, Mayes Middleton (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Brad Buckley (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2025): Placed on General State Calendar.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Donna Campbell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Creighton | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| King | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mayes Middleton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Tan Parker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Brad Buckley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Flores | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bob Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Hancock | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Adam Hinojosa | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Charles Schwertner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Placed on General State Calendar
- Considered in Calendars
- Committee report sent to Calendars
- Committee report distributed
- Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
- Reported favorably as substituted
- Committee substitute considered in committee
- Considered in formal meeting
- Referred to Public Education
- Read first time
- Received from the Senate
- Reported engrossed
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