Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 2365: Relating to a policy prohibiting the use of personal wireless communication devices by public school students during instructional time.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2365 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on March 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a policy prohibiting the use of personal wireless communication devices by public school students during instructional time. Primary sponsor: Creighton, Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Donna Campbell (Republican), Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Adam Hinojosa (Republican), King, José Menéndez (Democratic), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Royce West (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2025): Referred to Public Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Donna Campbell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Adam Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| King | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| José Menéndez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Mayes Middleton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Tan Parker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Angela Paxton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Royce West | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Bob Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Hancock | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Kevin Sparks | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
“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
- Received from the Senate
- Reported engrossed
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Record vote
- Three day rule suspended
- Vote recorded in Journal
- Read 2nd time & passed to engrossment
- Rules suspended-Regular order of business
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