Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 568: Relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 568 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on December 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program. Primary sponsor: Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Creighton, Flores, José Menéndez (Democratic), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Royce West (Democratic), Judith Zaffirini (Democratic), Brad Buckley (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): See remarks for effective date.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Creighton | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Flores | 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 |
| Judith Zaffirini | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Brad Buckley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Carol Alvarado | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| César Blanco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Donna Campbell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Cook | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Chuy Hinojosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Joan Huffman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| King | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Charles Perry | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- See remarks for effective date
- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the House
- Signed in the Senate
- Reported enrolled
- House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
- House adopts conference committee report
- House adopts resolution to go outside bounds
- Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
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