Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 570: Relating to an attendance policy adopted by public schools to prevent truancy.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 570 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on December 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to an attendance policy adopted by public schools to prevent truancy. 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), Alma Allen (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2025): Placed on General State Calendar.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 4
| 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 |
| Alma Allen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 131 |
“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 w/o amendment(s)
- Considered in formal meeting
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Referred to Public Education
- Read first time
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