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Texas Senate Bill SB1

Texas 2021 - 87th 2nd C.S.

Texas Senate Bill SB1

Caption

Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.

Impact

The bill is designed to impact state laws related to funding for public education by revising the funding formula used by school districts. This adjustment is key in allocating resources more fairly, addressing disparities in funding that have long affected lower-income areas. By enhancing the fiscal support to school districts that struggle to provide adequate educational services, SB1 will directly influence student outcomes and the overall learning environment in these regions.

Summary

Senate Bill 1 (SB1) is significant legislation that focuses on enhancing educational funding across the state. It aims to provide increased state appropriations for public education, particularly targeting underfunded school districts to improve resources, staff salaries, and student support services. The bill reflects a commitment to achieving equitable education funding and ensuring that all students have access to quality education, regardless of their local tax base.

Sentiment

The sentiment around SB1 has generally been positive among education advocates and stakeholders who emphasize the need for reform in school funding. Supporters praise the bill for taking strides towards reducing inequalities in educational access and creating opportunities for at-risk students. However, there are apprehensions raised by fiscal conservatives who question the sustainability of increased funding and highlight concerns over potential budgetary strains on the state’s finances.

Contention

Several contentious points have emerged regarding SB1, particularly surrounding the impact on local control of school funding decisions. Critics raise concerns that while the bill aims to equalize funding, it could lead to a decrease in local autonomy, as more state oversight may dictate how funds are utilized within individual school districts. The debate underscores the tension between needing state-level intervention to correct inequities and preserving local control over educational governance.

Latest SB1 Activity

Companion Bills

TX HB3

Similar To Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.

Previously Filed As

TX HB5234

Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; authorizing a penalty, increasing a penalty.

TX SB1911

Relating to election supplies and the conduct of elections; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.

TX HB1719

Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners; imposing fees and issuing fee permits; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.

TX SB224

Relating to catalytic converters, including criminal conduct involving catalytic converters; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty; increasing a fee.

TX SB1427

Relating to certain criminal conduct and organizations that threaten the security of this state and its residents and borders; increasing criminal penalties.

TX HB2498

Relating to the conduct and administration of elections; providing a civil penalty.

TX HB4598

Relating to catalytic converters, including criminal conduct involving catalytic converters; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty; increasing a fee.

TX SB2433

Relating to certain election practices and procedures; increasing a criminal penalty; providing an administrative penalty.

TX HB239

Relating to requiring a voter to be affiliated with a political party to vote in that party's primary election or otherwise participate in that party's affairs; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB294

Relating to the separation of federal elections from state and local elections, and to related practices and procedures.

Similar Bills

TX SB1

Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses; providing civil penalties.

TX SB1410

Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties; imposing a civil penalty; imposing a fee.

TX SB7

Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.

TX HB3

Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.

TX SB1607

Relating to elections; creating criminal offenses; providing a civil penalty.

TX HB3

Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.

TX SB2753

Relating to the integration of early voting by personal appearance and election day voting, including the manner in which election returns are processed and other related changes.

TX SB1605

Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties; imposing a civil penalty.