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Texas House Bill HB2

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2

Filed
2/20/25  
Out of House Committee
4/10/25  
Voted on by House
4/17/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/20/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to public education and public school finance.

Impact

The law implements significant changes by amending existing provisions in the Education Code to increase financial accountability and support for low-performing districts. Notably, HB2 sets out provisions for additional funding based on average daily attendance metrics, as well as provisions that aim to address regional disparities in insurance costs affecting charter schools. Overall, the bill is expected to enhance educational resources across varying districts and promote stability within teaching staff.

Summary

House Bill 2 (HB2) focuses on enhancing funding for public education in Texas through various provisions aimed at increasing financial support for both school districts and charter schools. The bill specifically outlines additional state aid for educational institutions to sustain and promote student enrollment. Notably, it establishes retention allotments for non-administrative staff, ensuring that schools can provide competitive compensation to retain essential personnel.

Sentiment

The general sentiment surrounding HB2 has been supportive among educators and school administrators who anticipate it will foster improvements in compensation and funding. Nevertheless, some concerns have been voiced regarding the effectiveness of the measures to genuinely address inequities in school funding across the state. Proponents emphasize that these changes are necessary to ensure that schools can operate effectively in a competitive educational environment.

Contention

Despite the positive outlook, there are critical viewpoints regarding potential loopholes that could allow misallocation of funds, particularly regarding the stipulations around the usage of the state aid for administrative purposes. Critics of the bill argue that without stringent oversight, the benefits of additional funding might not adequately reach the intended educational programs and staff compensation increases, raising questions about the true impact of the legislation over time.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 7. State Organization
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 8. Regional Education Service Centers
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 19. Schools In The Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
    • Section: 007
  • Chapter 21. Educators
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 29. Educational Programs
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 310
    • Section: 313
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 0041
    • Section: 0161
    • Section: 308
    • Section: 309
    • Section: 311
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 934
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 1543
  • Chapter 30. State And Regional Programs And Services
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 081
    • Section: 083
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 0015
    • Section: 084
    • Section: 087
  • Chapter 1. General Provisions
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 12. Charters
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 1058
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 48. Foundation School Program
    • Section: 110
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 283
    • Section: 104
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 115
    • Section: 283
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 266
    • Section: 283
  • Chapter 38. Health And Safety
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 25. Admission, Transfer, And Attendance
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 11. School Districts
    • Section: 1513

Labor Code

  • Chapter 204. Contributions
    • Section: 0025

Latest HB2 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

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