Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3190

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to school personnel and public school operations, including the eligibility of certain employees for unemployment compensation benefits.

Impact

The bill amends various sections of the Education Code, particularly addressing the requirements for innovation plans in school districts. Under the new amendments, districts will have restrictions on exempting themselves from specific provisions that govern operations, such as class size and accountability standards. This could create a more standardized approach to educational governance across the state, but it also means that local districts may have less flexibility in managing their unique needs and challenges.

Summary

House Bill 3190 addresses issues related to school personnel and public school operations in Texas. One of the primary focuses of the bill is the modification of unemployment compensation eligibility for certain individuals employed by educational institutions. This includes revisions to existing laws that govern the employment contracts of teachers and the responsibilities of school districts in posting critical information related to student class sizes and health services available at schools.

Contention

Notably, the bill introduces provisions requiring detailed notice to parents and guardians when class size exemptions are granted. This transparency aims to ensure parents are informed about educational conditions affecting their children. Additionally, the bill mandates school boards to establish policies governing custodian workloads, potentially impacting operational efficiency within school districts. While supporters may argue this enhances accountability and service quality, critics might raise concerns about increased administrative burdens or reduced local autonomy in decision-making.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 12. Charters
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 21. Educators
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 25. Admission, Transfer, And Attendance
    • Section: 113
  • Chapter 37. Discipline; Law And Order
    • Section: 113
  • Chapter 38. Health And Safety
    • Section: New Section

Labor Code

  • Chapter 207. Benefits
    • Section: 041

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2938

Relating to certain requirements regarding public school class size.

TX HB4977

Relating to the operation of open-enrollment charter schools, including enrollment procedures and the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools.

TX HB4230

Relating to class size limits for certain grade levels in public schools.

TX SB11

Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to the health and safety of public school students and active shooter training for certain peace officers.

TX HB4979

Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to certain student records and conduct.

TX HB100

Relating to public education and public school finance, including the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, contributions by a public school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and an education savings account program for certain children.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB5092

Relating to formation, funding, and support of and the applicability of certain laws to charter schools.

TX SB9

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

Similar Bills

AR SB425

To Amend Various Provisions Of The Arkansas Code Concerning Enhanced Transportation; And To Declare An Emergency.

KY SB3

AN ACT relating to redistricting and declaring an emergency.

AR HB1238

To Amend Various Provisions Of The Arkansas Code Concerning Enhanced Transportation Funding Amounts; And To Declare An Emergency.

NH HB50

Apportioning state representative districts.

KY SB2

AN ACT relating to redistricting and declaring an emergency.

KY HB2

AN ACT relating to redistricting and declaring an emergency.

CA AB1719

Housing: Community College Faculty and Employee Housing Act of 2022.

MS HB1311

Seventh Circuit Court District; revise number of assistant district attorneys and criminal investigators.