Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2079

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

Caption

Relating to certain actions for personal injury that arise out of a sexual offense against a child or disabled individual and are brought against a non-perpetrator of the offense.

Impact

If enacted, SB2079 is expected to significantly affect state laws governing educational funding, particularly by altering how state aid is distributed. The changes include provisions for adjusting funding based on student needs, performance, and other socio-economic factors. This approach seeks to address longstanding disparities in funding, particularly in districts that serve higher concentrations of economically disadvantaged students. Legislative discussions indicate that the bill aims to create a more responsive educational funding model that better reflects the realities faced by students across various regions of the state.

Summary

SB2079 proposes a comprehensive redesign of the state education funding formula aimed at improving resource allocation and ensuring equitable distribution of funds across all school districts. The bill emphasizes the necessity for financial transparency and accountability in the use of educational funds, particularly in low-income areas. Proponents argue that the bill will facilitate a fairer education system that boosts performance in underfunded districts and thereby enhances educational opportunities for all students statewide.

Contention

While supporters of SB2079 view it as a crucial step toward educational equity, there are notable points of contention among stakeholders, particularly local governments and traditional educators. Opponents argue that the bill could complicate existing funding mechanisms and place additional administrative burdens on school districts. Specific concerns have been raised regarding how changes will be implemented and monitored, with some legislators advocating for further studies before any significant shifts occur. The debate reflects broader tensions in educational reform and local governance, particularly about state versus local control in education matters.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Civil Practice And Remedies Code

  • Chapter 16. Limitations
    • Section: 0045

Companion Bills

TX HB5074

Identical Relating to certain actions for personal injury that arise out of a sexual offense against a child or disabled individual and are brought against a non-perpetrator of the offense.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4601

Relating to certain suits for personal injury that arise as a result of conduct that violates certain Penal Code provisions concerning sexual offenses against a child but that are filed against certain persons who did not commit the conduct that violated those Penal Code provisions.

TX SB2073

Relating to certain suits for personal injury that arise as a result of conduct that violates certain Penal Code provisions concerning sexual offenses against a child but that are filed against certain persons who did not commit the conduct that violated those Penal Code provisions.

TX HB3533

Relating to elimination of limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child.

TX HB206

Relating to elimination of limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child.

TX SB751

Relating to elimination of limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child.

TX HB1769

Relating to the statute of limitations for certain offenses committed against children.

TX HB2187

Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.

TX HB505

Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of hindering the investigation or prosecution of certain sexual offenses committed against a child; increasing criminal penalties.

TX SB182

Relating to the required report of criminal offenses committed against individuals receiving certain state agency services; creating a criminal offense.

TX SB1010

Relating to requiring the denial of bail to a person accused of committing certain trafficking or sexual offenses against a child while released on bail for committing a similar offense.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.