Texas 2015 - 84th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1188

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

Caption

Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study and make recommendations regarding early childhood education.

Impact

One of the primary goals of HB1188 is to identify potential organizational silos and opportunities for collaboration between different state agencies involved in early childhood education. By researching and adopting best practices from other states that have successfully implemented similar initiatives, the committee is expected to recommend changes that could lead to improved service delivery. This may include proposals for consolidating agency responsibilities or creating an independent office dedicated to early learning.

Summary

HB1188 establishes a joint interim committee tasked with studying early childhood education within Texas. The committee aims to evaluate the current state of early education services for children from birth to five years old, examining existing programs, budgets, and administrative practices of related state agencies. This bill is designed to facilitate a thorough investigation into the effectiveness and efficiency of current services provided to this demographic.

Contention

While the bill aims to promote collaboration and best practices, there may be debates surrounding the implementation of the committee's recommendations. Concerns could arise regarding possible bureaucratic challenges and the effectiveness of interagency cooperation. Additionally, there is potential for contention among stakeholders about which agencies should be responsible for overseeing early childhood education and how to allocate resources efficiently among them.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB181

Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the abolition of those taxes.

TX HB3455

Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the abolition of those taxes.

TX HB16

Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the abolition of those taxes.

TX HB13

Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the abolition of those taxes.

TX HB1513

Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.

TX HB34

Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.

TX HB56

Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.

TX HB64

Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.

TX HB62

Relating to establishing an Office of Early Childhood to coordinate, consolidate and integrate early childhood programs.

TX HB4574

Relating to the creation of an interim committee to study large-scale battery storage.

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