Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1325

Caption

Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses; providing civil and administrative penalties.

Impact

The implementation of HB1325 would significantly alter the current landscape of educational funding in the state. This bill proposes a new framework that prioritizes schools with the highest needs, which could lead to greater investment in low-income districts. If passed, it would address long-standing issues of funding inequality, promoting a more balanced and fair educational system. Critics of the current system have argued that it favors wealthier areas, contributing to disparities in student performance and resources available.

Summary

House Bill 1325 focuses on improving educational outcomes and addressing disparities in funding among schools within the state. The bill aims to ensure that all students, regardless of their background or location, have access to quality education and adequate resources. By allocating more state funding to underprivileged areas and emphasizing equitable distribution of educational resources, HB1325 seeks to bridge the gap in educational opportunities between affluent and marginalized communities.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB1325 has generally been positive among education advocates and community stakeholders who champion equitable access to quality education. Supporters praise the bill as a necessary reform that acknowledges existing inequities and takes proactive steps to rectify them. However, some opposition exists, particularly from groups concerned about the potential financial implications of increasing funding allocations to underprivileged schools, fearing it may divert resources from already successful districts.

Contention

Notable points of contention regarding HB1325 involve the specifics of how additional funding will be sourced and the criteria for determining which schools are prioritized. Some stakeholders argue that while the intent of the bill is commendable, the practical application may lead to new challenges, such as balancing the needs of various districts and ensuring that increases in funding translate effectively into improved educational outcomes. The bill's long-term impact on overall state education policy remains a subject of debate.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB321

Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; providing administrative penalties; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB2818

Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a permit to conduct certain research involving hemp; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB2226

Relating to state and municipal motor fuel taxes; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing the imposition of taxes; providing for increases and decreases in the rates of taxes.

TX HB1942

Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring occupational permits; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; decriminalizing wagering on certain sports events; creating criminal offenses; providing administrative penalties.

TX SB715

Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring occupational permits; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; decriminalizing wagering on certain sports events; creating criminal offenses; providing administrative penalties.

TX HB2274

Relating to the licensing and regulation of anesthesiologist assistants; requiring an occupational license; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees.

TX HB3583

Relating to the licensing and regulation of youth sports programs; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing fees.

TX HB1568

Relating to the licensing and regulation of child swim instruction operators; requiring an occupational license; imposing penalties, including administrative penalties; authorizing fees.

TX SB765

Relating to the licensing and regulation of child swim instruction operators; requiring an occupational license; imposing penalties, including administrative penalties; authorizing fees.

TX HB2324

Relating to the regulation of certain health professionals and health facilities; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating a criminal offense.

Similar Bills

TX HB3948

Relating to the production and regulation of hemp and consumable hemp products; providing administrative penalties; creating a criminal offense.

TX SB1778

Relating to the production and regulation of hemp and consumable hemp products; providing administrative penalties; imposing and authorizing fees; creating a criminal offense.

TX SB2952

Relating to the regulation of hemp and nonconsumable hemp products; increasing a criminal penalty; increasing a civil penalty and providing other penalties; requiring an occupational license; imposing and authorizing certain fees.

TX SB1240

Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.

CT SB00970

An Act Concerning Cannabinoids, Hemp And Hemp Products.

TX SB5

Relating to the regulation of certain products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring occupational licenses and registrations; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; authorizing an administrative penalty.

TX HB2818

Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a permit to conduct certain research involving hemp; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB1113

Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a permit to conduct certain research involving hemp; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.