Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Texas House Bill HB4592

Caption

Relating to a limitation on the salary of certain administrative public education employees.

Impact

The introduction of HB 4592 is likely to lead to a re-evaluation of compensation packages for administrative roles in public education. By constraining the financial resources allocated to these positions, the bill aims to promote better fiscal responsibility among school districts. Opponents may argue that this salary limitation could deter qualified individuals from pursuing or maintaining these positions, potentially resulting in a shortage of effective leadership within school systems. The bill has the potential to redirect financial resources toward other educational initiatives but may also create discontent among current employees who perceive these caps as undervaluing their roles.

Summary

House Bill 4592 proposes significant limitations on the salaries of certain administrative personnel in public education within Texas. The bill specifically focuses on the salary parameters for superintendents and regional education service center executive directors, with the intention to align these salaries with those of the governor. Under the provisions of this bill, superintendents would be prohibited from receiving annual salaries exceeding 125% of the governor's salary, while executive directors at regional centers would face stricter caps of 75% and 25% of the governor's salary, respectively, depending on their positions.

Contention

One notable point of contention surrounding HB 4592 includes the balance between fiscal prudence and attracting talent to key educational positions. While proponents claim the bill fosters better use of taxpayer funds and discourages excessive administrative compensation, skeptics warn that overly restricting salaries may impair a school district's ability to recruit and retain experienced and competent leaders. Additionally, the distinctions made in the bill regarding included versus excluded salary components, such as bonuses and stipends, have raised questions about the fullness and fairness of the salary caps.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

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 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 HB1476

Relating to a limitation on the salary paid to officers and employees of this state and political subdivisions of this state.

TX HB4188

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

TX HB2760

Relating to the disclosure of certain gifts, grants, contracts, and financial interests received from a foreign source by certain state agencies, public institutions of higher education, and state contractors, and to the approval and monitoring of employment-related foreign travel and activities by certain public institution of higher education employees; providing civil and administrative penalties.

TX SB2459

Relating to the disclosure of certain gifts, grants, contracts, and financial interests received from a foreign source by certain state agencies, public institutions of higher education, and state contractors, and to the approval and monitoring of employment-related foreign travel and activities by certain public institution of higher education employees; providing civil and administrative penalties.

TX HB11

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.

TX HB893

Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative and civil penalties.

TX HB3781

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach special education.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.