Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1890

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

Caption

Relating to the improvement of certain school campuses based on the construction or rehabilitation of certain low income housing developments in the attendance zone of those campuses.

Impact

The bill aims to bridge the gap between urban development and educational infrastructure, ensuring that as new residents move into low-income housing, schools are not overwhelmed without adequate resources. By mandating a formal process for assessing these impacts, the legislation seeks to promote responsible growth while also improving educational facilities. This initiative could enhance educational outcomes for students moving into the area and support local school districts in planning and budgeting effectively. The scheduled effective date of September 1, 2025, indicates a future-oriented approach to align with ongoing or anticipated developments.

Summary

House Bill 1890 proposes significant changes to the funding responsibilities of municipalities in relation to school campuses affected by low-income housing developments. Specifically, the bill mandates that municipalities located in counties with a population exceeding 1.5 million must undertake impact studies when new developments are proposed. These studies will assess the necessary capital improvements required at nearby schools to accommodate additional students resulting from such developments. It places an obligation on the municipalities to ensure that these improvements are adequately funded and completed according to timelines set with the respective independent school districts.

Contention

Notable points of contention around HB 1890 may revolve around the feasibility of municipalities meeting these funding requirements and the potential financial burden on local governments. Critics might argue that this could strain municipal budgets and divert funds from other essential services. Proponents, however, are likely to emphasize the necessity of ensuring educational readiness and the ethical obligation to support school districts impacted by urban housing projects. The need for an impact study could be seen as both a safeguard for educational resource allocation and a bureaucratic hurdle, contributing to the ongoing debate about balancing development and community needs.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Local Government Code

  • Chapter 380. Miscellaneous Provisions Relating To Municipal Planning And Development
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB1263

Relating to the ability of a local authority to designate school crossing zones and school crosswalks at high school campuses located in certain municipalities.

TX HB4371

Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain items used by or for certain life sciences campuses.

TX HB2891

Relating to the use of glucagon medication on certain public and private school campuses.

TX HB4293

Relating to applications for the establishment of certain new open-enrollment charter school campuses.

TX SB800

Relating to the ability of a local authority to designate school crossing zones and school crosswalks at high school campuses located in certain municipalities.

TX HB5092

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

TX HB4058

Relating to the use of opioid antagonists on the campuses of public and private schools and institutions of higher education and at or in transit to or from off-campus school events.

TX HB4433

Relating to the authority of the board of directors of a tax increment financing reinvestment zone to use money in the tax increment fund established for the zone to compensate certain homeowners for the increase in taxes associated with the zone.

TX HB3141

Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.

TX SB1861

Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.