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Texas House Bill HB2657

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2657

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Caption

Relating to the abolition of the Texas Education Agency and elimination of the position of commissioner of education, the transfer of powers and duties to the State Board of Education and the comptroller of public accounts, and the elimination of public school accountability and assessment systems.

Impact

If enacted, HB2657 would significantly restructure educational governance in Texas. The transition of responsibilities from TEA to the State Board of Education and the comptroller would dissolve the existing public school accountability systems, which could lead to changes in how schools are evaluated and funded. This measure aims to promote clarity and efficiency in educational regulations, but it may also raise concerns about how schools will maintain standards without the established oversight mechanisms that TEA provided.

Summary

House Bill 2657 proposes the abolition of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the elimination of the commissioner of education's position. The bill aims to transfer the powers and duties of TEA to the State Board of Education and the comptroller of public accounts. This includes the management of public school accountability and assessment systems, effectively streamlining educational governance within Texas. The bill seeks to enhance the efficiency of educational administration by centralizing duties associated with funding and oversight previously handled by the TEA.

Contention

A notable point of contention surrounding HB2657 is the potential reduction of oversight in public education. Critics argue that dismantling the TEA will lead to a lack of accountability and support for struggling schools, as the traditional structure has worked to ensure educational equity across districts. Supporters of the bill counter that reassigning responsibilities could lead to a more effective governance model that reduces bureaucratic barriers. The debate centers on the ideal balance of accountability versus streamlined operations in Texas's educational framework.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 1. General Provisions
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 7. State Organization
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 48. Foundation School Program
    • Section: New Section

Government Code

  • Chapter 403. Comptroller Of Public Accounts
    • Section: 011

Latest TX HB2657 Activity

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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 HB2661

Relating to eliminating the requirement to use public school assessment instruments as indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system.

TX HB38

Relating to the elimination of certain property taxes for school district maintenance and operations and the provision of public education funding by increasing the rates of certain state taxes.

TX HB1121

Relating to the implementation of certain rules regarding public school accountability adopted by the commissioner of education or the Texas Education Agency.

TX HB45

Relating to the implementation of certain rules regarding public school accountability adopted by the commissioner of education or the Texas Education Agency.

TX SB8

Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program.

TX SB1862

Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency to investigate the administration of public education.

TX HB5261

Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program.

Similar Bills

TX HB2582

Relating to the transfer of certain powers and duties related to endangered species from the comptroller to the commissioner of agriculture.

TX HB2664

Relating to the abolition of the Texas Facilities Commission and the transfer of its duties to the comptroller, General Land Office, and State Preservation Board.

TX HB3169

Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository, to depository agents, to the appropriation of money from the fees, charges, penalties, and other amounts related to the depository and deposited to the general revenue fund for that purpose, and to the provision of a related ad valorem tax exemption.

TX SB1538

Relating to the abolition of the Texas Facilities Commission and the transfer of its duties to the General Land Office.

TX HB2970

Relating to the abolition of the Texas Facilities Commission and the transfer of its duties to the General Land Office.

TX HB2373

Relating to control over state facilities and to the abolition of the Texas Facilities Commission and the transfer of its duties to the General Land Office.

TX HB3505

Relating to the establishment and administration of a state bullion depository and the investment of certain public money in precious metals and depository accounts.

TX HB253

Relating to public school finance, including the establishment of a tax credit scholarship and educational expense assistance program.