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Texas House Bill HB3147

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3147

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Caption

Relating to fiscal reporting by public schools.

Impact

The impact of HB3147 is expected to significantly improve the financial oversight of public schools in Texas. By mandating that school districts provide comprehensive reports on their budget allocations, the bill seeks to ensure that resources are effectively directed towards improving student outcomes. Furthermore, the introduction of a new reporting requirement on contracts with external entities highlights the bill's focus on linking financial expenditures directly to educational performance, thereby promoting accountability among school districts.

Summary

House Bill 3147 proposes amendments to the Texas Education Code concerning fiscal reporting by public schools. The bill aims to enhance the transparency and accountability of school district budgeting by requiring them to include specific financial information in their budget summaries. This includes a detailed breakdown of per student and aggregate spending across various categories, such as instruction, administration, and debt service, as well as the anticipated revenue from state funds and comparisons to previous fiscal years.

Contention

While the bill is anticipated to increase financial transparency, it may also face scrutiny regarding the administrative burden it could impose on school districts. Critics might argue that the additional reporting requirements could divert funds and resources away from educational programs. Furthermore, there could be debates about how effectively the commissioner will implement rules to define and measure 'student outcomes' related to expenditures, which may lead to differing interpretations among school districts and stakeholders.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 44. Fiscal Management
    • Section: 0041
    • Section: New Section

Latest TX HB3147 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

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 SB58

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators and 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 SB9

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 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 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.

TX SB1474

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 or provide services related to special education.

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 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 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 HB4508

Relating to bilingual education in public schools.

Similar Bills

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