Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1075

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

Caption

Relating to excuses from grand jury service.

Impact

If enacted, SB1075 will significantly impact state laws by modifying existing education funding formulas, allowing for a more equitable distribution of resources across school districts. The bill proposes mechanisms to allocate additional funds based on specific criteria, such as the number of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This shift in funding strategy is expected to bolster programs in underfunded districts, enhance academic resources, and ultimately improve overall student performance, particularly in economically disadvantaged areas.

Summary

SB1075 is a legislative proposal that aims to revise and enhance the current funding structure for public education in the state. This bill focuses particularly on increasing financial support for school districts serving low-income communities, thereby addressing disparities that have persisted in the state’s educational system. The main objective of the bill is to ensure that every student, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status, has access to equitable educational resources and opportunities that can facilitate academic success.

Contention

However, SB1075 has been met with some opposition from certain stakeholders who argue that the bill could inadvertently create financial strain on districts that are already adequately funded. Critics raise concerns about the potential for decreased funding in wealthier districts as funds are reallocated to support low-income areas. There are worries that this could lead to a decline in educational quality in these districts, as they might face resource shortages. As such, the debate surrounding the bill highlights the broader tensions in education funding and equity within the state.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Code Of Criminal Procedure

  • Chapter 19a. Grand Jury Organization
    • Section: 105

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB677

Relating to grand jury proceedings.

TX HB4671

Relating to the qualifications and summoning of grand jurors.

TX HB2015

Relating to the exemption from jury service for persons over a certain age.

TX HB1258

Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a punishment for contempt of court.

TX HB128

Relating to the exemption of certain school district and open-enrollment charter school employees from jury service.

TX HB1332

Relating to the exemption of certain firefighters and police officers from jury service.

TX HB1698

Relating to prospective jurors summoned for jury service in the justice courts of a county with a population of one million or more.

TX HB4022

Relating to excused absences from public school for students with a menstrual disorder.

TX SB891

Relating to excused absences from public school for a student's mental or behavioral health.

TX HB2881

Relating to excused absences from public school for a student's mental or behavioral health.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.