88th Legislature

Representative Richard Hayes – Hard at Work

HB 2501 would proactively prohibit non-profit organizations and state associations that work with school boards from providing any training or instruction to public school boards if that organization or association has adopted as part of its mission statement a concept …

Representative Lynn Stucky – Anti-Grooming

In previous sessions, I have voted to strengthen the penalties against teachers and other school workers who engage in sexual relations. Sadly, in the past five years there have been 802 educators who have had their teaching certificates revoked or …

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick – Higher Education Reform

Under Lt Governor Patrick’s leadership bills were filed to reform higher education in Texas: SB 17 would prohibit Texas’ higher education institutions from considering diversity, equity and inclusion when hiring new employees and SB 16 would prohibit faculty members from …

Representative Jared Patterson – The READER Act

State Representative Jared Patterson has officially filed HB 900, designated a priority bill by the Speaker of the House. The bill is entitled the READER Act, previously filed as HB 1655, which stands for ‘Removing Explicit and Adult Designated Educational …

Representative Ben Bumgarner – Human Trafficking

State Representative Ben Bumgarner filed House Bill 3579 to shut down massage parlors who operate in human trafficking. The bill would direct the executive director of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to issue an emergency order halting the …

State Senator Drew Springer – Caleb’s Law

Senate Bill 129 was the first bill that I filed this legislative session because it helps protect our children from sexual predators. I filed the bill in honor of Caleb Diehl from Nocona, who was reported missing on April 1, …

Governor Abbott – The Parent Empowerment Act

Under Governor Abbott’s leadership, SB 2483 on Parent Empowerment Act was filed to give parents choice in their education. You can read SB 2483 by clicking HERE

State Senator Tan Parker – Border Security

The crisis at our southern border continues to escalate, and it's clear that the federal government has failed the states. That's why I'm proud to introduce S.B. 1403, an interstate compact, not subject to congressional approval, that will empower participating …

Representative Kronda Thimesch – Fentanyl Distribution Penalties

I’ve authored or co-authored 29 bills as of the deadline for bill filing on March 10, the 60th day of the 88th legislative session in Texas. I’m proud of all these items, and especially of my staff and how hard …

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