TX House Committee Set to Meet on March 25

The Texas House Committee on Public Education is set to convene this Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. to discuss six bills.

Bill Breakdown

HB 7: Relating to parental rights in public education and to the reporting of certain misconduct and child abuse and neglect; authorizing an administrative penalty; creating criminal offenses.
HB 100: Relating to the purchase, adoption, and use of instructional materials by public schools.
HB 121: Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, public school safety and security requirements, and the provision of safety-related resources.
HB 124: Relating to the school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program.
HB 1458: Relating to the armed security officers required to be present at public schools.
HB 2249: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program and the Texas Teacher Retention Incentive Program.

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Jason Carter

Jason Carter is the founder of the Texas Messenger and a dedicated advocate for public education in the Lone Star State. With extensive experience as a Texas school teacher, special education teacher, coach, principal, and school superintendent, Jason brings invaluable insights to his work. His deep understanding of the education system's challenges and triumphs informs his efforts to empower and engage the community. Through the Texas Messenger, Jason continues to champion the cause of public education, believing in the power of knowledge and advocacy to drive meaningful change.