Rep. Philip Cortez

Primary HB 225

In committee · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Relating to a pilot program to provide grants for free or reduced-tuition prekindergarten classes to certain children.

Maddy summaryHB 225 establishes a pilot program providing grants to school districts, charter schools, and private schools in Region 20 (San Antonio area) to offer free or reduced-tuition prekindergarten classes. It directly affects children aged three or older who reside within Region 20 boundaries, requiring schools to follow the Pre-K 4 SA early childhood curriculum. The program mandates annual reports evaluating student outcomes and includes a sunset provision ending the pilot on January 1, 2031. The bill takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year, with the first report due by September 1, 2026.

EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for free/reduced-tuition pre-K access in Region 20, expanding early education funding and access while mandating curriculum adherence per education finance and preschool subjects.95% confidence

In committee Feb 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 190

In committee · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Relating to a grant program to provide free or reduced-tuition prekindergarten classes to certain children.

Maddy summaryHB 190 creates a state grant program to fund free or reduced-tuition prekindergarten classes for children aged three or older in Texas. The program provides financial support to public school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and private schools to cover these pre-K costs, requiring grantees to follow the Pre-K 4 SA early childhood initiative's curriculum. Schools must report annually on student outcomes, and the program expires on January 1, 2031. It applies starting the 2025-2026 school year.

EducationSupports EducationCreates state grant program funding free/reduced-tuition pre-K for children, expanding access and providing financial support to schools under education-focused curriculum requirements.95% confidence

In committee Feb 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HR 56

Passed · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Congratulating San Antonio district engineer Gina E. Gallegos on her retirement from the Texas Department of Transportation.

Passed Nov 2, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 252

Signed into law · Texas Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to the licensing of certain veterans by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those veterans by political subdivisions.

Signed into law Jun 18, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 812

Signed into law · Texas Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments, food handler and food manager certifications, and food service training or education programs.

Signed into law Jun 18, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 1883

Signed into law · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to the administration of assessment instruments to public school students on religious holy days.

Signed into law Jun 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 2071

Signed into law · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Relating to certain public facilities, including public facilities used to provide affordable housing.

Signed into law Jun 18, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 2194

Signed into law · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to establishing a "Made in Texas" labeling program.

Signed into law Jun 17, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 4714

Signed into law · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Relating to the use of an electronic recording device to report proceedings before a municipal court of record for the City of San Antonio.

Signed into law Jun 13, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 4164

Signed into law · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Relating to the improper use and treatment of an assistance animal or service animal; increasing a criminal penalty.

Signed into law Jun 12, 2023 0 co-sponsors