Mano DeAyala - Texas | MyRepTracker

In committee · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Relating to a credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.

Maddy summaryHB 650 allows school districts to receive a credit for prepaying the cost of attendance credits under the public school finance system. This bill directly affects school districts that purchase attendance credits to meet state funding requirements. The key provision would enable districts to apply prepayments toward future obligations, potentially improving cash flow. The bill was referred to the Public Education committee after its first reading on March 4, 2025. (Note: Full bill text is unavailable in the provided context.)

Education

In committee Mar 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 717

In committee · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to the right of a public school employee to engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty.

Maddy summaryHB 717 would protect public school employees in Texas from being prohibited from engaging in religious speech or prayer during work hours, unless a school district or government entity demonstrates a compelling state interest that requires the restriction and uses the least restrictive means possible. The bill specifically prohibits schools from infringing on this right except in narrowly defined circumstances, such as preventing disruption to school operations. This proposed law directly affects all public school employees (teachers, staff, etc.) in Texas school districts and charter schools, but it is still pending in committee and has not become law. The bill would take effect immediately if passed by a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, otherwise on September 1, 2025.

In committee Mar 4, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 515

In committee · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to public school policies regarding student use of personal electronic devices.

Maddy summaryHB 515 requires Texas public school districts to adopt written policies banning student use of personal electronic devices (like smartphones) during school hours. Students must store devices in lockable containers provided by the district, with exceptions for medical needs requiring written documentation from a healthcare provider. Districts must also report on policy effectiveness to the Texas Education Agency, including impacts on student behavior, mental health, and feedback from students and staff. The law takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year.

Education Technology

In committee Mar 3, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 239

In committee · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using certain private spaces; authorizing a civil penalty.

Maddy summaryThe full text of HB 239 is not available in the provided context, only its title and basic status. The title indicates the bill relates to regulations for entering or using private spaces and authorizes civil penalties, but specific provisions, affected parties, or mechanisms cannot be described without the bill text. Recent actions show it was filed in November 2024 and referred to State Affairs in February 2025. Without access to the bill's content, a detailed summary of its policy changes cannot be generated. For accurate details, consult the official bill PDF or legislative database.

In committee Feb 27, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 4

Signed into law · Texas Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions, and authorizing or requiring under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses.

Signed into law Dec 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Primary SB 3

Signed into law · Texas Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to an appropriation to provide funding for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure and border security operations, including funding for additional overtime expenses and costs due to certain increased law enforcement presence.

Signed into law Dec 18, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 4

In committee · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions, and authorizing or requiring under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses.