Sen. Phil King

Primary SB 9

In committee · Texas Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public school accountability.

Maddy summarySB 9 proposes changes to Texas public school accountability systems. It requires the Texas Education Agency to create a single-click website for parents to access their child’s state assessment results immediately after testing. The bill mandates a new "instructionally supportive assessment program" focused on progress monitoring and balanced testing, replacing punitive rating systems. It also establishes a grant program for school districts to develop local accountability plans and outlines procedures for challenging TEA decisions related to school ratings. The bill directly affects parents, public schools, and the Texas Education Agency.

EducationSupports EducationReplaces punitive accountability with supportive assessment program and provides grant funding for local school plans, enhancing transparency and progress monitoring.95% confidence

In committee Aug 15, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 29

Introduced · Texas Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to a statewide order issued by the commissioner of state health services authorizing a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Texas' commissioner of state health services to issue a statewide order allowing licensed pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription. It mandates standardized protocols for pharmacists, requires patient instructions on proper use, and protects pharmacists from criminal, civil, or disciplinary liability when following the order. Pharmacists must also submit annual reports to the state on dispensing volumes. The bill directly affects Texas pharmacists and patients seeking ivermectin without a prescription.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables pharmacist dispensing of ivermectin without prescription, expanding patient access to medication under standardized protocols and liability protection.85% confidence

Introduced Aug 15, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 1

Signed into law · Texas Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

Signed into law Oct 25, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 25

Signed into law · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to requiring public school students to compete in interscholastic athletic competitions based on biological sex.

Signed into law Oct 25, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SJR 2

Passed · Texas Senate · Co-sponsor

Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes.

Passed Oct 19, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HR 60

Passed · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Congratulating the Aledo Independent School District Board of Trustees on its selection as the 2021 Outstanding School Board by the Texas Association of School Administrators.

Passed Oct 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 46

Passed · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Congratulating Aledo Middle School Honor Winds ensemble on being invited to perform at the 2021 Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic.

Passed Oct 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 90

In committee · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.

In committee Oct 13, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 155

In committee · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Relating to exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine requirements.

In committee Oct 13, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 39

In committee · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.

In committee Oct 12, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track