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Introduced
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
In Committee
05/24/2021
05/24/2021
Crossed Over
05/05/2021
05/05/2021
Passed
05/30/2021
05/30/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/16/2021
06/16/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the establishment and duties of the Texas 1836 Project.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Texas 1836 Project, an advisory committee tasked with promoting patriotic education and increasing awareness of Texas values and history. The 1836 Project will be composed of nine members appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house. The project's duties include advising the governor on founding principles, developing a Gubernatorial 1836 Award for student knowledge, and facilitating the provision of patriotic education at state parks, monuments, and other relevant sites. The bill also requires the Texas Department of Public Safety to provide a pamphlet explaining Texas history, economic prosperity, and opportunities to individuals receiving driver's licenses.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs
Sponsors (28)
Brandon Creighton (R)*,
Stan Lambert (R)*,
Brooks Landgraf (R)*,
Will Metcalf (R)*,
Tom Oliverson (R)*,
Tan Parker (R)*,
Doc Anderson (R),
Trent Ashby (R),
Paul Bettencourt (R),
Kyle Biedermann (R),
Briscoe Cain (R),
Jeff Cason (R),
Travis Clardy (R),
David Cook (R),
John Cyrier (R),
Drew Darby (R),
Jake Ellzey (R),
Lois Kolkhorst (R),
Mayes Middleton (R),
Dennis Paul (R),
Glenn Rogers (R),
Charles Schwertner (R),
Lynn Stucky (R),
Ed Thompson (R),
Tony Tinderholt (R),
Steve Toth (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
James White (R),
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/21 (on 06/16/2021)
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