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TX HB8
TX HB8Relating 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
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Introduced
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
In Committee
08/27/2025
08/27/2025
Crossed Over
08/26/2025
08/26/2025
Passed
Dead
09/03/2025
09/03/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill introduces comprehensive changes to the Texas public school accountability and assessment system, with a focus on creating an "instructionally supportive assessment program" to replace the current State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) program. The bill mandates a transition to this new assessment system beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, with key provisions including developing assessment instruments that are more focused on student learning and growth, reducing testing time, and providing more actionable information to teachers and parents. The bill requires the Texas Education Agency to contract with a nationally recognized provider to develop new assessment instruments, conduct field testing, and create a more adaptive and informative testing approach. It also establishes new requirements for assessment instrument development, such as ensuring items are grade-level appropriate, align with state educational standards, and are reviewed by teacher committees. Additionally, the bill introduces more flexible accountability measures, creates mechanisms for reporting local indicators of student engagement, and establishes an accountability advisory committee to provide ongoing input into the performance standards and indicators used to evaluate school and district performance.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (66)
Keith Bell (R)*,
Paul Bettencourt (R)*,
Brad Buckley (R)*,
Brooks Landgraf (R)*,
Will Metcalf (R)*,
Terry Wilson (R)*,
Daniel Alders (R),
Cecil Bell (R),
Brian Birdwell (R),
Greg Bonnen (R),
Ben Bumgarner (R),
Angie Button (R),
Briscoe Cain (R),
Donna Campbell (R),
David Cook (R),
Tom Craddick (R),
Charles Cunningham (R),
Pat Curry (R),
Mark Dorazio (R),
James Frank (R),
Stan Gerdes (R),
Charlie Geren (R),
Ryan Guillen (R),
Brent Hagenbuch (R),
Bob Hall (R),
Sam Harless (R),
Cody Harris (R),
Caroline Harris Davila (R),
Richard Hayes (R),
Cole Hefner (R),
Adam Hinojosa (R),
Janis Holt (R),
Joan Huffman (R),
Bryan Hughes (R),
Lacey Hull (R),
Todd Hunter (R),
Helen Kerwin (R),
Phil King (R),
Stan Kitzman (R),
Lois Kolkhorst (R),
Marc LaHood (R),
Jeff Leach (R),
Terri Leo-Wilson (R),
Janie Lopez (R),
A.J. Louderback (R),
John Lujan (R),
Shelley Luther (R),
Don McLaughlin (R),
John McQueeney (R),
Candy Noble (R),
Angelia Orr (R),
Tan Parker (R),
Jared Patterson (R),
Dennis Paul (R),
Angela Paxton (R),
Charles Perry (R),
Katrina Pierson (R),
Keresa Richardson (R),
Alan Schoolcraft (R),
Joanne Shofner (R),
Shelby Slawson (R),
Kevin Sparks (R),
Valoree Swanson (R),
Carl Tepper (R),
Wesley Virdell (R),
Trey Wharton (R),
Last Action
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed (on 08/28/2025)
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