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Texas Legislative Update

Stay informed on the latest developments in the Texas Legislative session. Learn about proposed education funding of $9.2 billion and additional one-time funding of $2.0 billion. Discover initiatives for early education and mental health support in schools. Explore bills related to Hurricane Harvey recovery and other important legislative matters.

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Texas Legislative Update

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  1. Texas Legislative Update 2017 was all about bathrooms……

  2. Legislative Update 2019 is all about education funding Proposed: $9.2 billion “new money” for general education funding AND $2.0 billion in additional one-time education funding About 30 days left in session

  3. But….. • Don’t forget Hurricane Harvey--$125 Billion in damages • Over 500 bills related to the impact of Harvey • Insurance reform • Taxation of damaged buildings • Paying for debris removal and landfill • Property tax funded entities in damaged areas • School assessments in damaged areas

  4. 2019 Texas Legislative Update: Early Education (only bills assigned a committee are included) • HB3738 and HB3739 (Goldman) HB941 • State website with searchable data base of licensed, quality child-care, Pre-K, Head Start and Early Head Start; and that all child care programs should be rated (hearing on 4-9) • HB12 • ECI doesn’t require pre-authorization (hearing on 4-9)

  5. 2019 Texas Legislative Update:Education (only bills assigned a committee are included) • HB18, 1069, 2994, 2997 • Mental health and suicide prevention training for school employees • HB 204, HB 3411 • Adds mental health component to health curriculum in all grades • HB 198, 1335 • Adds mental/behavioral health services to those provided at school based clinics and HB 1312, SB 344 makes them reimbursable by Medicaid. • SB11 • Promoting mental health in schools (funded, left pending on 3-6) • SB142, and 2074 • Counselors in schools funded, and they cannot be involved in disciplinary action; and SB 426 regulates school counselor time must be 80% of time counseling, not administering assessments

  6. 2019 Texas Legislative Update:Education • HB 17 and HB 1754 • School safety allotment, $50 per student, flexible spending requirements • HB 3 and HB 21; SB 3 • Public Education school funding formulas • HB3 and SB3 passed respective chambers • Conference committee will work out differences • House, Senate, and Governor have agreed upon the $9.2 billion in “new” funding amount – difference is how that money will be spent.

  7. 2019 Texas Legislative Update:Other • HB101: Criminal offense to give false caller ID • SB1939: Can store grapes in public warehouse • HB1631 and others: No more red-light cameras • SB86: Can keep 6 chickens or less anywhere (no roosters) • At least 7 bills in both houses addressing marijuana legalization at various levels • And don’t forget Hurricane Harvey: $125 Billion in damages

  8. Thank you for your support! As of April 29, 2019 Director of the Office of Child and Family Services for the State of Maine Augusta, Maine

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