Monitoring the SessionHB 2633
Died in committee
THE TEXT
…“compliance with this section not later than August 1, 2027.”
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The law takes effect in September 2025, but districts do not have to show they meet the staffing ratio until August 2027, after the November 3, 2026 general election. This reads as a reasonable phase-in for hiring, so confidence is moderate.
Delayed startInitial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
relating to the provision of services by nonphysician mental health professionals at school districts.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
At least 80 percent of their time on student mental health. Proof due August 1, 2027.
The bill changes a Texas law so every school district must hire or contract with licensed mental health professionals, such as psychologists, counselors and clinical social workers, instead of merely being allowed to. Each campus must have at least one of these professionals for every 600 students, and each must run a campus mental health program and spend at least 80 percent of their time on student mental health services. Districts must prove to the state education agency that they comply by August 1, 2027.
Labels: ZOMBIE BILL. Died 2 times: 88R HB 4200 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 4200 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.TRY NO. 2. Filed in 2 sessions: 88R and 89R. Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
89R-HB2633 · 2025-02-11
relating to the provision of services by nonphysician mental health professionals at school districts.
At least 80 percent of their time on student mental health. Proof due August 1, 2027.
The bill changes a Texas law so every school district must hire or contract with licensed mental health professionals, such as psychologists, counselors and clinical social workers, instead of merely being allowed to. Each campus must have at least one of these professionals for every 600 students, and each must run a campus mental health program and spend at least 80 percent of their time on student mental health services. Districts must prove to the state education agency that they comply by August 1, 2027.
[x] DELAYED STARTanalysis confidence 45%
THE TEXT
…“compliance with this section not later than August 1, 2027.”
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The law takes effect in September 2025, but districts do not have to show they meet the staffing ratio until August 2027, after the November 3, 2026 general election. This reads as a reasonable phase-in for hiring, so confidence is moderate.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
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THE TEXT
…“nonphysician mental health professional for every 600 students at”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill requires every school district to add paid mental health staff or contracts on each campus at a set ratio of one per 600 students.
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Derived itemized flow · Jul 1, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
$12,500.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 7, 2024 to Oct 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100987640, 101031910, 101060424, 101071938.
$7,000.00
Also funds 9 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 15, 2024 to Oct 15, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
TeamDerived itemized flow · on Apr 30, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101060424.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$12,500.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 7, 2024 to Oct 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100987640, 101031910, 101060424, 101071938.
$7,000.00
Also funds 9 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 15, 2024 to Oct 15, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
TeamDerived itemized flow · on Apr 30, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101060424.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 2 times: 88R and 89R. Checked against 88R only.
by Rep. Ramos, same lead author · Died in committee · same text
Introduced textLast action, Mar 21, 2023: Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
Relating to the provision of services by nonphysician mental health professionals at school districts.
Caption, 88R bill history
Texas House · Filed Feb 11, 2025
03/18/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:19 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
House committee · Public Education · Final status: Died in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
Education--School Districts
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
The text as introduced · 269 words
By: Rodríguez Ramos H.B. No. 2633 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the provision of services by nonphysician mental health professionals at school districts. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 38.0101, Education Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 38.0101. [ AUTHORITY TO EMPLOY OR CONTRACT WITH ] NONPHYSICIAN MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS [ PROFESSIONAL ]. (a) A school district shall [ may ] employ or contract with one or more nonphysician mental health professionals to provide services at each district campus. A school district must provide at least one nonphysician mental health professional for every 600 students at each campus . (b) A nonphysician mental health professional providing services under this section shall implement a comprehensive mental health program for the campus the professional serves and spend at least 80 percent of the professional's total work time providing direct or indirect mental health services to students. The commissioner shall adopt rules as necessary to administer this subsection. (c) In this section, "nonphysician mental health professional" means: (1) a psychologist licensed to practice in this state and designated as a health-service provider; (2) a registered nurse with a master's or doctoral degree in psychiatric nursing; (3) a licensed clinical social worker; (4) a professional counselor licensed to practice in this state; or (5) a marriage and family therapist licensed to practice in this state. (d) Each school district must demonstrate to the agency compliance with this section not later than August 1, 2027. This subsection expires August 1, 2028. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.