HB 5641

accessibility grants for nonprofit children’s theatres

Died in committee

Verdict: No flags

No flagsInitial review

Initial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade

Caption

relating to a grant program for nonprofit children's theatres to increase the accessibility of their facilities.

Caption from analyzed text · version I.

Summary

Money goes only to disability-access upgrades. Free school shows get priority.

The bill orders the Texas Commission on the Arts to set up a grant program that pays for disability-access upgrades at children's theatres. Only nonprofit corporations in good standing that show a real need can apply, and theatres that give free shows with schools or involve children with disabilities in productions get priority. Grant money can be spent only on making theatre buildings more accessible to people with disabilities, and the program takes effect September 1, 2025.

Labels

Labels: NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Mar 14, 2025 and referred to the House Culture, Recreation & Tourism committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Receipt

The receipt

89R-HB5641 · 2025-03-14

SOLD BY

Rep. Josey GarciaDHouse 124

ITEM

relating to a grant program for nonprofit children's theatres to increase the accessibility of their facilities.

WHAT IT DOES

Money goes only to disability-access upgrades. Free school shows get priority.

CHARGES

[ ] NONE FOUND

TOTAL

No fiscal note in the loaded record.

HISTORY

Mar 14, 2025Filed
Apr 7, 2025Read first time
Apr 7, 2025Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism

FILED UNDER

TAXPAYER-FUNDED NGOS

THE TEXT

“(1) be a nonprofit corporation;”

Bill text, introduced version (I)

The bill sends state grant money only to nonprofit theatres, not to public agencies.

No flags

THANK YOU FOR CHECKING THE RECEIPT

CAMPAIGN PAID FOR BY

Josey Garcia

Donors

Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC$12K Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$10K House Democratic Campaign Committee$7K

Not tied to this bill.

Sources

The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.

Derived itemized flow · Oct 27, 2024 to Oct 22, 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.

Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC$11,500.00

Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC

$11,500.00

Cash: $11,500.00
Paid by others: $0.00
Total: $11,500.00

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.

Team

Sources

Derived itemized flow · Dec 5, 2024 to Sep 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.

Report IDs: 100978474, 101016612, 101060352, 101067943.

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$10,000.00

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC

$10,000.00

Cash: $10,000.00
Paid by others: $0.00
Total: $10,000.00

Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team

Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Dec 14, 2024. 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: 100978474.

House Democratic Campaign Committee$7,000.00

House Democratic Campaign Committee

$7,000.00

Cash: $7,000.00
Paid by others: $0.00
Total: $7,000.00

Also funds 9 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Feb 3, 2026 to Sep 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team

Sources

Derived 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: 101060352.

Money

Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.

Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC

$11,500.00

Cash: $11,500.00
Paid by others: $0.00
Total: $11,500.00

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.

Team

Sources

Derived itemized flow · Dec 5, 2024 to Sep 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.

Report IDs: 100978474, 101016612, 101060352, 101067943.

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC

$10,000.00

Cash: $10,000.00
Paid by others: $0.00
Total: $10,000.00

Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team

Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Dec 14, 2024. 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: 100978474.

House Democratic Campaign Committee

$7,000.00

Cash: $7,000.00
Paid by others: $0.00
Total: $7,000.00

Also funds 9 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Feb 3, 2026 to Sep 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team

Sources

Derived 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: 101060352.

Votes

No floor vote loaded for this bill.

Fiscal

No fiscal note in the loaded record.

How this was graded

Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.

Sources

Texas House · Filed Mar 14, 2025

04/07/2025 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM

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 · Culture, Recreation & Tourism · Final status: Died in committee

Subjects

Arts & Humanities

Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations

State Finances--Management & Control

ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE

Text

The text as introduced · 313 words

By: Garcia of Bexar
H.B. No. 5641

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to a grant program for nonprofit children's theatres to

increase the accessibility of their facilities.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

SECTION 1. Chapter 444, Government Code, is amended by

adding Section 444.033 to read as follows:

Sec. 444.033. CHILDREN'S THEATER ACCESSIBILITY ADVANCEMENT

GRANT PROGRAM: (a) In this section:

(1) "Children's theatre" means a theatre that is

primarily attended by or targeted towards

children;

(2) "Accommodations" means reasonable modifications

or renovations to a theater to facilitate access

for individuals with disabilities.

(3) "Nonprofit corporation" has the meaning defined in

Section 22.001, Business and Organizations Code.

(b) The commission shall establish and administer the

Children's Theatre Accessibility Advancement Grant Program to

assist children's theaters with projects that increase the physical

accessibility of their facilities. To be eligible to receive a

grant under this section, an applicant must:

(1) be a nonprofit corporation;

(2) apply in a manner prescribed by commission rule;

(3) be in good standing under the laws of this state;

and

(4) demonstrate a legitimate need for grant funding.

(c) A grant under this section may be used only for expenses

that address the ability of theater facilities to accommodate

individuals with disabilities;

(d) The grant program shall prioritize applicants that:

(1) demonstrate a record of partnership with a school

district or open enrolment charter school to provide

performances and education opportunities to children

free of charge;

(2) offer opportunities for children with

disabilities to engage in the creative process,

including through acting, set design, and other aspects

of theatre production.

(e) As soon as practicable after the effective date of this

Act, and not later than September 1, 2026, the Commission on

the Arts may adopt rules necessary to implement this section.

SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025