HB 687
TEA designs a bullying prevention pilot program
Died in committee
Verdict: No flags
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 the establishment of a bullying prevention pilot program for public schools.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Grants go to school districts that show a big need.
The bill orders the Texas Education Agency to design an anti-bullying pilot program using research-based practices and outside experts, and to give grants to school districts that show a big need. Districts that win a grant may run the program at up to three campuses, with technical help from the agency or regional service centers, under application rules and spending rules the commissioner sets. None of it has to happen unless the Legislature sets aside money for it, and it takes effect September 1, 2025.
Labels
Labels: NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Receipt
The receipt
89R-HB687 · 2024-11-12
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ITEM
relating to the establishment of a bullying prevention pilot program for public schools.
WHAT IT DOES
Grants go to school districts that show a big need.
The bill orders the Texas Education Agency to design an anti-bullying pilot program using research-based practices and outside experts, and to give grants to school districts that show a big need. Districts that win a grant may run the program at up to three campuses, with technical help from the agency or regional service centers, under application rules and spending rules the commissioner sets. None of it has to happen unless the Legislature sets aside money for it, and it takes effect September 1, 2025.
CHARGES
[ ] NONE FOUND
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Filed
- Read first time
- Referred to Public Education
FILED UNDER
No verified beat found.
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Donors
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 28, 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.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
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 Nov 12, 2024
03/04/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 4 2025 3:37PM
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:20 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
House committee · Public Education · Final status: Died in committee
Companion
SB 2852 by Menéndez (identical)
Subjects
Education--Primary & Secondary--General
Education--School Districts
State Finances--Management & Control
BULLYING
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF
Text
The text as introduced · 354 words
89R2802 ANG-F By: Goodwin H.B. No. 687 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the establishment of a bullying prevention pilot program for public schools. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 37, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 37.0833 to read as follows: Sec. 37.0833. BULLYING PREVENTION PILOT PROGRAM. (a) In this section: (1) "Bullying" has the meaning assigned by Section 37.0832. (2) "Pilot program" means the bullying prevention pilot program established under this section. (b) The agency shall: (1) develop a bullying prevention pilot program to reduce incidents of bullying on public school campuses; and (2) award grants to eligible school districts to implement the pilot program on district campuses. (c) In developing the pilot program under Subsection (b), the agency shall: (1) use research-based best practices for the prevention of bullying; and (2) collaborate with qualified experts and researchers with experience in child and youth psychology, mental health, and education. (d) From money appropriated for the purpose, the commissioner shall award grants to school districts that demonstrate a substantial need for bullying prevention, as determined by the commissioner. A school district that is awarded a grant under this subsection shall implement the pilot program at not more than three campuses in the district. (e) The agency shall use money appropriated for purposes of the pilot program under this section to provide technical assistance to grant recipients. The agency may provide technical assistance through regional education service centers. (f) The commissioner shall: (1) establish application criteria for a school district to apply to receive a grant under this section; and (2) determine allowable uses of grant money by a school district under this section. (g) The commissioner may use money otherwise available and may solicit or accept grants or donations to implement this section. (h) The commissioner shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section. (i) The commissioner is not required to develop the pilot program or award grants under this section unless money is specifically appropriated for that purpose. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.