Monitoring the SessionHB 825
Died in committee
THE TEXT
…“may be delayed until the second school year after the school year the rule is adopted”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The only operative language is a passive, permissive 'may be delayed' that names no decision-maker and creates no duty, penalty or deadline. Schools get no guaranteed lead time unless someone chooses to grant it.
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relating to the implementation of certain rules regarding public school accountability adopted by the commissioner of education or the Texas Education Agency.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Delayed by whom? The bill names nobody. No duty, no deadline, all optional.
The bill adds one sentence to the school accountability chapter saying that a new accountability rule from the education commissioner or the Texas Education Agency may be delayed until the second school year after it is adopted. It touches school districts, campuses and the state agency that runs A-F ratings and related accountability procedures, and it applies only to rules adopted after the bill takes effect. The delay is optional, not required, and the bill does not say who decides to use it, so whether anything changes depends on the agency choosing to wait.
Labels: ZOMBIE BILL. Died 2 times: 88R HB 1121 (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 1121 (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 Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
89R-HB825 · 2024-11-12
relating to the implementation of certain rules regarding public school accountability adopted by the commissioner of education or the Texas Education Agency.
Delayed by whom? The bill names nobody. No duty, no deadline, all optional.
The bill adds one sentence to the school accountability chapter saying that a new accountability rule from the education commissioner or the Texas Education Agency may be delayed until the second school year after it is adopted. It touches school districts, campuses and the state agency that runs A-F ratings and related accountability procedures, and it applies only to rules adopted after the bill takes effect. The delay is optional, not required, and the bill does not say who decides to use it, so whether anything changes depends on the agency choosing to wait.
[x] LIST OF FEELINGSanalysis confidence 40%
THE TEXT
…“may be delayed until the second school year after the school year the rule is adopted”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The only operative language is a passive, permissive 'may be delayed' that names no decision-maker and creates no duty, penalty or deadline. Schools get no guaranteed lead time unless someone chooses to grant it.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
No verified beat found.
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The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Aug 6, 2024 to Feb 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.
$36,000.00
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 · Sep 20, 2024 to Feb 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: 100981675, 101026167, 101035798, 101038806.
$34,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Oct 1, 2024 to Feb 12, 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: 100981675, 101038806.
$17,000.00
Also funds 33 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 21, 2024 to Oct 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 18, 2024 to Feb 20, 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: 100981675, 101038806.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$36,000.00
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 · Sep 20, 2024 to Feb 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: 100981675, 101026167, 101035798, 101038806.
$34,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Oct 1, 2024 to Feb 12, 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: 100981675, 101038806.
$17,000.00
Also funds 33 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 21, 2024 to Oct 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 18, 2024 to Feb 20, 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: 100981675, 101038806.
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. Gervin-Hawkins, same lead author · Died in committee · same text
Introduced textLast action, Mar 2, 2023: Referred to Public Education
Relating to the implementation of certain rules regarding public school accountability adopted by the commissioner of education or the Texas Education Agency.
Caption, 88R bill history
Texas House · Filed Nov 12, 2024
03/05/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
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--Accountability
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF
The text as introduced · 203 words
89R3669 MEW-F By: Gervin-Hawkins H.B. No. 825 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the implementation of certain rules regarding public school accountability adopted by the commissioner of education or the Texas Education Agency. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 39.001, Education Code, is amended by adding Subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) Notwithstanding any other law, the implementation of a rule adopted by the commissioner or the agency that affects methods or procedures for administering provisions of this chapter may be delayed until the second school year after the school year the rule is adopted unless the commissioner or the agency is required by law to adopt and implement the rule in a shorter period. SECTION 2. Section 39.001(c), Education Code, as added by this Act, applies only to a rule adopted on or after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.