Monitoring the SessionHB 830
Died in committee
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
relating to the administration of the University Interscholastic League.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
In writing, online, within 24 hours. Rule changes proposed every year.
The bill writes new rules for how the University Interscholastic League runs, requiring its rule interpretations to be in writing and posted online within 24 hours, and making its governing council propose rule changes every year. It touches the League's executive director, who is limited to one four-year term, members of the state executive committee, who are limited to two two-year terms, and district and state executive committee members, who must take open-meetings training and training on fair hearings. On the ground, schools and families get public, dated rule interpretations and leadership with term limits starting September 1, 2025.
Labels: ZOMBIE BILL. Died 2 times: 88R HB 4458 (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 4458 (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-HB830 · 2024-11-12
relating to the administration of the University Interscholastic League.
In writing, online, within 24 hours. Rule changes proposed every year.
The bill writes new rules for how the University Interscholastic League runs, requiring its rule interpretations to be in writing and posted online within 24 hours, and making its governing council propose rule changes every year. It touches the League's executive director, who is limited to one four-year term, members of the state executive committee, who are limited to two two-year terms, and district and state executive committee members, who must take open-meetings training and training on fair hearings. On the ground, schools and families get public, dated rule interpretations and leadership with term limits starting September 1, 2025.
[ ] NONE FOUND
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
No verified beat found.
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Not tied to this bill.
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 21, 2023: Referred to Public Education
Relating to the administration of the University Interscholastic League.
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 4:20 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
House committee · Public Education · Final status: Died in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities
Open Meetings
UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
The text as introduced · 321 words
89R3667 TSS-D By: Gervin-Hawkins H.B. No. 830 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the administration of the University Interscholastic League. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 33, Education Code, is amended by adding Subchapter D-1 to read as follows: SUBCHAPTER D-1. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE ADMINISTRATION Sec. 33.125. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "League" means the University Interscholastic League. (2) "Legislative council" means the governing body of the league that proposes, implements, and administers rules and procedures for the league as provided by this chapter. Sec. 33.126. ADMINISTRATION OF LEAGUE. (a) The legislative council shall amend the league's constitution and contest rules as necessary to comply with this subchapter and submit the proposed amended constitution and rules to the commissioner for approval. The commissioner may not approve a provision of the proposed constitution or a rule submitted by the league that conflicts with the requirements of this subchapter. (b) The league shall require: (1) an interpretation of a contest rule proposed by the league and approved by the commissioner to be: (A) in writing and specify the relevant rule and the date of the interpretation; and (B) made available on the league's Internet website not later than 24 hours after the interpretation is produced; and (2) the legislative council to propose amendments to the league's constitution and contest rules annually. Sec. 33.127. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. The executive director of the league may not serve more than one four-year term. Sec. 33.128. TERM OF OFFICE. A member of the state executive committee of the league may not serve more than two two-year terms. Sec. 33.129. REQUIRED TRAINING. Each member of a district executive committee and the state executive committee of the league must complete a training course: (1) under Section 551.005, Government Code; and (2) regarding the conduct of a fair and impartial hearing. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.