HB 415
bill setting the proof standard for cheating allegations
Filed
Verdict: No flags
Initial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
Caption
relating to the evidentiary standard used by a public institution of higher education to evaluate an allegation of student academic dishonesty.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Public colleges get a set standard for academic dishonesty cases.
Analysis prose withheld.
Receipt
The receipt
90R-HB415 · 2026-11-09
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ITEM
relating to the evidentiary standard used by a public institution of higher education to evaluate an allegation of student academic dishonesty.
WHAT IT DOES
Public colleges get a set standard for academic dishonesty cases.
Analysis prose withheld.
CHARGES
[ ] NONE FOUND
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Filed
FILED UNDER
No verified beat found.
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CAMPAIGN PAID FOR BY
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 29, 2024 to Oct 23, 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.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$413,658.18
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$413,658.18
- Cash
- $35,000.00
- Paid by others
- $378,658.18
- Total
- $413,658.18
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.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Jun 27, 2025 to Oct 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: 101007854, 101030352, 101067580, 101071564.
Texas Conservative Majority PAC$231,075.00
Texas Conservative Majority PAC
$231,075.00
- Cash
- $50,000.00
- Paid by others
- $181,075.00
- Total
- $231,075.00
Also funds 42 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jan 23, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Aug 25, 2026 to Oct 18, 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: 101067580, 101071564.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$413,658.18
- Cash
- $35,000.00
- Paid by others
- $378,658.18
- Total
- $413,658.18
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.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Jun 27, 2025 to Oct 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: 101007854, 101030352, 101067580, 101071564.
Texas Conservative Majority PAC
$231,075.00
- Cash
- $50,000.00
- Paid by others
- $181,075.00
- Total
- $231,075.00
Also funds 42 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jan 23, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Aug 25, 2026 to Oct 18, 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: 101067580, 101071564.
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 a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas House · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 H Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:33 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Subjects
Education--Higher--General
Text
The text as introduced · 267 words
90R531 CMO-D By: Wilson H.B. No. 415 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the evidentiary standard used by a public institution of higher education to evaluate an allegation of student academic dishonesty. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter Z, Chapter 51, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 51.9792 to read as follows: Sec. 51.9792. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: EVIDENTIARY STANDARD. (a) In this section: (1) "Academic dishonesty" means the term used by an institution of higher education in the institution's student code of conduct to describe an act that misrepresents or attempts to misrepresent the student's work, knowledge, or achievement to gain an unfair advantage, such as cheating or plagiarism. (2) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003. (3) "Reasonable doubt" means a doubt based on reason and common sense after a careful and impartial consideration of all the evidence in an adjudication hearing. (b) An institution of higher education may not take disciplinary action against a student for violating the institution's student code of conduct regarding academic dishonesty unless the institution determines beyond a reasonable doubt that the student engaged in the alleged misconduct. SECTION 2. Section 51.9792, Education Code, as added by this Act, applies beginning with the 2027-2028 academic year. 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, 2027.