HB 418
bill letting lawmakers file complaints with the college ombudsman
Filed
Verdict: No flags
Initial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
Caption
relating to the persons who may file a complaint with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Students, faculty and staff already could. Lawmakers join them in 2027.
The bill lets state senators and state representatives file written complaints with the Higher Education Coordinating Board's ombudsman office. Today that right belongs to students, faculty and staff who believe a college has broken certain listed state laws. Starting September 1, 2027, lawmakers can also send complaints that follow the same rules: a name, the statute at issue, and specific supporting facts.
Receipt
The receipt
90R-HB418 · 2026-11-09
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ITEM
relating to the persons who may file a complaint with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman.
WHAT IT DOES
Students, faculty and staff already could. Lawmakers join them in 2027.
The bill lets state senators and state representatives file written complaints with the Higher Education Coordinating Board's ombudsman office. Today that right belongs to students, faculty and staff who believe a college has broken certain listed state laws. Starting September 1, 2027, lawmakers can also send complaints that follow the same rules: a name, the statute at issue, and specific supporting facts.
CHARGES
[ ] NONE FOUND
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Filed
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 · Jul 3, 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.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$20,000.00
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$20,000.00
- Cash
- $20,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $20,000.00
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.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Jun 23, 2025 to Oct 8, 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: 101007132, 101027774, 101071421.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$20,000.00
- Cash
- $20,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $20,000.00
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.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Jun 23, 2025 to Oct 8, 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: 101007132, 101027774, 101071421.
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
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
Text
The text as introduced · 163 words
90R5467 HMJ-D By: Shofner H.B. No. 418 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the persons who may file a complaint with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 61.031(d), Education Code, is amended to read as follows: (d) A student or faculty or staff member at an institution of higher education , state senator, or state representative who has reason to believe an institution of higher education has failed to comply with a provision listed under Subsection (c) may submit a written complaint to the office that: (1) provides the individual's name and contact information; (2) states the specific statute the individual believes has been violated; and (3) includes specific facts supporting the allegation, including: (A) relevant dates; (B) identifying information regarding the individuals involved; and (C) any supporting evidence in the individual's possession. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.