Monitoring the SessionHB 603
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THE TEXT
“A school district may adopt and implement a local policy”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The core operative verb is "may." No district must adopt anything, and the one limit on what a policy can say only applies if a district chooses to adopt one, so there is no penalty, deadline, or enforceable duty.
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relating to the development and adoption by public schools of local policies to address eloping behavior by students with autism or other intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
The key word is “may.” No district must adopt anything. No deadline, no penalty.
The bill adds a section to the Education Code that defines "eloping" as a student leaving a safe or supervised area without notice, and lets school districts adopt a local policy on eloping by students with autism or other intellectual or developmental disabilities. It touches school districts, their staff, and students with these disabilities, and says any policy a district chooses to adopt may not treat eloping as running away for an unlawful purpose. Nothing is required on the ground, because adopting a policy, training staff, and working with police are all optional, starting with the 2027-2028 school year.
Labels: BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 2875 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.TRY NO. 2. Filed in 2 sessions: 89R and 90R. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
90R-HB603 · 2026-11-09
relating to the development and adoption by public schools of local policies to address eloping behavior by students with autism or other intellectual or developmental disabilities.
The key word is “may.” No district must adopt anything. No deadline, no penalty.
The bill adds a section to the Education Code that defines "eloping" as a student leaving a safe or supervised area without notice, and lets school districts adopt a local policy on eloping by students with autism or other intellectual or developmental disabilities. It touches school districts, their staff, and students with these disabilities, and says any policy a district chooses to adopt may not treat eloping as running away for an unlawful purpose. Nothing is required on the ground, because adopting a policy, training staff, and working with police are all optional, starting with the 2027-2028 school year.
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THE TEXT
“A school district may adopt and implement a local policy”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The core operative verb is "may." No district must adopt anything, and the one limit on what a policy can say only applies if a district chooses to adopt one, so there is no penalty, deadline, or enforceable duty.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
No verified beat found.
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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.
$37,500.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
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Report IDs: 100987680, 101007262, 101030846, 101036309, 101069420.
$11,569.08
Also funds 9 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 15, 2024 to Oct 15, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
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Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101040256, 101061992.
$10,000.00
Also funds 15 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 1, 2024 to Oct 10, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Sep 23, 2025 to Oct 10, 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: 101030846, 101072241.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$37,500.00
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 · Dec 10, 2024 to Aug 31, 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: 100987680, 101007262, 101030846, 101036309, 101069420.
$11,569.08
Also funds 9 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 15, 2024 to Oct 15, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Feb 3, 2026 to Jun 2, 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: 101040256, 101061992.
$10,000.00
Also funds 15 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 1, 2024 to Oct 10, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Sep 23, 2025 to Oct 10, 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: 101030846, 101072241.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Adversarial review by claude-opus-5-5 at high effort: Smells.
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 2 times: 89R and now. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
by Rep. Lalani, same lead author · Died in committee · same text
Introduced textLast action, Mar 19, 2025: Referred to Public Education
Relating to the development and adoption by school districts of local policies to address eloping behavior by students with autism or other intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Caption, 89R bill history
Texas House · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 H Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:35 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Disabilities, Persons with
Education--School Districts
Minors--Health & Safety
The text as introduced · 310 words
90R3877 GP-D By: Lalani H.B. No. 603 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the development and adoption by public schools of local policies to address eloping behavior by students with autism or other intellectual or developmental disabilities. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 29, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 29.031 to read as follows: Sec. 29.031. LOCAL POLICY ON ELOPING BEHAVIOR. (a) In this section, "eloping" means the act of leaving a safe or supervised area unexpectedly and without notice, often as a result of a sensory trigger, anxiety, or an inability to communicate effectively. (b) A school district may adopt and implement a local policy to address eloping by a student with autism or another intellectual or developmental disability that emphasizes: (1) behavioral support plans incorporated in the individualized education program developed for the student under Section 29.005 or the plan developed for the student under Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Section 794); (2) staff training to better understand the causes of eloping, de-escalation techniques, and other effective safety measures; and (3) nonpunitive policies that ensure eloping incidents are not treated as disciplinary infractions. (c) A policy adopted under this section may not treat eloping as intentionally absconding or fleeing for an unlawful purpose. (d) Subject to Subsection (c), a school district may collaborate with law enforcement and emergency services agencies to develop protocols for safely recovering students who elope. SECTION 2. This Act applies beginning with the 2027-2028 school 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.