Committee Summary
Committee Members (7)
- Chairman: State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe)
- Vice-Chairman: State Sen. Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels)
- Members:
- State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston)
- State Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-Granbury)
- State Sen. Pete Flores (R-Pleasanton)
- State Sen. Phil King (R-Weatherford)
- State Sen. Morgan LaMantia (D-South Padre Island)
- State Sen. José Menéndez (D-San Antonio)
- State Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston)
- State Sen. Tan Parker (R-Flower Mound)
- State Sen. Angela Paxton (R-McKinney)
- State Sen. Drew Springer (R-Muenster)
- State Sen. Royce West (D-Dallas)
Committee Partisan Split
10R – 3D
Committee Efficiency
| Legislation Referred to Committee | Legislation Voted Out of Committee | Overall Efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| 499 | 158 | 31.66% |
Number of Committee Meetings: 21
| Legislation Status | HBs | HJRs | HCRs | SBs | SJRs | SCRs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Referred to Committee | 138 | 1 | 0 | 355 | 5 | 0 |
| Voted Out of Committee | 60 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 2 | 0 |
| Efficiency | 43.48% | 0% | – | 27.04% | 40% | – |
Committee Jurisdiction
The Texas Senate Committee on Education is responsible for overseeing various aspects of the state’s public education system. This includes primary and secondary education, as well as related educational policies and regulations. Key areas of jurisdiction and focus for the committee include:
- Parental Empowerment: The committee reviews existing parental rights and responsibilities, public school practices related to parental and community engagement, curriculum and learning materials, and data usage and privacy. Recommendations are made to enhance parental influence and affirm their role as primary decision-makers in their child’s education.
- Impact of COVID-19 on Education: The committee examines the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the educator talent pipeline, staffing, student enrollment, and attendance. It monitors policies to ensure students have access to effective teachers and explores models to strengthen the educator workforce.
- Student Discipline: The committee evaluates disciplinary alternative education programs (DAEP) and juvenile justice alternative education programs (JJAEP), focusing on academic instruction quality, placement lengths, physical conditions, and mental health support services. Recommendations aim to improve these programs and promote innovative school discipline models.
- School Libraries and Materials: The committee assesses standards and policies related to materials in campus libraries, ensuring they meet educational needs and community standards.
- Monitoring Legislation: The committee monitors the implementation of education-related legislation passed by the Texas Legislature, ensuring that policies are effectively enacted and recommending any necessary improvements.
Committee Contact Information
Capitol Location
Sam Houston Building, 440
Phone Number
(512) 463-0355
