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TX HB832

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires UIL district executive committees to hold hearings on alleged rule violations in a school district where the accused person or campus does not compete, and allows parties to object to committee members' participation due to conflicts of interest

  • Mandates that hearings be audio- and video-recorded and posted on the UIL website within 24 hours, with written notice including evidence and witness lists provided at least 5 business days before the hearing

  • Establishes formal hearing procedures including the right to legal counsel, cross-examination of witnesses under oath, application of Texas Rules of Evidence, opening/closing statements, and prohibition on anonymous complaints

  • Creates an appeal process through the State Office of Administrative Hearings where an administrative law judge reviews district committee decisions de novo, with penalties stayed until the ALJ enters a decision

  • Requires the state executive committee to accept all appeals from district committee decisions and prohibits imposing penalties until reviewed and approved by the Commissioner of Education

Legislative Description

Relating to procedures regarding hearings and meetings held by or involving the University Interscholastic League.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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