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TX SB2106

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles Creighton

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Texas Commission on Teacher Job Satisfaction and Retention as a 13-member advisory body, with 1 member appointed by the governor, 4 by the lieutenant governor, and 4 by the speaker of the house, plus 2 public school administrators or school board members

  • Requires the commission to develop recommendations on reducing teacher paperwork and administrative burdens, examining how state and federal education laws affect teacher job satisfaction, and assessing the impact of discipline-related laws on teacher effectiveness

  • Mandates the commission study the potential effects on teachers, students, and public education programs if Texas were to decline federal education funding

  • Commission must deliver a report with recommended statutory changes to the governor and legislature by December 31, 2026

  • Texas Education Agency provides administrative support and funding through appropriations; the commission is abolished and the subchapter expires September 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Teacher Job Satisfaction and Retention.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Education K-16

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-163/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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