Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 445 — Relating to an early agreement credit for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.

Last action — Referred to Public Education: Feb 28 2025 11:02AM

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Relating to an early agreement credit for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 49.1541, Education Code.

  • Section 49.1541, Education Code

    Sec. 49.1541. EARLY AGREEMENT CREDIT. (a) The total amount required under Section 49.153 for a school district to purchase attendance credit under this subchapter for any school year is reduced by four percent if the district submits a signed agreement to the commissioner to pay the total amount required to be paid by the district not later than September 1 of the school year for which the agreement is in effect. (b) A reduction under Subsection (a) shall be made after making any reduction to which the district is entitled under Section 49.157 or another provision of this chapter.

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Action History

  1. Referred to Public Education

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 445 do?
Relating to an early agreement credit for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.
Who sponsors HB 445?
HB 445 is sponsored by Mihaela Plesa and Cassandra Garcia Hernandez.
What is the current status of HB 445?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 445?
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