Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 1573 — Relating to a school district policy regarding custodian workloads.

Last action — Failed to pass to engrossment

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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 a school district policy regarding custodian workloads.

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 38.042, Education Code.

  • Section 38.042, Education Code

    Sec. 38.042. CUSTODIAN WORKLOAD POLICY. (a) The board of trustees of each school district shall adopt a policy regarding custodian workload for district facilities. The policy must establish benchmarks for the amount of square feet that may be assigned to a properly equipped school custodian for maintenance and custodial services during an eight-hour shift. (b) The board must provide benchmarks under Subsection (a) categorized by elementary, middle, and high school campuses, and other district facilities. (c) The school district shall post the policy adopted under this section on the school district's Internet website.

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Action History

  1. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  2. Record vote

  3. Failed to pass to engrossment

  4. Vote reconsidered

  5. 1 hr. notice-for reconsideration

  6. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  7. Record vote

  8. Failed to pass to engrossment

  9. Read 2nd time

  10. Placed on General State Calendar

  11. Considered in Calendars

  12. Committee report sent to Calendars

  13. Committee report distributed

  14. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  15. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

  16. Considered in formal meeting

  17. Left pending in committee

  18. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

  19. Considered in public hearing

  20. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  21. Posting rule suspended

  22. Referred to Public Education

  23. Read first time

  24. Filed

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (179)

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Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1573 do?
Relating to a school district policy regarding custodian workloads.
Who sponsors HB 1573?
HB 1573 is sponsored by Harold V. Dutton, Jr., Hernandez, Venton Jones, Brad Buckley, and Diego Bernal.
What is the current status of HB 1573?
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 1573?
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