Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 2919 — Relating to the suspension of a public school student for engaging in certain conduct against an employee or volunteer of a school district.

Last action — Referred to Public Education: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM

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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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to the suspension of a public school student for engaging in certain conduct against an employee or volunteer of a school district.

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 37.005, Education Code.

  • Section 37.005, Education Code

    (a-1) The principal or other appropriate administrator shall suspend a student who engages in conduct on or off school property against any employee or volunteer in retaliation for or as a result of the person's employment or association with a school district that: (1) contains the elements of an offense under Section 22.01(a)(1), Penal Code; or (2) is otherwise deliberately violent and threatens the health or safety of another. (a-2) Subsection (b) does not apply to conduct described by Subsection (a-1). (b-1) Section 37.004 applies to any placement under this section that would constitute a change in placement under federal law of a student with a disability who receives special education services.

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Public Education

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2919 do?
Relating to the suspension of a public school student for engaging in certain conduct against an employee or volunteer of a school district.
Who sponsors HB 2919?
HB 2919 is sponsored by Yvonne Davis.
What is the current status of HB 2919?
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 2919?
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