Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 5344 — Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to provide services as an employee, volunteer, or contractor for certain agencies, including public school contractors, and access to the registry of persons who are not eligible for employment at public schools.

Last action — Referred to Human Services: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM

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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 the eligibility of certain persons to provide services as an employee, volunteer, or contractor for certain agencies, including public school contractors, and access to the registry of persons who are not eligible for employment at public schools.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 810.0055, Health and Safety Code, Section 22.092(d), Education Code.

  • ; REQUIRED DETERMINATION OF REPORTABLE CONDUCT

    amended

  • Section 810.0055, Health and Safety Code

    Sec. 810.0055. REQUIRED DETERMINATION OF REPORTABLE CONDUCT. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a participating state agency: (1) shall ensure an investigation is conducted and a determination is issued for each allegation of reportable conduct against an agency employee, volunteer, or contractor, regardless of whether the employee, volunteer, or contractor voluntarily resigns or surrenders a license or certification the employee, volunteer, or contractor would otherwise be ineligible to hold as a result of the determination; and (2) may not authorize the dismissal of an appeal or enter into a settlement agreement, through mediation or other means, related to an allegation of reportable conduct against an agency employee, volunteer, or contractor if the dismissal or agreement would prevent issuance of a determination on the allegation. (b) A participating state agency shall ensure each individual the agency determines has engaged in reportable conduct in accordance with this section is included in the search engine as required by this chapter.

    added

  • Except as provided by Subsection (a-1), this → This : (1) ; or (2) is identified as having engaged in misconduct described by Section 22.093(c)(1)(A) or (B) using the interagency reportable conduct search engine established under Chapter 810, Health and Safety Code

    amended

  • Section 22.092(d), Education Code

    and → ; and (4) entities and subcontractors of entities that contract with a school district, open-enrollment charter school, or shared services arrangement to provide services

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Human Services

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5344 do?
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to provide services as an employee, volunteer, or contractor for certain agencies, including public school contractors, and access to the registry of persons who are not eligible for employment at public schools.
Who sponsors HB 5344?
HB 5344 is sponsored by Denise Villalobos.
What is the current status of HB 5344?
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 5344?
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