Texas 87th Legislature (2021) Status: Introduced

HB710 —

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

This bill died with 87th Legislature (2021). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

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This bill amends the Texas statutes.

  • CHAPTER 315A. CHILDHOOD RACIAL DISPARITY IMPACT STATEMENT Sec. 315A.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "state agency" has the meaning assigned by Section 315.002. Sec. 315A.002. CHILDHOOD RACIAL DISPARITY IMPACT STATEMENT. (a) At the request of the lieutenant governor or speaker of the house of representatives, a state agency shall prepare a childhood racial disparity impact statement for any bill or joint resolution pending before the legislature that directly affects that agency. Preparation of the statement shall be coordinated through the director of the Legislative Budget Board. (b) A childhood racial disparity impact statement must include: (1) a brief description of the nature and effect of the proposal; and (2) a statement of the manner and extent to which the proposal, if implemented, will directly or indirectly during each of the two years following its effective date: (A) increase or decrease racial disparities among children under the age of 18 in the state, including the number of children affected and the geographic area affected; (B) affect the manner in which local governments operate that may result in an increase or decrease in childhood racial disparities; and (C) impact childhood racial disparities in the state other than those specifically described by this subdivision. (c) A childhood racial disparity impact statement that omits information required by this section must: (1) specifically note the omission; (2) state the reason for the omission; and (3) estimate the additional time and effort required to obtain the information.

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What is the current status of HB710?
This bill died with 87th Legislature (2021). 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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