Texas 86th Legislature (2019) Status: Introduced

HB3979 —

  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 86th Legislature (2019). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

In plain language

The bill addresses education curriculum regarding certain historical and social issues.

This bill establishes guidelines for how historical and social issues can be taught in schools, focusing on specific themes. It aims to regulate the inclusion of particular topics in educational curriculum.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may see changes in how topics related to history and social studies are taught in schools.

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 184 not signed on

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None.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (184)

184 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current status of HB3979?
This bill died with 86th Legislature (2019). 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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