All Roll Calls
Yes: 168 • No: 0
TexasHB 436189th Legislature Regular SessionHouse
Relating to establishing policies regarding the timely issuance of emergency notifications at public institutions of higher education.
Sponsored By: Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, Donna Howard, Lauren Ashley Simmons, Armando Walle, Charlene Ward Johnson, Judith Zaffirini (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Disaster Preparedness & ReliefEducation--Higher--GeneralSafetyHIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Timely emergency alerts at Texas public colleges
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board must set standard rules for timely emergency alerts at Texas public colleges and universities. The rules must follow the federal Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act and use campus alert systems required by Texas law. The board must consult campus leaders, faculty, staff, and students. It must adopt rules as soon as practicable after the law takes effect. The law provides for immediate effect with two-thirds approval in each legislative chamber; otherwise, its effective date is September 1, 2025.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Cassandra Garcia Hernandez
House
Donna Howard
House
Lauren Ashley Simmons
House
Armando Walle
House
Charlene Ward Johnson
House
Judith Zaffirini
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Alma A. Allen
House
John Bryant
House
Nicole Collier
House
Yvonne Davis
House
Lulu Flores
House
Linda Garcia
House
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
House
Mary E. González
House
Vikki Goodwin
House
Gina Hinojosa
House
Ann Johnson
House
Jolanda "Jo" Jones
House
Venton Jones
House
Christian Manuel
House
Trey Martinez Fischer
House
Borris L. Miles
Democratic • Senate
Christina Morales
House
Vincent Perez
House
Mihaela Plesa
House
Ron Reynolds
House
Jon E. Rosenthal
House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/28/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/28/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 5/6/2025
Record vote
Yes: 148 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Higher Education
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Education K-16
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective immediately
6/20/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/31/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/31/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/30/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/30/2025HouseSenate passage reported
5/29/2025HouseRecord vote
5/28/2025SenatePassed
5/28/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/28/2025SenateRecord vote
5/28/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/28/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/28/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/28/2025SenateLaid before the Senate
5/28/2025SenatePlaced on local & uncontested calendar
5/28/2025SenateCo-sponsor authorized
5/28/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/25/2025SenateRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
5/25/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
5/25/2025SenateVote taken in committee
5/23/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/23/2025SenateLeft pending in committee
5/22/2025SenateTestimony taken in committee
5/22/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/22/2025Senate
Bill Text
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Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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