All Roll Calls
Yes: 295 • No: 3
TexasHB 551589th Legislature Regular SessionHouse
Relating to restrictions on freight and shipping costs included in the price of instructional materials for public schools.
Sponsored By: Brad Buckley, Phil King (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Common CarriersEducation--Primary & Secondary--FinanceEducation--Primary & Secondary--GeneralScience & Technology
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Texas schools get limits on shipping charges
Beginning September 1, 2025, shipping charge limits apply to instructional materials sold to Texas public schools and open-enrollment charter schools. Publishers and manufacturers cannot include shipping costs above actual delivery costs, based on the carrier’s standard rate for the chosen delivery method. They cannot include handling or similar charges unless directly related to shipping physical copies. These limits may lower school purchasing costs; any household savings are indirect.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Brad Buckley
House
Phil King
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Royce West
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/23/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/23/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 5/15/2025
Record vote
Yes: 140 • No: 1
House vote • 5/14/2025
Record vote
Yes: 131 • No: 2
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Public Education
Yes: 14 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Education K-16
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/26/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/25/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/25/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/24/2025HouseSenate passage reported
5/24/2025HouseRecord vote
5/23/2025SenatePassed
5/23/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/23/2025SenateRecord vote
5/23/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/23/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/23/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/23/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
5/23/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
5/23/2025SenateCo-sponsor authorized
5/23/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/22/2025SenateRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
5/22/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
5/22/2025SenateVote taken in committee
5/21/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/21/2025SenateLeft pending in committee
5/20/2025SenateTestimony taken in committee
5/20/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/20/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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