All Roll Calls
Yes: 267 • No: 36
TexasHB 82489th Legislature Regular SessionHouse
Relating to the inclusion of civics instruction in public school government curriculum requirements for high school students.
Sponsored By: Alma A. Allen, Charles Cunningham, Jolanda "Jo" Jones, Marc LaHood, Terri Leo Wilson, Mayes Middleton (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Education--Primary & Secondary--CurriculumEDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Texas high school students get civics lessons
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, Texas public high school government classes must include civics lessons. The State Board of Education must add this content to the required curriculum. Lessons cover the roles of statewide elected officials, county officials, city council members, and other local officials. Students also learn Texas voting processes and election laws, plus who qualifies to run for elected office. Required topics also include Robert’s Rules of Order and the elected officials who represent students at each government level.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Alma A. Allen
House
Charles Cunningham
House
Jolanda "Jo" Jones
House
Marc LaHood
House
Terri Leo Wilson
House
Mayes Middleton
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Salman Bhojani
House
Rhetta Andrews Bowers
House
Benjamin Bumgarner
House
Briscoe Cain
House
Donna Campbell
Republican • Senate
Molly Cook
Democratic • Senate
Aicha Davis
House
Mano DeAyala
House
Mark Dorazio
House
Lulu Flores
House
Josey Garcia
House
Linda Garcia
House
Stan Gerdes
House
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
House
Vikki Goodwin
House
Ryan Guillen
House
Donna Howard
House
Ann Johnson
House
Suleman Lalani
House
Don McLaughlin
House
Terry Meza
House
Penny Morales Shaw
House
Christina Morales
House
Eddie Morales
House
Sergio Muñoz Jr.
House
Dade Phelan
House
Mihaela Plesa
House
Richard Peña Raymond
House
Ron Reynolds
House
Keresa Richardson
House
Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos
House
Schatzline
Affiliation unavailable
Lauren Ashley Simmons
House
Cody Vasut
House
Charlene Ward Johnson
House
Trey Wharton
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 • 5/13/2025
Record vote
Yes: 124 • No: 18
House vote • 5/12/2025
Record vote
Yes: 123 • No: 18
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Public 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
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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