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TexasSB 20789th Legislature Regular SessionSenate

Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to attend mental health care appointments.

Sponsored By: Nathan Johnson (Democratic), Terri Leo Wilson, Angela Paxton (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & AttendanceMental Health & Substance Abuse

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Texas students get excused mental health absences

Beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, Texas public schools must excuse temporary absences for health care appointments. This includes mental health care for the student or the student's child. The student must start classes or return to school that same day. Travel time for the appointment is also covered.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Nathan Johnson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Terri Leo Wilson

    House

  • Angela Paxton

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Molly Cook

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sarah Eckhardt

    Democratic • Senate

  • Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa

    Democratic • Senate

  • José Menéndez

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mayes Middleton

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 312 • No: 0

House vote • 5/20/2025

Record vote

Yes: 145 • No: 0

House vote • 5/19/2025

Record vote

Yes: 141 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/1/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/1/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Public Education

Yes: 15 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Education K-16

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective immediately

    5/30/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    5/30/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/21/2025House

  4. Signed in the House

    5/21/2025House

  5. Signed in the Senate

    5/21/2025Senate

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/20/2025Senate

  7. House passage reported

    5/20/2025Senate

  8. Record vote (RV#3025)

    5/20/2025House

  9. Passed

    5/20/2025House

  10. Read 3rd time

    5/20/2025House

  11. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

    5/19/2025House

  12. Record vote (RV#2955)

    5/19/2025House

  13. Passed to 3rd reading

    5/19/2025House

  14. Read 2nd time

    5/19/2025House

  15. Placed on General State Calendar

    5/19/2025House

  16. Considered in Calendars

    5/15/2025House

  17. Committee report sent to Calendars

    5/13/2025House

  18. Committee report distributed

    5/13/2025House

  19. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

    5/12/2025House

  20. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

    5/9/2025House

  21. Vote reconsidered in committee

    5/9/2025House

  22. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

    5/9/2025House

  23. Considered in formal meeting

    5/9/2025House

  24. Left pending in committee

    5/7/2025House

  25. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

    5/7/2025House

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