All Roll Calls
Yes: 72 • No: 0
TexasSB 236589th Legislature Regular SessionSenate
Relating to a policy prohibiting the use of personal wireless communication devices by public school students during instructional time.
Sponsored By: Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Phil King (Republican), José Menéndez (Democratic), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Royce West (Democratic)
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Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter SchoolsEducation--Primary & Secondary--GeneralEducation--School DistrictsElectronic Information SystemsCOMPUTERS & SOFTWAREEMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSTELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Paul Bettencourt
Republican • Senate
Donna Campbell
Republican • Senate
Creighton
Affiliation unavailable
Brent Hagenbuch
Republican • Senate
Adam Hinojosa
Republican • Senate
Phil King
Republican • Senate
José Menéndez
Democratic • Senate
Mayes Middleton
Republican • Senate
Tan Parker
Republican • Senate
Angela Paxton
Republican • Senate
Royce West
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Bob Hall
Republican • Senate
Hancock
Affiliation unavailable
Lois Kolkhorst
Republican • Senate
Kevin Sparks
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/15/2025
Record vote
Yes: 31 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/15/2025
Record vote
Yes: 31 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Education K-16
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Referred to Public Education
4/17/2025HouseRead first time
4/17/2025HouseReceived from the Senate
4/16/2025HouseReported engrossed
4/15/2025SenateRecord vote
4/15/2025SenatePassed
4/15/2025SenateRead 3rd time
4/15/2025SenateRecord vote
4/15/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
4/15/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
4/15/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to engrossment
4/15/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
4/15/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
4/15/2025SenateCo-author authorized
4/15/2025SenateNot again placed on intent calendar
4/14/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
4/10/2025SenateCo-author authorized
4/10/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
4/7/2025SenateReported favorably as substituted
4/7/2025SenateVote taken in committee
4/3/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
4/3/2025SenateLeft pending in committee
4/1/2025SenateTestimony taken in committee
4/1/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
4/1/2025SenateScheduled for public hearing on . . .
4/1/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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