HB8

Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public school accountability.

Chamber Passed·8/26/25

Texas HB8 amends public school accountability and transparency laws, including assessment program implementation, performance ratings, and.

Texas HB8 revises public school accountability and transparency laws. It mandates the Texas Education Agency to create and implement an instructionally supportive assessment program, replacing the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) program starting in 2027-2028. The bill outlines requirements for assessment instruments, including their design, administration, and the handling of student results. It also details the process for adopting and modifying performance standards and indicators, including the role of an accountability advisory committee.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 21–5 · Aug 26, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed

Calendar

Aug 27, 2025

5:00 PM

Senate Finance Committee Hearing

Aug 21, 2025

8:00 AM

House Public Education Committee Hearing

History

Aug 28, 2025

House

Senate passage as amended reported

Aug 28, 2025

House

Senate Amendments distributed

Aug 28, 2025

House

Senate Amendments Analysis distributed