January 31, 2023 Committee of the Full Board Item 3

Legislative Recommendations for the 88th Texas Legislature

February 3, 2023

COMMITTEE OF THE FULL BOARD: ACTION
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION: ACTION

SUMMARY: This item provides an opportunity for the board to discuss legislative recommendations to the 88th Texas Legislature.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.102.

TEC, §7.102 permits the State Board of Education to perform those duties relating to school districts or regional education service centers assigned to the board by the Texas constitution or by provision of the education code. This section outlines the powers and duties provided to the board, which must be carried out with the advice and assistance of the commissioner of education.

The full text of statutory citations can be found in the statutory authority section of this agenda.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND JUSTIFICATION: In preparation for each legislative session, the board adopts recommendations which are designed to improve the public education system of Texas. At its November 2022 meeting, the board adopted a set of recommendations for the 88th Texas Legislature. Recommendations are available on the TEA website at https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/88th-sboe-legislative-recommendations.pdf

Staff Member Responsible:
Hunter Thompson, Director of Governmental Relations