HB 54, relating to the information required to be provided in or with an ad valorem tax bill for school district taxes, referred to committee 2/12/200

HB 54 was referred to the House Ways and Means committee 2/12/2009.

Full Text: http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=81R&Bill=HB54

HB 53, relating to the equalized wealth level and the guaranteed yield under the school finance system, referred to committee 2/12/2009

HB 53 was referred to the House committee on Public Education 2/12/2009.

Full Text: http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=81R&Bill=HB53

SB 196, Relating to an allotment under the foundation school program for certain students who are military dependents, referred to Committee, 2/10/09

SB 196 has been referred to the Senate Sub Committee on Base Realign Closure.

SB 196, authored by Senator Shapleigh, amends the Texas Education Code and authorizes an additional funding allotment to school districts for students who are military dependents.

Full Text: http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/html/SB00196I.htm

HB 53, relating to the equalized wealth level and the guaranteed yield under the school finance system, filed 11/10/2008

HB 53, authored by Representative Branch, modifies the Texas Education Code to establish limits on spending per student and describes calculations for per student funding.

Full Text:
http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/html/HB00053

HB 54, relating to the information required to be provided in or with an ad valorem tax bill for school district taxes, filed 11/10/2008

HB 54, authored by Representative Branch, amends the Texas Tax Code and mandating school districts that exceed the maximum spending limits must notify property owners of the funding disbursement that will be used to equalize spending for education

Full Text:
http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/html/HB00054I.htm

HB 85, relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools, filed 11/10/2008

HB 85, authored by Representative "Mando" Martinez, amends the Texas Education Code to adjust guidelines that reflect salary changes applicable to the 2009-2010 school year. The bill also establishes criteria for calculating state aid totals and the impact of equalized wealth levels.

Full Text:
http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/html/HB00085I.htm

HB 86, relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools, filed 11/10/2008

HB 86, authored by Representative "Mando" Martinez, amends the Texas Education Code and authorizes the Commissioner to establish salary scale for professional staff. The bill also establishes criteria for calculating state aid totals and the impact of equalized wealth levels.

Full Text:
http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/html/HB00086I.htm

HB 88, related to the use of revenue from a tax increment fund to acquire, construct, or reconstruct educational facilities, filed 11/10/2008

HB 88, authored by Representative "Mando" Martinez, amends the Texas Tax Code authorizing bodies of government to engage in activities related to the construction of educational facilities. Further, the bill authorizes use of tax revenues from reinvestment zones where educational facilities are located.

Full Text: http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/html/HB00088I.htm

HB 106, related to a minimum salary schedule for certain professional public school employees with more than 20 years of experience, filed 11/10/2008

HB 106, authored by Representative Phillips, amends the Texas Education Code authorizing criteria for calculating salaries to veteran education staff members with more than 20 years of service. The bill also establishes criteria for calculating state aid totals.

Full Text: http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/html/HB00106I.htm

HB 201, relating to state financial assistance to school districts that make contributions for social security coverage, filed 11/12/2008

HB 201, authored by Representative Dukes, amends the Government Code continuing school district contributions to the Social Security system for employees enrolled before January 1, 2009.

Full Text: http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/html/HB00201I.htm

HB 329, relating to the level of funds for the instructional facilities allotment and the debt allotment in public school finance, filed 11/21/2008

HB 329, authored by Representative Pierson, amends the Texas Education Code relating to the formulas for calculating the instructional facilities allotment and the debt allotment under the public school finance system.

Full Text: http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/html/HB00329I.htm