Texas 89th Legislature
Dropouts & At-risk Students
2
Bills Enacted
2
Bill Authors
1 bills (50%) have bipartisan support.
Dropouts & At-risk Students Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Jan 29
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2 days with filingsJan 29 - Feb 6
2
Senate Bills
2
Regular
50%
Democrat
50%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
moderate1
low1
Cost Impact
low2
Leading Authors
1
1
All Bills (2)
SB991
Relating to the inclusion of chronically absent and truant students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students.
Relating to the inclusion of chronically absent and truant students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students.
Author: Paul BettencourtRegular Session
SB1143
Relating to certain planning and evaluation requirements with respect to certain workforce development programs in this state.
Relating to certain planning and evaluation requirements with respect to certain workforce development programs in this state.
Author: Cesar BlancoRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on dropouts & at-risk students passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 2 laws related to dropouts & at-risk students. These bills were authored by 2 different legislators and address various aspects of dropouts & at-risk students policy in Texas.
- Did dropouts & at-risk students bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Dropouts & At-risk Students legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most dropouts & at-risk students bills?
- The leading authors of dropouts & at-risk students legislation include Sen. Cesar Blanco (D) with 1 bills, Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on dropouts & at-risk students issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for dropouts & at-risk students legislation?
- Among the 2 dropouts & at-risk students bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 1 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to dropouts & at-risk students in Texas law?
- Dropouts & At-risk Students legislation frequently overlaps with Education Agency, Texas, Workforce Commission, Texas, State Finances--management & Control. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for dropouts & at-risk students legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 1 of the 2 dropouts & at-risk students bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on dropouts & at-risk students policy.
- When do Texas dropouts & at-risk students laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some dropouts & at-risk students bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025
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