Texas 89th Legislature
Preschool & Prekindergarten
3
Bills Enacted
1
Critical Urgency
1
High Cost Impact
3
Bill Authors
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 3 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Preschool & Prekindergarten Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Jan 31
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3 days with filingsJan 31 - Mar 13
3
House Bills
3
Regular
67%
Republican
33%
Democrat
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
critical1
low2
Cost Impact
high1
low2
Leading Authors
All Bills (3)
HB2
Relating to public education and public school finance.
Relating to public education and public school finance.
Author: Brad BuckleyRegular Session
HB117
Relating to the establishment of the governor's task force on the governance of early childhood education and care.
Relating to the establishment of the governor's task force on the governance of early childhood education and care.
Author: Alan SchoolcraftRegular Session
HB2310
Relating to developing a strategic plan for the improvement and expansion of early learning and educational opportunities for young children with disabilities.
Relating to developing a strategic plan for the improvement and expansion of early learning and educational opportunities for young children with disabilities.
Author: Claudia Ordaz PerezRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on preschool & prekindergarten passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 3 laws related to preschool & prekindergarten. These bills were authored by 3 different legislators and address various aspects of preschool & prekindergarten policy in Texas.
- Did preschool & prekindergarten bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Preschool & Prekindergarten legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 3 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most preschool & prekindergarten bills?
- The leading authors of preschool & prekindergarten legislation include Rep. Alan Schoolcraft (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Brad Buckley (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Claudia Ordaz Perez (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on preschool & prekindergarten issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for preschool & prekindergarten legislation?
- Among the 3 preschool & prekindergarten bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 0 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to preschool & prekindergarten in Texas law?
- Preschool & Prekindergarten legislation frequently overlaps with Education, Education--primary & Secondary, Education Agency, Texas. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for preschool & prekindergarten legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 3 of the 3 preschool & prekindergarten bills (100%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on preschool & prekindergarten policy.
- When do Texas preschool & prekindergarten laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some preschool & prekindergarten 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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