State

The Texas Legislature is now in session. Below are various bills that have been proposed this legislative cycle. You can use State of Texas Who Represents Me Finder to find who your Texas Representatives and Texas Senators are. Common numbers can be found on Raise Your Voice page.

All Hyperlinked Bills will take you to the Texas Legislature Online Website to follow current bill action, text, and amendments. All bills can be found out the Texas Legislature Online website.

By clicking the buttons, you will be directed to third-party organizations that are unaffiliated with Pearland Democrats, providing access to their form letter resources if you wish to use them.

Public Education

The basic allotment has not been raised since 2019 in the state. There are various bills currently in the legislature surrounding school funding, curriculum, and other facets.

House Bill 3-School Vouchers (ESA) for Private Schools

House Bill 1619-School Bus Safety Features-Crossing Arms

Note that the Change.org petition is geared towards development of a Federal Bill with similar intent.

Senate Bill 1-General Appropriations Bill
-(Testimony from Every Texan in relation to Public Education Funding)

Senate Bill 26-Teacher Pay and Compensation
-(Testimony from Every Texan)

Senate Bill 546-School Bus Safety Features-Seat Belts
-(Local Austin News Coverage)

Senate Bill 744-School Bus Safety Features-Infraction Detection Cameras (Detect Cars that Illegally Pass School Buses During Pick Up/Drop Off)

Health Care

SB 31-Clarifies Exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician’s reasonable medical judgment.
-(Texas Tribune Article)