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HB 177TEXASSession 891State Billdead
Did Not Advance

Texas House Bill 177 creates an assessment commission and halts school A-F ratings after 2026

Original title: Relating to the creation of a Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability.

Last action · July 23, 2025: FiledSponsor: Mary González

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What This Bill Proposed

Official description

Relating to the creation of a Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Texas public school districts and campuses

Directly affected

Classroom teachers

Directly affected

Texas Education Agency

The agency is required to provide administrative support, data, and analysis to the commission and apply for federal waivers.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the newly created commission do?
The Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability develops recommendations for improving test construction, assessment options, accountability rating measures, and methods to minimize testing costs and instructional time.
Who serves on the commission?
The 19-member commission includes members appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house, plus a member of the State Board of Education. Appointees include classroom teachers, business and civic community members, legislators, superintendents, school board trustees, parents, and advisory group staff.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

Procedural history

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  1. Jul 23, 2025HouseIntroduced
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Sponsors

Mary GonzálezHouse · District 75DemocraticAuthor

Discoveries

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policy shift95% confidence

Temporary Halt to State School Ratings

The bill implements a clear statutory pause on A-F school ratings after the 2025-2026 school year pending recommendations from a new legislative commission.

Texas Commission on Assessment and AccountabilityEducation Code

Connected Entities

State Board of Education, Texas Accountability Advisory Group, Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability and 3 more
OrganizationState Board of Education“Board that designates one member to the commission”Map →
OrganizationTexas Accountability Advisory Group“Advisory group whose recommendations must be considered by the commission”Map →
OrganizationTexas Commission on Assessment and Accountability“Newly created commission to study public school assessments”Map →
OrganizationEducation Code“State code amended by the bill”Map →
PersonGonzález of El Paso“Author of House Bill 177”Map →
OrganizationTexas Higher Education Coordinating Board“Board required to provide data and analysis to the commission”Map →

Sources

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capitol.texas.gov

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  • Controversy60
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