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HB 1444TEXASSession 89RState Billdead

Did Not Advance

Texas HB 1444 permits school districts to use instructional allotment funds to buy materials regardless of state approval list

Original title: Relating to a school district's purchase of instructional materials using funds allotted under the instructional materials and technology allotment.

Last action · March 11, 2025: Referred to Public EducationSponsor: Schatzline

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What This Bill Proposed

Texas school districts are newly permitted to use state funds to purchase learning materials regardless of whether they appear on the State Board of Education's approved list, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year.

Why it matters

Changes procurement flexibility for local school districts managing state technology and classroom funds starting September 1, 2025, or immediately upon a two-thirds legislative vote.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Texas school districts

School districts gain the authority to purchase instructional materials using allotment funds without being restricted to the State Board of Education approved list.

Directly affected

State Board of Education

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Texas school districts buy instructional materials not approved by the State Board of Education?

Yes. Under the amended text, districts may use allotment funds to purchase instructional materials regardless of whether they are on the State Board of Education's approved list.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

3 actions

Mar 11, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Public Education
Mar 11, 2025HouseIntroduced
Read first time
Nov 21, 2024HouseIntroduced
Filed

Version history

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

State Board of Education, Education Code

OrganizationState Board of Education“Maintains a list of approved instructional materials under Section 31.022”Map →

OrganizationEducation Code“Statutory code amended by the bill”Map →

Sources

Open source document

capitol.texas.gov

Analysis Score

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Controversy20
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