HB 198

Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.

Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations.

Relating to measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations and theft during declared disasters, including establishing a designation program for disaster relief nonprofit organizations and financial institutions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.

Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.

Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.

Urging the federal government to take immediate action to curb the spread of the New World screwworm in Texas.

Relating to contracting with law enforcement agencies in certain counties.

Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public school accountability.

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of St. Ann's Catholic School in Midland.

Recognizing Betty J. Reynard for her service as president of Lamar State College--Port Arthur.

Congratulating Manuel Delgadillo of Del Valle High School on his selection as the 2025-2026 Secondary Teacher of the Year in Ysleta ISD.

Congratulating Gladis Hinojos of Riverside Elementary School on her selection as the 2025-2026 Elementary Teacher of the Year in Ysleta ISD.

Changing certain school calendar requirements from days or months to hours

Education; enact policies and procedures for use of personal electronic devices at school and school sponsored events by students in grades nine through twelve; require local school systems

Higher Education - Student Financial Assistance - Dependents of State or Local Public Safety Employees (Maryland Fallen Heroes Tuition Benefits Act)

Public Institutions of Higher Education - Pregnant and Parenting Students - Plan and Reporting

County Boards of Education - Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation - Information Collection and Reporting Requirements

Higher Education - Maryland Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Establishment