Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Brad Buckley
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/28/2025

Number of Bills: 64

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (38) :
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/01/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 1 2023 11:49AM
Caption:
Relating to authorizing certain political subdivisions to change the date on which their general election for officers is held.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to coordination of vision and eye care benefits under certain insurance policies and vision plans.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Urban Affairs: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to the staggering of terms of aldermen of the governing body of a Type A general-law municipality.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
Author:
Buckley | Dutton | Bonnen | King, Ken | Bell, Keith
Last Action:
09/04/2024 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption and revision of essential knowledge and skills of the public school foundation curriculum, and creating allotments for the procurement of certain instructional materials under the Foundation School Program; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the relationship between managed care plans and optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists.
Author:
Buckley | Burrows | González, Mary | Bailes | Kitzman
Last Action:
04/03/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption:
Relating to the labeling of analogue and cell-cultured products.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
10/31/2024 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the application of nepotism prohibitions to a person appointed or employed by a school district as a bus driver.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
12/21/2024 H Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to establishing residency for purposes of admission into public schools.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/08/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
Caption:
Relating to an indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of dog and cat breeders; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.
Author:
Buckley | Raney
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to the Licensed Professional Counselors Compact; authorizing fees.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of certain public school students who are children of certain military servicemembers.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a service dog pilot program for certain veterans.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to the chair of the governing board of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to the composition and leadership of the governing board of the Texas School for the Deaf.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to the chairperson of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to creating an allotment under the Foundation School Program for school districts that allow non-enrolled students to participate in University Interscholastic League activities.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the authorization of certain adult high school charter school programs.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to dismissal of a complaint alleging a parent contributing to nonattendance on the parent's fulfillment of certain terms.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to an entity's election to participate in or discontinue participation in the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption:
Relating to parental rights in public education.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption:
Relating to public school cybersecurity controls and requirements and technical assistance and cybersecurity risk assessments for public schools provided by the Department of Information Resources.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption:
Relating to the certification requirements for a public school counselor.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/12/2025 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 12 2025 12:44PM
Caption:
Relating to this or that
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
08/15/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption:
South Star Test Bill.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
08/11/2024 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
South Star Test Bill.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/10/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 10 2023 11:45AM
Caption:
In memory of U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Richard Grimes Castle of Salado.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/10/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 10 2023 11:45AM
Caption:
In memory of George Stidworthy Fox Jr. of Killeen.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
02/21/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2023 5:05PM
Caption:
Honoring the members of the Association of Texas Professional Educators on the occasion of their visit to the State Capitol.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 28 2023 8:50PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 28, 2023, as Communities In Schools Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/10/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 10 2023 12:34PM
Caption:
In memory of Garrett Blake Ingram of College Station.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/10/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 10 2023 12:45PM
Caption:
In memory of Clarence Ray Pennington of Salado.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 28 2023 9:50PM
Caption:
Commending Tony Dungy for his myriad contributions to the game of football and to his fellow citizens.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/17/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2023 10:03AM
Caption:
In memory of Kenneth Lee Haedge of Killeen.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/17/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2023 9:51AM
Caption:
In memory of Roy Chester Johnson of Killeen.
Author:
Buckley
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Referred to Local and Consent: Mar 29 2023 12:39PM
Caption:
Recognizing Texas fine arts educators for their contributions.
Joint Author (26) :
Author:
VanDeaver | Kuempel | Buckley | Bonnen | Longoria
Sponsor:
Alvarado
Last Action:
10/03/2024 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the administration, coordination, and support of public higher education, including the ¢ public junior college state finance program and an Advanced Career and Education (ACE) scholarship program for students enrolled in dual credit courses.
Author:
Dutton | Harless | Buckley
Last Action:
01/17/2025 S Returned from the House for further action
Caption:
Relating to financial assistance provided and programs administered by the Texas Water Development Board.
Author:
King, Ken | Burrows | King, Tracy O. | González, Mary | Buckley
Last Action:
01/17/2025 S House appoints conferees-reported
Caption:
Relating to training, preparedness, and funding for school safety and school safety emergencies.
Author:
Patterson | Buckley | Cook | Raymond | Shine
Last Action:
07/24/2024 H Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to benefits for certain members of the Texas military forces and survivors of members of the Texas military forces.
Author:
King, Ken | VanDeaver | Dutton | Howard | Buckley
Sponsor:
Alvarado | Eckhardt | Gutierrez
Last Action:
09/20/2024 H Amendment(s) offered
Caption:
Test update Caption.
Author:
Noble | Buckley | Slawson | Cook | Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information held by the Texas Education Agency.
Author:
Moody | Leach | Thompson, Senfronia | Buckley | Cook
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption:
Relating to the release on parole of certain inmates convicted of an offense committed when younger than 18 years of age; changing parole eligibility.
Author:
Rogers | Lozano | Darby | Harris, Cody | Buckley
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption:
Relating to a school security volunteer program in certain counties.
Author:
Bowers | Reynolds | Sherman, Sr. | Buckley
Last Action:
08/12/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
Author:
Thierry | Buckley | King, Tracy O.
Last Action:
10/02/2024 H Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools providing silent panic alert technology in classrooms.
Author:
Bell, Keith | King, Ken | Buckley | Shaheen
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to virtual and off-campus electronic instruction at a public school, the satisfaction of teacher certification requirements through an internship teaching certain virtual courses, and the allotment for certain special-purpose school districts under the Foundation School Program.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Buckley | Harris, Cody | Hefner | Dutton
Last Action:
10/04/2024 H Committee report distributed: Oct 4 2024 3:30PM
Caption:
Relating to a process adopted by a school district regarding complaints and hearings on complaints.
Author:
Patterson | Buckley | Burrows | Shaheen | Longoria
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of books sold to or included in public school libraries.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Dutton | Buckley | VanDeaver | King, Ken
Last Action:
10/11/2024 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to accelerated instruction provided to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments.
Author:
Leo-Wilson | Hefner | Buckley | Slawson | Oliverson
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
Caption:
Relating to the instructional material list and supplemental instructional materials adopted by the State Board of Education.
Author:
Noble | Buckley | Harris, Cody | Dutton | Cook
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of certain public school students who are children of peace officers.
Author:
Slawson | Bucy | Buckley | Patterson | Johnson, Ann
Last Action:
03/08/2023 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
Caption:
Relating to the delivery and direct shipment of certain alcoholic beverages to ultimate consumers; creating criminal offenses.
Author:
Sherman, Sr. | Talarico | Bhojani | Buckley | VanDeaver
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to allowing the board of trustees of certain school districts to create a nonvoting student trustee position on the board.
Author:
Anderson | Oliverson | Rogers | Stucky | Buckley
Last Action:
03/27/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption:
Relating to the dismissal of a baseless or unfounded complaint filed with the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Author:
Anchía | Price | Buckley | Cook | Frazier
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device and to certain consequences on conviction of that offense.
Author:
Talarico | Buckley | Allison | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
04/03/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption:
Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment under the public school finance system.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Buckley | VanDeaver | Landgraf
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the changes to the high school graduation requirements and accountability rating system for assessing campus and district performance.
Author:
Allen | Ashby | Bernal | Bowers | Buckley
Sponsor:
Alvarado | Campbell | Hughes | King | Middleton
Last Action:
09/07/2023 E Effective on 1/1/24
Caption:
Test.
Author:
Allen | Bell, Cecil | Bhojani | Bowers | Buckley
Sponsor:
Hinojosa, Adam | Flores | Hall | O'Huffman
Last Action:
03/15/2025 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
test ST.
Author:
Kuempel | Buckley
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Designating April 6 as Texas High School Coaches Day for a 10-year period ending in 2033.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Craddick | Buckley
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Mental Health and Brain Research Institute of Texas and establishing the Mental Health and Brain Institute Research Fund for the purposes of scientific research of all forms of mental health and human brain disease and disorders.
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