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HB 1118

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

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Gary VanDeaver

HB 1118 creates a Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability to oversee and potentially reform the state's education testing and performance measurement systems.

Referred to Public Education
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Bill Summary · HB 1118

Legislative bill overview

HB 1118 would establish a new Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability to oversee educational testing and performance measurement systems across the state. The commission would likely have authority to review, evaluate, and potentially redesign how Texas measures student achievement and school effectiveness.

Why is this important

Texas education assessment systems directly affect school funding, teacher evaluations, student advancement, and college readiness. How the state measures academic performance influences billions in education spending and shapes policies affecting millions of students and educators across Texas.

Potential points of contention

  • Commission structure and authority: Questions about whether this new body duplicates existing oversight roles (State Board of Education, Texas Education Agency) or if it has sufficient independence and power to implement reforms
  • Assessment philosophy: Debate over what metrics matter most—standardized test scores, growth measures, college/career readiness indicators, equity metrics—and whether to reduce testing burden on students
  • Implementation costs and timeline: Concern about expenses of creating new infrastructure, potential disruption during transition, and whether proposed changes are feasible within Texas education budget constraints

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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