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Kevin Sparks (Senate District 31)

State Senator

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SB 13

TX SENATE

Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.

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Introduced by Paul Bettencourt, Brian Birdwell, Donna Campbell and 11 other co-sponsors
Referred to State Affairs
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SB 9

TX SENATE

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.

892
Introduced by Paul Bettencourt, Brian Birdwell, Donna Campbell and 14 other co-sponsors
Committee report printed and distributed
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SB 17

TX SENATE

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

892
Introduced by Paul Bettencourt, Brian Birdwell, Donna Campbell and 16 other co-sponsors
Co-author authorized
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SB 1

TX SENATE

Relating to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; requiring a license; authorizing fees.

891
Introduced by Carol Alvarado, Paul Bettencourt, Brian Birdwell and 20 other co-sponsors
Reported engrossed
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