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HB2657: Relating to the abolition of the Texas Education Agency and elimination of the position of commissioner of education, the transfer of powers and duties to the State Board of Education and the comptroller of public accounts, and the elimination of public school accountability and assessment systems.

: Andy Hopper (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Mar 18, 2025
Education
Education--Primary & Secondary
Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability
Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
Education--School Districts
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
Education--Primary & Secondary--General
Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
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  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to the abolition of the Texas Education Agency and elimination of the position of commissioner of education, the transfer of powers and duties to the State Board of Education and the comptroller of public accounts, and the elimination of public school accountability and assessment systems.

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