2021 Special Sessions

The TPS Executive Legilsative Committe is keeping a close eye on the each Special Session called by Governor Abbott throughout the interim. 

1st Called Special Session

Issue Testimony

SB 2: Relating to requriing public scool and public instituion of highereducation studentsto compete in interscholastic athletic competitions based on biological sex.

Testimony in Senate Health and Human Servcies Committee (7-12-21)

SB 32: Relating to requiring public school students to compete in interscholastic athletic competitions based on biological sex. Testimony in Senate Health and Human Services Committee (7-12-21)

2nd Called Special Session

Issue Testimony

SB 2: Relating to requiring public school students to compete in interscholastic athletic competitions based on biological sex.

Testimony in House Public Education Committee (8-4-21)

HB 141: Relating to prohibiting face covering mandates for public school students.  Testimony in House Public Education (8-30-21)
HB 164: Relating to a policy requiring the use of face coverings in public schools. Testimony in House Public Education (8-30-21)

3rd Called Special Session

Issue Testimony

SB 3: Relating to requring public school and public institutions of higher education students to compete in interscholastic athletic competitions based on biological sex.

Submitted written testimony in Senate Health and Human Servcies Committee (9-21-21)

HB 155: Relating to exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine requirements. Testimony in House State Affairs (10-12-21)
SB 51: Relating to prohibited COVID-19 vaccine mandates and vaccination status discrimination and to exemptions from certain vaccine requirements.  Testimony in Senate State Affairs (10-13-21)