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The State of Texas's 89th Legislative Regular Session will run from January 14–June 2, 2025.
Denton ISD continues to pay close attention to activity in Austin and how it may impact the District and Texas public schools.Check back soon as Denton ISD finalizes its legislative priorities for the session and stay engaged by advocating for the district and public education with your elected officials.
The Texas Constitution states that “a general diffusion of knowledge being essential to the preservation of the liberties and rights of the people, it shall be the duty of the Legislature of the State to establish and make suitable provision for the support and maintenance of an efficient system of public free schools.”
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State Legislators Representing Denton ISD include:
Senator Tan Parker (District 12)
Senator Brent Hagenbuch (District 30)
Representative Richard Hayes (District 57)
Representative Benjamin Bumgarner (District 63)
Representative Andy Hopper (District 64)
Representative Mitch Little (District 65)
Representative Jared Patterson (District 106)
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Dates of Interest
January 14, 2025
89th Texas Legislature Convenes at NoonMarch 14, 2025
60-Day Deadline for Bill FilingMay 15, 2025
Last Day House May Consider 2nd Reading HBs/HJRsMay 28, 2025
Last Day Senate May Consider All Bills and JRs on 2nd or 3rd ReadingJune 2, 2025
89th Texas Legislature Adjourns Sine Die