Bill

HB 638

86(R) - 2019
House Public Education
Senate Education
House Public Education
Senate Education

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Giovanni Capriglione
Greg Bonnen
Jarred Patterson
Gary VanDeaver

Sponsor(s)

Beverly Powell

Bill Caption

Relating to the issuance of posthumous high school diplomas to certain students.


Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 638 would require school districts, upon parental request, to award posthumous high school diplomas to parents of deceased students at the time of their expected graduation date. The bill would also prohibit the diploma from being given to the parents before the expected graduation date.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on HB 638 because it does not promote or violate any of our principles.