Texas SenateSB 1871
Relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools
Failed 11–19Party-line
What it does: Lets teachers remove a student from class after a single disruptive incident, lifts the time limit on in-school suspensions, allows virtual alternative programs for expelled students, shields teachers from discipline for good-faith removals, and requires parental consent for school telehealth mental health services. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Adopt Floor Amendment No. 3 (Cook)
The tally
Yes 11 · No 19 · Not voting 1
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 0 | 19 | 1 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no.
The full roll (31)
Yes 11
No 19
- Adam HinojosaR27
- Angela PaxtonR8
- Bob HallR2
- Brent HagenbuchR30
- Bryan HughesR1
- Charles PerryR28
- Charles SchwertnerR5
- Donna CampbellR25
- Joan HuffmanR17
- Kevin SparksR31
- Lois KolkhorstR18
- Mayes MiddletonR11
- Paul BettencourtR7
- Pete FloresR24
- Robert NicholsR3
- Tan ParkerR12
- Former memberR
- Former memberR
- Former memberR
Not voting 1
- Phil KingR10
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.