Texas SenateSB 2253
Relating to the certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency
Failed 11–17Party-line
What it does: Bars school districts from hiring uncertified teachers for core-subject courses, allowing approved delays until the 2029-30 school year; sets traditional, residency and alternative teacher preparation routes; and pays districts $1,000 for each recently hired uncertified teacher who earns certification. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Adopt Floor Amendment No. 4 (Gutierrez)
The tally
Yes 11 · No 17 · Not voting 3
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 0 | 17 | 3 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no.
The full roll (31)
Yes 11
No 17
- Adam HinojosaR27
- Angela PaxtonR8
- Bob HallR2
- Brent HagenbuchR30
- Charles PerryR28
- Donna CampbellR25
- Joan HuffmanR17
- Kevin SparksR31
- Lois KolkhorstR18
- Mayes MiddletonR11
- Paul BettencourtR7
- Pete FloresR24
- Phil KingR10
- Robert NicholsR3
- Tan ParkerR12
- Former memberR
- Former memberR
Not voting 3
- Bryan HughesR1
- Charles SchwertnerR5
- Former memberR
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.