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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Alma Allen
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/28/2026
Number of Bills: 72

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (50):
Author:
Allen | Plesa
Last Action:
05/07/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the use of personal leave during school holidays by certain school district employees.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/11/2025 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to the location of certain public meetings for certain permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/11/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for the offense of driving while license invalid.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/11/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to corporal punishment in public schools.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/11/2025 H Referred to Corrections: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to program accessibility for female inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the licensing of a psychologist as a licensed specialist in school psychology; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting certain releases of a student to the student's parent after school-initiated communication by a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to House Administration: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to eligibility requirements to obtain a pass for expedited access to the State Capitol.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
05/13/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to a school district employee's right to present a grievance under the district's employment policy.
Author:
Allen | Jones, Venton | Plesa
Last Action:
04/29/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption:
Relating to the payment of certain employer contributions for employed retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Allen | Guerra
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption:
Relating to the payment of a fee for the administration of a bilingual education certificate examination.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
04/30/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/18/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption:
Relating to the required minutes of service during each school day for a classroom teacher in public schools.
Author:
Allen | Simmons | Jones, Jolanda
Last Action:
05/21/2025 S Referred to Education K-16
Caption:
Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/19/2025 H Referred to Corrections: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption:
Relating to information on classes or programs required to be completed before an inmate is released on parole.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/19/2025 H Referred to Corrections: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption:
Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/20/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to annual reporting regarding the establishment of certain school district planning and decision-making committees.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/20/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to the revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school social studies curricula to include instruction relating to the history of persons with disabilities.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/20/2025 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees; making an appropriation.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/20/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to the policies and procedures of a public school's threat assessment and safe and supportive school teams.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/20/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to compensation increases provided to certain public school employees under the Foundation School Program.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/21/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2025 9:52AM
Caption:
Relating to a public school student's transition from an alternative education program to a regular educational environment, including parental rights related to that transition, and the admission of certain students with a criminal or disciplinary history.
Author:
Allen | Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
05/05/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to certain duties of a public institution of higher education in relation to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/21/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2025 9:52AM
Caption:
Relating to the approval of purchases under the supplemental special education services and instructional materials program by a public school student's admission, review, and dismissal committee.
Author:
Allen | Davis, Aicha
Last Action:
03/21/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2025 9:52AM
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of class size limits and certain parental notification requirements to school districts of innovation.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/21/2025 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 21 2025 9:52AM
Caption:
Relating to the operation of motor-assisted scooters.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/24/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 24 2025 2:16PM
Caption:
Relating to certain training for certain individuals who care for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/25/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 25 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to certain provisions required to be included in teacher employment contracts.
Author:
Allen | Davis, Aicha
Last Action:
03/26/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of educator certification and contract requirements to school districts of innovation.
Author:
Allen | Davis, Aicha
Last Action:
03/26/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of certain laws governing public school requirements to a school district of innovation.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/27/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption:
Relating to trauma-informed care training for foster parents.
Author:
Allen | Jones, Venton | Jones, Jolanda
Last Action:
05/07/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of an inmate for certain occupational licenses and the practice of certain occupations by an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/27/2025 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption:
Relating to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
03/27/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption:
Relating to the provision of information regarding certain public assistance programs by public schools.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to the parental notification regarding public school teacher qualifications.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Corrections: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to program accessibility for female inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to the period for which a public school student may be placed in a disciplinary alternative education program or expelled.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to the discipline of public school students who engage in certain conduct.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to requiring public schools to make reasonable accommodations for lactating students.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to the bilingual education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a court to order a defendant to engage in certain alternatives to confinement as part of the defendant's sentence.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
04/02/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 2 2025 11:48AM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
04/09/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 9 2025 2:25PM
Caption:
Honoring Brentwood Baptist Church in Houston.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 8:55PM
Caption:
Commending Karnies Adams for her service as a policy analyst in the office of State Representative Alma Allen.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:34PM
Caption:
Commending Regan House for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Alma Allen.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:33PM
Caption:
Commending Carter Bentsen of Houston for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Alma Allen.
Author:
Allen
Last Action:
06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 10:00AM
Caption:
Congratulating The University of Texas rugby club on winning the 2025 Lonestar Conference 7s state championship.
Joint Author (22):
Author:
Bowers | Allen | Rose | Hull | Talarico
Last Action:
04/28/2025 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the monitoring of certain family violence offenders, the provision of resources for family violence victims, and the collection of information about conditions of bond imposed in family violence cases and certain other criminal cases.
Author:
Howard | Allen | Orr
Last Action:
02/27/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 27 2025 11:13AM
Caption:
Relating to excused absences from public school for students with a menstrual disorder.
Author:
Flores | Howard | Davis, Aicha | Bernal | Allen
Last Action:
03/03/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2025 2:24PM
Caption:
Relating to the provision of menstrual products at public schools.
Author:
Jones, Jolanda | Leo Wilson | Allen | Cunningham | LaHood
Sponsor:
Middleton
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the inclusion of civics instruction in public school government curriculum requirements for high school students.
Author:
Bhojani | Ashby | Talarico | Kerwin | Allen
Sponsor:
Hinojosa, Adam
Last Action:
05/27/2025 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 27 2025 8:53PM
Caption:
Relating to placement on the minimum salary schedule and service credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for certain public school career or technology education teachers.
Author:
Bhojani | Allen | Talarico | Cunningham
Last Action:
05/08/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to authorization and reimbursement for certain examination fee and other required cost subsidies paid for public school teachers and students.
Author:
Plesa | Ward Johnson | Allen
Last Action:
03/10/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM
Caption:
Relating to the curriculum requirements for high school students in public schools.
Author:
Jones, Venton | Buckley | Allen | Reynolds | Guerra
Last Action:
05/14/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to a notification requirement if a public school does not have a nurse, school counselor, or librarian assigned to the school during all instructional hours.
Author:
Reynolds | Allen | Rosenthal | Lalani
Last Action:
05/14/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to bullying and cyberbullying in public schools.
Author:
Bowers | Plesa | Allen | Leo Wilson | Collier
Last Action:
05/19/2025 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files when a grand jury fails to find that probable cause exists to believe the alleged offense was committed.
Author:
Bowers | Turner | Allen | Leo Wilson
Last Action:
04/14/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to information regarding the procedures and available resources for the sealing of juvenile records.
Author:
Bowers | Allen | Goodwin | Jones, Jolanda
Last Action:
05/19/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the jurisdiction of a juvenile court over certain persons and to the sealing and nondisclosure of certain juvenile records.
Author:
Bowers | Allen
Last Action:
04/29/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the exchange of certain information between the Department of Family and Protective Services or certain foster care services contractors and a state or local juvenile justice agency.
Author:
Oliverson | Allen | Buckley | Ashby | Hickland
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/22/2025 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Teacher Job Satisfaction and Retention.
Author:
Button | Buckley | Allen | Bernal | Kerwin
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to a school psychologist licensed under the Occupations Code.
Author:
Bowers | Rose | Howard | Allen | Reynolds
Last Action:
03/18/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption:
Relating to the task force on racial diversity in the nursing workforce.
Author:
Leo Wilson | Allen | Davis, Aicha | Plesa | Buckley
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of members of the State Board of Education and their dependents to participate in the state employees group benefits program.
Author:
Bowers | Allen | Plesa
Last Action:
03/20/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to the mission of governing boards of public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Vo | Allen
Last Action:
03/25/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 25 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to the collection and reporting of data regarding race and ethnicity by the Texas Education Agency.
Author:
Bhojani | Allen | Lujan | Lopez, Janie | Howard
Last Action:
05/14/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to an elective course on mindfulness for middle school, junior high school, and high school students.
Author:
Leo Wilson | Ward Johnson | Allen | Morales Shaw
Sponsor:
Middleton
Last Action:
05/24/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating Galveston as the official Mardi Gras Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Author:
Morales Shaw | Reynolds | Thompson | Allen | Walle
Last Action:
05/28/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2025 2:13PM
Caption:
In memory of U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Houston.
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