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New bill introduced by Angela Paxton in Texas Senate — what does SB 2311 say?

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By Collin Times | Mar 26, 2025

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Sen. Angela Paxton introduced SB 2311, a bill on Education and Family, to the Texas Senate on Tuesday, March 25 during the 89(R) legislative session, according to the Texas Legislature website.

More specifically, the official text was summarized by the state legislature as ’’Relating to the requirements for the operational plan for certain general residential operations licensed by the Health and Human Services Commission’’.

The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.

This bill revises requirements for operational plans of general residential operations licensed by the Health and Human Services Commission. It mandates the inclusion of a community engagement plan to foster relations with local law enforcement, health, therapeutic, and recreational resources and to outline children's social interaction opportunities. An educational plan must describe how the operation will meet educational needs, detailing public or private schooling options, partnerships with local education providers, and transportation arrangements. If enrolling in public schools, plans must either contain impact statements from local districts or justify their absence with alternatives. Additionally, the bill requires a trauma-informed plan for addressing unauthorized absences, a suicide prevention plan, and detailed qualifications and compliance histories for management and educational leadership. This Act takes effect Sept. 1, 2025.

Angela Paxton, member of the Senate Committee on Nominations and vice chair of the Senate Committee on State Affairs, proposed another 29 bills during the 89(R) legislative session.

Paxton graduated from Baylor University with a BS.

Angela Paxton is currently serving in the Texas State Senate, representing the state's 8th Senate district. She replaced previous state senator Van Taylor in 2019.

Bills in Texas go through a multi-step legislative process, including committee review, debates, and votes in both chambers before reaching a final decision. Each session, there are typically thousands of bills introduced, but only a portion successfully navigate the process to become law.

You can read more about the bills and other measures here.

Other Recent Bills Introduced by Sen. Angela Paxton in Texas Senate During 89(R) Legislative Session

Bill NumberDate IntroducedShort Description
SB 242103/25/2025Relating to electronic device filters for certain obsene materials; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense
SB 241903/25/2025Relating to the authority of a special district to exercise certain powers and duties following municipal disannexation of certain areas
SB 241803/25/2025Relating to timely billing requirements for health care service providers
SB 239903/25/2025Relating to restrictions on the sale of obscene devices; providing a civil penalty
SB 232403/25/2025Relating to the cessation of tolls by toll project entities in certain circumstances
SB 231303/25/2025Relating to health benefit plan coverage of anxiety and pain management in connection with insertion or removal of prescription contraceptive devices
SB 229803/25/2025Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue and certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project by certain municipalities
SB 219403/24/2025Relating to an early childhood integrated data system
SB 216803/24/2025Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land
SB 203303/17/2025Relating to the contract requirements for a contract between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services
SB 201903/17/2025Relating to the availability and instruction on the use of automated external defibrillators and a cardiac emergency response plan at public schools and certain private schools in this state
SB 184303/13/2025Relating to the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact; authorizing fees
SB 184203/13/2025Relating to authorizing a credit union to act as a school district depository
SB 175103/13/2025Relating to the definition of licensing authority as it relates to the collection of certain licensing information about certain day-care employees
SB 160903/10/2025Relating to the physician assistant licensure compact; authorizing a fee
SB 155703/06/2025Relating to powers of regional transportation authorities
SB 143203/06/2025Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault
SB 142503/06/2025Relating to the entitlement of certain municipalities to certain tax revenue associated with hotel and convention center projects
SB 142403/06/2025Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer certain baccalaureate degree programs
SB 137503/06/2025Relating to the continuation of health care provider participation programs in certain counties
SB 121202/28/2025Relating to the prosecution and punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons; increasing a criminal penalty
SB 116702/28/2025Relating to elimination of limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child or disabled individual
SB 110202/24/2025Relating to the administration of certain drugs by a midwife
SB 94102/13/2025Relating to a screening for the risk of commercial sexual exploitation of certain children
SB 83502/13/2025Relating to the enforceability of certain nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions with respect to an act of sexual abuse committed against a child
SB 63502/03/2025Relating to supplemental pay for members of the Texas military forces suffering an economic hardship as a result of serving on military duty
SB 46602/03/2025Relating to the definition of fetal death certificate
SB 20602/03/2025Relating to a webpage and mobile application for the provision of pregnancy-related resources and information
SB 20502/03/2025Relating to fetal development instruction included as part of the public school health curriculum in certain grade levels

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