SB23Introduced in the Senate
Exceptions To Student Use Of Phones
Introduced by Crystal Diamond Brantley, District 35
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Exceptions To Student Use Of Phones
Where it stands
Action Postponed Indefinitely
February 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Final Passage · February 15, 2026
32
Yes
6
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
42 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| William Sharer | 1 | Yes |
| Steve Lanier | 2 | Yes |
| Shannon Pinto | 3 | No |
| George Munoz | 4 | Yes |
| Leo Jaramillo | 5 | Yes |
| Roberto Gonzales | 6 | Absent |
| Pat Woods | 7 | Yes |
| Pete Campos | 8 | Yes |
| Cindy Nava | 9 | Yes |
| Katy Duhigg | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SEC/SJC
SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
SEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
SJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
Senate Floor Amendment
Passed in the Senate - Y:32 N:6
Sent to HEC - Referrals: HEC
Action Postponed Indefinitely
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