H.B. No. 233 proposes the establishment of the Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability, which will be responsible for developing recommendations to improve the public school assessment and accountability systems in Texas. The commission will consist of 19 members appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house, with specific requirements for representation from educators, the business community, and parents. The commission is tasked with addressing various issues related to assessment methods, accountability ratings, and the impact of assessments on different student populations. It will also consider recommendations from the existing Texas Accountability Advisory Group and may form working groups to focus on specific policy issues.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that after the 2025-2026 school year, the commissioner of education cannot assign A through F ratings to school districts or campuses, although existing sanctions will remain in effect without increases. The commissioner is also required to seek federal waivers to implement the provisions of this Act and may assess students only as mandated by federal law. The commission is expected to deliver a report with recommendations for statutory changes by December 31, 2027, and will hold public meetings to fulfill its duties. The Act will take effect 91 days after the legislative session concludes.

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