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Mike Olcott introduced HB 3657 in Texas House — here’s what you need to know

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Michael C. Olcott, Texas State Representative of the 60th district | mikeolcott.com

Michael C. Olcott, Texas State Representative of the 60th district | mikeolcott.com

Rep. Mike Olcott introduced HB 3657, a bill on Crimes and Education, to the Texas House 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 removal of a public school student from the classroom for engaging in certain conduct against a school district employee’’.

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

This bill mandates the removal of a public school student from class for a minimum of 30 days to a disciplinary alternative education program if they commit conduct that constitutes assault or certain forms of harassment against a school district employee. The cited conduct aligns with the elements of offenses under sections 22.01 and 42.07(a)(1), (2), (3), or (7) of the Penal Code. This requirement applies starting with the 2025-26 school year. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from all members elected to each house; otherwise, it becomes effective Sept. 1, 2025.

Mike Olcott, member of the House Committee on Public Health, proposed another 14 bills during the 89(R) legislative session.

Ocoltt graduated from Rhodes College with a BS.

Mike Ocoltt is currently serving in the Texas State House, representing the state's 60th House district. He replaced previous state representative Glenn Rogers in 2025.

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 Rep. Mike Olcott in Texas House During 89(R) Legislative Session

Bill NumberDate IntroducedShort Description
HB 365503/25/2025Relating to increasing the threshold of voter approval for a school district bond election
HB 357903/25/2025Relating to eliminating the requirement for personal skills instruction in public schools
HB 347203/24/2025Relating to informed consent requirements before the provision of health care services
HB 344003/21/2025Relating to the repeal of the authority to exclude certain students without certain required immunizations from attending public school in times of emergency or epidemic
HB 325703/20/2025Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities
HB 321003/20/2025Relating to requiring state contractors, political subdivisions of this state, and private employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify
HB 287203/19/2025Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information; providing a civil penalty
HB 259203/17/2025Relating to the operation of a juvenile justice alternative education program in certain counties
HB 259103/17/2025Relating to the operation of a juvenile justice alternative education program
HB 258903/17/2025Relating to the chairman of the juvenile board of Parker County
HB 257903/17/2025Relating to the use of a public school as a polling place
HB 132403/10/2025Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education
HB 128103/10/2025Relating to the jurisdiction and enforcement of certain policies of certain international organizations
HB 100903/07/2025Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools

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