AUSTIN — State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) is renewing his push to scrap the STAAR test in Texas public schools. House Bill 92, filed Monday by Landgraf ahead of the upcoming special session of the Texas Legislature, seeks to reduce excessive standardized testing—specifically including STAAR—and refocus public education on meaningful classroom instruction.

“Texans have made it clear: they want to scrap the STAAR test,” Landgraf said. “Students, parents, teachers and taxpayers are tired of an unnecessarily expensive system that prioritizes high-stakes test scores over actual learning. HB 92 would restore common sense to Texas classrooms.”

The bill would eliminate all state-mandated standardized tests that go beyond what is required by federal law. By scaling back unnecessary exams, HB 92 aims to ease pressure on students and teachers, reclaim valuable instructional time, and promote a more well-rounded education for Texas students. If passed during the special session, the bill would take effect beginning with the 2025–2026 school year.

“We were so close to scrapping STAAR earlier this year,” Landgraf added. “This bill gives Texas another chance to get this right and put the focus of our school system where it belongs—on preparing students for life, not just filling in bubbles on an exam. I’m grateful to Governor Abbott for answering Texans’ call and including STAAR elimination on the agenda for the special session.”

Governor Greg Abbott has included the elimination of STAAR on the call for the special session set to begin July 21st.