During legislative sessions, TCTA's top-ranked lobby team is at the Texas Capitol every day, working on behalf of Texas teachers and other classroom professionals. Our lobbyists carefully monitor and testify on legislation that could affect TCTA members and provide daily reports on legislative action. These updates are provided below and compiled and emailed weekly via the TCTA eUpdate newsletter.
Nov 13, 2024
U.S. House has passed a bill (HR 82) that would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset that limit Social Security…
Nov 11, 2024
The U.S. House of Representatives has scheduled a vote this week on a bill (HR 82) that would repeal the WEP and GPO, which limit Social Security…
Nov 6, 2024
Members of the House Freedom Caucus orchestrated an unusual play on Election Night that resulted in killing, at least for now, a broadly popular…
Oct 17, 2024
TCTA weighed in on the subject of educational options (including school choice/vouchers) during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Oct. 9.
Sep 26, 2024
TCTA called on lawmakers to fund significant teacher pay raises and increase the basic allotment as it considers TEA's budget for the upcoming…
Sep 20, 2024
TCTA provided testimony at three hearings this week as state lawmakers prepare for the 2025 legislative session.
Sep 20, 2024
This week, TCTA sent a letter to 13 Texas Congressional members urging them to sign a discharge petition on the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023…
Sep 12, 2024
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has released more interim charges for Senate committees ahead of the 2025 session.
Aug 14, 2024
TCTA's Holly Eaton testified before the House Public Education Committee Aug. 13 regarding teacher certification.
Aug 12, 2024
The House Public Education Committee met Aug. 12 to hear testimony on a series of interim charges, including updates on recent legislation and…
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