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.
Texas House elects Burrows as speaker on opening day
Jan 15, 2025
On Jan. 14, State Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) was elected speaker of the Texas House of Representatives for the 89th Legislative Session by a…
Huge victory for teachers as Congress repeals WEP/GPO
Dec 21, 2024
In the final hour of the 118th Congress, the U.S. Senate delivered an early Christmas present to teachers, passing the Social Security Fairness Act…
U.S. House passes bill to repeal WEP and GPO provisions of Social Security
Nov 13, 2024
U.S. House has passed a bill (HR 82) that would repeal the WEP and GPO that limit Social Security. A Senate vote is expected Dec. 18.
Vote expected this week on Social Security bill in House
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…
Social Security bill tied up after Election Night maneuver
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…
TCTA continues fight against vouchers in testimony to Senate Finance Committee
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.
TCTA testifies on TEA budget, urging pay raises and more funding for schools
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…
TCTA weighs in on school funding, safety, TRS budget
Sep 20, 2024
TCTA provided testimony at three hearings this week as state lawmakers prepare for the 2025 legislative session.
Social Security bill headed to House floor
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…
Patrick releases more interim charges for Senate committees
Sep 12, 2024
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has released more interim charges for Senate committees ahead of the 2025 session.
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