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.
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…
May 16, 2024
House Speaker Dade Phelan has released a to-list for state House committees before the start of the 89th Texas Legislature in January.
Apr 18, 2024
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick included 57 items on a to-list for state Senate committees before the start of the 89th Texas Legislature in January.
Mar 6, 2024
Super Tuesday results are in, with a handful of anti-voucher Republicans ousted and others facing runoffs.
Dec 6, 2023
The Texas House adjourned sine die Tuesday without taking up any education bills from the Senate.
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