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.
Second special session ends
Sep 4, 2025
A summary of major bills that passed (or did not) during the second special session.
Senate passes STAAR redesign bill
Aug 28, 2025
The Senate passed HB 8, a testing reform bill, on August 28.
House passes STAAR redesign bill
Aug 26, 2025
The House passed HB 8, a testing reform bill, on August 26.
House hears testimony on STAAR redesign
Aug 21, 2025
The House Public Education Committee met briefly this morning to discuss HB 8, a STAAR redesign bill.
Second special session begins
Aug 18, 2025
After a dramatic first special session, Gov. Greg Abbott immediately called a second to address the same topics.
House Democrats break quorum, flee state to block congressional redistricting
Aug 5, 2025
House Democrats fled the state to prevent the passage of a new set of congressional district maps for the state.
Special session agenda includes elimination of STAAR testing
Jul 11, 2025
On Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott expanded the agenda for the 89th Texas Legislature's first special session, adding the elimination of STAAR testing to…
Abbott vetoes bills, calls special session
Jun 23, 2025
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a handful of bills just before midnight and announced a special session to address his concerns with some of those bills.
Final bills 2025
Jun 13, 2025
A list of education-related bills from the 89th Legislative Session that have become law.
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