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.
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.
TCTA testifies on teacher certification
Aug 14, 2024
TCTA's Holly Eaton testified before the House Public Education Committee Aug. 13 regarding teacher certification.
House Public Education Committee Meets To Discuss Vouchers, Legislation
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…
Phelan releases interim charges for House
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.
Patrick releases interim charges for Senate
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.
Six pro-public education legislators ousted in Republican primaries; four more face runoffs
Mar 6, 2024
Super Tuesday results are in, with a handful of anti-voucher Republicans ousted and others facing runoffs.
Special session ends without passages of education bills
Dec 6, 2023
The Texas House adjourned sine die Tuesday without taking up any education bills from the Senate.
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