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.
A refresher on the legislative process
Feb 22, 2023
For anyone who is new to the legislative process, or who could use a refresher, the basic process is laid out here.
Several voucher bills filed
Feb 21, 2023
The following are the voucher bills that have been filed to date, according to the Coalition for Public Schools.
TCTA Legislative Priorities
Feb 20, 2023
The TCTA Representative Assembly approved Legislative Priorities for the 88th Legislative Session at the recent annual convention.
Abbott to address state Thursday evening
Feb 16, 2023
Gov. Abbott will present his State of the State address Thursday, likely including his goals for public education.
Panel discusses voucher issues
Feb 16, 2023
A panel discussion Thursday morning included both advocates for and opponents of a private school voucher system - one of the hottest education…
Appropriations committee discusses teacher shortage, need for salary increase
Feb 15, 2023
Commissioner Mike Morath spoke during the first meeting of the House Appropriations Committee to discuss the budget rider that refers generally to…
Education issues among Lt. Governor's top priorities
Feb 13, 2023
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick laid out his 30 priority issues for the current legislative session, including several education issues.
Senate Finance hears TCTA priorities
Feb 6, 2023
TCTA presented extensive written testimony to the Senate Finance Committee in support of a teacher pay raise and other budget priorities for the…
TCTA to testify on TEA, TRS budgets next week
Feb 3, 2023
The Senate Finance Committee is scheduled to bring up the budget proposals for TEA (including school finance) and TRS early next week. TCTA will be…
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