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.
Abbott calls 3rd special session, agenda to include issue of transgender students in athletics
Sep 9, 2021
Only a few days after the end of the second special legislative session, Gov. Abbott called a third to begin on Sept. 20.
Session ends with 13th check approval, CRT changes and more
Sep 3, 2021
The House and Senate adjourned "sine die" Thursday evening, putting an end to the second special session. The legislature passed bills addressing…
Education bills set on Thursday House calendar
Sep 1, 2021
The House will consider bills relating to critical race theory, instruction on child abuse and family and dating violence, and changes to HB 4545.
Funding for 13th check clears initial House vote
Sep 1, 2021
HB 5, a supplemental appropriations bill that includes funding for the 13th check, passed the House Wednesday on an initial vote.
13th check bill headed to governor, but funding is up in the air
Aug 31, 2021
SB 7 has now passed the House and Senate, but the bill providing funding for the 13th check has not passed either chamber.
Dutton issues challenge to Patrick
Aug 31, 2021
At the end of Monday’s meeting of the House Public Education Committee, Chair Harold Dutton issued a challenge to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
House committee considers mask bills, revisions to accelerated learning laws
Aug 31, 2021
The House Public Education Committee approved a bill revising the new law requiring accelerated instruction for certain students.
13th check, virtual instruction bills pass House on initial vote
Aug 27, 2021
At around 10:15 Friday night, the Texas House voted unanimously to pass SB 7, providing retirees with a bonus check up to $2,400.
13th check bill on Friday House calendar; mask mandates to be considered in Monday committee hearing
Aug 27, 2021
The House is set to consider two important education bills Friday: SB 7, the 13th check for TRS retirees; and SB 15, the legislation on virtual…
House Pub Ed holds 19-hour hearing on CRT, virtual ed, and more
Aug 25, 2021
The House Public Education Committee met for 19+ hours beginning Tuesday, discussing revision of the so-called critical race theory bill and…
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