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.
House activity grinds to a halt as Democrats break quorum
Jul 12, 2021
More than 50 Democrats have left the state for the purpose of shutting down the House's ability to take action on legislation.
House and Senate committees advance 13th check bills
Jul 9, 2021
Two bills providing a supplemental payment to school retirees passed out of committee during Friday meetings.
Special session off to a quick start
Jul 8, 2021
The first special session of the 87th Texas Legislature convened Thursday morning. Hearings on some legislation — including a 13th check for school…
Abbott includes TRS 13th check in special session agenda
Jul 7, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the agenda for the special session of the Texas Legislature that will begin Thursday, July 8. Lawmakers can only consider…
Special session set for July 8
Jul 1, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott said lawmakers will return to Austin on July 8 for a special session. His office has yet to release details about which items will…
Final bill summaries - 2021
Jun 3, 2021
The following are summaries of the education-related bills we followed that passed both the House and Senate and were sent to the governor. Because…
Session ends Monday after eventful weekend
Jun 1, 2021
The 87th session of the Texas Legislature ended Monday afternoon, after an eventful weekend culminating in House Democrats walking out Sunday to…
Major bills on the move
May 27, 2021
Some of the biggest education bills of the session were addressed Wednesday. The Senate took up three significant education bills, while the House…
Mom and Dad are fighting again
May 27, 2021
As is typical in the final days of a session, the House and Senate are creating drama over each chamber’s treatment of the other’s bills. With a…
State budget headed to governor's desk
May 27, 2021
The only "must-have" bill of the session has now been finally passed by both the House and the Senate, and is headed to Gov. Abbott's desk.
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