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.
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…
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…
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.
May 24, 2021
In this final week of the legislative session, there are many education bills still moving, some in limbo, a handful that have made it to the…
May 21, 2021
The Senate Education Committee had a long agenda for its Friday meeting, which could be its last of the session (though there is still a small amount…
Mar 16, 2021
The first serious spat between House and Senate leadership occurred Tuesday afternoon when House Speaker Dade Phelan informed Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick…
Mar 9, 2021
Capitol Inside, nationally recognized for its political reporting, publishes the Texas Lobby Power Rankings at the beginning of each session.…
Mar 3, 2021
After meeting briefly Wednesday, both the House and Senate adjourned until next Tuesday, March 9.
Feb 18, 2021
Neither the House, Senate, or legislative committees met this week due to the serious winter storm that affected most of the state.The House had…
Feb 10, 2021
For anyone who is new to the legislative process, or who could use a refresher, the basic process is laid out here.
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