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.
Senate Education Committee considers first potential voucher bill
Mar 15, 2023
SB 1068 by Mayes Middleton has been a concern to the education community since it was filed earlier in the session, as it raises concerns that it…
TCTA testifies for panic alert bill
Mar 13, 2023
HB 669 by Shawn Thierry, requiring that every classroom have a panic alert device, had a hearing Monday afternoon.
Back to Business: Texas lawmakers to grapple with significant challenges during the 2023 session
Jan 1, 2023
Texas lawmakers will likely have more money than they can spend when the 88th Legislature convenes in Austin on Jan. 10.
House committee approves recommendations for education spending
Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday morning, the House Appropriations Committee adopted the recommendations of the Article III subcommittee
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