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.
Final week of session begins
May 26, 2025
As we approach the end of the legislative session, lawmakers make one last push to get bills over the finish line.
Senate passes major school finance bill
May 23, 2025
The Texas Senate passed HB 2, the session's major school finance bill.
Senate passes student discipline bill
May 22, 2025
The Texas Senate passed HB 6, a major student discipline bill.
House passes THC ban, clears path for negotiations on school finance
May 21, 2025
The Texas House passed SB 3 late Wednesday, clearing a path for negotiations between the House and Senate on HB 2.
Senate committee discusses statewide ban on mobile devices in schools
May 20, 2025
The Senate K-16 Education committee heard testimony on HB 1481, a bill that would ban mobile devices for students in public schools.
House passes Teacher Bill of Rights
May 19, 2025
The Texas House passed SB 27, called "The Teacher Bills of Rights."
Senate committee considers school finance, teacher salaries
May 15, 2025
The Senate K-16 Education Committee met to debate the session's flagship school finance bill, HB 2.
Major school finance bill scheduled for Senate committee hearing
May 14, 2025
The Senate K-16 Education has scheduled a public hearing on HB 2, a major school finance bill.
House passes state testing and accountability system reform
May 13, 2025
The Texas House passed HB 4, a testing and accountability bill, on May 13.
House deadlines near as end of session approaches
May 12, 2025
The Texas House has a busy week ahead as deadlines approach for bills still in the legislative process.
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