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 springs another voucher surprise
May 22, 2023
In a surprise move late Sunday, the Senate suspended rules to post a meeting of the Senate Education Committee for Monday morning at 8:30 to consider…
Revised school safety bill removes requirement that every campus have armed security
May 12, 2023
The Senate Education Committee hearing included the school safety legislation and one of the House's teacher bills.
Where are teacher salary increases?
May 11, 2023
As the Legislature enters the final weeks of session, the options currently on the table are far from satisfactory.
Casino gaming bill, with revenue to benefit teacher salaries and benefits, on the House floor this week
May 11, 2023
A bill proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize casino gambling statewide, with 80% of tax revenues dedicated to teacher salaries and…
House approves teacher pay, retention bills
Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday’s House floor debate included the two major teacher bills from the House, HB 11 (Rep. Harold Dutton) and HB 100 (Rep. Ken King).
Voucher day in House Public Education Committee
Apr 12, 2023
While the education community had a big win last week on the Herrero amendment to the budget, the battle is certainly not over and House leadership…
Thursday bills include state budget, teacher salaries, vouchers
Apr 6, 2023
Thursday is a big day at the Capitol as the House debates the state budget and proposed amendments, while the Senate takes up two priority bills:…
TCTA and others tout need for increased school funding, higher salaries
Apr 5, 2023
TCTA's Lonnie Hollingsworth took part in a press conference Tuesday morning with representatives of the other three statewide teacher organizations,…
House committee approves budget, discusses need for increased education/teacher salary funding
Mar 23, 2023
The House Appropriations Committee adopted the House’s version of the state budget Thursday afternoon. A key discussion revolved around proposed…
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