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.
School vouchers signed into law
May 5, 2025
Gov. Greg Abbott signed SB 2, a school voucher bill, on May 3.
Saturday legislative days expected soon
May 2, 2025
The Texas Legislature will likely soon meet on Saturdays to work on legislation as the end of the session approaches.
House Public Education Committee votes on dozens of bills
May 1, 2025
The House Public Education Committee held two formal meetings to vote a number of bills out of committee this week.
House debates school accountability and state testing bill
Apr 30, 2025
The House Public Education Committee met to discuss HB 4, a bill related to school accountability and state testing.
Senate passes teacher certification bill
Apr 29, 2025
The Texas Senate passed SB 2253, a bill focused on strengthening teacher certification requirements.
Senate passes bill reinstating ability for school police to issue citations
Apr 28, 2025
The Texas Senate passed SB 1924, which reinstates the ability for school police officers to issue citations to students.
Senate concurs on SB 2; vouchers headed to governor's desk
Apr 24, 2025
The Texas Senate concurred with amendments made by their House colleagues, sending SB 2 to the governor's desk for his signature.
House Democrats threaten to block constitutional amendments
Apr 23, 2025
Texas House Democrats have threatened to block constitutional amendments this session after school voucher legislation passed the chamber last week.
Senate passes teacher training bill
Apr 22, 2025
The Texas Senate passed SB 2252, a bill related to teacher training, on April 22.
Senate may accept House changes to voucher bill
Apr 21, 2025
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick signaled his support for the Texas Senate concurring with the House's changes to SB 2.
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