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.
Texas education survey shows strong support for public schools
Jan 25, 2023
Eighty-nine percent of public school parents are satisfied with their child's education, but teaching isn't considered a desirable profession.
Budget hearings to begin in Senate
Jan 24, 2023
While the House will move more slowly to organize committees, the Senate will begin budget hearings next week.
Senate committees appointed
Jan 23, 2023
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the committee assignments for the 88th Legislative Session. As expected, Sen. Brandon Creighton will serve as chair of…
House and Senate off until Tuesday
Jan 19, 2023
The House and Senate adjourned for a long weekend Wednesday, both chambers not returning until Tuesday. But behind-the-scenes activity continues, and…
House, Senate release base budget proposals
Jan 18, 2023
The House and Senate budget bills were filed Wednesday, with each proposing nearly $10 billion in new funding for public schools.
Governor, Lt. Governor inaugurated, address education priorities
Jan 17, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick were inaugurated Tuesday, Jan. 17. They each spoke about their hopes for the legislative session, including…
Legislature canvasses governor/lt. governor votes; base budgets could be released soon
Jan 12, 2023
The House and Senate met in a joint session Thursday for more procedural actions.
House and Senate adopt rules
Jan 11, 2023
The House and Senate met Tuesday to adopt the rules that will govern their operations throughout the session.
88th Texas Legislature convenes with huge surplus
Jan 10, 2023
The 88th session of the Texas Legislature began at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. The session kicked off a day after Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar…
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.
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