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.
Enormous property tax relief package passes Senate unanimously
Mar 23, 2023
This week the Texas Senate approved a package of three property tax relief bills (plus a constitutional amendment that will go to the voters next…
Senate Finance hears TCTA priorities
Feb 6, 2023
TCTA presented extensive written testimony to the Senate Finance Committee in support of a teacher pay raise and other budget priorities for the…
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.
House committee holds hearings on teacher issues
Jul 28, 2022
The House Public Education Committee met this week for two long days of invited and public testimony on a variety of topics, ranging from House Bill…
Special session ends
Oct 19, 2021
The third special session ended early Tuesday and lawmakers are headed home after passing bills on redistricting, property tax relief, and more.
Several bills on track to pass as third special session nears end
Oct 14, 2021
As the third special session of the Texas Legislature enters its final week, no bills have made it to Gov. Abbott’s desk, though several are on track…
Final bill summaries - 2021
Jun 3, 2021
The following are summaries of the education-related bills we followed that passed both the House and Senate and were sent to the governor. Because…
Major bills on the move
May 27, 2021
Some of the biggest education bills of the session were addressed Wednesday. The Senate took up three significant education bills, while the House…
Education funding issues firm up in House committee
May 22, 2021
Subcommittees of the House Appropriations Committee are meeting this week to consider revisions to the base budget bill, to be presented to the full…
Legislative action slows down as major bills remain in limbo
May 21, 2021
The House and Senate appear to have begun a standoff, with key bills in one chamber being held until particular legislation passes in the other.…
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