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 budget proposal ties new education funding to vouchers
Mar 27, 2023
The Senate Finance Committee approved its education-related recommendations for the state budget, making an additional $5 billion in education…
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…
Senate committee discusses $2,000 teacher pay raise and voucher proposals
Mar 22, 2023
The Senate Education Committee heard SB 9, a teacher workforce bill with a number of provisions suggested by the Teacher Vacancy Task Force, as well…
Teacher salary proposals
Mar 16, 2023
Several salary proposals have been filed this session; one priority bill of Lt. Gov. Patrick is scheduled for a hearing next week.
House subcommittee makes early determination on spending levels, approves health insurance assistance
Mar 15, 2023
A House Appropriations Committee subcommittee approved $5 billion in additional spending for public education, at least part of which is intended for…
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.
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.
Teacher pay, school safety, benefit boost for retirees among Patrick's top priorities for 2023
Nov 30, 2022
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick included increased teacher pay, school safety and a benefit boost for retired teachers among his top budget priorities for the…
Guaranteed pay raise, better working conditions key to addressing teaching shortage, TCTA testifies
Sep 22, 2022
TCTA pressed state lawmakers on Tuesday to ensure teachers receive a pay raise by providing funding for a salary increase and requiring school…
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