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.
What is a conference committee?
Apr 17, 2025
Learn more about the conference committee process in the Texas Legislature.
House passes school finance, voucher bills
Apr 17, 2025
The Texas House passed HB 2, a school finance bill, and SB 2, a school voucher bill, this week.
House passes school discipline bill
Apr 15, 2025
The Texas House passed HB 6, a school discipline bill.
House passes state budget
Apr 11, 2025
The Texas House passed its version of the state budget early Friday, April 11th.
Senate passes school discipline bill
Apr 10, 2025
The Texas Senate passed SB 1871, a school discipline bill, on April 10.
House budget scheduled for floor hearing tomorrow
Apr 9, 2025
The Texas House of Representatives will hear SB 1, the state budget, on the floor on April 10.
Senate Education Committee discusses bond elections, AI deepfakes
Apr 8, 2025
The Senate K-16 Education Committee discussed a variety of bills, including rules regarding bond elections and AI deepfakes.
Senate passes comprehensive special education bill
Apr 7, 2025
The Texas Senate passed SB 568, a comprehensive special education bill, on April 7.
House Public Education Committee passes school finance, school voucher bills
Apr 3, 2025
The House Public Education Committee voted two key pieces of education legislation out of committee in a contentious hearing today.
Texas Senate passes school prayer bill
Apr 2, 2025
The Texas Senate passed a bill that would allow teachers to pray or engage in religious speech while on duty.
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