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 finance and voucher bills scheduled for hearings in House
Feb 28, 2025
The House Public Education Committee posted hearing notices for two key public education bills: HB 2 (school finance) and HB 3 (school vouchers).
Senate Education Committee discusses parents' rights
Feb 27, 2025
The Senate K-16 Education Committee discussed several bills related to a parent’s rights regarding their child’s education.
Senate passes teacher pay raise bill
Feb 26, 2025
The Texas Senate passed SB 26, a teacher pay raise bill.
TCTA testifies on House budget proposals
Feb 24, 2025
TCTA stressed the need for the state to authorize a pass-through pay raise for teachers and other key personnel, including paraprofessionals.
New priority bills filed
Feb 21, 2025
New major bills address school finance and teacher salaries, vouchers, accountability/testing, and student discipline
TCTA testifies on teacher raises at Senate Education Committee hearing
Feb 20, 2025
TCTA appeared before the Senate K-16 Education Committee to testify on SB 26.
Senate files teacher pay bill
Feb 18, 2025
The Texas Senate filed a bill that would increase pay for many teachers in Texas, bolster TIA and more.
Speaker releases House committee assignments
Feb 14, 2025
Senate approves increased homestead exemption
Feb 12, 2025
The Senate Local Government Committee approved further increases to the homestead exemption.
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