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.
Six pro-public education legislators ousted in Republican primaries; four more face runoffs
Mar 6, 2024
Super Tuesday results are in, with a handful of anti-voucher Republicans ousted and others facing runoffs.
TCTA staff and members to speak to new committee
Jul 10, 2023
The House Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment begins its public hearings this Tuesday; among those invited to testify is TCTA,…
Big bills up for debate next week
Mar 31, 2023
The House will consider the state budget, while the Senate may take up vouchers and teacher salaries.
Major proposals on the move address teacher salaries, retiree benefits, vouchers, and more
Mar 31, 2023
Just over halfway through the 88th regular legislative session, more than 50 of the 1000+ bills that TCTA is monitoring on behalf of our members have…
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.
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.
Republicans maintain control of statewide seats in Texas
Nov 17, 2022
Texas’ lineup of statewide elected leaders remains just about the same after the Nov. 8 election with Republicans squarely in control of the Capitol.
Special session set for July 8
Jul 1, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott said lawmakers will return to Austin on July 8 for a special session. His office has yet to release details about which items will…
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