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.
House concurs with Senate changes to student discipline bill
May 28, 2025
The Texas House voted to concur with Senate amendments to HB 6, a student discipline bill.
Senate passes student discipline bill
May 22, 2025
The Texas Senate passed HB 6, a major student discipline bill.
Senate discusses House discipline bill
May 8, 2025
TCTA was invited to provide expert testimony at a hearing on HB 6, a student discipline bill.
Senate passes bill reinstating ability for school police to issue citations
Apr 28, 2025
The Texas Senate passed SB 1924, which reinstates the ability for school police officers to issue citations to students.
House passes school discipline bill
Apr 15, 2025
The Texas House passed HB 6, a school discipline bill.
Senate passes school discipline bill
Apr 10, 2025
The Texas Senate passed SB 1871, a school discipline bill, on April 10.
TCTA testifies on Senate discipline bills
Mar 25, 2025
TCTA testified on a handful of bills March 25 at the Senate K-16 Education Committee.
House Public Education Committee discusses school discipline, math academies
Mar 18, 2025
The House Public Education Committee met March 18 to discuss school discipline, early childhood education, and more.
House Public Education Committee schedules school discipline bill for next week
Mar 13, 2025
The House Public Education Committee will debate HB 6, a school discipline bill, on March 18.
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.
Copyright© 2025 Texas Classroom Teachers Association® The Educated Choice® All rights reserved.