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.
Sep 20, 2024
TCTA provided testimony at three hearings this week as state lawmakers prepare for the 2025 legislative session.
May 29, 2023
Before the House and Senate both adjourned "sine die" on the last day of the regular legislative session Monday, they unanimously approved retiree…
May 27, 2023
The conference committee report for SB 10 has been filed; it includes a cost-of-living adjustment of 2-6% for retirees, as well as supplemental…
May 18, 2023
The Senate Finance Committee passed a bill proposing a constitutional amendment regarding TRS benefits, and retirees are concerned.
May 1, 2023
The House and Senate daily calendars are increasing in length at this point in the session, with a variety of education bills passing every day.
Apr 28, 2023
The House has passed SB 10, setting up negotiations between the House and Senate on their differing approaches to retiree benefit increases.
Apr 13, 2023
We are starting to see progress on proposals designed to help ease the burdens on teachers.
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…
Mar 29, 2023
The TRS bills to enhance retiree benefits both made progress Wednesday – SB 10 passed the Senate and HB 600 was voted favorably out of the House…
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