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.
Apr 17, 2025
Learn more about the conference committee process in the Texas Legislature.
Feb 4, 2025
A bill has to jump through a lot of hoops to become law. Explore what those steps are to better understand the process.
Sep 12, 2024
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has released more interim charges for Senate committees ahead of the 2025 session.
Apr 18, 2024
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick included 57 items on a to-list for state Senate committees before the start of the 89th Texas Legislature in January.
Sep 27, 2023
Comptroller Glenn Hegar's revenue update may change budget math for the upcoming special session.
Jul 15, 2022
Texas lawmakers will have an unprecedented $27 billion budget surplus when they return to Austin in January, bolstering the prospects for TCTA’s work…
Oct 14, 2021
As the third special session of the Texas Legislature enters its final week, no bills have made it to Gov. Abbott’s desk, though several are on track…
Sep 22, 2021
The third special session of the 87th Legislature began Monday, Sept. 20. As has been its custom, the Senate took quick action, but the House has yet…
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