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.
Abbott vetoes bills, calls special session
Jun 23, 2025
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a handful of bills just before midnight and announced a special session to address his concerns with some of those bills.
House deadlines near as end of session approaches
May 12, 2025
The Texas House has a busy week ahead as deadlines approach for bills still in the legislative process.
House bills languish awaiting Senate hearings
May 7, 2025
Despite passing a significant number of bills this session, many House bills still await a hearing in the Senate.
Saturday legislative days expected soon
May 2, 2025
The Texas Legislature will likely soon meet on Saturdays to work on legislation as the end of the session approaches.
What is a conference committee?
Apr 17, 2025
Learn more about the conference committee process in the Texas Legislature.
Long journey of a bill at the Texas Capitol
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.
Patrick releases more interim charges for Senate committees
Sep 12, 2024
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has released more interim charges for Senate committees ahead of the 2025 session.
Patrick releases interim charges for Senate
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.
Revenue update could signal more money for education in special session
Sep 27, 2023
Comptroller Glenn Hegar's revenue update may change budget math for the upcoming special session.
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