Jun 23, 2025 | 89th Regular Session, Capitol Watch
The following bills related to K-12 education have been passed by the 89th Texas Legislature and sent to and/or signed by the governor. For bills sent to the governor within 10 days of final adjournment, which is June 2, 2025, the governor has until 20 days after... Jun 2, 2025 | 89th Regular Session, Capitol Watch
Today, June 2, 2025, is the final day of the 89th Texas legislative session. We have updated our list of bills passed by the Legislature that are on their way to the governor or awaiting signature. Review the list of education-related bills that passed. Funding Bill... May 30, 2025 | 89th Regular Session, Capitol Watch
Funding Bill Goes to Governor Yesterday the Texas House voted 122 to 13 to agree to the Senate’s amendments to HB 2, the school funding bill, sending the bill to Gov. Greg Abbott. As previously reported, the Legislative Budget Board runs were released Wednesday:... May 29, 2025 | 89th Regular Session, Capitol Watch
With the 89th Texas legislative session officially ending Monday, June 2, and deadlines fast approaching, we are waiting for final approval of several key bills. HB 2 – School Finance – The Senate passed the school finance bill (HB 2) Sunday, May 25, with... May 23, 2025 | 89th Regular Session, Capitol Watch, School Finance
Late last night (Thursday, May 22), the Texas Senate voted to advance HB 2, the major public school funding bill, to third reading. The Senate must vote on it one more time before sending it to the House, where members may agree with the Senate’s changes or call... May 21, 2025 | 89th Regular Session, Capitol Watch, School Finance
The Texas House and Senate have reportedly reached an agreement on HB 2, the major public school funding bill. It will provide for $8.5 billion in additional funding for Texas public schools, including teacher pay raises. A one-pager that circulated the Capitol on... 
