Feb 24, 2021 | Capitol Watch, School Finance
The federal government is providing billions in COVID-19 relief funding to public schools across the country. Texas initially received $1.3 billion in federal stimulus funding intended for schools in spring 2020. However, Texas schools did not see any additional money...
Feb 20, 2021 | Capitol Watch, School Finance
House Appropriations Committee Chair Greg Bonnen has posted his assignments for the subcommittees that will do preliminary work on the various sections of the state budget. Article III (Education) Subcommittee Rep. Terry Wilson (R-Marble Falls), chair Rep. Erin...
Feb 9, 2021 | Capitol Watch, School Finance
On February 9, 2021, the Senate Finance Committee held one of many hearings on the state’s budget bill, SB 1. House and Senate leadership have committed to fully funding enrollment growth, tax compression, and the funding provided in HB 3 from the last legislative...
Feb 4, 2021 | Capitol Watch
On February 4, 2021, Speaker of the House Dade Phelan announced committee assignments for the 87th legislative session. House Public Education Committee Chair: Harold Dutton Vice Chair: J.M. Lozano Alma Allen Steve Allison Keith Bell Diego Bernal Brad Buckley Mary...
Jan 15, 2021 | Capitol Watch
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Senate committee assignments for the 87th Legislature on Friday, January 15. They include: Senate Committee on Education Larry Taylor, Chair Eddie Lucio, Jr., Vice Chair Paul Bettencourt Bob Hall Bryan Hughes José Menéndez Angela...
Jan 12, 2021 | Capitol Watch
The 87th Texas Legislature convened at noon January 12, 2021, with Department of Public Safety troopers in heavy attendance and full gear outside and throughout the Capitol and rapid COVID-19 testing tents set up at the north (the only public) entrance. After working...
