Apr 11, 2024 | 88th Interim, Capitol Watch
The Lieutenant Governor’s Office has released the 2024 Legislative Interim Charges for the Texas Senate. Some of the charges related to public schools are below. No hearings on the charges are posted at this time, but we anticipate they will begin in a few weeks....
Feb 1, 2024 | Capitol Watch
Because voter turnout in primaries is traditionally very low, we have put together some resources to stress the importance of voting among your staff and other supporters of public education in your community. These resources do not advocate on behalf of a specific...
Jan 15, 2024 | Capitol Watch
Notice of Informal Review to Appeal SHARS Reimbursements Due Tuesday, January 16, to HHSC TEA sent a TAA last week (January 11) related to reimbursement changes related to SHARS. The TEA correspondence included important information on the deadlines related to...
Nov 17, 2023 | 2023 Special Sessions on Vouchers, Capitol Watch, School Safety
On Friday, November 17, the Texas House passed both HB 2, with amendments, and HJR 1, on second reading. They will now go to a vote on third reading, and if passed, over to the Senate for consideration. HB 2, which passed with a 145-2-1 (yes-no-present, not voting)...
Nov 14, 2023 | 2023 Special Sessions on Vouchers, Capitol Watch, Vouchers & School Choice
The House Select Committee on Educational Opportunity & Enrichment voted out HB 1, the omnibus ESA voucher and school funding bill, November 10. The bill is scheduled for floor debate in the House this Friday, November 17. The House will convene at 10 a.m....
Nov 10, 2023 | 2023 Special Sessions on Vouchers, Capitol Watch, School Finance, School Safety, Vouchers & School Choice
Both the Texas Senate and House are swiftly moving their respective bills related to Gov. Greg Abbott’s fourth called special session agenda through the legislative process. Texas House On Friday, November 10, the House Select Committee on Educational...
