Sep 28, 2026 | 2026 Interim, Capitol Watch
Agendas for the Senate Education Committee hearings previously announced for October 6-7, 2026, have now been posted. The October 6 hearing agenda includes interim charges on: instructional time (four-day school weeks) shifting enrollment improving school...
Aug 7, 2026 | 2026 Interim, Capitol Watch
The Texas House Select Committee on Governmental Oversight will meet to hear invited and public testimony on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 10 a.m. in Room E2.028 of the Capitol extension regarding: Education Foundations: Examine the role and structure of education...
Aug 6, 2026 | 2026 Interim, Capitol Watch
The House Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services Committee will meet Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. in Room E2.012 of the Capitol Extension to hear invited testimony only regarding: Teacher Retirement System of Texas: Review the actuarial soundness of the...
Jul 27, 2026 | 2026 Interim, Capitol Watch
On July 27, 2026, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released seven new interim charges for Texas Senate committees to study in preparation for the 90th Legislature. In a press release, Patrick made the following statement: “Today, I released an additional seven interim charges for...
Jul 20, 2026 | 2026 Interim, Capitol Watch
The Texas House Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will meet Wednesday, August 19, at 9 a.m. in room E2.012 in the Capitol extension to hear invited and public testimony on several interim charges. Charges of note being discussed include: Preventing...
Jun 2, 2026 | 2026 Interim, Capitol Watch
The Texas House Committee on Public Education convened June 1, 2026, to discuss interim charges including the implementation of House Bill 2 (HB 2), teacher recruitment and retention, and investments in special education. Interim Charge to Monitor HB 2 Implementation...