Aug 11, 2023 | School Finance, Teacher Compensation, Teacher Shortage, Vouchers & School Choice
On August 11, 2023, the Texas House Select Committee on Education Opportunity and Enrichment released its initial interim report to the 88th Texas Legislature. The committee made a host of recommendations in response to its three charges: Charge 1: Ensuring all Texas...
May 29, 2023 | 88th Regular Session, Capitol Watch, School Finance, Vouchers & School Choice
TASA Executive Director Kevin Brown participated in a press conference called by public education supporters Monday morning at the Capitol. Brown spoke alongside Christy Rome, executive director of the Texas School Coalition, and Nancy Humphrey, president of the Plano...
May 29, 2023 | 88th Regular Session, Capitol Watch, School Finance, Vouchers & School Choice
On Saturday, Chairman Ken King, author of HB 100, announced that the bill would not be passed. When HB 100 returned to the House from the Senate it had a universal ESA/voucher program attached to it. “In a good faith effort, the House continued to negotiate with...
May 25, 2023 | 88th Regular Session, Capitol Watch, School Finance, Teacher Compensation, Vouchers & School Choice
The conference committee charged with reconciling the differences between the House and Senate versions of HB 1, the state budget bill, has released its report. The budget calls for about $33 billion in general revenue and $63.5 billion in all funds for public...
May 25, 2023 | 88th Regular Session, Capitol Watch, School Finance, Vouchers & School Choice
Chairman Ken King, author of HB 100, refused to concur with Senate amendments to the bill on Thursday and requested the appointment of a conference committee to negotiate the differences between the House and Senate versions. The House conferees are: Reps. King,...
Apr 27, 2023 | 88th Regular Session, Capitol Watch, School Finance
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, the Texas House considered HB 100 by Chairman Ken King on second reading. Several notable provisions of HB 100 include: Increases the Basic Allotment to $6,250 (2024) and $6,300 (2025). Adds an inflation factor beginning the next...
