Aug 30, 2022 | 87th Interim Session, Capitol Watch, School Finance
The Texas House Appropriations Committee will meet at 8 a.m. Thursday, September 8, to hear only invited testimony on several topics, including the following: Teacher Retirement System of Texas – Provide an overview of the TRS Fund and implementation of SB 321....
Jul 28, 2022 | 87th Interim Session, Capitol Watch, School Finance, Teacher Shortage
The Texas House Public Education Committee met Monday-Tuesday, July 25-26, 2022, to hear invited and public testimony on a number of issues related to the committee’s interim charges. Following are highlights of the two-day hearing, organized by discussion...
Jun 28, 2022 | Capitol Watch, School Finance, School Safety
A press release was issued Tuesday, June 28, 2022, that announced that Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Speaker of the House Dade Phelan, and the Senate Finance and House Appropriations Committee chairs have announced that an additional $105.5 million will be...
Jun 15, 2022 | 87th Interim Session, Capitol Watch, School Finance
June 21 and 22: Senate “To Protect All Texans” Special Committee The special committee appointed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick following the Uvalde mass shooting and chaired by Sen. Robert Nichols will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, to hear...
Apr 11, 2022 | Capitol Watch, School Finance
Lubbock-Cooper ISD Clint ISD Aldine ISD Tornillo ISD Miami ISD Allen ISD Klein ISD Canadian ISD Happy ISD Port Aransas ISD Dime Box ISD Evadale ISD Edgewood ISD Burnet CISD Lufkin ISD San Antonio ISD Snyder ISD Forney ISD Alief ISD El Paso ISD Tomball ISD Uvalde ISD...
Mar 8, 2022 | Capitol Watch, School Finance
The House Public Education Committee sent a letter March 8, 2022, to Commissioner of Education Mike Morath expressing concern over ADA funding that has been dramatically impacted due to COVID. The letter acknowledges the significant impact on school district budgets...
