The House Public Education Committee will meet at 10 a.m. June 1, 2026, in Room 140 of the John H. Reagan Bldg. (Capitol complex) to hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charges:
Monitoring: Monitor the implementation and associated rulemaking of all legislation passed by the Committee and enacted by the 89th Legislature to ensure that legislative purposes are properly implemented, including the following:
- HB 2, relating to public education and public-school finance
Teacher Recruitment and Retention: Study the impact of recent legislation, including the investment in educator preparation, increases in teacher compensation, additional classroom supports, and reformed student discipline policy. Review whether these significant changes are having an impact on school districts’ ability to recruit and retain qualified educators in the classroom. Make recommendations to strengthen the teacher pipeline and ensure Texas is well positioned to sustain a thriving and stable educator workforce.
Investment in Special Education: Examine state policies impacting students with special needs and special populations, including the implementation of recent legislation and the impact of increases in state funding. Review trends in special education enrollment over the past several years and evaluate factors contributing to those increases. Identify opportunities and make recommendations regarding ways to improve efficiencies for special education teachers, increase access to Pre-K, improve supports for students with low-incidence disabilities, and strengthen planning for the workforce and adulthood.
Watch a live broadcast of the hearing.
If you would like to testify at the hearing, find information for in-person witness registration.
Find instructions for public access to the meeting location.
Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so until the hearing is adjourned.
Public comments may be electronically submitted for:
- Implementation of HB 2
- Teacher Recruitment and Retention
- Investment in Special Education
