Mar 11, 2021 | 87th Regular Session, Capitol Watch
The 87th legislative session is in full swing and lawmakers continue to work on the state budget. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER II) and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 will provide approximately $18 billion in emergency relief...
Mar 3, 2021 | 87th Regular Session, Capitol Watch, School Finance
The House Public Education Committee held its first meeting of the 87th legislative session Tuesday, March 2. Chair Harold Dutton began the meeting by thanking the previous chair, Rep. Dan Huberty, for guiding the Legislature through the adoption of HB 3, historic...
Feb 24, 2021 | 87th Regular Session, Capitol Watch, School Finance
The federal government is providing billions in COVID-19 relief funding to public schools across the country. Texas initially received $1.3 billion in federal stimulus funding intended for schools in spring 2020. However, Texas schools did not see any additional money...
