During legislative sessions, TCTA's top-ranked lobby team is at the Texas Capitol every day, working on behalf of Texas teachers and other classroom professionals. Our lobbyists carefully monitor and testify on legislation that could affect TCTA members and provide daily reports on legislative action. These updates are provided below and compiled and emailed weekly via the TCTA eUpdate newsletter.
TRS has contentious Senate budget hearing
Feb 22, 2021
While the aftermath of last week’s winter storm was the focus of much legislative discussion, the Senate held budget hearings for TEA and TRS on…
Legislative meetings canceled this week
Feb 18, 2021
Neither the House, Senate, or legislative committees met this week due to the serious winter storm that affected most of the state.The House had…
Student discipline bills
Feb 11, 2021
A number of bills relating to student discipline have been filed, including proposals encouraging the use of restorative justice techniques and bills…
A bill has been filed - what now?
Feb 10, 2021
For anyone who is new to the legislative process, or who could use a refresher, the basic process is laid out here.
Senate Finance holds first meeting
Feb 8, 2021
Chaired by Sen. Jane Nelson, the Senate Finance Committee met Monday for the first time this session in an organizational and informational meeting,…
TX House members ask Morath for STAAR opt out
Feb 8, 2021
A large, bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers has sent a letter to Education Commissioner Mike Morath, asking him to create a mechanism that would…
COVID-19 related legislation
Feb 4, 2021
Several bills have been filed to address education-related issues that have arisen from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Committee assignments released, Dutton new Pub Ed Chair
Feb 4, 2021
One of the key changes associated with the election of a new House speaker is the change in the broader leadership team — primarily the chairs of…
TRS-related bills
Feb 3, 2021
Several bills have been filed that would affect TRS operations, school employee retirement benefits, or school employee health insurance. Legislators…
Governor's address lays out emergency items for session
Feb 1, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott presented his State of the State address to Texans Monday evening in a speech broadcast across the state – a departure from his…
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