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.
Senate springs another voucher surprise
May 22, 2023
In a surprise move late Sunday, the Senate suspended rules to post a meeting of the Senate Education Committee for Monday morning at 8:30 to consider…
Senate Finance Committee takes action on retiree benefits
May 18, 2023
The Senate Finance Committee passed a bill proposing a constitutional amendment regarding TRS benefits, and retirees are concerned.
Bills of concern enter final stages of the process this week
May 17, 2023
Several education bills of concern are headed either to the governor's desk for approval or into House/Senate negotiations.
Voucher bill not voted on in committee, but other major bills advance
May 16, 2023
The House Public Education Committee did not take up SB 8, the voucher proposal heard Monday, but did vote out other major education bills including…
TCTA testifies against voucher plan
May 15, 2023
TCTA was the only teacher group invited to testify at Monday’s meeting of the House Public Education Committee, speaking in opposition to voucher…
Revised school safety bill removes requirement that every campus have armed security
May 12, 2023
The Senate Education Committee hearing included the school safety legislation and one of the House's teacher bills.
Where are teacher salary increases?
May 11, 2023
As the Legislature enters the final weeks of session, the options currently on the table are far from satisfactory.
Casino gaming bill, with revenue to benefit teacher salaries and benefits, on the House floor this week
May 11, 2023
A bill proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize casino gambling statewide, with 80% of tax revenues dedicated to teacher salaries and…
Voucher drama
May 10, 2023
A hastily-called meeting to vote on an extensive bill that includes a new testing system and a voucher plan was shot down in an unusual parliamentary…
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