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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to sign historic school funding bill

Gov. Greg Abbott signs $8.5 billion public education funding plan into law. Here’s how it works.

The spending package will give schools more money for staff pay raises, operational expenses, special education and more.

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CBS News on MSN · 42m

Watch Live: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to sign historic school funding bill

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is set to sign the largest public school funding increase in state history on Wednesday. Late last month, lawmakers unanimously approved House Bill 2, which allocates $8.5 billion in new funding for public education.

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Historic Texas Education Funding Bill Awaits Governor Abbott's Signature, Teacher Pay Raises and Special Ed Boost Included

The Texas House passed a public school funding bill that allocates $8.5 billion for education, with $4.2 billion for teacher raises and additional support for special education.

Texas, Legal Residency and In-State Tuition

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Feds sue Texas over long-standing law allowing undocumented students to receive in-state tuition

The lawsuit comes just days after the Legislature adjourned without repealing the first-in-the-nation law, which passed in 2001. (Via @TexasTribune)

POLITICO on MSN · 30m

DOJ sues Texas over giving undocumented residents in-state tuition

The Trump administration is suing to overturn Texas law that allows residents without legal status to pay in-state tuition rates at public universities. The Department of Justice filed the complaint Wednesday in the U.

U.S. News & World Report · 3h

Justice Department Sues Texas Over In-State Tuition for Students Without Legal Residency

The Justice Department Wednesday sued Texas for allowing young adult migrants, commonly referred to as “Dreamers,” to access in-state tuition at public colleges and universities

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Texas’ $8.5B school funding plan is headed to Abbott’s desk. What it means for students and teachers

One of the most highly debated bills in Texas' 2025 legislative session has passed both chambers and heads to Gov. Greg ...

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Texas Legislature sends public school funding bill to governor’s desk on last day of session

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - After the Texas House and Senate concurred with amendments made by the other chamber, the legislature ...

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Texas lawmakers send $8.5B school funding package to Gov. Abbott’s desk

House Bill 2 will increase funding for educator and support staff salaries, special education, school safety and more. Gov.

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Texas Legislature approves $8.5 billion boost for public schools after years of stagnant funding

The Texas House on Thursday gave the final stamp of approval to legislation authorizing roughly $8.5 billion in funding for public schools, sending the bill to Gov.

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Texas GOP scores legislative wins, shifting immigration, education costs

A $1 billion voucher program, touted as “the largest school-choice program in American history,” will go toward students’ ...

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From vouchers to a cellphone ban, this year’s lawmaking session brought transformative changes to Texas schools

An agenda driven by conservative priorities, schools’ financial duress and teacher needs led to an $8.5 billion boost, new ...

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What a new immigration bill means for sheriff's offices across Texas

It's the final day of the session, and lawmakers rushed several major bills to the governor's desk. Here’s what made the cut.

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Texas Legislature approves $338 billion two-year spending plan with a focus on property tax relief

A boost in public school spending, school vouchers, and money for water systems are other highlights of the state budget, ...

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