News

Historic public school funding bill clears Texas House, awaits Gov. Greg Abbott's signature
The Texas House has passed the largest public school funding increase in state history, sending the measure to Gov. Greg ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN4d
Texas Legislature approves $8.5 billion boost for public schools after years of stagnant funding
Gov. Greg Abbott has already said he intends to sign the bill, which will give schools funding for salary increases, special ...
Texas Legislature sends teacher pay raise, school funding to Gov. Abbott. How much?
A school finance bill that includes teacher pay raises is headed to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. The Texas House on May 29 ...
Down to the wire: Texas Legislature OKs school funding, water, animal-friendly bills
Senate Bill 1568 allows the Department of State Health Services to diversify plate design options to boost public interest ...
$100 million boost in child care scholarship funding advances in Texas Legislature
The Texas Legislature’s final version of the state budget includes $100 million in additional funding for child care ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN6h
The 2025 regular Texas legislative session is over. Here’s what lawmakers did.
The Legislature wrapped up without the same drama that defined the end of the last two sessions, with state GOP leaders ...
Texas Legislative session likely to be remembered for major education reform
A voucher program passed as did a requirement to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. Here's what you need to ...
KUT3d
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 ...
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 ...
Texas Public Radio3d
Texas' $8.5B school funding plan is headed to Gov. Abbott's desk
One of the most highly debated bills in Texas' 2025 legislative session has passed both chambers and heads to Gov. Greg ...
These new Texas bills target THC, taxes, schools. Will all of them become law?
The Texas Legislature approved a bill increasing the homestead exemption on school property taxes by $40,000 to $140,000. Homeowners who are 65 or older would see their exemption increase to $200,000 ...