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$8.5 billion Texas public education funding plan is now law. Here’s how it works.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a bill providing $8.5 billion in new funding for Texas public schools, offering relief to ...
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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 ...
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 ...
A look at the wins rural Texas scored in this year's legislative session
There were big wins for rural Texas this legislative session as lawmakers dedicated more funding to health care, struggling ...
Gov. Abbott signs $8.5B Texas school funding package into law
The legislation includes new pots of money for teacher raises and other school costs like insurance and transportation.
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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.
Texas Legislature wraps up with historic education reform
A voucher program passed as did a requirement to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. Here's what you need to ...
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Community townhall addresses concerns over impact of recent federal and state policy changes
In light of recent national and state-level policy shifts, a growing coalition of concerned community members is organizing a ...
Texas Legislature approves $8.5 billion boost for public schools after years of stagnant funding
House has given final approval to legislation authorizing roughly $8.5 billion in funding for public schools, sending the bill to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk where it is soon expected ...