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Breaking down end of Texas Legislative session

How will Texas schools change after this legislative session?

When Texas students head back to class in the fall, school could feel different. The Legislature approved a bevy of education-focused bills that target everything from cellphones to DEI work. And while several consequential school bills are headed to Gov.

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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 know.

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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 accepted Senate changes to House Bill 2, which directs $8.5 billion to public schools. The vote was 122-13.

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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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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 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 Senate passes overhauled $8.5 billion public school funding bill

The bill marks one of the largest education investments in state history. It includes $4.2 billion for teacher and staff pay ...

Thousands of Texas teachers to get pay raises under $8.5 billion school funding bill

Texas teachers could soon see a boost in their paychecks, thanks to the $8.5 billion school funding bill headed to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk.

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Texas lawmakers strike deal on $8.5B school funding package

State senators initially approved House Bill 2 during a late-night session May 22. After a final Senate vote, it will return ...

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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 ...

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Texas lawmakers approve school voucher bill, local private school reacts

Texas lawmakers have passed a sweeping new school voucher law allowing families to use public funds for private education expenses.

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$8.5 billion school funding package passes Texas Senate

Texas public schools are one step closer to receiving new state money after the Senate on Friday unanimously approved an $8.5 ...

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