Texas State Teachers Association warns that voucher bill will hurt teachers' pay
According to TSTA, while Senate Bill 2 has an initial cost of about $1 billion, the bill is expected to balloon up to $6 ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposes 7 emergency items in 2025 State of the State address
AUSTIN — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott delivered his 2025 State of the State address on Sunday, Feb. 2, discussing his main ...
Governor Abbott prioritizes school vouchers, property taxes in State of the State address
This gives emergency items a ‘head start’ in the legislative process, allowing bills to be voted on and possibly signed ...
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Gov. Abbott unveils property tax relief, school choice among his 7 emergency items
Greg Abbott, speaking to a throng of more than 800 attendees at his State of the State address, unveiled school choice, property tax relief, and teacher pay raises among his seven emergency items ...
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Texas Legislative Picture Starts To Come In More Clearly As Priority Items Emerge
The top two elected leaders in Texas agreed on only a few priorities — school choice, bail reform, investments in water, and ...
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Gov. Abbott lays out his agenda for Texas with emphasis on vouchers, water and property taxes
“Texas is the blueprint for America’s future,” the governor said. The most consequential aspect of the address was Abbott’s official announcement of his “emergency items” for the 89th ...
Texas budget proposals would fund school choice, border security, property tax relief
On Monday, the Texas House of Representatives and Texas Senate released their respective state budget outlines for 2026 and 2027. The House proposal includes $335.7 billion in spending, while the ...