State of Texas: Abbott approves billions for schools, but is it enough?

Texas Schools Get Historic $8.5 Billion Funding Increase: Teacher Pay Raises and Education Investment

Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 into law on June 4, 2025, delivering $8.5 billion in additional funding to Texas public schools over the next two years. This landmark education funding bill represents the largest investment in Texas schools in recent history.

State of Texas: Abbott approves billions for schools, but is it enough?

AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Gov. Greg Abbott signed a school funding package into law that he believes will put Texas on the path of being ranked number one in the country for education. "Texas is number one in so many categories. Texas should be number one in educating our children," Abbott said before signing the bill. He spoke at a Wednesday afternoon news conference at Salado Middle School. Several young students stood behind him during the signing c…

Texas schools to receive $8.5 billion in new funding, see how this will affect local schools

Texas public education is getting a major financial boost with $8.5 billion in new funding and an additional $4 billion dedicated to pay raises for teachers and staff through House Bill 2, recently signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott."It's about time that the Texas legislature puts public education teachers at the forefront," said Nancy Vera, president of Corpus Christi Federation of Teachers.In the Coastal Bend, school districts like West O…

Cohen: Towards healthier and more robust public schools for all Texas kids – Rio Grande Guardian

We knew that the 89th Legislature would be a pivotal 140 days for our public schools. Indeed, lawmakers have repeatedly referred to this session as a historic one for public education.  It’s hard to disagree. After years of bipartisan opposition, Texas finally has a school voucher program, and the eight and a half billion dollar school funding package includes the largest permanent pay raise the state has ever provided directly to public school …