US EditionTexas Senate Passes Overhauled $8.5 Billion Public School Funding Bill
- The Texas Senate unanimously passed House Bill 2 on April 16, approving $8.5 billion in new public school funding in Austin.
- The bill responds to rising operating costs and the need for teacher pay raises, after negotiations stalled between House and Senate versions.
- Key allocations include $4.2 billion designated for raises and expanded incentive programs for educators and staff, $1.3 billion to cover basic operating costs for school districts, as well as additional funding aimed at special education and enhancing school safety.
- Senator Brandon Creighton called HB 2 a transformative education package that will "change public education forever" by targeting specific district and teacher needs.
- If the House concurs, this record funding will boost per-student support and provide raises especially for rural teachers, though some officials say it still falls short.
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Ysleta ISD making progress on controlling costs, but more work remains
By Chris HernandezOver the past several years, the Ysleta Independent School District board has invested heavily in our staff — raising salaries and providing stipends to recognize their hard work. Chris Hernandez, candidate for District 7 city representative.And just this month, the district took serious steps toward restoring fiscal stability. We approved the sale of two vacant properties, launched a voluntary resignation incentive projected t…
Senate panel begins negotiations with the House over how to scrap the STAAR test
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune May 23, 2025 “Senate panel begins negotiations with the House over how to scrap the STAAR test” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. …
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Uncanceled NewsMultiple Investigations Launched Against Houston ISD
(The Center Square)–Multiple investigations have been launched against the state’s largest school district over allegations of electioneering after it already faced criminal fraud charges and federal, state and county investigations over the years. The latest allegation against Houston Independent School District is that board members again violated state law by using taxpayer money to urge voters to support a $4.4 billion bond last November. Th…
Texas Senate News: Senate rolls out public school finance bill
The Senate Committee on Education K-16 considered the session’s premiere education funding bill as lawmakers look to deliver on a promise to put more money into public education this session than ever before.
Tyler ISD reacts to Texas Senate passing $8.5 billion for education
TYLER, Texas (KETK) -- East Texas will benefit from $8.5 billion in new state money once House Bill 2 is signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott. East Texas districts react to senate’s approval of school choice bill "The new legislation is a huge win for East Texas," Tyler ISD's Superintendent of Schools, Marty Crawford said after HB2 passed the Texas Senate on Friday. The district will be able to get more money for teacher incentive payments …
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