TASB Talks

TASB Talks: Lege Update March 25, 2019

Mar 25, 2019

(11:15) The House Public Education Committee will hear 34 school security bills this week. We chat about a few of them with Dax Gonzalez of TASB Governmental Relations. We also look at the road ahead for House Bill 3 (school finance reform).

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TASB Talks Lege Update March 18, 2019

Mar 18, 2019

(9:25) On this week's episode, we dive into House Bill 3 with Dax Gonzalez of TASB Governmental Relations. What's the timeline for the bill? What's going on with the gifted and talented allotment? How does the Senate's school finance bill compare?

Episode 26: Interview with Ross Ramsey

Mar 13, 2019

(16:21) We had the honor of speaking with Ross Ramsey, executive editor and co-founder of the Texas Tribune during the recent TASA/TASB Legislative Conference. Is this the year for real school finance reform? Listen to hear more about the beginning weeks of this legislative session.

TASB Talks: Lege Update March 11, 2019

Mar 11, 2019

(9:04) We chat in depth about House Bill 3 with Dax Gonzalez of TASB Governmental Relations. What does the school finance reform bill entail? Where is the funding coming from? How do school leaders feel about it?

TASB Talks: Lege Update March 4, 2019

Mar 4, 2019

(7:12) It's our first-ever TASB Talks: Lege Update. We talk with Dax Gonzalez of TASB Governmental Relations about what's happening this week in the Texas Legislature. Learn more about SB3 (teacher pay raises), the property tax cap, and the upcoming school finance bill.