Apr 24, 2023
This week, we discuss the happenings in the Texas Legislature:
- Dueling property tax relief proposals
- Both chambers have passed their budget proposals and will now begin negotiations
- Voucher bills are still pending in the House Public Education Committee and could be voted on at any time
- The Senate passed SB 11, school...
Apr 17, 2023
On this week's TASB Talks, Kay and Dax discuss:
- The House Public Education Committee's discussion last week on several voucher bills
- The difference between the House and Senate's property tax relief plans
- The budget proposals from each chamber and what they include for public education
- Library book bills
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Apr 11, 2023
Last week was a busy one in the Texas Legislature.
The Senate passed:
- SB 8, a voucher bill
- SB 9, the "teacher bill of rights"
- SB 175, community censorship
Meanwhile, the House rejected vouchers during its budget debate. Get the details and learn what you need to know for next week.
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Apr 3, 2023
Last week, the Senate Education Committee passed SB 8 (vouchers) and SB 9 (teacher bill of rights). The bills have not yet gone to the full Senate.
The House Public Education Committee took up several bills last week, including HB 2890, which would change the number of votes needed for the State Board of Education to...