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Texas public schools are poised to get a funding boost. But is it enough?
Texas public schools are about to get a long-awaited funding boost, with an $8.5 billion school finance bill awaiting Gov.
The Texas Tribune on MSN5h
From vouchers to a cellphone ban, this year’s lawmaking session brought transformative changes to Texas schools
An agenda driven by conservative priorities, schools’ financial duress and teacher needs led to an $8.5 billion boost, new ...
Historic public school funding bill clears Texas House, awaits Gov. Greg Abbott's signature
The Texas House has passed the largest public school funding increase in state history, sending the measure to Gov. Greg ...
Texas Legislature sends public school funding bill to governor’s desk on last day of session
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - After the Texas House and Senate concurred with amendments made by the other chamber, the legislature ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN4d
Texas Legislature approves $8.5 billion boost for public schools after years of stagnant funding
Gov. Greg Abbott has already said he intends to sign the bill, which will give schools funding for salary increases, special ...
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With the Legislature wrapped up, here are other ways Texas schools were impacted
Once again, education was a huge topic at the statehouse this year. From passing a billion dollar school voucher plan to a ...
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Texas’ $8.5B school funding plan is headed to Abbott’s desk. What it means for students and teachers
One of the most highly debated bills in Texas' 2025 legislative session has passed both chambers and heads to Gov. Greg ...
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Texas sends $8.5 billion school funding bill to Gov. Abbott: Here's what's in it
The funding plan looks to provide much-needed dollars to a public school system that has struggled under previous funding ...
Texas approves $8.5B public school funding plan
Texas legislators came to an agreement on an $8.5 billion plan to fund public schooling. FOX 7's Rudy Koski takes a look at ...
Texas House Democrat calls public school funding package 'woefully inadequate'
State Representative James Talarico, who is also a seminary student, explains why he thinks the Ten Commandments bill is ...
Houston Public Media4d
Texas’ $8.5B school funding plan is headed to Abbott’s desk. What it means for students and teachers
and a shared commitment to delivering historic school funding and teacher pay raises this session. Leaders are calling it the largest single increase in public education funding in Texas history.” ...
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Texas House Democrat calls public school funding package 'woefully inadequate'
DALLAS — Texas lawmakers are poised to pass House Bill 2, the $8.5 billion public school funding bill, and your opinion of the legislation likely depends on your side of the aisle. While House ...