Texas Gov. Abbott calls new property tax relief, teacher pay raises, and school choice in State of the State address
Before 1,100 attendees at the Arnold Oil Company in Austin, the governor announced seven of his top priorities
What will teacher pay raises look like in Texas?
Gov. Abbott said Texas needs to raise teacher salaries to an "all-time high," but he did not specify what that could look like. State lawmakers offer their own ideas on how much it could cost, and what it would look like.
Abbott vows pay raises for teachers and more property tax relief
Gov. Greg Abbott's speech sets a broad agenda for the Legislature, including a nuclear renaissance and a Texas Cyber Command.
Texas budget writers want $1 billion for school vouchers, $5 billion for teacher pay raises
Both chambers are off to a fast start, with each unveiling its plan to guide state spending for the two-year budget cycle that starts Sept. 1.
Texans May Get Billions in Tax Relief, Pay Raises
Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for billions of dollars in property tax relief and teacher pay raises. Outlining his new legislative agenda, Abbott called for a raft of changes, many of which he deemed emergency items,
Gov. Greg Abbott lays out his agenda for Texas with emphasis on vouchers, water and property taxes
Abbott touted Texas’ strong economy in his State of the State address Sunday, also laying out a list of priorities he wants Texas lawmakers to focus on in the months ahead. These include creating a school voucher-like program and lowering Texans’ property taxes.
More money for Texas teachers? Here's what Gov. Greg Abbott is saying.
In Texas Governor Greg Abbott's State of the State, he fast-tracked a bill for a vote to fund school choice and raise teacher ...
Reliance on uncertified teachers in Texas leads to issues, discussion by policy experts
Here's how West Texas educational leaders are working to combat Texas' growing reliance on uncertified teachers in public ...
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Here’s what tax dollars will fund with the Texas school voucher bill
Legislation to create school vouchers in Texas would send taxpayer money to private schools that teach anti-science ideas.
How the rise of uncertified Texas teachers could hinder educator misconduct investigations
Emerging research points to the problems this can create for children. A study by Texas Tech University’s Jacob Kirksey found ...
Survey: Majority of Texas K-12 teachers consider leaving classroom amid burnout crisis
A recent survey from the Texas American Federation of Teachers found that most teachers in the state have considered leaving ...
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Texas House Democrats push back against Senate Bill 2, school choice plan
Texas House Democrats gathered on Monday to issue a call for action concerning Senate Bill 2, a new attempt at school choice ...
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Gov. Abbott Champions Economic Growth and Education Reform in Texas' State of the State Address
Gov. Abbott's State of the State address focuses on tax cuts, business support, and education reforms in Texas.
Rep. Brooks Landgraf on Education Savings Accounts: what it means for West Texas schools
As Texas lawmakers continue to debate how to best serve the state’s growing education needs, State Representative Brooks ...