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Texas sends $8.5 billion school funding bill to Gov. Abbott

Down to the wire: Texas Legislature OKs school funding, water, animal-friendly bills

With the end of the 2025 Texas legislative session approaching Monday's finish line, the House and Senate are engaging in legislative ping pong across the rotunda with bills approved by both chambers.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram on MSN · 2d

Texas Legislature sends teacher pay raise, school funding to Gov. Abbott. How much?

A school finance bill that includes teacher pay raises is headed to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. The Texas House on May 29 accepted Senate changes to House Bill 2, which directs $8.5 billion to public schools. The vote was 122-13.

Community Impact · 2d

Texas lawmakers send $8.5B school funding package to Gov. Abbott’s desk

House Bill 2 will increase funding for educator and support staff salaries, special education, school safety and more. Gov. Greg Abbott has said he will sign the bill into law.

KUT1d

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 Legislature approves $338 billion two-year spending plan with a focus on property tax relief

A boost in public school spending, school vouchers, and money for water systems are other highlights of the state budget, ...

Dallas Morning News10d

What needs to be worked out in Texas school funding plan?

Even small tweaks to Texas’ byzantine school funding system could trigger complicated ... conducted by a school district, among other changes. “There’s a lot of moving pieces in there ...

Dallas Weekly3dOpinion

Beyond the Test: What the End of STAAR Testing and the Rise of Vouchers Mean for Texas Schools

STAAR testing ends, school vouchers rise, and public schools face funding challenges and accountability questions.

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