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

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.

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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.

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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 Abbott for his signature. House Bill 2 provides $8.5 billion for the state's public school system.

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Vouchers, property taxes and abortion: Here's what the Texas Legislature did in 2025

After 140 days at the Capitol, the Texas Legislature has passed more than 3,400 bills and resolutions. Here's a look at some ...

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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 ...

Public school funding moves forward

Public schools are closer to getting a big funding boost. The Texas Senate passed House Bill 2 with changes that have since ...

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