Monthly Archives: February 2019
Follow the Freshmen: Checking in on Filed Bills by New Legislators
Fourth in an ongoing series
The 86th session of the Texas Legislature welcomed 34 new members in January, with 28 members sworn into the Texas...
Texas Senate panel advances bill banning cities from adopting sick leave ordinances
The Texas Senate State Affairs Committee this morning speedily advanced the first bill that’s not dubbed an emergency item by Gov. Greg Abbott: one...
Senate panel advances David Whitley's nomination for secretary of state
A Texas Senate committee voted Thursday to advance the nomination of Texas Secretary of State David Whitley — the most forward motion he’s made...
Recap: House Subcommittee Hearing on Public Education Funding
Pictured: Donna Howard (Austin American-Statesman photo, Jay Janner)
AUSTIN, TX – The House Appropriations Subcommittee (S/C) on Article III held a meeting Wednesday, February 20th...
Thousands Flock to Capitol to Rally for School Finance Reform
Yesterday, students, parents and members of PTAs from across Texas arrived at the Capitol to organize Rally Day.
In-Depth: Non-FSP Programs and the Permanent School Fund
AUSTIN, TX – The House Appropriations Subcommittee (S/C) on Article III held a meeting Wednesday, February 20th to listen to testimony on House Budget recommendations...
In-Depth: Early Childhood Education in the House Base Budget
AUSTIN, TX – The House Appropriations Subcommittee (S/C) on Article III held a meeting Wednesday, February 20th to listen to testimony on House Budget recommendations...
In-Depth: Special Education in the House Education Budget
AUSTIN, TX – The House Appropriations Subcommittee (S/C) on Article III held a meeting Wednesday, February 20th to listen to testimony on House Budget recommendations...
In-Depth: Charter Schools and Public Education Funding
AUSTIN, TX – The House Appropriations Subcommittee (S/C) on Article III held a meeting Wednesday, February 20th to listen to testimony on House Budget...
In-Depth: Hurricane Harvey and its Cost to Public Education
AUSTIN, TX – The House Appropriations Subcommittee (S/C) on Article III held a meeting Wednesday, February 20th to listen to testimony on House Budget...
