Tag: Brad Buckley
Abbott Signs Teacher Pay Bill Into Law
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday evening signed into law a bipartisan bill that will infuse an extra...
Bill to Replace STAAR Dies After Deadline Lapses
A long-promised bill to overhaul the state’s standardized testing system failed over the weekend, just before the...
House Committee Passes STAAR Overhaul in Late-Night Hearing
The House Public Education Committee early on Wednesday morning unanimously passed a bill to replace the state’s...
House Ed Chair Won’t Post Runs for School Finance Bill Online
The chair of the House Public Education Committee won’t publicly release online copies of financial impact summaries...
“Compromise Is Not A Good Thing,” Voucher Proposal Being Discussed In The House
The Texas House Select Education Committee is currently discussing House Bill 1, a comprehensive education proposal that opens the door for vouchers, a priority...
Texas Lawmakers Hold Their Ground: Voucher Deals Face Skepticism
As members of the Texas Legislature brace themselves for a potential third special session this October, voucher-like legislation remains a hot topic for both...
Texas House Members Say No Deal On Vouchers
With the regular 88th Texas Legislative session and two special sessions under their belts, members of the Texas Legislature are now bracing for a potential...
School-Children Are the Losers in the War Between the House, Senate, and Governor
The regular session of the 88th Texas Legislature is by far the strangest session in recent history. The session was marked by arguments over...
