Texas Legislature 2025

Supporters of voucher-like education savings accounts are trying to press their advantage early and build a sense of inevitability. Full Story 

A recent budget analysis noted the Texas Senate’s voucher bill could affect the fund if it leads students and teachers to leave public schools. Full Story 

The package was fast-tracked after Gov. Greg Abbott declared “bail reform” an emergency item. The bills now head to the House for consideration. Full Story 

Teachers with three and five years of experience would qualify for raises under Senate Bill 26. Instructors in smaller school districts would get bigger pay bumps. Full Story 

There were only so many chair positions to go around, with 30 committees for 88 Republicans, making it inevitable that some would miss out on plum appointments. Full Story 

The Texas Senate has proposed injecting a staggering half a billion dollars into film production, as economists and fiscal hawks question the return on investment. Full Story 

Republicans chair all committees, as promised, while Democrats will lead half of the newly created subcommittees. Full Story 

Reported domestic violence incidents have risen 26% since 2019. Full Story 

A pair of lawsuits filed by allies of West Texas megadonor Tim Dunn shut down laws that banned outside spending in the House leadership race, allowing for more political mudslinging and raising questions about ethics rules. Full Story 

The designations come at a tumultuous time for universities as funding could be cut off and efforts to end tenure continue. Full Story 

The package of bills would tighten the state's bail laws to keep more people in jail — including undocumented immigrants — while their criminal cases are pending. Full Story 

Past efforts to allow more religion in public schools have been hamstrung by legal challenges. But those on the religious right feel empowered by recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Full Story 

The aggressive Republican agenda’s success depends on how well the three leaders harmonize their tactics and goals for the legislative session. Full Story 

The marquee proposal would increase the amount of a home’s value exemption from school taxes to $140,000 from $100,000. The legislation must win approval from the House next. Full Story 

From teacher pay and preparation to special education and DEI, here are issues Texas lawmakers are prioritizing this legislative session. Full Story 

Texas law requires an armed officer at each school. Districts are asking lawmakers to pay the full yearly cost, which they say is $100 per student. Full Story 

Lawmakers here and in Washington have long debated ending the practice of changing the clocks twice a year. Full Story 

Despite a long waitlist, the number of children served in the YES Waiver program has declined because of provider shortages. Full Story 

Legislators are expected to take up a $360 million proposal that would change the landscape of financial aid in the state. Full Story 

Faced with more immediate funding needs, state officials haven’t asked for more money for rehabilitation programs, such as STRIVE, next budget cycle. Full Story