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TRS Board announces TRS-Care updates at its July meeting
TRS Board announces TRS-Care updates at its July meeting

The TRS Board of Trustees met July 17-18, 2025, in Austin – the first full meeting at its new headquarters.

By Monty Exter | Posted on: 7/18/2025 12:00:00 AM

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That’s a wrap: Additional notable education-related bills passed by the 89th Legislature
That’s a wrap: Additional notable education-related bills passed by the 89th Legislature

In this epilogue to our regular session wrap-up, we take a look at other new legislation of significant interest to Texas public educators.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/17/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Legal issues and liability
Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Legal issues and liability

In this Teach the Vote series, we showcase major education bills of the 89th Legislature. Today’s focus: legal issues and liability.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/16/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Testing and accountability
Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Testing and accountability

In this Teach the Vote series, we showcase major education bills of the 89th Legislature. Today’s focus: a testing and accountability bill that did not pass.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/16/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Legal issues and liability
Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Legal issues and liability

In this Teach the Vote series, we showcase major education bills of the 89th Legislature. Today’s focus: legal issues and liability.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/16/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Testing and accountability
Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Testing and accountability

In this Teach the Vote series, we showcase major education bills of the 89th Legislature. Today’s focus: a testing and accountability bill that did not pass.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/16/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Vouchers and virtual schools
Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Vouchers and virtual schools

In this Teach the Vote series, we showcase major education bills of the 89th Legislature. Today’s focus: vouchers and virtual schools.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/15/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Parental rights
Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Parental rights

In this Teach the Vote series, we showcase major education bills of the 89th Legislature. Today’s focus: parental rights.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/15/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Congress expands use of 529 savings plans under the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
Congress expands use of 529 savings plans under the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

The new law doubles an existing tax shelter for K-12 private school costs but also lets educators use tax-free savings for certification-related expenses.

By Monty Exter and Jennifer Mitchell | Posted on: 7/15/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Vouchers and virtual schools
Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Vouchers and virtual schools

In this Teach the Vote series, we showcase major education bills of the 89th Legislature. Today’s focus: vouchers and virtual schools.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/15/2025 12:00:00 AM

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