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Explore the Teach the Vote archives for coverage of Texas public education policy dating back to 2019.


Senate Education Committee winds up last hearing
Senate Education Committee winds up last hearing

The Senate Education Committee met late Friday afternoon to consider another round of bills sent over from the House.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 5/18/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: May 17, 2019
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: May 17, 2019

With major session deadlines hitting this weekend, here's a look at this week's legislative developments, courtesy of the ATPE Governmental Relations team.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 5/17/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Senate Education Committee wraps up regular hearings
Senate Education Committee wraps up regular hearings

The Senate Education Committee met Thursday, May 16, to hold what is expected to be its last meeting to consider new legislation.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 5/16/2019 12:00:00 AM

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House Public Education Committee hears bills on school turnaround, virtual schools, cybersecurity
House Public Education Committee hears bills on school turnaround, virtual schools, cybersecurity

On Tuesday, May 14, 2019, the House Public Education Committee heard 10 bills on a variety of topics, including accelerated campus excellence (ACE) turnaround programs and virtual school accountability.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 5/14/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Senate Education Committee continues work on House bills
Senate Education Committee continues work on House bills

The Senate Education Committee met Tuesday, May 14, 2019, to continue working on bills that have already been passed by the Texas House.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 5/14/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: May 10, 2019
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: May 10, 2019

It was another busy week at the Texas State Capitol for ATPE's Governmental Relations team. Here's a look at the latest headlines.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 5/10/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Senate Education Committee continues hearing House bills
Senate Education Committee continues hearing House bills

The Senate Education Committee met Thursday morning, May 9, to hear another docket full of bills that have already passed the House.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 5/10/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Senate Education Committee turns focus to House mental health bills
Senate Education Committee turns focus to House mental health bills

The Senate Education Committee returned to work Tuesday after the full Senate approved House Bill (HB) 3, the school finance bill, following a full day of debate on Monday, May 6, 2019.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 5/7/2019 12:00:00 AM

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House Public Education Committee hears Senate bills on virtual schools, school safety
House Public Education Committee hears Senate bills on virtual schools, school safety

On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, the House Public Education Committee heard seven Senate bills on a variety of topics.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 5/7/2019 12:00:00 AM

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From The Texas Tribune: Texas Senate approves school finance reform bill, but opts not to fund it with a sales tax hike
From The Texas Tribune: Texas Senate approves school finance reform bill, but opts not to fund it with a sales tax hike

The Texas Senate on Monday approved a bill to massively overhaul public school finance, but did so while backing away from a proposal to use an increased sales tax to lower school district property taxes.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 5/7/2019 12:00:00 AM

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