Blog Archive

The Texas House and Senate voted this week on rules and procedures outlining how each chamber will conduct its business this session.

A school finance bill in 2019 boosted funding for districts, but the pandemic has since added layers of financial uncertainty.

Read this week's education news recap, including highlights of the first week of the 87th Legislative Session, from ATPE Governmental Relations.

ATPE summarizes a new report comparing public school enrollment changes from October 2019 to October 2020, showing a drop in the number of students attending school in person.

The Texas House and Senate gaveled in at noon today with abridged ceremonies amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

ATPE submitted formal input on a proposed commissioner’s rule to implement a new Blended Learning Grant Program.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar shared his revenue estimate on the eve of the legislative session, letting lawmakers know how much money is available for spending this session.

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has resigned effective January 8, 2021. ATPE looks back at her controversial tenure.

Read this week's education news highlights from the ATPE Governmental Relations team for Jan. 8, 2021.

The 87th Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday, January 12. ATPE's lobby team looks at the plans for opening day.