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Texas sends $8.5 billion school funding bill to Gov. Abbott

Texas’ $8.5B school funding plan is headed to Abbott’s desk. What it means for students and teachers

One of the most highly debated bills in Texas' 2025 legislative session has passed both chambers and heads to Gov. Greg Abbott for his signature. House Bill 2 provides $8.5 billion for the state's public school system.

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Texas lawmakers send $8.5B school funding package to Gov. Abbott’s desk

House Bill 2 will increase funding for educator and support staff salaries, special education, school safety and more. Gov. Greg Abbott has said he will sign the bill into law.

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Texas Legislature sends teacher pay raise, school funding to Gov. Abbott. How much?

A school finance bill that includes teacher pay raises is headed to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. The Texas House on May 29 accepted Senate changes to House Bill 2, which directs $8.5 billion to public schools. The vote was 122-13.

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Texas Senate panel debates sweeping, $8 billion school funding bill after making significant changes

The Texas House originally passed House Bill 2, a multibillion-dollar school funding package, in April. But the version of the legislation heard Thursday by a panel of Texas senators includes several ...

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Texas school leaders say state funding deal leaves out support staff

While teachers deserve raises, said Cushing ISD Superintendent Brandon Enos, they also need students who arrive at school ...

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Beyond the Test: What the End of STAAR Testing and the Rise of Vouchers Mean for Texas Schools

STAAR testing ends, school vouchers rise, and public schools face funding challenges and accountability questions.

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