A law providing $8.5 billion in new funding for Texas public schools lacks the spending flexibility that previously let ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott this month hailed an $8.5 billion K-12 public school funding boost passed by the legislature, saying it will improve the state's education standing, while others contend it ...

At the 2025 Texas Legislative Session, House Bill 2 was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott. This bill, which was co-authored by numerous Texas state representatives including Tom Craddick and Brooks ...

Some Texas school leaders say they are grateful for the $8.5 billion public education funding boost state lawmakers approved this year. But they believe new spending restrictions speak to state ...

The Texas House has given final approval to legislation authorizing roughly $8.5 billion in funding for public schools, sending the bill to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk where it is soon expected to ...

Conroe ISD teachers will see a pay boost in September thanks to action by Texas lawmakers, who allocated more than $4 billion for school employee raises.

AUSTIN, Texas — With roughly 20 days left in the legislative session, Texas senators are set to hold a public hearing Thursday on a sweeping $8 billion public school funding proposal. House Bill ...

The bill would let families use taxpayer dollars for their children’s private schooling. Lawmakers also signed a $7.7 billion package to boost public school funding.

Education News 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 ...

By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2025 "Texas Legislature approves $8.5 billion boost for public schools after years of stagnant funding" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a ...