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House Public Education Committee advances voucher bill, school finance
House Public Education Committee advances voucher bill, school finance

Although the delayed hearing took place in a room with audiovisual capabilities, it was not broadcast by the House—a decision Democratic committee members questioned.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 4/4/2025

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: April 4, 2025
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: April 4, 2025

Lawmakers tackle vouchers, school finance, payroll deduction, and much more in another jam-packed week at the Capitol.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 4/4/2025

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Texas Senate passes bill that aims to support Texas teachers
Texas Senate passes bill that aims to support Texas teachers

Here’s what you need to know about the latest version of Senate Bill 27.

By Heather Sheffield | Posted on: 4/4/2025

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House Public Education Subcommittee hears bills on bilingual education, civics instruction, antisemitism
House Public Education Subcommittee hears bills on bilingual education, civics instruction, antisemitism

The Subcommittee on Academic and Career-Oriented Education met Thursday, April 3, to consider five bills.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 4/3/2025

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House Public Education Committee postpones vote on school finance, vouchers to Thursday
House Public Education Committee postpones vote on school finance, vouchers to Thursday

Educators have additional time to use ATPE’s Advocacy Central to share their thoughts on these critical issues.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 4/2/2025

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ATPE testifies in opposition to payroll deduction bill in Senate hearing
ATPE testifies in opposition to payroll deduction bill in Senate hearing

Watch testimony from Dr. Shannon Holmes, Past State President Jayne Serna, and member Lena Angel.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 4/2/2025

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Senate Education K-16 Committee hearing goes late into the night
Senate Education K-16 Committee hearing goes late into the night

ATPE weighed in on several bills heard during the committee’s April 1 hearing.

By Heather Sheffield | Posted on: 4/2/2025

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: March 28, 2025
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: March 28, 2025

Even halfway through the session, the 89th Texas Legislature is already shaping up to be one of the most consequential sessions in recent history for public education and educators across Texas.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 3/28/2025

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Senate Education K-16 Committee hears discipline and truancy bills
Senate Education K-16 Committee hears discipline and truancy bills

ATPE weighed in on several of the bills during the committee’s March 25 hearing. 

By Heather Sheffield | Posted on: 3/27/2025

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House Public Education Subcommittee considers bill to expand virtual education in Texas
House Public Education Subcommittee considers bill to expand virtual education in Texas

The House Subcommittee on Academic and Career-Oriented Education heard testimony from ATPE at its March 27 meeting.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 3/27/2025

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