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$8.5 billion Texas public education funding plan is now law. Here’s how it works.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a bill providing $8.5 billion in new funding for Texas public schools, offering relief to ...
Texas education advocates say $8.5B school funding package 'a step in the right direction'
The legislation includes new pots of money for teacher raises and other school costs like insurance and transportation.
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A look at the wins rural Texas scored in this year’s legislative session
There were big wins for rural Texas this legislative session as lawmakers dedicated more funding to health care, struggling ...
Texas lawmakers reflect on education funding after legislative session ends
State lawmakers are weighing in on the state of education in Texas following the conclusion of the legislative session.State ...
Gov. Abbott signs education funding bill, says Texas should be number one in schools
SALADO, Texas (KBTX) - Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 into law Wednesday, providing what he and other supporters ...
Here's how new Texas funding offers relief to schools on windstorm insurance
House Bill 2 includes additional aid that will ease financial concerns for coastal school districts such as Flour Bluff and ...
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Texas schools to receive $8.5 billion in new funding, see how this will affect local schools
Local districts like West Oso ISD prepare to distribute funds, with experienced teachers receiving up to $8,000 in raises ...
Texas made monumental education reforms in 2025
While some bills did not pass, the legislature made strides in passing around 30 bills related to education, including school ...
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Texas public schools to see $8.5B funding boost, teacher raises after Gov. Abbott signs bill
The funding increase comes as some school Texas districts across Community Impact’s coverage areas grapple with growing ...
Texas higher education advocates point to session wins, losses
As the Texas legislative session has ended, universities are now charged with enacting transformative change by Sept. 1. Here ...
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$8.5 billion Texas public education funding plan is now law. Here’s how it works.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2, allocating $8.5 billion to public schools. The bill targets funding for teacher and staff pay raises, special education and school safety. Funding ...