Basic Allotment News Today

The Texas State Teachers Association said it would pursue “substantial pay raises” for teachers and support staff during next year’s legislative session.

For the first time this year, legislation aimed at helping families pay for private schools is on its way to the Texas House. The bill would also increase funding for public schools and give teachers a pay bump.

In a break from typical legislative procedure, Texas senators held last-minute committee hearings on four bills Nov. 9. The full chamber approved them hours later.

House Bill 1 would increase funding for public schools, set an end date for the current public school accountability system and subsidize private school tuition with taxpayer dollars.

Austin, Texas– Today, Senator Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe) filed key legislation to fund, support and bolster education for the future of Texas, a press release states.

House Bill 11 would provide additional support for teachers through residency and mentorship programs. House Bill 100 raises minimum salaries for school employees and adjusts how much state money schools receive.

The message was simple, the district may need to cut $50 million from the 2023 – 2024 school year if lawmakers don’t increase funding for the Basic Allotment.

House Republican leaders have said the budget tackles some of their priorities, including providing tax relief to homeowners across the state.

House Republican leaders have said the budget tackles some of their priorities, including providing tax relief to homeowners across the state.

The budget bills filed Wednesday would also allocate $600 million to the Texas Education Agency to help school districts “in implementing school safety initiatives.”