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Texas Senate reveals $8 billion school funding plan as it seeks middle ground with House
The proposal would heavily invest in teacher pay and special education. It includes a modest $55 increase to schools' base ...
Why university professors say Texas Senate Bill 37 would be disastrous for higher education
At the House higher ed hearing, dozens testified against SB 37. Though diluted, it still risks what faculty can teach, they ...
San Antonio Current2d
Despite governor's promises, Texas Senate's education bill will defund public schools, critics charge
The Senate's version of the bill increases teacher pay but but slashes most of the per-student funding increase in the ...
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Texas Senate debates $8B public school funding bill
A Texas Senate committee will take up the largest public school funding bill in state history on Thursday. Justice Sonia Sotomayor interrupted U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer during argument over ...
Representative files legislation proclaiming 'Texas is the New Hollywood'
A Texas Representative has introduced a new bill proposing that "Texas is the new Hollywood" ahead of the state's film incentive boom.
For Mother’s Day, the Texas Legislature should invest in childcare | Opinion
For Mother's Day, the Texas Senate should pass a bill that would invest $100 million in childcare scholarships.
San Antonio Express-News3d
Texas Senate reveals $8 billion school funding plan as it seeks middle ground with House
The Texas Senate on Thursday unveiled its highly anticipated ... per year for students in grades 6-12 enrolled in courses like art and music. The Senate’s version of HB 2 does not include ...