The Power of the Basic Allotment for Texas Schools The public education system in Texas is one of the largest in the nation, with more than 1,200 school districts and public charter schools and...
One Thing to Do: Contact Your Legislator about CSHB 2 The House and Senate are locked in negotiations over the basic allotment, one of the components in CSHB 2. The best way to get...
HB 2 - now CSHB 2, the school funding bill, will be heard by the Senate Education Committee on Education K-16 on Thursday, May 15, 2025. From when it was first filed by Rep....
Each bill’s journey truly is unique. Over 1,200 public education-related bills were filed in the 89th Legislative Session, and public education continues to grab headlines throughout Texas news media - including HB 2, the...
One Thing to Do: Contact Your Legislator https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6n9Tk9ODEA To learn more, watch Dr. Libby Cohen share more about the urgency and why your voice matters! Our Call to Action for House Bill 2 (HB...
The state’s public education accountability system is back in the news with the recent release of the 2023 A-F ratings for Texas public schools. The nearly two-year-old ratings were caught up in a prolonged...
One Thing to Do: Be The First To Know - Join Our Alert List Public education bills are moving through legislation, and we want to make sure YOU are plugged in and ready to...
Raise Your Hand Texas submitted the following written testimony to the Texas House Committee on Public Education on Tuesday, April 29. Raise Your Hand Texas will continue to keep the public informed through written and...
One Thing to Do: Testify or Share Comments for HB 4 On Tuesday, April 29, the House Committee on Public Education will have a hearing on House Bill 4 (HB 4), the assessment &...
More than 175 advocates convene at the Capitol for Raise Your Hand Texas' School Funding Day on April 3, 2025 State leaders at the Capitol have less than 40 days left in the 89th...
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