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“Legacy Education Fund” could be the first new, renewable school funding source in 20 years AUSTIN, Texas–(Nov. 20, 2025)–The proposed “Legacy Education Fund,” an idea to create a new dedicated and permanent source of...
Lawmakers have the opportunity to create a new endowment fund to deliver enduring and increased funds for public schools AUSTIN, TEXAS–(Oct 22, 2025)–Raise Your Hand Texas is calling on Texas lawmakers to transform how...
Addition of New Regional Advocacy Directors Expands Reach Across Texas Communities AUSTIN, TX (September 16, 2025) – Raise Your Hand Texas continues to expand its statewide advocacy network by welcoming four new regional advocacy directors to...
After a long regular session and two special sessions, the Legislature passed House Bill 8 (HB 8), creating a new statewide Student Success Tool assessment system that will be implemented in the 2027–28 school...
On Wednesday, June 4, Raise Your Hand Texas held a virtual media briefing to release its end-of-session report on the 89th Texas Legislative Session. The discussion included an overview of key legislation (SB 2, HB...
Raise Your Hand Texas commends the Texas House for advancing House Bill 4 (HB 4), a bipartisan proposal to overhaul the state’s student assessment system, which passed from the House 143-1. The bill reflected...
Raise Your Hand Texas commends the House and Senate for reaching a compromise on House Bill 2 (HB 2). This legislation provides much-needed support to raise teacher and staff pay, expand special education services,...
$8 Billion School Funding Bill Prioritizes Teacher Pay Raises, Limits Flexible Funds Investing in Texas Teachers: Key Components of the Senate Bill Raise Your Hand Texas thanks Chairman Creighton and the members of...
Yesterday, the Texas House took an important step by passing HB 2, a public school funding bill that invests $7.7 billion over the next two years in our schools. This is much-needed support after...
175 public education advocates will ask legislators for a permanent pay raise for teachers and another historic $1,000 increase to the basic allotment AUSTIN, TEXAS–(April 3, 2025)–More than 175 public school advocates from across...