News Releases from Raise Your Hand Texas

Locally Elected Officials Across the Rio Grande Valley Support the Proposed Public Education and Workforce Endowment

Statewide Polling Shows Strong Support for CTE Programs and Investing in Texas Public Schools HIDALGO, Texas—(Nov. 12, 2026)—Raise Your Hand Texas, alongside leaders from the faith, business, and civic communities across the Rio Grande...

Supermajority of Texas Voters Support Establishment of a Public Education and Workforce Endowment

Raise Your Hand Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth Leaders Highlight Endorsements, Statewide Polling In Support of Investment in Texas Public Schools DALLAS, Texas (Nov. 10, 2026) - Raise Your Hand Texas, alongside leaders from the faith,...

Raise Your Hand Texas Launches Inaugural Community Leaders Fellowship, Empowering Local Teams to Advocate for Public Education

AUSTIN, Texas — (Jan. 22, 2026) — Raise Your Hand Texas today announced the launch of its inaugural Community Leaders Fellowship, naming 31* grant awardees to its first cohort. As the premier program within...

Raise Your Hand Texas Briefs Legislative Offices on Proposed New Endowment for Texas Public Schools

“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...

Raise Your Hand Texas Proposes Creating a “Legacy Education Fund” to Support Texas Public Schools

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...

Raise Your Hand Texas Strengthens Statewide Presence

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...

Raise Your Hand Texas’ Statement on the Passage of House Bill 8

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...

89th Legislative Session: 2025 Legislative Recap Report

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’ Statement on the Final Outcome of House Bill 4

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’ Statement on the House Bill 2 Compromise

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,...

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