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Texas Senate Approves $8.5 Billion School Funding Bill
- The Texas Senate unanimously approved House Bill 2 on April 16, 2025, to add $8.5 billion in funding for public schools in Austin, Texas.
- The bill emerged from legislative push to address rising school operating costs and provide pay raises amid differences between House and Senate proposals.
- The funding allocates $4.2 billion for teacher incentives and training, $1.3 billion for utilities and insurance, plus $2.2 billion for special education, safety, and career programs.
- Senator Brandon Creighton said the bill includes policies that "will change public education forever," while Dallas Senator Royce West cited "many long hours" to reach agreement.
- The bill promises to raise teacher salaries, especially in rural districts, but some educators note funding may be insufficient and the full impact remains unclear.
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CW39 HoustonTexas Legislature nearing final approval of $8.5 billion school funding package
Texas public schools are one step closer to receiving new state money after the Senate on Thursday gave preliminary approval to an $8.5 billion funding package, a deal born out of lengthy negotiations with the House in recent weeks as…
Texas lawmakers strike deal on $8.5B school funding package
State senators initially approved House Bill 2 during a late-night session May 22. After a final Senate vote, it will return to the House, where leaders have expressed their support for sweeping changes made to the bill.
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