As in every legislative session, there were wins and losses. The Governor still has the opportunity to veto some of the bills sent to him so most things are not yet final. Baring a veto, here are some of the best outcomes.Public education was one of our top priorities. The major funding that passed last session in HB3 was maintained for the next … [Read more...]
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The Legislative Session is Over. How Did Our Chamber Fare?
Bill to Reauthorize School District Participation in Economic Development Incentives Filed
House Higher Education Committee Chairman Jim Murphy filed HB1556 to reform and reauthorize Chapter 313, the part of the tax code that allows school districts to participate in Economic Development incentives for large capital investments in Texas. It has been clearly demonstrated by data that without school district property tax incentives, Texas … [Read more...]
Remote Learners Will Not Take the STARR Test
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said students whose parents elect to keep them in remote learning on the STAAR testing dates will not take the test. He reiterated his reason for wanting every child to take the test: it is an assessment of where students stand compared to the curriculum they are expected to master by this point in their … [Read more...]