Last week was budget week in the Texas Legislature. There was no action on the major bills we are currently watching. SB 16, which would require documentary proof of citizenship, passed the Senate, but was not scheduled last week or this week The House companion bill (HB 5337), however, may come up next week.
The Governor’s voucher bill, SB 2 and its companion HB 3, did not come up this week either. The budget hearings were very informative on the topic of public education and school choice. Please read the update included in this report on how Texas taxpayer funding would vary per student across different educational options, including charter and private schools.
Keep Public Funds in Public Schools! Say NO to SB 2! NEW.
No Guns in Polling Places! Oppose HB 1794! *NEW*
Oppose Arming Election Judges! Say NO to HB 1128! *NEW*
Protect New Citizens! Oppose HB 306 & HB 2424!
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