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Texas voters gave retired teachers raises and approved new infrastructure funds as most constitutional amendments passed
Read full article: Texas voters gave retired teachers raises and approved new infrastructure funds as most constitutional amendments passedVoters approved a massive property tax cut and several other measures, but refused to raise the mandatory retirement age for judges.
Proposition 9 would increase pensions for retired teachers and public school employees
Read full article: Proposition 9 would increase pensions for retired teachers and public school employeesIf approved by voters on Nov. 7, the proposal would allocate $3.3 billion to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, increasing pensions between 2% and 6%.
No teacher raises. A failed school voucher push. Armed guards. Hereās what changed for public education this legislative session.
Read full article: No teacher raises. A failed school voucher push. Armed guards. Hereās what changed for public education this legislative session.Lawmakers sacrificed school funding to block school vouchers, but the issue could be debated again in a special session. Districts will get new funds for school safety, though Uvalde families were ultimately left disappointed with inaction on gun restrictions.
Texas Senate committee revamps school funding bill to revive voucher-like proposal
Read full article: Texas Senate committee revamps school funding bill to revive voucher-like proposalThe Senate education committee has drastically changed House Bill 100 after Gov. Greg Abbott signaled he would call a special session if a voucher-like program didnāt pass.
Texas lawmakers hope an investment in teacher training will help keep new educators in the classroom longer
Read full article: Texas lawmakers hope an investment in teacher training will help keep new educators in the classroom longerA bill passed by the Texas House on Wednesday would also help schools rehire retired teachers and offer other incentives in an effort to fight the stateās teacher shortage.
Texasā teacher pension fund divested from investment firms accused of āboycottingā oil and gas industry
Read full article: Texasā teacher pension fund divested from investment firms accused of āboycottingā oil and gas industryThe Teacher Retirement System of Texas was following a new state law targeting investment firms that seek to invest in companies that donāt worsen climate change.
Retired Texas teachers closer to getting a ā13th checkā after House endorses legislation
Read full article: Retired Texas teachers closer to getting a ā13th checkā after House endorses legislationThe measure would allow for a one-time payment of up to $2,400 for retired teachers, counselors and other school staff.
Extra money for retired teachers in a ā13th checkā at center of Republican-Democrat shouting match
Read full article: Extra money for retired teachers in a ā13th checkā at center of Republican-Democrat shouting matchOn Tuesday, the Senate passed Senate Bill 7, which would provide retired teachers, counselors and school staff a one-time payment of up to $2,400 through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.