87th Session dates (2021-2022)
Governor Abbott Appoints Trevino To Texas Workforce Commission Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Albert Trevino to the Texas Workforce Commission for a term set to expire February 1, 2023. The [...]
Governor Greg Abbott has announced 152 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling over $54 million have been awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to public community, state, [...]
The Senate Committee on State Affairs interim report to the 88th Legislature covers human trafficking, biometric identifiers, and investment practices, particularly in relation to state pension systems. Recommendations on each [...]
The Greater Houston Partnership and Good Reason Houston held a discussion moderated by Bob Harvey, CEO of the Greater Houston Partnership, about public education and the upcoming 88th legislative session. [...]
Governor Greg Abbott has officially appointed Jane Nelson to serve as the 115th Texas Secretary of State. Upon the filing of her official appointment (PDF), Nelson issued the following statement: "I am [...]
The Legislature will convene at noon on January 10, 2023, to begin the 88th Regular Session. Live and archive video broadcasts of floor sessions, committee hearings, and other legislative events [...]
The HillCo Client Advisory will continue to arrive in your email and provide summaries and spotlights on legislation and/or various issues. However, extensive information which includes bill details, live floor [...]
An agenda for the January 11, 2023, meeting of the Sunset Advisory Commission is now available on the Sunset Commission website. The meeting will be held at 11:00 AM or [...]
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has published the results of the Extracurricular and Cocurricular (ECC) Student Activity Accountability Indicator Study as directed by House Bill 22. In the executive summary, [...]
The Texas Education Agency has sent a letter notifying school administrators of updates related to the 2023 A–F accountability system refresh including cut scores scaling resources, and intent to submit [...]