FGSC Sold-Out Luncheon
Dr. Ray Perryman spoke to a sold-out Fast Growth School Coalition (FGSC) luncheon event during the 2021 Texas TASA/TASB Conference over the weekend. Perryman provided analysis not only on the [...]
Legislative Update
The Senate recessed until 8:30 a.m. Thursday, September 30. The House adjourned until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 30. Video Broadcasts: House | Senate Senate On 9/22 the Senate passed the following bills: SB [...]
Speaker Phelan Announces New Youth Health & Safety Committee
On 9/16 Speaker of the House Dade Phelan announced the creation of the House Select Committee on Youth Health & Safety. The committee will focus on efforts to improve coordination [...]
Proposed SBOE Map Released
The proposed map concerning the districts for elected members of the State Board of Education has been released and can be seen in DistrictViewer. The map’s accompanying legislation, SB 7 [...]
Governor Abbott Reappoints Ellis Chair of the SBOE
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Keven Ellis, D.C. as Chair of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) for a term set to expire on September 16, 2023.
Spotlight on Opinions and Guidance Regarding COVID-19
On September 17, TEA released revised Public Health Guidance regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. In the guidance document, TEA states the following is a restatement of pre-August 19th guidance: Per GA-38, [...]
SAISD Superintendent headed to Chicago
Pedro Martinez, who led a significant transformation of San Antonio ISD as its superintendent, has been hired as CEO of Chicago Public Schools. Martinez's pending departure was confirmed Wednesday by [...]
Updated TEA Guidance
As of September 21, TEA has released updated COVID-19 resources on their Coronavirus (COVID-19) Support and Guidance webpage. A list of the recently released guidance can be found below: Updated Public [...]
Lt. Gov. Patrick List Priorities for Special Session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a statement regarding his priorities for the Third Called Special Session of the 87th Legislative Session. Although he acknowledged that establishing a new fund for [...]
Senate Finance Summary – September 21, 2021
Senate Finance met on September 21 to consider SB 1 (Bettencourt | et al.). This bill would provide for roughly six cents of temporary property tax rate reduction in tax year [...]