School Finance-Revenues Working Group
The Texas Commission on Public School Finance Revenues Working Group has scheduled to meet at 1:00 PM on 11/13/2018 Room E1.012, Floor E1, State Capitol Building, 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin. The agenda is as follows: I. Call to Order II. Chair’s Opening Remarks III. Revenues Related to Public School Finance […]
Governor Abbott Orders Expedited Special Election for SD 6
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation ordering an expedited special election for state Senate District 6 following the resignation of Senator Sylvia Garcia. The election is expedited in anticipation of the 86th Legislative Session and will be held on Tuesday, December 11. Early voting will begin on Monday, […]
After Election – 86th Session Update
The 86th Legislative Session will have a few new faces when it begins on January 8, 2019. Bill pre-filing for the 86th Session begins in 5 days on November 12, 2018. See below for statistics on the 86th and a recap of early send out this morning the seats gained […]
November 6, 2018 Election Summary
2.4 times as many voters cast ballots earlier this year than in 2014, the last gubernatorial election, and early voting turnout nearly exceeded that of 2006, 2010 and 2014 combined, according to Jeff Blaylock from Texas Election Source.
Voter turnout on election day was 51.8% of registered voters as of time of publication, […]
Election Day Overview
Polls opened at 7 a.m. this morning and will be closing tonight at 7 p.m. (anyone in line at 7 p.m. can still cast their vote) for the November 6 Midterm Election. It is possible the statewide results will be solidified earlier in the evening while some local races may […]
Governor’s School Finance Proposal
The Texas Tribune released an article last week which covered details of Governor Abbott’s school finance proposal, including a link to the Governor’s presentation, “Improving Student Outcomes and Maintaining Affordability through Comprehensive Education and Tax Reforms.” Education observers have noted the Governor’s staff has consistently reached out to education […]
House Human Services Schedules Hearing for November 13
House Human Services has scheduled a hearing on Tuesday, November 13. The committee will meet to discuss early childhood intervention, trauma-informed care, children in foster care, and other issues. For full details please see the committee posting here.
Election Update – Early Voting Ends Today Nov. 2
Early voting the for 2018 Midterm Election ends today, Friday, November 2 – traditionally the highest day for early voter turnout. As of Wednesday evening, 33.7% of Texas voters had turned out to the polls in Texas’ largest 30 counties. Although turnout has been trending downward in the last few […]
Speaker Straus’ Chief of Staff Shipton Departs
On Wednesday, October 31, Texas House Speaker Joe Straus thanked Chief of Staff Patricia Shipton for her service and leadership over the last several years. Shipton is leaving the Speaker’s office to return to the private sector. Shipton has been Speaker Straus’ Chief of Staff since April 2016, and […]
TEA Provides Information on Texas Partnership Program for Schools
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has provided school districts with information regarding the 2018-2019 Texas Partnership benefits approval process, passed by the Texas Legislature in 2017 in Senate Bill 1882. Under a Texas Partnership, a school district may select a partner to operate a school under a performance contract. […]