AUSTIN, Texas — Following the Texas House today voting to send House Bill 2 to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk for signature, education leaders across the state are voicing strong support for the House’s priority legislation, which delivers the largest public education funding increase in Texas history. Authored by Rep. Brad Buckley, HB 2 directs a […]
HB 2 Represents Largest New Investment in Education & Teacher Pay in State History AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, House Speaker Dustin Burrows, and leaders of the House and Senate today issued the below statements following an agreement on House Bill 2, the House’s priority school finance legislation. Highlights of the House […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today released the following statement after the House voted to approve Senate Bill 2, establishing an Education Savings Account (ESA) program and “school choice” in the State of Texas: “Today marks a historic chapter for education in our state, with the Texas House passing its […]
HB 2 invests a new $7.7 billion into public education—the largest increase in Texas history AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today praised the Texas House for passing House Bill 2, the chamber’s landmark school finance legislation that infuses a record $7.7 billion of new funding into public education. Passed with […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today released the following statement after the Texas House considered its first emergency calendar of the 89th Legislative Session and passed three of Governor Greg Abbott’s emergency items: “The Texas House continues to gain momentum with the overwhelming passage today of three of Governor Abbott’s […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today released the following statement after the Texas House passed House Bill 6, the Teachers’ Bill of Rights: “Supporting Texas educators is a top priority for the House this session, and today’s passage of the Teachers’ Bill of Rights helps reestablish respect for this profession. […]
Texas’ 2026-2027 budget remains below spending limits while delivering strategic investments AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today praised the House’s passage of Senate Bill 1, the 2026–2027 state budget authored by Appropriations Chairman Greg Bonnen. Passed with overwhelming support, SB 1 reflects a strong commitment to fiscal responsibility while supporting […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today released the following statement after the House’s passage of two priority government efficiency bills—the Texas Regulatory Reform and Efficiency Act (HB 10/SB 14) by Representative Giovanni Capriglione and House Bill 12 by Representative Keith Bell. “Government efficiency is a driving theme of the session, […]
“DJ Daniel Day” Declared at the Capitol as He Nears Milestone of Being Sworn In to 1,000 Law Enforcement Agencies AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today joined House lawmakers and law enforcement agencies from around the state in honoring Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, a 13-year-old Texan battling a rare form of […]
“Most Comprehensive and Impactful School Finance Reform Ever Proposed in Texas” AUSTIN, Texas — Following the filing of House Bill 2, the Texas House’s landmark public school finance proposal by Representative Brad Buckley, education leaders and advocacy groups from across the state are voicing their strong support for the House’s historic public school investment package. […]
