May 30, 2025

Texas House Approves Historic School Funding Bill

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The Texas House has passed House Bill 2, approving $8.5 billion for public school funding. The legislation focuses on increasing teacher salaries and allocating funds for school resources. With $4.2 billion set for teacher pay raises, educators in larger districts will see increases ranging from $2,500 to $5,000. Additional funds aim to support other school staff and enhance educational services, security, and early learning programs, benefiting schools across North Texas significantly.

Dallas, Texas – The Texas House has approved a landmark public school funding measure, House Bill 2, which provides $8.5 billion aimed primarily at enhancing resources for public education and significantly increasing teacher salaries. This historic legislation has successfully cleared all legislative challenges and is now awaiting rapid approval from Governor Greg Abbott, who has expressed his intent to sign the bill promptly, with a deadline set for June 22.

Approximately $4.2 billion of the total funding is dedicated specifically to teacher pay raises. In larger school districts, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, and Plano, teachers with three to four years of experience will receive salary increases of $2,500, while those with five or more years of service will see raises totaling $5,000. In contrast, teachers in smaller districts—those with 5,000 or fewer students—are set to enjoy even greater increases, with $4,000 raises for those with three or four years of experience and $8,000 for teachers with five or more years of experience.

In addition to the substantial raises for teachers, the funding package allocates an extra $500 million to support other school staff members, such as librarians, custodians, and cafeteria workers. This financial booster aims to tackle ongoing teacher shortages and enhance retention rates across Texas’ schools.

The bill has received broad support from a variety of stakeholders, including education advocates and business leaders, reflecting a growing awareness of the need to improve school resources and student outcomes throughout the state. The recent legislative approval came alongside a contentious school choice proposal that would enable taxpayer funds to support private school education through education savings accounts.

Furthermore, the approved funding measure included detailed allocations for various important areas within the education system. Notable items in the funding breakdown consist of $430 million designated for improving school security, $850 million for bolstering special education services, and $677 million to enhance early learning programs. Legislators are prioritizing the effective investment of these funds while also establishing methods to measure their impact on educational quality and student achievements.

In terms of regional implications, North Texas school districts stand to benefit significantly from this new infusion of funding. Specifically, districts will receive substantial allocations such as $66.5 million for Dallas schools, $33 million for Frisco schools, $30 million for Arlington ISD, and $25 million for Garland schools. These allocations are expected to provide essential support for educators and the broader educational framework, addressing the critical needs of local school communities.

The passage of House Bill 2 marks a notable shift in the Texas education landscape, with lawmakers focusing on meeting the needs of school districts and educators while acknowledging the ongoing challenges the state faces regarding recruitment and retention of qualified teachers. This historic funding bill is anticipated to play a crucial role in rejuvenating Texas’ public education system and ensuring that students have access to quality educators and resources.

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