Third special session draws to a close with a fourth special session announced

Date Posted: 11/07/2023
The third special session wrapped up today, Nov. 7, with public education advocates continuing to prevail on their opposition to vouchers, one of Gov. Greg Abbott's (R) top priority bills. Gov. Abbott announced his proclamation for the fourth special session to begin at 5 p.m. today.
We will update the Teach the Vote blog with more details as they become available.
CONVERSATION
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU

05/15/2025
HB 4, a major overhaul of state testing, has passed the House. Will the Senate take it up?
ATPE urges educators to contact their state senators and ask them to push for action on HB 4. The Senate must hear all bills by May 28.

05/14/2025
CSHB 2: The good, the bad, and the ugly
After weeks of “hurry up and wait,” Chairman Creighton has released a few details on his committee substitute for HB 2, and the result is a mixed bag for public educators and school districts.

05/09/2025
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: May 9, 2025
The Legislature continues its attack on payroll deduction, the future of the “Texas Two-Step” is uncertain, and the House looks to overhaul Texas’ testing and accountability system.