Texas Teachers Urge Senate to Make Public School Funding a Top Priority

The Texas American Federation of Teachers (Texas AFT) called on Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and K-16 Chairman Brandon Creighton to prioritize a hearing for House Bill 2, aimed at reforming school finance. Texas AFT President Zeph Capo warned that without swift legislative intervention, impending layoffs and budget constraints will worsen the critical situation, threatening the stability of both educators and students. Representing 66,000 educational professionals, Texas AFT’s advocacy underscores the urgency of addressing these pressing challenges for public schools.