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Welcome to the Speaker Burrows era
Welcome to the Speaker Burrows era

A dramatic and hotly contested House speaker race concluded today with Rep. Dustin Burrows (R–Lubbock) elected as the chamber’s presiding officer.

By Monty Exter | Posted on: 1/15/2025

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ATPE’s Priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature
ATPE’s Priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature

The state’s largest educator association unveils its top policy initiatives for the 2025 legislative session.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 1/13/2025

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Jan. 10, 2025
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Jan. 10, 2025

Enroll in the ATPE Member Advocate Program to prepare for the 89th Texas Legislature, which convenes Tuesday. Plus, President Biden signs the Social Security Fairness Act

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 1/10/2025

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President Biden signs the Social Security Fairness Act into law
President Biden signs the Social Security Fairness Act into law

With the president’s signature, the WEP and GPO—two unfair Social Security offsets—are officially repealed.

By Heather Sheffield | Posted on: 1/6/2025

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