Texas Senate committee holds hearings ahead of January legislative session
Lawmakers on the Senate education panel, led by Sen. Donna Campbell, spent two days taking testimony on major school issues and the voucher rollout. Those topics are expected to shape the agenda when the Legislature reconvenes in January.
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What happened
The Texas Senate Education Committee held two days of interim hearings last week, chaired by State Senator Donna Campbell. Testimony covered several major education issues expected to be addressed in the next legislative session. The hearings also examined the state of education and the voucher rollout.
Why it matters
The testimony previews issues for the next legislative session, which begins in January. One commentary said the hearings left a lot to be desired as bill filing approaches.
Timeline
- Week before Oct 15: The Texas Senate Education Committee held two days of interim hearings on upcoming legislative issues.
- Oct 16, 12:58 PM ET: Commentary said the interim hearings on education and the voucher rollout left a lot to be desired as bill filing nears.
Coverage
- Senate Education hearings: the fast and the furious (Texas AFT)
- Senate Education Committee Prepares for Next Legislative Session (Mark McCaig)
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