Legislative Agenda
Texas 89th legislative session opened today Texas’ 89th legislative session opened today, Jan. 14, and will run until June 2. Texas is one of only four states where the legislature meets every two years. The others are Montana, Nevada and North Dakota. All 46 other states have legislatures that meet annually. The 181 members of…
Read More about The Texas 89th legislative session opened today, Jan. 14, 2025.Arlington ISD’s legislative agenda for the 89th Texas Legislative Session The Texas Legislature’s 89th session opens early next year on Jan. 14, 2025, in Austin. Why does that matter up here in Arlington ISD? The Texas Legislature is responsible for public education in Texas and determines everything from the amount of funding that school districts…
Read More about Arlington ISD Board adopts legislative agenda for the 89th Texas Legislative Session.Read summary of district’s legislative agenda The Texas Legislature opens its 88th legislative session today and it will run until May 23. The legislature meets every two years. The Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees issues a legislative agenda for each Texas legislative session with a series of priorities and recommendations that are important to the…
Read More about Arlington ISD issues legislative agenda.The 87th Session of the Texas Legislature lasted quite a bit longer than normal. The regular session concluded on May 31, 2021, but three special sessions called by Governor Greg Abbott kept the legislators in Austin well into the fall. But it’s over now, so it’s time to assess the impact on school districts. Back…
Read More about Learn about Arlington ISD’s legislative priorities.The 87th Texas Legislature convened on Jan. 12, 2021, and will adjourn May 31, 2021. The legislature meets every two years to set the state’s budget and consider and implement new legislation. For each legislative session, the Arlington ISD issues a legislative agenda with a series of priorities that are important to the district and…
Read More about LEARN ABOUT ARLINGTON ISD’S LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES.The 87th Texas Legislature convened on Jan. 12, 2021, and will adjourn May 31, 2021. The legislature meets every two years to set the state’s budget and consider and implement new legislation. For each legislative session, the Arlington ISD issues a legislative agenda with a series of priorities that are important to the district and…
Read More about Learn about Arlington ISD’s legislative priorities.The 87th Texas Legislature convened on Jan. 12, 2021, and will adjourn May 31, 2021. The legislature meets every two years to set the state’s budget and consider and implement new legislation. For each legislative session, the Arlington ISD issues a legislative agenda with a series of priorities that are important to the district and…
Read More about Learn about Arlington ISD’s legislative priorities.COVID-19 has been expensive for school districts The 87th Texas Legislature convened on Jan. 12, 2021, and will adjourn May 31, 2021. The legislature meets every two years to set the state’s budget and consider and implement new legislation. For each legislative session, the Arlington ISD issues a legislative agenda with a series of priorities…
Read More about Learn about Arlington ISD’s legislative priorities.The 87th Texas Legislature convened on Jan. 12, 2021, and will adjourn May 31, 2021. The legislature meets every two years to set the state’s budget and consider and implement new legislation. For each legislative session, the Arlington ISD issues a legislative agenda with a series of priorities that are important to the district and…
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