Several North Texas superintendents have pressed for the legislation for months, saying teachers need better tools to maintain order in their classrooms

The bill marks one of the largest education investments in state history. It includes $4.2 billion for teacher and staff pay raises. Nearly $2 billion is directed toward overhauling special education and funding full-day pre-K,

Senate Bill 1568 allows the Department of State Health Services to diversify plate design options to boost public interest and increase funding. The first redesign, “Spay. Neuter. Adopt.”, will offer Texans an easy way to support pets.