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TX HB1627

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/16/2024

Primary Sponsor

Richard Raymond

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Provides a $12,000 bonus payment to classroom teachers employed by school districts or open-enrollment charter schools on September 1, 2025, in addition to their regular compensation for the 2025-2026 school year

  • Defines "classroom teacher" as an educator who teaches at least an average of four hours daily in an academic or career and technology instructional setting, excluding teacher's aides and full-time administrators

  • Appropriates funds from the general revenue fund to the Texas Education Agency for distribution to districts and charter schools based on their number of classroom teachers employed on September 1, 2025

  • Requires the bonus payment to be distributed to teachers in 12 equal monthly installments throughout the school year

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to a bonus payment for classroom teachers employed by a public school; making an appropriation.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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