This Week's Conservative Wins in Texas
📅 Week of April 14
Texas Republicans just delivered the largest education funding package in state history — including billions for public schools, historic teacher pay raises, and a universal school choice program that puts parents in charge.
It’s a win for students, teachers, families, and the future of Texas.
And that’s not all: the Texas House passed a conservative, fiscally responsible budget; a Trump-inspired government efficiency bill is headed to the governor’s desk; and lawmakers continue advancing legislation to protect Texas land, values, and tax dollars.
From all of us, have a joyful and blessed Easter.
The Main Story – Texas Delivers a Historic Win on Education, President Trump Celebrates
The Texas House just passed the largest school choice bill in American history—and the biggest investment in public education the state has ever made. And President Trump is celebrating it.
Together, House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 2 (the “Texas Two Step”) mark a once-in-a-generation win for students, parents, and teachers. The new universal school choice program gives families the freedom to choose the best education for their kids. At the same time, public schools will see $7.7 billion in new, targeted funding, higher teacher pay, and stronger support for classrooms, not bureaucracy.
President Trump praised the move as a “gigantic Victory,” Governor Abbott said Texas is on the way to becoming "the best state in America for educating our kids," and Speaker Burrows called it a "historic chapter" for Texas families.
Texas is leading the way—and the nation is watching.
President Trump praised Texas House Republicans for passing universal school choice, calling it a major win for families. He pledged to endorse lawmakers who helped get it done, spotlighting the national importance of Texas's education reform.
The House passed HB 2 to deliver the largest-ever increase in public school funding. The plan increases the basic allotment, supports top-performing teachers, and directs more funds directly to classrooms.
The House has passed SB 14, sending the landmark government efficiency bill to Gov. Abbott for signature. Inspired by Trump’s federal DOGE initiative, it creates a new state office to cut red tape, streamline regulations, and deliver smarter, leaner government for Texans.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has officially canceled a $63.9 million grant for the Texas Central Railway project. State Rep. Cody Harris, who has led the charge against the project, called the move a major win for transparency, land rights, and fiscal sanity.
📊By the Numbers – What You Need to Know
- 🏫 $7.7 billion – New funding for Texas public schools through HB 2
- 🎒 $1 billion – Investment in Texas’s universal school choice program
- 👩🏫 $3 billion – Toward pay raises for Texas teachers and more student support
- 📚 0 – Sexually explicit books allowed in Texas public schools thanks to the ban included in these education bills. CRT and DEI are also being banned.
- 🇺🇸 #1 - Largest day-one school choice program in the Nation. Texas's new Education Savings Account legislation creates the most significant school choice investment of any state in its first year.
🎙️ Quote of the Week
"For the first time in Texas history, our state has passed a universal school choice bill out of both chambers in the Texas Legislature. This is an extraordinary victory for the thousands of parents who have advocated for more choices when it comes to the education of their children." — Governor Greg Abbott
📖 What Else We're Reading
🎓 Texas Makes National Headlines on School Choice - The Texas House gave initial approval to a $1 billion school choice plan, with President Trump personally celebrating its passage.
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🎙️ Representative Denise Villalobos Talks GOP Momentum – On The Texan podcast, Rep. Denise Villalobos discusses flipping her seat, fighting for conservative values, and what’s ahead this session.
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🏠 New Push for Housing Access – A bill creating a revolving fund to expand affordable housing across Texas is gaining traction. Conservative legislators are working to make the American Dream of homeownership more attainable.
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Texas just passed bold new education reforms—with more freedom for families and more funding for classrooms. It’s a win for teachers, students, and every parent who wants a better future for their kids.
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