89th Legislative Session
Join the CHHS PTSA at Rally Day in Austin
We’re heading to Austin on February 24th, and you’re invited to join us! This is a great opportunity to meet with our state elected officials and advocate for GCISD schools and students.
Want to join us? Visit the GCISD Council of PTAs website for details and to secure your spot. Let’s make our voices heard for public education!
CALL TO ACTION: SENATE BILL 2
Governor Abbott has declared Education Savings Accounts (ESAs)—also known as vouchers—an emergency item in his 2025 State of the State address. This move fast-tracks voucher legislation, allowing a vote before the usual 60-day waiting period. Lawmakers could act at any moment—now is the time to stand up for Texas public schools.
Why This Matters:
Texas public schools urgently need adequate funding to educate 5.5 million children. Yet, Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) proposes a $10,000 universal voucher, diverting critical resources away from our neighborhood schools- that's more than GCISD receives for our children today!
Contact your elected officials and request:
- Fund public schools first! The basic allotment—set at $6,160 per student in 2019—needs an additional $1,340 per student just to keep up with inflation.
- Hold voucher programs accountable! Public schools must meet strict transparency and accountability standards. Any taxpayer-funded education program should be held to the same rules.
- Let Texans decide! Vouchers would use public dollars for private education. Texans deserve a say—urge lawmakers to put this measure on a statewide ballot and let voters decide!
Compete the Call to Action Here!
Legislative Prioirites
Over 500 bills related to education and children have been filed for the 89th legislative session. Texas PTA has set their legislative priorities for the session and are tracking bills to advocate for our 1/2 million members.
Summary of Legislative Priorities Here
