House Bill 2
What is House Bill 2?
House Bill 2 is a comprehensive school finance bill that supports students and infuses more dollars and resources into Texas public schools than ever before. Passed by the 89th Texas Legislature and signed by Governor Greg Abbott, this bill provides critical supports in several key areas.
HB 2 FAQs and High-Level Overviews
- House Bill 2 Highlights One-pager (June 26, 2025)
- House Bill 2, Article 1: Teacher Compensation - Frequently Asked Questions (June 26, 2025)
- House Bill 2, Article 5: Early Literacy & Numeracy - Frequently Asked Questions (July 3, 2025)
HB 2 Implementation Timeline
For the latest updates on key HB 2 implementation dates, see the 89th Implementation Timeline.
HB 2 Guidance and Correspondence
| Date | Title | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2025 | TAA: House Bill 2 (HB 2) Implementation: Teacher Retention Allotment and Support Staff Retention Allotment | School Finance |
| 06/26/2025 | TAA: House Bill 2 (HB 2) Implementation: Teacher Candidate Certification Fee Waivers and Reimbursements | Educator Preparation, Certification and Enforcement |
| 06/26/2025 | TAA: 2024-2025 College Preparation Assessments: TSIA Reimbursement (Survey Closes on September 30, 2025) | Grant Compliance and Administration |
| 07/10/2025 | TAA: House Bill 2 (HB 2) Implementation: Foundation School Program (FSP) Funding Formula Changes and Preliminary School Year 2025-2026 Summary of Finances (SOF) Reports | School Finance |
| 07/10/2025 | TAA: House Bill 2 (HB 2) Implementation: Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) | District Talent Systems |
Contact Information
For questions regarding House Bill 2 and its implementation, please email HB2@tea.texas.gov.