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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. 

House Bill 2 Articles

HB 2 FAQs and High-Level Overviews

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
08/07/2025 TAA: Required Implementation of PK–2 Instruments and Dyslexia Screening for the 2025–2026 School Year and Updates Relating to Grade 7 Reading Diagnostic Administration Early Childhood Education
08/07/2025 TAA: House Bill 2 (HB 2) Implementation of Stipend Requirements for Reading Academies and Mathematics Achievement Academies. Curriculum and Instruction / Content Academies
08/21/2025 TAA: HB 2 Implementation: New Certification Requirements and Incentives for Uncertified Teachers Educator Preparation and Certification

 

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Contact Information

For questions regarding House Bill 2 and its implementation, please email HB2@tea.texas.gov.