Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation providing $8.5 billion in funding for public education. Nearly half of that new funding will go towards teacher pay raises. The bill also provides funds to give support staff raises,

Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a bill providing $8.5 billion in new funding for Texas public schools, offering relief to districts for teacher and support staff pay, special education, educator preparation,

The funding increase comes as some school Texas districts across Community Impact’s coverage areas grapple with growing budget shortfalls, leading some districts to consider closing campuses, cutting staff and slashing elective courses.