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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

DateTitleDivision
06/12/2025TAA: House Bill 2 (HB 2) Implementation: Teacher Retention Allotment and Support Staff Retention AllotmentSchool Finance 
06/26/2025TAA: House Bill 2 (HB 2) Implementation: Teacher Candidate Certification Fee Waivers and ReimbursementsEducator Preparation, Certification and Enforcement
06/26/2025TAA: 2024-2025 College Preparation Assessments: TSIA Reimbursement (Survey Closes on September 30, 2025)Grant Compliance and Administration
07/10/2025TAA: House Bill 2 (HB 2) Implementation: Foundation School Program (FSP) Funding Formula Changes and Preliminary School Year 2025-2026 Summary of Finances (SOF) ReportsSchool Finance
07/10/2025TAA: House Bill 2 (HB 2) Implementation: Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)District Talent Systems
08/07/2025TAA: Required Implementation of PK–2 Instruments and Dyslexia Screening for the 2025–2026 School Year and Updates Relating to Grade 7 Reading Diagnostic AdministrationEarly Childhood Education
08/07/2025TAA: House Bill 2 (HB 2) Implementation of Stipend Requirements for Reading Academies and Mathematics Achievement Academies.Curriculum and Instruction / Content Academies
08/21/2025TAA: HB 2 Implementation: New Certification Requirements and Incentives for Uncertified TeachersEducator Preparation and Certification
09/18/2025TAA: House Bill 2 Implementation: Six-week Attendance ReportingSchool Finance
09/18/2025TAA: House Bill 2 Implementation: Preparing and Retaining Educators through Partnership Program AllotmentEducator Preparation, Certification and Enforcement
09/18/2025TAA: House Bill 2 Implementation: Special Education Program and Funding UpdatesSpecial Populations and Student Supports
09/25/2025TAA: HB 2 Implementation: Teacher Incentive Allotment UpdateDistrict Talent Systems
10/16/2025TAA: HB 2 Implementation: Repeal of 55% Spending Requirement for Compensatory Education AllotmentFinancial Compliance 
10/16/2025TAA: HB 2 Implementation: New Teacher Certification Requirements UpdateEducator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement
10/23/2025TAA: HB 2 Implementation: Additional Days School Year UpdateExpanded Learning Models
10/23/2025TAA: HB 2: Resource Campus Designation UpdatesSystem Innovation
01/29/2026TAA: HB 2 Implementation: Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Instruments and Extension of Current K–2 Reading InstrumentsAssessment Design, Development, and Quality
02/26/2026TAA: Strategic Compensation Cohort – Applications Due April 1District Talent Systems
02/26/2026TAA: Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) GuidanceCollege, Career, and Military Preparation
03/26/2026TAA: New TSDS Core Collection: Teacher Vacancy CollectionEducator Data, Research, & Strategy
03/26/2026TAA: House Bill 2 Implementation: Teacher Certification IncentiveEducator Preparation and Certification
03/26/2026TAA: House Bill 2 Implementation: CTE Certification Reimbursement to DistrictsEducator Preparation and Certification
04/16/2026TAA: Special Education Funding UpdatesSpecial Populations and Student Supports
05/14/2026TAA: Special Education Day and Residential Placement Programs Funding and Standards UpdatesSpecial Populations and Student Supports
05/14/2026TAA:  Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership Planning and Expansion GrantsSystem Innovation
05/28/2026TAA: Special Education Funding UpdateSpecial Populations and Student Supports 

 

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If you have any questions regarding the topic areas listed below, please email HB2@tea.texas.gov.

Post DateTopic
08/28/2025Content Academies Stipend Requirements
11/06/2025Additional Days School Year Update

 

Contact Information

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