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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 , this bill provides critical supports in several key areas. 

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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

 

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

Post DateTopic
08/28/2025
11/06/2025

 

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