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SB 2279 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to a wage increase for certain public school employees.

SB 2279 requires Texas public school districts to increase wages by $2 per hour for full-time support staff (excluding administrators and employees already on minimum salary schedules) starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The bill creates new state funding to cover these wage increases, ensuring districts receive annual aid equal to the total cost of the raises. Support staff who remain in the same position after 2025-2026 are guaranteed wages at least equal to the 2025-2026 rate. The policy applies to all school districts, including those typically ineligible for state aid, and takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates new state funding to cover school staff wage increases, directly increasing public education budget allocation without requiring local tax increases.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates state-funded $2/hour wage increases for school support staff, ensuring stable compensation without district financial burden. Directly advances educator compensation within K-12 funding framework.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates $2/hour wage increase for public school support staff with state funding, guaranteeing future wage levels - directly advances worker compensation in Labor & Employment.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 Last action Mar 25, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
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Referred to Education K-16
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Mar 25, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Borris Miles
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