Senate Bill 26: Teacher Compensation – Teacher Retention Allotments
On February 26, 2025, the TX Senate has passed SB 26 which is their teacher pay bill. The next step is for this bill to go to the TX House. This bill contains several parts, but one important part is a proposed “Teacher Retention Allotment” which would give school districts additional allotments designated to increase…
Read MoreIssue Summary: “Forever Chemicals” in the Water
By Kimberley Gamez, Source Watershed Protection Manager, City of Waco Background: The acronym “PFAS” refers to a group of man-made chemicals which are resistant to heat, water, and oil, and more scientifically are referred to as Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. Due to their persistence in the environment, these chemicals have been dubbed, “forever chemicals” and…
Read MoreIssue Summary: Good Tasting Waco Water
By Ashley Bean Thornton & Kimberly Gamez Printable PDF version (Our first Light on the Legislation Community Conversation was about water. Our Conversation Leader was Kimberly Gamez, Source Watershed Protection Manager from the City of Waco. One issue we discussed was how the Texas Legislature affects the smell and taste of the water in Waco.…
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