Legislative Update: June 2026
Jun 26, 202626m
Boerne ISD trustee Rich Sena joins the show to discuss testifying at the Capitol, advocacy efforts and building important relationships, and more.
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Boerne ISD trustee Rich Sena joins the show to discuss testifying at the Capitol, advocacy efforts and building important relationships, and more.
Host Matt Mitchell and TASB Governmental Relations' Kelly Rasti discuss key takeaways from the Texas House Public Education Committee hearing on May 11.
Host Matt Mitchell is joined by TASB Governmental Relations' Kelly Rasti to discuss key developments affecting Texas public schools, including recent Legislative Advisory Council trustee training and highlights from the
Host Matt Mitchell is joined by Denise Carter and Mary McFarlin to discuss TASB's Student Solutions team and the services it offers to members supporting special populations.
Host Matt Mitchell and TASB Governmental Relations' Dax Gonzalez discuss TASB advocacy events, takeaways from the latest SBOE meeting, a new online tool for trustees, and more.
In this special episode, learn more about new TASB President Tony Hopkins. He discusses his goals and hopes for the future, his background as a trustee, how to advocate in the interim, and upcoming TASB events in the new
Host Matt Mitchell is joined by Kelly Rasti from TASB Governmental Relations to break down recent state and federal public education news.
Host Matt Mitchell is joined by Amanda Bigbee, division director, for an update from TASB Policy Service.
Host Matt Mitchell and TASB Director of Federal Affairs Ruben Longoria discuss the federal government shutdown and what it could mean for public education.
Host Matt Mitchell is joined by TASB Governmental Relations' Kelly Rasti and Legal Services' Mark Tilley to discuss legislative and policy updates from the 89 th Texas Legislature.
TASB Governmental Relations' Kelly Rasti joins host Matt Mitchell to recap the 89th Texas Legislature's second special session and preview txEDCON 2025 in Houston.
Host Matt Mitchell is joined by Dax Gonzalez and Ruben Longoria from TASB Governmental Relations for a federal update + what's next for public education in the special session.
Dax Gonzalez and Kelly Rasti from TASB Governmental Relations join the show to preview the upcoming special legislative session.
Host Matt Mitchell is joined by Dax Gonzalez and Kelly Rasti from TASB Governmental Relations to recap the 89th Texas Legislature. They break down important bills impacting Texas public education, discuss ways trustees a
Matt and Dax give a quick update on House Bill 2 and other public education bills from the past week at the 89th Texas Legislature.
Matt is joined by Dax to recap Texas House debates and votes on HB 2 (school funding) and SB 2 (vouchers) + other updates from this week at the Texas Legislature.
Matt and Dax discuss the latest updates on ESA vouchers and school funding bills (SB 2 and HB 2) + budget day in the Texas House.
Matt is joined by Dax for a 'State of the Legislature' update + information about TASB Spring Workshops.
Matt and Dax discuss new public education developments from the 89th Texas Legislature, including recent hearings for House Bills 2 and 3.
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