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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. 

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

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Date Title Division
06/12/2025 TAA: House Bill 2 (HB 2) Implementation: Teacher Retention Allotment and Support Staff Retention Allotment School Finance 
06/26/2025 TAA: House Bill 2 (HB 2) Implementation: Teacher Candidate Certification Fee Waivers and Reimbursements Educator Preparation, Certification and Enforcement
06/26/2025 TAA: 2024-2025 College Preparation Assessments: TSIA Reimbursement (Survey Closes on September 30, 2025) Grant Compliance and Administration
07/10/2025 TAA: House Bill 2 (HB 2) Implementation: Foundation School Program (FSP) Funding Formula Changes and Preliminary School Year 2025-2026 Summary of Finances (SOF) Reports School Finance
07/10/2025 TAA: House Bill 2 (HB 2) Implementation: Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) District Talent Systems
08/07/2025 TAA: Required Implementation of PK–2 Instruments and Dyslexia Screening for the 2025–2026 School Year and Updates Relating to Grade 7 Reading Diagnostic Administration Early Childhood Education
08/07/2025 TAA: House Bill 2 (HB 2) Implementation of Stipend Requirements for Reading Academies and Mathematics Achievement Academies. Curriculum and Instruction / Content Academies
08/21/2025 TAA: HB 2 Implementation: New Certification Requirements and Incentives for Uncertified Teachers Educator Preparation and Certification
09/18/2025 TAA: House Bill 2 Implementation: Six-week Attendance Reporting School Finance
09/18/2025 TAA: House Bill 2 Implementation: Preparing and Retaining Educators through Partnership Program Allotment Educator Preparation, Certification and Enforcement
09/18/2025 TAA: House Bill 2 Implementation: Special Education Program and Funding Updates Special Populations and Student Supports
09/25/2025 TAA: HB 2 Implementation: Teacher Incentive Allotment Update District Talent Systems
10/16/2025 TAA: HB 2 Implementation: Repeal of 55% Spending Requirement for Compensatory Education Allotment Financial Compliance 
10/16/2025 TAA: HB 2 Implementation: New Teacher Certification Requirements Update Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement
10/23/2025 TAA: HB 2 Implementation: Additional Days School Year Update Expanded Learning Models
10/23/2025 TAA: HB 2: Resource Campus Designation Updates System Innovation
01/29/2026 TAA: HB 2 Implementation: Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Instruments and Extension of Current K–2 Reading Instruments Assessment Design, Development, and Quality
02/26/2026 TAA: Strategic Compensation Cohort – Applications Due April 1 District Talent Systems
02/26/2026 TAA: Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Guidance College, Career, and Military Preparation
03/26/2026 TAA: New TSDS Core Collection: Teacher Vacancy Collection Educator Data, Research, & Strategy
03/26/2026 TAA: House Bill 2 Implementation: Teacher Certification Incentive Educator Preparation and Certification
03/26/2026 TAA: House Bill 2 Implementation: CTE Certification Reimbursement to Districts Educator Preparation and Certification
04/16/2026 TAA: Special Education Funding Updates Special Populations and Student Supports
05/14/2026 TAA: Special Education Day and Residential Placement Programs Funding and Standards Updates Special Populations and Student Supports
05/14/2026 TAA:  Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership Planning and Expansion Grants System Innovation
05/20/2026 TAA: Special Education Funding Update Special Populations and Student Supports