Austin, TX – Representative Brooks Landgraf is celebrating the passage of House Bill 2, a landmark piece of legislation that secures the largest investment in public education in Texas history.

The bill, which passed both chambers of the Texas Legislature today and is now headed to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk for signature, represents a historic $8.5 billion investment in Texas classrooms. This transformative funding will increase the state’s average annual funding per student to nearly $17,000. Key provisions include $4.2 billion for teacher and staff pay raises, $2.2 billion for special education enhancements, and $1.3 billion to help school districts manage rising operational costs.

“HB 2 represents an unprecedented commitment to our children’s futures,” said Representative Landgraf. “This investment I was proud to fight for prioritizes our teachers, students, and classrooms in a way we’ve never seen before. It will ensure that every school has the resources and support necessary for all students to succeed.”

Additionally, Representative Landgraf has been appointed to the conference committee for House Bill 4, which aims to replace the STAAR exam with a more balanced and growth-focused assessment system. The committee will work to reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill.

“As a member of the conference committee, I will fight to preserve the integrity and original intent of House Bill 4,” Landgraf said. “We must ensure this bill remains focused on reducing the burden of high-stakes testing and moving toward a system centered on continuous learning and real-time feedback, which is essential for our students’ success.”

With the 89th Legislative Session set to conclude on June 2nd, Representative Landgraf’s leadership continues to be pivotal in advancing policies that strengthen and improve Texas’ education system.