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SB 2084

SB 2084 First Reading and Referral to Committee

AUSTIN, TEXAS, March 21, 2023 - SB 2084 had its First Reading and has been referred to the Education Committee. The status of the bill is “In committee”.

HB 3829

HB 3829 First Reading and Referral to Committee

AUSTIN, TEXAS, March 20, 2023 - HB 3829 had its First Reading and has been referred to the Public Education Committee. The status of the bill is “In committee”.

Representative James Talarico and Senator José Menéndez file HB 3829 and SB 2084

AUSTIN, TEXAS, March 7, 2023 - HB 3829 and companion SB 2084 for the first time in Texas history would add weighted funding to school district's fine arts programs from our state's public school finance system.

TAEC Arts Education Day at the Capitol

April 6, 2023 - Volunteer!

AUSTIN, TEXAS, February 22, 2023 - Be a part of the Texas Arts Education Campaign's first Capitol Summit! Volunteers are needed to talk with legislators and advocate for the fine arts during this 88th Legislative Session. Training and materials will be provided - you just need to get to Austin on April 6!

Click Here to sign up.

HB 2230

This bill creates a task force to study the utility, efficacy, and feasibility of incorporating fine arts into the Foundation Curriculum.

AUSTIN, TEXAS, April 23, 2021 - House Bill 2230 that creates a task force to study the possibility of moving fine arts to the foundation curriculum was unanimously voted out of the House Public Education Committee on April 23rd and recommended for passage by the full House.

HB 434, which allowed a CTE course to meet the fine arts graduation requirement, received a hearing.

AUSTIN, TEXAS, March 30, 2021 - During the second meeting of the House Public Education Committee on March 9, HB 434, which allowed a CTE course to meet the fine arts graduation requirement, received a hearing.

On March 30, HB 437 was scheduled for a hearing in the House Public Education Committee.

AUSTIN, TEXAS, March 30, 2021 - On March 30, HB 437 was scheduled for a hearing in the House Public Education Committee. This bill would have required a 1/2-credit graduation requirement in Personal Financial Literacy.

TAEC is proud to announce the launching of the Fine Arts Education Caucus.

AUSTIN, TEXAS, March 26, 2021 - TAEC is proud to announce the launching of the Fine Arts Education Caucus for the 87th legislative session to be co-chaired by Senator Beverly Powell and Representative Brad Buckley.

The Texas Arts Education Campaign (TAEC) is excited to announce the filing of House Bill 2230 by Representative John Bucy

AUSTIN, TEXAS, February 24, 2021 - H.B. 2230 would establish a task force to study the utility, efficacy, and feasibility of incorporating fine arts into the foundation curriculum to ensure it is an essential part of all students education from Kindergarten through high school.

Fine Arts Programs to be Highlighted in Legislative Session as Key Response to Covid-related Mental Health Concerns and New Workforce Skill Demands

AUSTIN, TEXAS, February 9, 2021 — A group of arts education advocates today announced the formation of a statewide advocacy and grassroots campaign – the Texas Arts Education Campaign (TAEC) txartsed.org.