Texas House Passes Education and Pro-Veteran Legislation 

Terri Leo-Wilson, State Representative, District 23

Austin, TX – The Texas House of Representatives passed several major bills advancing instructional quality,  student opportunity, and veteran mental health. Among the measures are House Bill 100, House Bill 2, and  Senate Bill 2, key pieces of legislation that Rep. Terri Leo Wilson was proud to support.  

“As a former public school educator and a proud Texan, I was honored to carry House Bill 100 to ensure our  classrooms are equipped with the highest-quality instructional materials aligned 100% to our Texas Essential  Knowledge and Skills (TEKS),” said Rep. Terri Leo Wilson. “This legislation prohibits the use of state or local  funds on rejected instructional materials—ensuring that students receive accurate, complete, and TEKS-aligned  content. This is about empowering educators and protecting academic integrity in every Texas classroom.” 

Also passed today was House Bill 2, the most significant investment in Texas public schools in over a decade.  The bill includes a $7.7 billion increase in public education funding, with key investments in teacher pay,  special education, pre-K, rural schools, and property tax relief. 

“HB 2 provides the funding to improve outcomes for every Texas student, teacher, and school, especially in  underserved areas,” said Rep. Leo Wilson. “It puts real dollars into the classroom—raising the Basic Allotment,  improving teacher pay, expanding early childhood education, and supporting students with disabilities. With  automatic future increases tied to property value growth, we’re securing long-term funding that benefits  teachers without raising taxes.” 

On the topic of school choice, Senate Bill 2 also cleared the House today with a strong accountability  framework and funding safeguards. 

“SB 2 strikes a responsible balance, establishing educational freedom for parents while protecting the integrity  of public school funding,” said Rep. Leo Wilson. “It ensures priority access for families making the transition  from public to private school, caps the ESA program to protect the overdrafting our state budget, and includes  crucial protections for both public and private school students. Most importantly, it empowers parents without  punishing traditional schools.” 

In addition to education reform, the Texas House took decisive steps to support veterans and students pursuing  military service: 

• HB 39, a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing veteran suicides by studying underlying risk factors, passed  with overwhelming support. 
• HB 102 ensures early course registration for ROTC and other military-track students at Texas public  colleges, helping them balance rigorous service training with timely graduation. 
• HB 6, the Teacher Bill of Rights, gives educators more authority over classroom management and ensures special education protections during disciplinary actions. 

• HB 20 creates the Applied Sciences Pathway Program, allowing high school juniors and seniors to earn  skilled trade certifications while completing their diplomas. 
• HB 120 expands dual credit and Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities, increases funding  for advising and workforce readiness, and includes JROTC in the definition of CTE programs. 

Rep. Leo Wilson concluded, “These bills represent a shared commitment to our children’s future, our educators’  wellbeing, and our veterans’ dignity. I’m proud to stand with my colleagues in delivering meaningful reforms  that will shape a stronger, more resilient Texas.”