Texas HB1413 ensures public school employees receive a minimum salary for the 2025-2026 school year.

HB1413 amends the Texas Education Code to guarantee that classroom teachers, full-time librarians, full-time school counselors, and full-time school nurses receive a minimum salary for the 2025-2026 school year. This salary must be at least equal to what they earned in the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, school districts are entitled to state aid of $4,000 per eligible employee. The commissioner can adopt rules to govern the application of this section, including specifying credentials for school nurses. The provisions take effect September 1, 2025, and expire on the same date.

Texas HB1413 ensures public school employees receive a minimum salary for the 2025-2026 school year.

HB1413 amends the Texas Education Code to guarantee that classroom teachers, full-time librarians, full-time school counselors, and full-time school nurses receive a minimum salary for the 2025-2026 school year. This salary must be at least equal to what they earned in the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, school districts are entitled to state aid of $4,000 per eligible employee. The commissioner can adopt rules to govern the application of this section, including specifying credentials for school nurses. The provisions take effect September 1, 2025, and expire on the same date.