Texas HB1627 provides a $12,000 bonus payment to classroom teachers for the 2025-2026 school year.
Texas HB1627 defines a "classroom teacher" as an educator teaching at least four hours daily in an academic or career and technology setting, excluding aides and administrators. The bill entitles eligible teachers to a $12,000 bonus for the 2025-2026 school year. Funds are appropriated from the general revenue to the Texas Education Agency for distribution to school districts and charter schools based on teacher count. Schools must pay the bonus in 12 monthly installments. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.
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