State Rep. James Talarico (D-Round Rock) says the raises can be paid for with money from the state's budget surplus. Republicans have indicated they want to use that money to pay for property tax relief.
Democratic lawmakers in Texas laid out a proposal that would provide a $15,000 raise across the board for all teachers in the state and a 25% raise for support staff on Tuesday."When I am sick I have to create sub plans at 3 a.m. receive parent emails after hours and I spend Sunday getting ready for the week," said teacher Deanna Perkins.
Talarico said he knows his initiative for an across the board raise for a $15,000 raise for teachers and a 25% raise for support staff is an ambitious proposal. Talarico argues the state's $32.7 billion budget surplus makes the raises doable, while still leaving half the surplus.
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