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Senate approves teacher pay raise

In a unanimous vote Senate Bill 26 was approved by the Texas Senate on Wednesday in Austin. It would increase the pay for teachers in their third and fifth years in the classroom and become the largest pay raise in state history.

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick said he expects the bill to pass the House vote and become law. He summarized it will mean the average teacher salary in Texas will have risen fro…

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