Governor Greg Abbott announced $40 million in funding to 411 Texas school systems through the Preparing and Retaining Educators through Partnerships (PREP) Program Allotment to strengthen teacher recruitment, preparation, and mentorship.
Where
Statewide
When
Oct. 26, 2026
Sources
Official record and 4 more
Taxes and money
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Teacher workforce funding through PREP Program Allotment$40 million1234Who pays or receives it: State of Texas
New public education funding from House Bill 2$8.5 billion123Who pays or receives it: State of Texas
Who's involved
Greg AbbottGovernor of Texas
Mike MorathTexas Education Commissioner
The facts
PREP Program Allotment distributes $40 million to 411 Texas school systems.1234Stated by 4 sources
House Bill 2 was passed by the 89th Texas Legislature and signed by Abbott in June 2025.123Stated by 3 sources
House Bill 2 provided $8.5 billion in new public education funding.123Stated by 3 sources
PREP participation is optional for eligible districts and open-enrollment charters.4
Grow Your Own component funds school employees to earn a degree and enroll in educator preparation programs.4
Residency component requires at least 750 hours of clinical teaching under a trained host teacher.4
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Governor Abbott Texas educators shape future generations and must enter the classroom ready to succeed.1234
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath Strong teachers are the foundation of student success and the PREP Allotment gives districts resources to build a stronger educator pipeline.124
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Investing $40M in the Future of the Texas Teacher Workforce
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