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Texas Senate unanimously approves $8.5 billion increase in public school funding

The Texas Senate unanimously passed House Bill 2, allocating $8.5 billion in new funding for public schools over the next two years. This amount is $500 million more than the previous agreement. The bill received bipartisan support and now moves to the Texas House, where it is expected to pass.
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