DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Round Rock Democrat James Talarico has filed a bill in the Texas House that would require teaches to receive a minimum salary of $70,000 per year.
“No teacher should have to work two jobs to keep the lights on. As a former teacher, I watched my coworkers drive for Uber at night and sell their blood plasma for extra money,” said Talarico. “In only 12 months, our teachers have endured a global pandemic, an economic collapse, and a deadly winter storm. I’m filing HB 3580 mandating a minimum salary of $70,000 for every teacher in Texas because our educators deserve nothing less.”
WFAA reports Talarico is 31, the youngest member of the Texas legislature, and sits on the Public Education Committee. He holds a master’s degree in education policy from Harvard University.
