Retired educators in the Greenville area heard from candidates in the Texas House District 2 race at a candidate forum. The candidates spoke on education.
The Herald-Banner reported that retired educators heard from House District 2 candidates, who spoke on education.
Candidates Discuss Education
Education was a focus of the candidates' discussion.
According to tcta.org, a House amendment to add $6.5 billion for teacher salaries during the 2025 regular session passed 82-66 but was not included in the final budget.
Muse's Views on Vouchers
Muse lives in Commerce and supports winding down the voucher program. The Herald-Banner reported that retired educators heard from House District 2 candidates at the forum.
Muse's campaign profile at tx3dnews.com says she is focused on health care, property taxes, rural infrastructure, economic opportunity and government accountability, along with supporting teacher retention.
Texas Approves New School Funding
The forum's funding debate plays out against a statewide backdrop in which new money hasn't necessarily meant relief for school budgets. Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill in June 2025 providing roughly $8.5 billion in new funding for Texas public schools, covering teacher and support-staff pay, operational expenses, special education, educator preparation, early childhood learning and campus safety, according to the Texas Tribune. That law raised the basic per-student allotment by $55 and added $106 per student in more targeted operational funding.
Money's Path to the Seat, and the Race Ahead
Money's path to his current seat has been anything but smooth. He lost a January 2024 special election for House District 2 to then-incumbent Jill Dutton before turning around and defeating her in that year's Republican primary, according to Teach the Vote.
