Lawmaker proposes $15K pay raise for Texas teachers

AUSTIN (KXAN) — State Representative James Talarico is bringing forth a plan to give teachers in Texas what he says is the largest pay raise in state history.With an average salary around $58,000 — according to the National Center for Educational Statistics —Texas teacher salaries currently rank in the bottom 10 states across the country.Rep. Talarico’s bill would also address pay for support staff in schools — such as nurses, cafeteria workers, counselors and bus d