Lawmaker proposing biggest teacher pay raise in Texas history

AUSTIN (KXAN) — State Representative James Talarico is bringing forth a plan to give teachers in Texas 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 drivers. The aver