This document provides a legislative update on bills related to education in Texas. It discusses SB 1557 which creates a 20 district consortium to experiment with assessments and digital schooling. SB 773 extends telecommunication discounts through 2016. HB 6 combines allotment funds and provides flexibility for instructional materials and technology purchases. The budget allocates $608 million for instructional materials for this biennium. Additional amendments address virtual schools, electronic courses, and open source materials. HB 1 includes the House and Senate budget bills but no agreement yet on school finance. A special session may be needed if no plan is included in SB 1811.