A boost in public school spending, school vouchers, and money for water systems are other highlights of the state budget, ...

As the 89th Texas Legislature approaches its June 2 adjournment, lawmakers have advanced significant legislation across ...

One of the most highly debated bills in Texas' 2025 legislative session has passed both chambers and heads to Gov. Greg ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, championed the prioritization of the curriculum amendment “so history does not repeat itself.” ...

The proposal, which cleared the Texas House over the weekend, would increase state oversight of universities and place ...

The schools were closed last week after years of declining enrollment. The school communities said increased choices were to ...

Upon receiving final approval from Gov. Greg Abbott, House Bill 1481 would ban student cellphone use during the school day on ...

New committees would be tasked with ensuring courses don’t ‘promote the idea that any race, sex, or ethnicity or any ...

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Midland ISD board adopts new policies on race, gender, curriculum, and school standards after heated debate and divided vote.