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

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

Gov. Greg Abbott has already said he intends to sign the bill, which will give schools funding for salary increases, special ...

Texas lawmakers signed off Saturday on a $338 billion two-year spending plan that directs billions toward hiking teacher pay, ...

Under Senate Bill 12, dubbed a "parental rights bill," Texas parents would need to opt their children into sex education.

Texas schools will be able to use harsher punishments to discipline students after the Texas Legislature passed a sweeping ...

Senate Bill 12’s supporters say DEI programs use class time and public funds to promote political agendas. The proposal could ...

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

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

The bill gives politically connected regents more power to determine which courses are offered and regulate what’s included ...

Money for water systems, a boost in public school spending and school vouchers are other highlights of the budget, which was bolstered by a $24 billion surplus.

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