Texas could face a significant revenue shortfall that would disrupt the ability of the state government to fund its $248 billion biennial budget.
The Texan spoke with two Texas legislators, one Democrat and one Republican, about both their concerns and hopes amid the coronavirus pandemic.
If you're one of thousands of parents suddenly facing kids home from school for an extended time, a homeschooling pro has some tips on how to pass the time.
The state's STAAR testing requirements have been waived for the remainder of the calendar school year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Next Tuesday we'll know which of the five HD 47 candidates will move onto a runoff election on May 26th or face incumbent Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-Austin) outright in November.
Trinity University's student government denied a request to bring Elisha Krauss to campus, claiming the speaker's message would not align with "honoring the dignity and worth of every person."
The Texan spoke with GOP candidates looking to replace Mike Lang in the Texas House. Here's what their top policy priorities will be should they be elected.
Months after approving a controversial sex education curriculum, new documents released by Texas Values show that Austin ISD violated copyright law in using the curriculum without approval from a Canadian abortion provider.
The State of Texas and City of Austin have clashed over recent policy disputes and the latest is the city's new lax marijuana enforcement change.
HCDE board president Eric Dick joined with the board’s four Democrat trustees to approve a 23 percent pay raise for Superintendent James Colbert and doubled his retirement contributions.
The new medical school in Tyler is projected to bring in around $1.9 billion annually in revenue and some 18,000 jobs in East Texas.
During the State of the Union address, President Trump called on Congress to pass Sen. Ted Cruz's Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunities Act, but the bill has divided some conservatives.
President Trump gave his annual address to Congress on Tuesday night, emphasizing the economic growth under his administration and the progress being made in securing the southern border.
Houston parents and school choice proponents closed out National School Choice Week with a screening of "Miss Virginia," the real-life story of famous mother and activist Virginia Walden Ford.
The Harris County Board of Education is the last remaining county board in the state. Despite no longer overseeing any public schools, HCDE continues to collect money and create new operations.
Dallas ISD is considering a few bond options, none of which, they claim, would result in an increase in the tax rate.
In 2018, a group of Texas middle-school students were stopped from praying in sight of their peers. President Trump announced new guidance to protect the religious liberty of students and teachers.
After protests from students, the University of Texas is reviewing concerns about Professor Thomas Hubbard, who has called age of consent laws a “sad by-product” of a “naive and self-righteous era.”
Here's a list of stories to keep an eye on in 2020 — including Obamacare court battles, the race to replace disgraced Speaker Dennis Bonnen, and a potential state takeover of Houston ISD.
The TEA is beginning the process of taking over the Houston ISD after a year-long investigation found the district's board of trustees violated several laws.
