Newly appointed superintendent Mike Miles said the public school system is broken, but touts his success in turning troubled schools around.
Houston ISD, the state's biggest school district, underperformed on the STAAR compared to most charter schools in its borders.
Some major ISDs claim the recent ruling does not directly affect their mandates, although the injunction it overturned was statewide.
Local officials seeking to exert mask mandates on their constituents are clashing with Governor Greg Abbott in court.
Social services, new technology, and staff expenses are all vying for top spots in the state's biggest local school budgets.
Large North Texas school districts are facilitating student vaccines meanwhile doctors, officials, and citizens express their hesitance.
Other school districts canceled Wednesday instruction, but have not yet made decisions about the rest of the week.
Marshall defeated Rodriguez with 66 percent of the vote in a low-turnout runoff.
Alex Enriquez, who did not make the cut for the runoff, endorsed Dustin Marshall and criticized frontrunner Nancy Rodriguez.
While the most expensive proposition passed, three of the five failed. One of the trustees who supported the bond package is headed for a runoff.
Superintendent Michael Hinojosa indicated last week that student performance is deteriorating due to virtual learning.
Dallas, Arlington, and Irving school districts are among those that are beginning to return to the classroom.
