Commissioner Morath clarified that school districts will continue to receive funding waivers for as long as eight weeks and that the Texas Education Agency will adjust waivers further if necessary.
In response to local health officials prohibiting most schools from opening, Texas’ attorney general provided guidance, saying that authority rests with school system leaders.
Requests from Texas House Public Education Chair Dan Huberty for consultation with school districts and exceptions for vulnerable students and outdoor activities were rejected in county orders.
Here's a look at the battle between state and local officials over whether to release inmates from Harris County jails in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
In this week's Back Mic — a breakdown of Speaker Dennis Bonnen's various lists.
When the clock struck midnight yesterday, many bills automatically perished in the House. The rush to stave off the deadline took down several more.
Efficiency audits become a central part of the school finance debate in the wake of some ISDs spending to excess.
House Bill 3 puts school finance reform front and center in the 86th Legislature as property tax battle looms large.
