In a last ditch attempt to pass school choice, big additions have been introduced to a teacher pay bill in the Senate Education Committee.
The Senate's school choice got an update from the House as new requirements and tiered allocations were substituted.
Sexual orientation and gender identity discussions in Texas schools prompted this bill to establish a new standard policy and transparency.
The court decided in 1982 that the U.S. Constitution requires Texas to provide education to the children of illegal aliens.
The pair of candidates finished neck and neck in the primary and now face-off in the May 24 runoff.
The coastal district seat is open due to incumbent Rep. Mayes Middleton's run for the Texas Senate.
The lieutenant governor urged supporters to oppose Disney and said he wants parental rights legislation like the bill enacted in Florida.
The charges include reviewing subjects related to education, property taxes and appraisals, state investments, and more.
Carroll ISD voted 4-3 to decline the participation of local home school students in UIL events, citing concerns about academic performance and a possible influx of participants.
A board member indicated he believed some of the proposed materials would run afoul of state statutes on parental rights.
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
