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Texas GOP scores legislative wins, shifting immigration, education costs
A $1 billion voucher program, touted as “the largest school-choice program in American history,” will go toward students’ ...
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From vouchers to a cellphone ban, this year’s lawmaking session brought transformative changes to Texas schools
An agenda driven by conservative priorities, schools’ financial duress and teacher needs led to an $8.5 billion boost, new ...
Vouchers, cellphone ban mark big changes for Texas schools after lawmaking session
Texas’ 2025 legislative session will likely be remembered for its education agenda.From private school vouchers to a public ...
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The 2025 regular Texas legislative session is over. Here’s what lawmakers did.
The Legislature wrapped up without the same drama that defined the end of the last two sessions, with state GOP leaders ...
Texas Legislature sends public school funding bill to governor’s desk on last day of session
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - After the Texas House and Senate concurred with amendments made by the other chamber, the legislature ...
Texas Legislative session likely to be remembered for major education reform
A voucher program passed as did a requirement to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. Here's what you need to ...
These new Texas bills target THC, taxes, schools. Will all of them become law?
The Texas Legislature approved a bill increasing the homestead exemption on school property taxes by $40,000 to $140,000. Homeowners who are 65 or older would see their exemption increase to $200,000 ...
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Craddick recap of the 89th Legislature
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Texas Senate Approves $338 Billion Budget Awaiting Gov. Abbott's Signature: Focus on Tax Relief, Education, and Infrastructure
The Texas Senate approves a $338 billion budget with funds for property tax relief, education, and infrastructure.
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BB-RISE earns state designation to expand rural career pathways in Big Bend region
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Texas colleges join $156M clean energy initiative to boost economy, reduce emissions
The Clean Energy Fund of Texas (CEFTX) is calling on institutions of higher education, particularly Minority-Serving ...