Abbott’s reluctance to fully fund public education last legislative session — even with a record$32 billion budget surplus— caused many public school districts to enter this school year with multimillion-dollar deficit budgets while also tussling with rising costs of living,expiring federal pandemic...
Patrick announced Wednesday that Senate Bill 3, which will be considered during the upcoming legislative session, aims to ban all forms of consumable THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) in the state. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, responds to concerns over thousands of stores ...
In the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustee’s continued efforts to protect the future of Texas public education, the Board approved and adopted legislative priorities for the Texas 89th Legislative Session, which begins on January 14, 2025 and will address a number of issues that will affect FBISD ...
Abbott pushed the School Choice Plan as a key issue during the 2023 Legislative session. After the issue did not pass in the regular session, Abbott called two special sessions to try again. In an effort to win over opponents, a later version of the school choice plan tied in pay raises...
22, 2024 at 8:00 AM GMT+8| By Imani Jackson As the 2025 Texas legislative session approaches, advocates are calling lawmakers to take action on issues affecting the state’s children. KCBD Investigates Wrongful death lawsuit filed after Texas teen dies by suicide behind bars Updated: Nov. ...
The 88th Legislative Session Wrap-UpJuly 3, 2023Happy 4th of July to all of my friends and patriots across our great nation. I hope you’re having a safe and blessed holiday. I’m Jeff Cason and I want to Thank you for listening in today. No ads. No paywalls. No government grants...
State lawmakers significantly drive education policy. They are likely to weigh in during the 2025 legislative session on the idea of using public money to help families pay private school tuition through a voucherlike system supported by Gov. Greg Abbott. ...
Sheriffs’ offices have been preparing for the implementation of Senate Bill 4 since the state’s legislative session last year, said Skylor Hearn, executive director of the Sheriffs’ Assn. of Texas. The law allows police in counties bordering Mexico to make ...
Greg Abbott talk during on the first day of the 88th Texas Legislative Session in Austin, Texas, Jan. 10, 2023. Abbott and Paxton are looking to settle political scores within their own party in the Tuesday, May 27, 2024, primary runoff elections. Abbott is focusing on GOP members who ...
Those that remain are holding out hope that lawmakers will decide in next year’s legislative session to help fill the financial gaps left in special education services — a lofty expectation for a state with a poor track record in both administering Medicaid and serving students with disabilities...