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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 ...
How will Texas schools change after this legislative session?
When Texas students head back to class in the fall, school could feel different. The Legislature approved a bevy of education ...
Down to the wire: Texas Legislature OKs school funding, water, animal-friendly bills
With the end of the 2025 Texas legislative session approaching Monday's finish line, the House and Senate are engaging in ...
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A look at the wins rural Texas scored in this year’s legislative session
Lawmakers sought to close gaps in education and support funding for agriculture, disaster preparedness and health care this ...
As the 2025 Texas Legislature comes to an end, which bills could become law?
A bill signed by Abbott becomes law. If he leaves a bill unsigned but doesn't veto it, it also automatically becomes law.
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Texas House Democrat calls public school funding package 'woefully inadequate'
Public schools in Texas haven’t received a boost in state funding since 2019. After the Senate changes to the House version of the bill, the basic allotment will increase by $55, from $6,160 ...