The state standardized test has long been criticized for taking instructional time away from teachers and putting unnecessary ...

Supporters call SB 12 a victory for parental rights. Critics say it silences LGBTQ+ students and promotes discrimination. The bill is now on Gov. Abbott’s desk.

Money for water systems, a boost in public school spending and school vouchers are other highlights of the budget, which was ...

Texas lawmakers signed off Saturday on a $338 billion two-year spending plan that directs billions toward hiking teacher pay, ...

The end of the Texas legislative session brings changes that impact public schools, property tax relief, criminal justice, abortion and more.

The bill's passage marks a significant escalation in Texas' ongoing campaign against what conservatives describe as ideological indoctrination in education.

Ken Paxton sought more power for his office to take up election cases But lawmakers haven’t agreed on a measure that would ...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sought more power for his office to take up election cases. But lawmakers haven’t agreed on ...

A priority bill headed to the Governor's desk will inject a record $8.5 billion in new money for the state's public schools. Also passed in this session: voluntary prayer in schools and requiring ...

Both Houses signed off on the $338 billion spending plan to fund state government for the two-year cycle that begins Sept. 1.

The budget for the next spending cycle — from Sept. 1, 2025, through Aug. 31, 2027 — includes $150 billion in state tax ...

At a town hall hosted by Americans for Prosperity-Texas on Friday evening, U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) called for making ...