Two education rallies held outside State Capitol
It was an education centered day for the Texas legislature as two rallies were held outside the State Capitol.
Texas teachers fight for more funding, speak out against school choice vouchers
“More funding and less vouchers," that was the simple message chanted by members of the Texas American Federation of Teachers, as teachers rallied outside the AFL-CIO building in Austin Monday.
Protesters call on Gov. Abbott to stop execution of Arthur Brown
Brown has been on death row for 30 years, convicted of the 1992 murders of four people in Houston.
Hundreds travel to Austin to call on Abbott to end Operation Lone Star
Those gathered at the capitol Saturday morning say Operation Lone Star has been ripping families apart at the border.
Texas senators face criticism, soften proposed ban on Chinese purchases of land
The measure, endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott, originally would have banned citizens of China, Iran, Russia or North Korea from buying land in Texas. Under a new version considered Thursday, the ban wouldn’t apply to dual citizens or lawful permanent residents.
Texas A&M system removes diversity statements from hiring, admission policies
This decision comes after a memo from Gov. Greg Abbott's office told state agency and public university leaders that the use of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is illegal in hiring.
Governor Abbott makes economic development announcement
Governor Greg Abbott makes announcement regarding Texas economy.
Georgetown father who lost son to suspected fentanyl poisoning wants suppliers in jail
A Georgetown father who lost his son to a suspected fentanyl poisoning wants to know why suppliers aren’t being put in jail for these deaths.
Texas PTA pushes for education to be bigger priority; push back against Abbott's school voucher plan
This session there’s a bill that would increase per-student funding, and another to fund schools based on enrollment as opposed to attendance.
Gov. Abbott responds to criticism of school voucher program
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas public schools will not lose funding if education savings accounts are established in the state.
State legislation filed in 2023 session would legalize fentanyl test strips
More than a dozen fentanyl-related bills have been filed this legislative session, with most decriminalizing test strips if passed. The controversial topic has recently gained bipartisan support.
Debate over school vouchers continues in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott has made school vouchers one of his highest priorities this legislative session. However, the Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers says this is school privatization.
Governor launches statewide street takeover task force after Austin incidents
Governor Abbott announced Thursday the launch of a statewide street takeover task force to combat the rise in these incidents across Texas.
Texas Democrats say Gov. Abbott's State of the State comes up short
Texas Democrats are responding to Abbott's State of the State address, with some suggesting the governor's priorities are out of alignment with what's best for all Texans.
Governor Abbott gives 2023 State of the State Address
Gov. Greg Abbott went on to list seven emergency items for the 2023 legislative session.
Gov. Abbott to deliver State of the State address
Gov. Abbott is giving his State of the State address tonight in San Marcos where one of the big issues he's expected to tackle in his speech is school vouchers.
TEA official secretly recorded advocating for school vouchers
A high ranking official with the Texas Education Agency was secretly recorded advocating for school vouchers and admitting it could cut funding to public schools.
High-ranking TEA official admits public school funds could drop with voucher-like programs
“School districts, what they have to do if they lose a student, [is] be smart about how they allocate their resources and maybe that’s one less fourth grade teacher,” Steve Lecholop, a TEA deputy commissioner, said in a call with a parent that was secretly recorded.
Gov. Abbott's memo about diversity in hiring triggers call for sports boycott in Texas
The memo was a warning from his chief of staff to state agencies and universities that diversity, equity and inclusion policies cannot be used for hiring.
Minority leaders call for sporting events to be moved out of Texas over Gov. Abbott's hiring order
Governor Abbott told state agencies to stop using diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring consideration, calling it a violation of federal and state employment laws.