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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
Parental rights, school choice vouchers top agenda for Texas Republicans this session
The Texas Tribune is hosting a live event next week in an effort to get all the players in one room to discuss school choice. The event is called School Choice What's Right for Texas?
The Texas Tribune is hosting a live event next week in an effort to get all the players in one room to discuss school choice. The event is called School Choice What's Right for Texas?
Gov. Greg Abbott tells state agencies to stop considering diversity in hiring
In a memo written Monday and obtained by The Texas Tribune, Abbott’s chief of staff Gardner Pate told agency leaders that using diversity, equity and inclusion policies in hiring violates federal and state employment laws, and hiring cannot be based on factors “other than merit.”
In a memo written Monday and obtained by The Texas Tribune, Abbott’s chief of staff Gardner Pate told agency leaders that using diversity, equity and inclusion policies in hiring violates federal and state employment laws, and hiring cannot be based on factors “other than merit.”
Texas ice storm: Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for impacted counties
Gov. Abbott's disaster declaration includes Denton, Hays, Henderson, Milam, Smith, Travis, and Williamson counties, and more may be added as damage assessments are completed.
Gov. Abbott's disaster declaration includes Denton, Hays, Henderson, Milam, Smith, Travis, and Williamson counties, and more may be added as damage assessments are completed.
Gov. Greg Abbott hires 'border czar' to accelerate wall construction
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday the creation of a Texas “border czar” and said he has appointed a recently retired Border Patrol agent to that position who will “tap his expertise to deploy strategies that reduce illegal immigration and keep our community safe.”
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday the creation of a Texas “border czar” and said he has appointed a recently retired Border Patrol agent to that position who will “tap his expertise to deploy strategies that reduce illegal immigration and keep our community safe.”
Gov. Greg Abbott not giving up COVID-era powers: Report
Earlier this month, Gov. Abbott extended his COVID-related executive orders under the Texas Disaster Act of 1975.
Earlier this month, Gov. Abbott extended his COVID-related executive orders under the Texas Disaster Act of 1975.
Gov. Abbott won’t give up COVID-era power until Texas lawmakers ban vaccine mandates, strengthen border
Abbott doubles down on his long-standing call to lawmakers to prohibit local governments from enacting mask and vaccine mandates.
Abbott doubles down on his long-standing call to lawmakers to prohibit local governments from enacting mask and vaccine mandates.
Texas Rep. discusses concerns about Senate Bill 147
If passed, according to the bill language, it would ban companies and citizens from North Korea, Iran, Russia and China from buying property in Texas.
If passed, according to the bill language, it would ban companies and citizens from North Korea, Iran, Russia and China from buying property in Texas.