The aggressive Republican agenda’s success depends on how well the three leaders harmonize their tactics and goals for the ...

It only took the Texas Senate 22 days from the start of this year’s legislative session to introduce, debate and pass its ...

Just days after Governor Greg Abbott laid out his priorities for lawmakers in his State of the State address, Senate ...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has proposed a historic $4.85 billion increase for public education, including significant teacher ...

Opponents worry a voucher program would strip vital funds away from already cash-strapped public schools. Texas lawmakers ...

Only 294 out of 555 AISD school buses had cameras installed as of Jan. 30. AISD's new contract will install video cameras on the remaining buses to mitigate illegal bus passing across the district.

After seven hours of debate over Senate Bill 2 on the Senate floor Wednesday, the chamber suspended rules so lawmakers could ...

After seven hours of debate over SB 2 on the Senate floor Wednesday, the chamber suspended rules so that they could expedite ...

About three weeks into the 89th legislative session, Texas senators sent their first bill to the House. Senate Bill 2 proposes spending $1 billion annually for education savings accounts, which famili ...

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Keller ISD is considering splitting the district in two​ in order to help achieve "long-term financial stability." ...

Senate Bill 2 now heads to the House, where top officials say they have the support to create education savings accounts.