Raising The Age To Save Lives: The Fight For Gun Safety In Texas.
On May 24, 2022, a tragic event unfolded at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, when an 18-year-old armed with a semiautomatic rifle took...
A Senate Bill Would Expand Performance Bonuses For Teachers. Here’s How.
Today the Senate Education Committee will discuss a wide-ranging teacher pay bill that would expand performance bonuses for public teachers, preschool free for their...
Texas House Files School Voucher Bill Amid Growing Political Pressure
The Texas House introduced a highly anticipated school voucher bill on Thursday, marking a major step in the ongoing battle over education funding in...
Abbott’s Voucher Texts Flood GOP House Districts, Phelan Says He’s Undecided
Gov. Greg Abbott’s campaign is blanketing Republican primary voters across Texas with text messages urging them to pressure their state representatives into supporting school...
Texas Senate Sends Property Tax Exemption To House
The Texas Senate on Thursday quickly and unanimously passed a pair of policies to expand a property tax exemption for homeowners to cushion homeowners...
Speaker Burrows Announces Committee Assignments
Shortly after the Texas House adjourned today, Speaker Dustin Burrows released the long-awaited committee assignments for the session. The appointments will shape the legislative...
If Cash Stipends Violate Constitution, Are Vouchers Next?
Last year, the Texas Supreme Court paused a Harris County program that would have given cash to poor residents, citing preliminary concerns about whether...
Trump Praises Texas School Choice Bill, But Leaves Abbott Out
President Donald Trump praised Texas's monumental step forward in education reform as the state Senate passed what's being called the largest school choice program...
“No Regrets”: Dade Phelan Stands By His Most Controversial Decisions
After serving two terms as Texas House speaker, Rep. Dade Phelan remains firm in his decisions, despite facing significant political backlash. Speaking at the...
Hundreds Of Anti-Trump Protestors Gather At Texas Capitol
Hundreds of protesters with Project 50501 gathered at the south entrance of the Texas Capitol in Austin on Wednesday to protest President Donald Trump’s...
