Is Texas’ Education Agency Commissioner Undermining Public Schools?
On Tuesday, Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath and school safety chief John Scott testified before the new Public Education chair Rep. Brad Buckley...
Small Government?: Texas Republicans Strengthen Control Over Counties and Cities
Republicans often say they are the party of small government, but increasingly Texas Republicans are attempting to control how cities and counties conduct their...
Dual Threats — How Can Texas Public Schools Combat Inflation And Vouchers?
As the state Legislature pours through the endless list of new bills for this session, perhaps none are more immediately important than those regarding...
Are Texas Republicans Finally Turning On Ken Paxton?
Despite a solid base of support from conservative Texans, Republicans continue to turn their backs on Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Paxton has been under indictment...
“Broken Record” Abbott Pushes “School Choice” Agenda, Neglects Rural Schools
On Monday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott continued to push his “school choice” agenda at Temple’s Parent Empowerment Night. He shared his goals to eliminate...
Fear And Loathing: Why Else Would The Texas GOP Ban Voting On College Campuses?
Despite claims that banning polling sites from Texas college campuses in future elections is a public safety concern, Republicans know their policies are unpopular...
Rural Republicans Feel The Heat As Abbott’s Voucher Agenda Divides Texas GOP
On Thursday, Governor Greg Abbott delivered the State of the State address, where he expressed his intention to eliminate “woke agendas” in schools, declaring...
Abbott Heads Off Voucher Opposition By Promising All Public Schools Will Remain Fully-Funded
Governor Greg Abbott delivered the State of the State address on Thursday, the content of which was expectedly geared toward far right legislative goals...
Texas Senate Committee Still In The Dark On Power Grid Despite New Testimony
The Texas Senate Business & Commerce Committee held more hearings Thursday at the state capitol about how to stabilize the Texas energy market for...
To Voucher Or Not To Voucher: Will Rural Schools Pay The Price?
School choice has made it to the top of the priorities list this session, with both Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov Dan Patrick...
