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State of Texas: Senate sends education savings account bill to Governor Abbott
Legislation to let Texas parents to use public dollars to help pay for private education has been sent to Gov. Greg Abbott.
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Wesley Hunt has met with White House aides about entering the Texas Senate primary, AP sources say
U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt of Texas may enter his state's Republican primary for a Senate seat, adding more intrigue to what is ...
TEA's official 2023 accountability ratings are finally out. Here's how Texas schools fared.
Texas Education Agency released letter grade scores for 2022-23 for all campuses and districts after a two-year court battle ...
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Texas Considers Bill That Would Block Weapons Bans on Publicly-Leased Land
A bill advancing in the Texas legislature would prevent the State Fair of Texas from prohibiting firearms. SB 1065 would allow licensed carry holders to bring firearms into the fair and other places ...
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In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program
The Texas House gave initial approval early Thursday to a bill that would create a $1 billion private school voucher program, crossing a historic milestone and bringing Gov. Greg Abbott ’s top ...
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Folk groups Avett Brothers, Milk Carton Kids to play Minnesota State Fair
The Avett Brothers will play the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Stage Aug. 29 with special guest The Milk Carton Kids. The State Fair lineup also includes Steve Miller Band, Def Leppard ...
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Proposed bill could do what AG Ken Paxton couldn’t: lift gun ban at State Fair of Texas
Brian Alonzo, 27, left, asks a member of the State Fair of Texas safety team, unidentified, where to find the lost and found office while walking through the food court inside the Tower Building ...