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A Texas effort to clarify abortion ban reaches a key vote
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The money was a major win for Gov. Greg Abbott and other Texas Republicans who have been pushing for the money to be included in President Trump's tax
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The Texas Tribune on MSNPrayer period in schools backed by Texas LegislatureA House vote showed broad support for the measure that would let districts set aside time for prayer or religious study.
The House gave its preliminary approval to Senate Bill 11, written by state Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston), on Thursday afternoon. If it passes its third and final reading, it will go to Gov. Greg Abbott for his signature.
The school board heard plans May 20 outlining the district’s $22 million teacher compensation package for the 2025-26 academic year, including a self-directed bump in starting teacher pay and likely mandated raises from the Texas Legislature.
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Despite the bill being touted by lawmakers as the largest public education funding boost in state history, local school districts said it’s still not enough.
The Texas Senate is set to vote on a proposed bill that would classify the crime of "jugging" as a state felony, distinguishing it from o
As clips of Texas lawmakers breaking gavels go viral on social media, the Statesman set about to find out where they're made.