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East Texas Rep says school choice will pass in State House

School choice may soon pass it's final hurdle in the Texas House of Representatives. Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas, bringing you the latest local stories, weather,

Dallas Morning News on MSN · 1d

Gov. Greg Abbott celebrates as Texas House majority endorses ‘school choice’ bill

In an interview with The Dallas Morning News, House Speaker Dustin Burrows said both chambers’ bills are largely philosophically aligned.

Hoodline · 15h

Gov. Greg Abbott Champions Universal School Choice Bill Amidst Division in Texas

Texas Governor Abbott backs a bill for universal school choice, creating a divide over its impact on education.

KWTX · 1d

Gov. Abbott declares victory, says he finally has the votes to make school choice a reality in Texas

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday declared victory in his bid to make school choice a reality in the state.

USA Today · 1d

Will the Texas House pass a school voucher bill? Here's why Gov. Greg Abbott is celebrating

A majority of Texas House members have signed on as co-authors of a school voucher bill — a move that hints the Legislature could pass such a proposal

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CBS News · 1d

Texas Senate approves statewide teacher pay raises; bill moves to House for consideration

The Texas Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 26 on Wednesday, seeking to provide substantial pay raises for teachers statewide. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the Senate, emphasized his support for well-compensated teachers and reiterated that he views teaching as a profession.

KXAN · 1d

Bill to raise teacher pay passes Texas Senate

On Wednesday afternoon, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 26 with unanimous vote to raise teacher pay across the state. The bill will now moves to the Texas House of Representatives for

Yahoo · 1d

Texas Senate approves teacher pay raises

In 2024, the average salary for Texas teachers was $62,500, with rural teachers frequently earning less. Now, the bill moves to the Texas House for consideration.

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Texas House creates its own ‘DOGE’ to ‘reduce the size and scope of government’

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (Federal DOGE) continues to make headlines, the Texas ...

Abilene native emerges as candidate for Texas A&M chancellor

An Abilene native announced plans to retire as in July but now his name has been linked to a leadership role at his alma ...

Courthouse News Service2d

Fifth Circuit digs into Texas beef over congressional proxy voting

A federal judge found the House of Representatives' use of proxy voting to pass the 2023 federal spending law violated the ...

Houston Public Media4d

Under Texas House bill, value of education savings accounts would be tied to public school funding

The Texas House of Representatives' Committee on Public Education holds a hearing on Aug. 12, 2024, at the Texas State Capitol in Austin. The Texas House's priority proposal that would let ...

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FEZANA announces historic 'Zoroastrian Days' at Texas State Capitol, Rice University, March 5 and 6

FEZANA, the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America, today announced its Advocacy Committee will hold ...

Midland Reporter-Telegram on MSN1d

House approves resolution to repeal methane tax

The House voted to approve Rep. Pfluger's Congressional Review Act disapproving of the methane fee contained in the Inflation ...

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Texas House rolls out its plan to reduce property taxes for homeowners, businesses

Bills filed in the Texas House propose to cut property taxes by sending billions of dollars to school districts and providing ...

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