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Texas House Republicans poised to scale back legislation that targets state’s universities

The House’s version of the bill would strip it of several controversial provisions, including one that sought to stretch the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion.

The Texas Tribune · May 6, 2025

Lawmakers want to expand Texas’ teacher pay raise program. Many educators will still be left out.

The Teacher Incentive Allotment gives raises to teachers based on performance. But it leaves out many educators and school staff who contribute to students' success.

The Texas Tribune · May 6, 2025

The Texas Lottery and billions in school funding in limbo as deadline nears at Capitol

Lawmakers must act on two bills in order to ensure the lottery continues past September, or find a way to make up the $2 billion for schools the game provides yearly.

The Texas Tribune · May 6, 2025

SpaceX workers in South Texas vote yes to create City of Starbase

Critics of Elon Musk and SpaceX say that a new city will give more power to a company they believe is harming the environment.

The Texas Tribune · May 3, 2025

Private school vouchers are now law in Texas. Here’s how they will work.

Texas will give participating families about $10,000 to pay for their kids’ private schooling. Other details about the program, set to launch in 2026, are unclear.

The Texas Tribune · May 3, 2025

Texas strips protections for teachers, parents who share “obscene” material with children

A fiery debate on the House floor Friday gave way to the Senate Bill 412’s final vote. Supporters say it’s needed to protect children.

The Texas Tribune · May 3, 2025

UT System chancellor leaves to lead University of California

Former state Rep. John Zerwas will temporarily replace Chancellor JB Milliken in leading the 256,000-student university system.

The Texas Tribune · May 2, 2025

U.S. declares military zone around El Paso, allowing soldiers to arrest migrants

It’s the second military zone the Trump administration has created at the border, following one on the New Mexico-Mexico border, where a group of migrants were arrested on Monday.

The Texas Tribune · May 2, 2025

How Greg Abbott took a flailing school voucher movement and turned it into a winning issue

Abbott tapped into a powerful national conservative movement and his own campaign war chest to turn legislative races into multimillion-dollar affairs.

The Texas Tribune · May 2, 2025

Everything we know about the 3 people who want to run Starbase, Texas’ next city

All three — running unopposed — have longstanding connections with SpaceX, Elon Musk’s company headquartered in South Texas.

The Texas Tribune · May 2, 2025