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Texas universities continue course reviews under controversial Senate Bill 37

Texas lawmakers and university leaders defended the early implementation of Senate Bill 37 on Tuesday, saying public universities are seeing record enrollment while continuing to r...

Texas governor's data center moratorium prompts calls for special legislative session

Critics say the governor must call legislators to Austin to pass state laws regulating data centers.

Texas Approves $138B Transportation Program as Funding Tightens

Texas will prioritize existing projects while directing added funding toward rural corridors, economic hubs and some of the state's most congested roadways through 2036.

Texas law expands virtual learning options

Senate Bill 569 replaces the state's previous virtual learning framework and allows districts to offer individual virtual courses, full-time virtual and hybrid programs, and eventu...

Texas Lieutenant Gov. directs lawmakers to examine religious liberty in the state

In March, Patrick created the Texas Senate Committee on Religious Freedom to ensure Texans have the right to practice their religion free from discrimination.

Students, educators say SB 37 hinders Texas education

A group of Texas college students and a former Texas Tech University educator criticized Senate Bill 37 at the Capitol Tuesday, arguing the new higher education law has created a c...

Texas agencies must cut spending by 3% under new order from Abbott, Patrick and Burrows

The Big Three framed the move as a way to keep Texas fiscally conservative and help fund priorities like property tax cuts. Public education and school vouchers were exempted.

New Texas laws expand repair rights, regulate solar sellers and recognize gold as money

Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1 will change how consumers repair electronic devices, strengthen oversight of residential solar sales and allow certain forms of gold and silver to...

Major Texas legislation goes into effect September 1. What to know

Brace for some big changes next month, y'all.

Dan Patrick directs Texas Senate to study ways to further ingrain religion into public life

The lieutenant governor released seven new charges for state senators to study before the Legislature reconvenes, including ways to “inform and remind Texans of their religious lib...

Comptroller requests doubling Texas school voucher program to $2 billion

This is the first year for education savings accounts, which allow Texas families to use taxpayer dollars for private or home schooling.

Comptroller requests doubling Texas school voucher program to $2 billion

This is the first year for education savings accounts, which allow Texas families to use taxpayer dollars for private or home schooling.

Comptroller requests doubling Texas school voucher program to $2 billion

Comptroller Don Huffines asked to increase the program's funding so that more families can use taxpayer money to cover private school tuition or homeschooling costs.

Universities to detail progress on new Texas law that increased state scrutiny of colleges

Students and professors who say SB 37 led to censorship are holding a news conference before the Texas Senate’s hearing.

Word Wrangler: August 6, 2026

The first names of ten Texas state representatives.

Protecting Texas research focus of hearing as Abbott eyes limiting foreign influence in education

Lawmakers will review security rules for universities as Gov. Greg Abbott campaigns for a fourth term by targeting foreign influence in education.

$138 billion Texas transportation plan to prioritize “Clear Lanes” congestion relief, highway construction

$138 billion Texas transportation plan to prioritize “Clear Lanes” congestion relief, highway construction Zachary Whalen Fri, 08/28/2026 - 09:00 Primary Image...

Paxton unveils affordability agenda as new poll shows Talarico leading Senate race

Paxton’s agenda is called “Protecting the Texas Promise” and has four key pillars.

Report details who will get the new school choice vouchers

As required by Texas law, Texas Comptroller Don Huffines released a demographics report detailing who will receive an education savings account through the new school choice vouche...

Daylight saving time bill puts Texas clock changes on notice

A poll found 70% of Texans want the clock changes gone, but the state’s congressional delegation split in surprising ways.

Governor Abbott Directs the Texas Department of Insurance to Address Rising Property and Casualty Insurance Costs: What...

As flooding returns to Hill Country, Texas lawmakers say new safety laws already making a difference

Nearly a year after deadly flooding prompted Texas lawmakers to overhaul the state's flood preparedness laws, officials say some of those changes are already helping. But many of t...

Nominations for Texas State Artists Accepted Through October 15 

The Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) is seeking nominations for 2027-2028 Texas State Artists.  Every two years, the TCA selects State Artists in several categories: State Poet L...

Texas governor pushes for 3-year degree pathways

Greg Abbott directed the state’s higher education board to convene a working group to provide recommendations on accelerated programs by year’s end.