Education policy experts say the results align with Texas’ workforce goals but note that…
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Hundreds protest in Austin against nationwide ICE detentions
by MyParisTexasby MyParisTexasA largely peaceful march in downtown Austin on Monday condemning the uptick in immigrant…
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Lawmakers passed bills this session to boost the state power grid but failed to limit renewables
by MyParisTexasby MyParisTexasWith demand expected to soar, the Legislature passed bills aimed at boosting supply and…
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Texas will begin a summer lunch program in 2027, but only if feds don’t raise costs
by MyParisTexasby MyParisTexasThe program would give low income families an extra $120 per child for summer…
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A look at the wins rural Texas scored in this year’s legislative session
by MyParisTexasby MyParisTexasLawmakers sought to close gaps in education and support funding for agriculture, disaster preparedness…
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Texas won’t force private companies to use E-Verify to check workers’ immigration status, despite leaders’ tough talk
by MyParisTexasby MyParisTexasTexas’ conservative Legislature has again and again refused to mandate that most private businesses…
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Voters will have final say on billions of tax cuts for Texas homeowners, businesses
by MyParisTexasby MyParisTexasTexas is slated to spend $51 billion on property tax cuts over the next…
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From vouchers to a cellphone ban, this year’s lawmaking session brought transformative changes to Texas schools
by MyParisTexasby MyParisTexasAn agenda driven by conservative priorities, schools’ financial duress and teacher needs led to…
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Texas Legislature approves $338 billion two-year spending plan with a focus on property tax relief
by MyParisTexasby MyParisTexasA boost in public school spending, school vouchers, and money for water systems are…