Huffines Announces School Districts Receiving Fiscal Exam

A school district recently grilled by state lawmakers over nearly $100 million directed to a private education foundation will now face a spending review from Comptroller Don Huffines. Huffines announced Monday that Barbers Hill ISD is one of four districts selected for an examination of whether taxpayer dollars are reaching classrooms rather than fueling administrative growth and non-instructional expenses. Austin, El Paso, and Prosper school districts were also selected for review. The selection of Barbers Hill comes shortly after a contentious House Governmental Oversight hearing in August focused heavily on the district’s relationship with the Barbers Hill ISD Education Foundation, which has reportedly amassed approximately $250 million.
Chapel Hill High School earns TEA distinctions in science and social studies

Chapel Hill High School earned academic distinction designations from the Texas Education Agency in science and social studies for the 2025-26 school year, recognizing strong student performance and completion of advanced coursework in both subject areas. “Our students are such hard workers, and these distinctions show how highly they perform on a state level,” said Kevin Austin, a U.S. history teacher at Chapel Hill High School. TEA assigns each Texas campus to a comparison group of 40 schools with similar enrollment, student populations and demographic characteristics. To earn a distinction, a campus must perform within the top 25% of its comparison group on designated academic indicators.
Houston high school football rivalry cancelled due to skin infection outbreak

One of Houston's biggest high school football games was canceled because of an outbreak of a contagious skin infection. Bellaire High School principal Michael Niggli sent a letter to parents stating that multiple members of the Cardinals football team were diagnosed with staph infections.
Court orders Galveston ISD to display Ten Commandments posters in classrooms

A Galveston official said it would follow the judge’s order. The district, along with two others, was sued by the state in 2025 for alleged noncompliance of the new state law requiring the display.
VanDeaver named executive director of Texas Association of School Boards

“My entire career reflects my belief that a strong public education system represents the best shot for all Texas children to achieve the American dream,” VanDeaver said. “I am excited to have the opportunity to work with the great people at TASB and thankful to the TASB Board for trusting my leadership as we continue to serve our members and the students they represent.” Former state legislator supports strong local governance of schools in Lone Star State “Gary has dedicated his life to serving the cause of public education both inside our districts as a teacher and administrator and for the last 12 years as a leading voice in policy discussions on public education,” said Tony Hopkins, TASB Board president. “The ability to relate to elected school board members who are responsible for governing school districts, to understand the challenges and opportunities in running school districts, and to bring the perspective of the many rural members were key reasons for his selection.” The Board conducted a careful and thoughtful selection process under the leadership of its selection committee, with support from Korn Ferry as its consultant.
State Board of Education Members Rally To Oppose Marxist and Islamic Influence 

The board is taking up the final reading of the new high school history standards this week. The Monday press conference comes as members of the state board prepare to amend and give final approval of the new high school Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills social studies standards, which were postponed following the passage of the elementary and middle school TEKS during the June board meeting. The high school TEKS are divided into five separate subchapters—U.S. History, Government, Geography, World History, and Personal Financial Literacy. Pickren told attendees that the Declaration of Independence recognizes that our rights come “from our Creator” and that to erase this from history is not neutrality, but historical revisionism. “Our schools must never become laboratories for political indoctrination, teach students what Marxism and communism actually produced: the destruction of private property, the destruction of economic freedom, and the destruction of individual liberty, and the death of millions of people under totalitarian regimes,” said Pickren.

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STAAR rescoring requests triple after more Texas schools question computer grading

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Thousands of STAAR reading results improved after humans rescored students’ written answers. Most of the initial grading was done by an automated engine.The number of requests to rescore students’ STAAR tests nearly tripled from last year as more Texas schools sought reviews of written responses on the reading exams, thousands of which were initially graded by computers. The Texas Education Agency began using an automated scoring engine in December 2023 to grade open-ended questions on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, including on the reading and English tests, with humans manually reviewing a quarter of exam scores. In spring 2024, the state had 2,758 requests to regrade open-ended response scores on reading exams. Then, 21,620 requests last year. This spring, that jumped to 64,489. view article

Preventive Law: How to Avoid Allegations of Electioneering: What Trustees and Staff Need to Know During an Election Cycle

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Fall is here, and with it comes the promise of cooler weather, football rivalries, and hard-fought elections. Electioneering is especially difficult to avoid at this time of year, lest trustees and staff find themselves under the microscope of the Texas Ethics Commission (TEC) or the Office of the Texas Attorney General (OAG). Given the Texas Attorney General’s eagerness to prosecute claims of electioneering against Texas school districts, this article is devoted to helping avoid even the appearance of impropriety heading into November.

Huffines Announces School Districts Receiving Fiscal Exam

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A school district recently grilled by state lawmakers over nearly $100 million directed to a private education foundation will now face a spending review from Comptroller Don Huffines. Huffines announced Monday that Barbers Hill ISD is one of four districts selected for an examination of whether taxpayer dollars are reaching classrooms rather than fueling administrative growth and non-instructional expenses. Austin, El Paso, and Prosper school districts were also selected for review. The selection of Barbers Hill comes shortly after a contentious House Governmental Oversight hearing in August focused heavily on the district’s relationship with the Barbers Hill ISD Education Foundation, which has reportedly amassed approximately $250 million. view article

TEXARKANA ISD HIRES JIM DUNLAP OF ARROW EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH

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The board of trustees of the Texarkana Independent School District has contracted with Mr. Jim Dunlap of Arrow Educational Services, Inc. to assist them in their search for a new superintendent. Information and the application process is available on arrowsearchinc.com and the TASA Supersearch page. The deadline for applications is Friday, October 16, 2026 view article

Four key November races could push Texas education board further right

October 2208:40 AM

Three conservative Republicans known for compromise on divisive topics did not seek reelection, while a seat representing the Rio Grande Valley could sway in either political direction. In the moments leading up to the Republican-dominated State Board of Education finalizing a rewrite of social studies lessons this summer, Will Hickman proposed a minor change. A majority of board members had preliminarily approved a requirement that public school students learn about the Prophet Muhammad’s “brutal military campaigns against Jewish and Christian tribes, the normalization of slavery, and the taking of female captives as harem slaves.” Deviating from some of his GOP peers on the board, Hickman, a Houston Republican, sought to strike the word “brutal.” view article

Texas won’t say which private schools and vendors are profiting from state vouchers

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The Goddard School delays opening in Round Rock to early 2027

October 2208:04 AM

Round Rock's upcoming The Goddard School delayed its opening to early 2027 due to construction setbacks, the company confirmed in October. Previously, the facility was planning for a fall 2026 opening. About the business: The Goddard School provides childcare and early education for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. The new campus will include a multipurpose room and multiple playgrounds. The Round Rock location is owned by Swetal Soni, Pinak Gohel, Vaishali Gohel and Rohan Munshi, who also own a Georgetown location of the early childhood education franchise. view article

Democrats warn federal voucher credit would spread Arizona’s problems nationwide

October 2208:00 AM

Arizona’s congressional Democrats are calling to repeal a federal plan that would spend billions on a school voucher tax credit, saying the Grand Canyon State’s universal voucher program is proof that public schools across the country will suffer. The “One Big Beautiful Bill” that President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans championed last year included a tax credit, beginning in 2027, that would reimburse individual filers up to $1,700 and up to $3,400 for married couples who donate to organizations that award students educational scholarships. The tax credit is projected to cost $26 billion by 2030. The plan has been widely criticized as a strategy to promote the creation of state-run private school voucher programs and encourage students to leave public schools. view article

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let Big Bend border wall project resume

October 2205:00 AM

The emergency appeal seeks to resume work on the project, which opponents argue is a waste of money due to low illegal immigration in the area and could harm scenic landscapes. view article

Four key November races could push Texas education board further right

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Texas has a record 19 million registered voters. See which counties added the most.

October 2205:00 AM

This month, Texas surpassed 19 million voters for the first time in at least two decades. As of Oct. 5th, Texas counted about 418,000 more registered voters than it did ahead of the 2024 presidential election and almost 6.5 million more than it did in the 2005 election. The state’s population has grown too, but voter registrations have risen faster, helped in part by advocacy groups’ efforts to register young Texans. Since 2005, the population of Texas has grown by just over a third, while the number of registered voters has climbed by about half. view article

More than $350M in foster care reforms, oversight, enough to end court monitoring, state tells court

October 2108:41 AM

“Substantial” compliance to federal court-ordered improvements should be enough to end 15-year-old lawsuit, state argues HOUSTON — State officials testified Tuesday how more than $320 million has been spent on court-ordered improvements to the Texas foster care system since 2019 as proof the need for oversight was no longer needed and a 15-year-old federal lawsuit should end. “I think the remedial orders gave important direction,” said Audrey O’Neill, commissioner of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, referring to the 2018 injunction that spelled out the areas where DFPS and its sister agency, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission which regulates foster care facilities, should drastically overhaul. ”I believe these reforms are substantial and permanent.” view article

Texas Comptroller Don Huffines issues series of “executive orders,” raising questions about his office’s authority

October 2108:34 AM

The authority to issue executive orders traditionally belongs to the chief executive, like the governor or a county judge. Except they might be executive orders in name only. The orders themselves direct comptroller’s office staff to start the formal process of changing agency rules, something the comptroller can largely do on his own already. view article

Greg Abbott ordered a pause on data center permits. Critics say some plans still moved forward.

October 2108:30 AM

Public Citizen said the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality hadn’t stopped issuing data center permits as required. The agency said it was complying with the directive. Public Citizen said the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality hadn’t stopped issuing data center permits as required. The agency said it was complying with the directive. view article

False pamphlets causing backlash and confusion, Texas transgender rights group says

October 2108:30 AM

Pamphlets purporting to come from a transgender rights organization — mailed to families across Texas and igniting a storm of criticism from conservatives — came from a company formed last month in Wyoming. Social media posts began circulating Monday and Tuesday, the opening days of early voting for the Nov. 3 midterm election, that showed a pamphlet marketed as a resource guide for LGBTQ+ students from the Texas Transgender Student Union. The mailers, addressed to the “student” of the household, include sections encouraging youth to speak with a “safe adult” or one of several advocacy groups if their parents don’t support their identity. The mailers say parents’ don’t need to be involved with a student’s transgender identity and include a section about emancipation, when a minor becomes legally recognized as an adult. view article

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Dallas ISD agrees to $1 million settlement over teacher misconduct reporting

October 2108:28 AM

Dallas Independent School District has agreed to a $1 million civil settlement with federal prosecutors to resolve allegations that it failed to properly report claims of teacher misconduct involving a former special education instructor who later faced criminal charges in another district. view article

Alpine ISD investigates reported threat against Alpine High School

October 2108:28 AM

Alpine ISD and the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a report of a possible threat against Alpine High School received Tuesday after school. Alpine ISD said it is working with BCSO to investigate the report. view article

Eanes ISD board to discuss changes to transfer student policy

October 2108:28 AM

The Eanes ISD Board of Trustees is set to discuss potential changes to the district’s policy governing out of district transfer students. According to the district, Eanes ISD currently enrolls 7,406 students, including 614 out of district transfer students. Those transfer students account for about 8.3% of the district’s enrollment and bring in approximately $4.5 million in revenue. view article

Shepherd ISD warns parents of chickenpox outbreak at high school

October 2108:26 AM

Shepherd ISD northeast of Houston is informing parents of an outbreak of chickenpox at the high school. A letter was sent to Shepherd ISD parents earlier this week letting parents know of chickenpox cases found at the high school and the signs and symptoms to watch for to prevent spreading the disease. view article

Mother sues Manor ISD, Texas officials over 2024 deadly stabbing

October 2108:26 AM

The mother of a student stabbed to death at Manor Senior High School nearly two years ago has filed a lawsuit against Manor ISD and state education officials, alleging failures to protect her son and provide support for his disabilities. Mary Etta Sephus filed the lawsuit on Monday, Oct. 19, individually and on behalf of her son’s estate and heirs. The suit names Manor ISD, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath as defendants. view article

Opinion: A vote for Gina Hinojosa is a vote to end this harmful state takeover of HISD | Editorial

October 2108:25 AM

In 2023, when the Texas Education Agency officially took over Houston ISD after years of legal back and forth, Dallas teachers and community members drove down to Houston with a message: Beware Mike Miles. From 2012 to 2015, Miles had served as superintendent of Dallas ISD, and the hard feelings still lingered. Now, after the state had appointed Miles as HISD’s superintendent, the Dallasites stood alongside chanting Houstonians, protesting outside the first meeting of the newly installed board of managers.. view article

Argyle ISD trustee resigns abruptly, board president steps down soon after

October 2108:25 AM

Argyle ISD’s board of trustees continues to endure personnel changes after Monday’s meeting saw a trustee walk out after announcing his resignation and the board president step down. Board Secretary Matt Slaton announced his resignation from the board of trustees midway through the meeting Monday evening, and proceeded to walk out of the room where the meeting was being held. view article

Voters find East Central ISD’s Prop A missing from some ballots, district says

October 2108:24 AM

Voters in east Bexar County flagged that a proposition to increase East Central Independent School District funding was missing from some ballots on Monday, according to a news release. East Central ISD said Proposition A was not on ballots in two voting precincts near St. Hedwig (4071, 4151) and one near Schertz (4087). The item proposes raising a tax rate by roughly one penny to increase school district funding. view article

Argyle’s football could lose quarterback after 4-0 start in district play

October 2108:23 AM

The Argyle Eagles improved to 7-1 on the season and 4-0 in district play after a dominant 56-16 win over The Colony Friday night, but the program’s momentum could be tested soon. Being led by transfer quarterback Hayes Hackney, it felt almost inevitable that Argyle would have to answer questions about his eligibility. view article

Austin ISD trustees to vote on school boundary changes for Linder, Marshall

October 2108:17 AM

Austin ISD (AISD) trustees will vote on school boundary changes affecting Linder Elementary School, Marshall Middle School, and other campuses on Oct. 29. The latest proposed changes focus primarily on Linder Elementary School and Marshall Middle School. AISD said it is looking to prevent future overcrowding at Linder, while Marshall does not currently have a defined attendance boundary. view article

Pozole showdown: Canutillo ISD kitchens square off Thursday at Canutillo High

October 2108:15 AM

All the Canutillo Independent School District kitchens will face off to prove who can make the best pozole. The Canutillo ISD Pozole Cook-Off will be held at Canutillo High School on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. view article

Hundreds of thousands of potentially eligible Texas homeowners aren’t claiming their property tax savings

October 2008:30 AM

Homeowners aren’t claiming a homestead exemption because they do not know about it or find the process too complicated, experts say. view article

Central Texas school districts call bond elections to improve facilities

October 2008:30 AM

San Marcos CISD is outlining new strategies to improve student performance at Mendez Elementary School and San Marcos High School. During Tuesday’s school board meeting, principals from both campuses presented targeted improvement plans focused on raising student achievement, strengthening classroom instruction and helping more students stay on track to graduate. Earlier this year, five San Marcos CISD campuses received D ratings under the Texas Education Agency’s accountability system: Goodnight Middle School, Bowie Elementary, Mendez Elementary, Travis Elementary and De Zavala Elementary. view article

Hinojosa sues to review confidential emails between Musk, Abbott

October 2006:44 AM

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic candidate for Texas governor, is suing her gubernatorial opponent in order to review more than a thousand pages of communication between Greg Abbott’s office and Elon Musk’s representatives, which were deemed confidential due to their “embarrassing” and “intimate” nature. Nobody here is accusing Greg Abbott of having a torrid love affair with Elon Musk,” said Hinojosa in front of the Travis County courthouse Monday morning. “What this is about is we have the world’s only trillionaire getting massive tax breaks from this governor after giving him over $500,000 in campaign contributions.” Abbott, after voting in Del Valle on Monday morning, called the suit an act of desperation from Hinojosa. “What Gina is trying to do more than anything else is to try to get attention for her and her campaign,” Abbott said to reporters. “This election has slipped through her hands and she doesn’t have any ability to do anything else other than to grasp at straws to get attention.” view article

Amid a flurry of celebrity endorsements, McConaughey offers a baffling one

October 2005:00 AM

This election season, scores of Texas celebrities have urged their fellow countrymen to get out and vote. Most of the ones you've heard of have endorsed James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate. But here comes Matthew McConaughey, perhaps the most Texan of all famous people, with something a little different to say. On Sunday, McConaughey posted a six-minute video on X titled "Independent counts." In a front-facing video that makes it look like he's being held hostage inside of a sauna, McConaughey pitches Americans on voting not for a party, but for ideas. "So they've been telling us for years that an independent vote is a wasted vote," McConaughey says. "Well, a great question for our times is: How's that unwasted vote been working out for you?" It's not clear what exactly McConaughey counts as an "independent" vote. Is he talking about the common refrain that voting third party is "wasting" a vote? Independence in the sense of ticket-splitting, where you vote for candidates from a bunch of parties on the same ballot? But before he gets into his spiel, Mr. Alright Alright Alright has to let us know that this video is not about him. view article

What’s ahead for Austin-area public schools and the issues lawmakers will tackle in 2027

October 2005:00 AM

As Texas prepares for the 90th legislative session in January 2027, lawmakers face decisions on public school funding, declining enrollment, property tax reform and classroom policies. Raise Your Hand Texas outlines how proposed legislation and Texas Classroom Commission recommendations could affect school district budgets, teachers and students across the state. As Texas school districts grapple with declining enrollment, rising operating costs and difficult budget decisions, the upcoming 90th Legislative Session in January 2027 will be a major moment for public education. Lawmakers will tackle property tax relief, school funding and recommendations from the newly established Texas Classroom Commission—decisions that could have lasting implications for classrooms statewide. "Every session presents a critical choice between quick fixes and long-term planning," said Bob Popinski, dean of policy for Raise Your Hand Texas. "How we address these interconnected issues this session will determine whether our schools have the long-term fiscal stability needed to serve Texas students for decades to come." Across Texas, school boards are making difficult decisions. According to Raise Your Hand Texas, approximately 170 public school campuses have closed or been slated for closure over the past three school years amid declining enrollment and budget deficits. view article

Early voting begins Oct. 19. Here’s what Travis County voters should know.

October 2005:00 AM

Early voting in Travis County runs Monday, Oct. 19, through Friday, Oct. 30, ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. view article

Data Ceners Database

October 2005:00 AM

Google Sheet of data center projects in the US view article

The Texas Data Center Rebellion Has Begun

October 2005:00 AM

Deceleration reports back from the 2-day statewide convening of residents fighting data center buildout—from El Paso to Dallas to San Antonio and down to the RGV. Welcome to Water and Power, a monthly newsletter about the elements of our survival—and those who seek to profit from them. Water & Power highlights reporting found at Deceleration, but also offers links to critical stories from other publications, prepares you to engage on these issues with notices of events around the bend, and always offers unique content exclusively for newsletter subscribers, If you know someone who would appreciate this research and analysis, pass it along. Subscribe to this and our growing roster of Deceleration newsletters. view article

Powering Texas’ Digital Economy: Data Centers and the Future of the Grid

October 1908:55 AM

Texas is quickly becoming a national hub for data center development. This growth presents major economic opportunities, such as job creation and technological advancement. However, it also raises questions about potential impact on the state’s electric grid and natural resources. Since data centers are resource intensive and projected to scale in the coming years, there is a need for an integrated policy framework that lays the foundation for a sustainable digital economy in Texas. ERCOT’s recent projections show steep increases in electricity demand in the next few years, much of it driven by the rise of data centers. HARC, in partnership with the University of Houston Energy, has written a two-part Policy Brief titled Powering Texas’ Digital Economy: Data Centers and the Future of the Grid, which explores how data centers are evolving across Texas and what this means for the grid’s future: Part 1 introduces why data centers are booming in Texas, the types of facilities being built, and how they operate. view article

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