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.
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.
State education board finalizes anti-Islamic rewrite of Texas social studies lessons

State Board of Education members on Friday approved a rewrite of what Texas high schoolers learn in social studies, disregarding pleas from Muslims who testified that schools should teach how people of Islamic faith positively contributed to world history. The Republican majority instead adopted a lesson, for example, requiring public school students to learn that “radical Islam” motivated the 9/11 attacks, as opposed to more narrowly focusing on terrorist groups such as al-Qaeda and extremists such as Osama bin Laden. A Muslim-American EMT was notably among those killed while attempting to save lives during the tragedy.

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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

STAAR rescoring requests triple after more Texas schools question computer grading

October 1209:00 AM

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

Texas will review Austin ISD’s spending in the state’s latest scrutiny of the capitol district

October 1208:32 AM

Austin ISD will be the subject of state scrutiny once again, with a new investigation into the district’s finances led by the state comptroller and spurred on by Gov. Greg Abbott. Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced Monday that Austin, as well as Barbers Hill, El Paso, and Prosper school districts, would undergo a detailed financial review. view article

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD releases ‘poison’ employees list after yearslong legal fight

October 1208:31 AM

A list of 18 Grapevine-Colleyville ISD employees that a former school board member described as "poison teachers" has been released after a yearslong legal battle, leaving some current and former district employees questioning why their names were included. The list, which includes principals, librarians, teachers and learning liaisons, was brought up publicly in 2022 by former GCISD school board member Tammy Nakamura. During a town hall meeting, Nakamura said she had a list of "poison teachers" she and other board members were working to remove from the district. view article

Houston ISD takeover commission calls for limits to state interventions

October 1208:30 AM

A group of educators, lawmakers, and education experts are calling on the state of Texas to limit the power that appointed boards and superintendents have during the state takeover of public school districts. A report released Thursday and authored by the Commission of the HISD Takeover offers a qualitative look at the impacts and effects of the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) state intervention in Houston ISD. The commission, which includes a 14-person panel, spent a year collecting more than 100 accounts from students, teachers and community members. It's now recommending lawmakers raise the threshold for triggering state interventions, add firm guardrails on the authorities of state-appointed boards and superintendents, impose limits on the education commissioner's authority, and establish local avenues for ending a state takeover. view article

Comal ISD Bonds Would Cost Taxpayers $1.2 Billion With Interest

October 1208:30 AM

Comal ISD is one of the fastest-growing school districts in Texas, located in one of the fastest-growing counties in the country. A community planning committee named Comal Forward reviewed the district's needs and recommended the package that the Board of Trustees placed on the ballot. view article

Bullard ISD superintendent expected to resign Tuesday

October 1208:29 AM

Bullard ISD Superintendent Micah Dyer is expected to voluntarily resign Tuesday, when the school board meets for a special meeting. The board unanimously voted Monday to place Dyer on paid administrative leave over what a district spokesperson called a “personnel matter.” After meeting with an attorney in closed session, board members are expected to consider Dyer’s contract and resignation, then consider naming an interim superintendent, according to the meeting agenda. view article

Lawyer threatens to sue Mansfield ISD if trustees change school board elections

October 1208:28 AM

Lawyer Andy Taylor has spent nearly 40 years drawing political maps and fighting them in court. Now, he’s ready to challenge Mansfield ISD. Taylor, who represented George W. Bush in Florida’s 2000 presidential election recount, warned trustees Oct. 7 that he will file a lawsuit if they change how voters elect the school board. Trustees are considering electing each of the seven members from a set area instead of districtwide. view article

Paxton Proposes New Rules Protecting Texas Land from Foreign Adversaries

October 1208:28 AM

Paxton also plans to create a new task force to uncover and stop foreign entities from owning Texas land. A set of new rules proposed by Attorney General Ken Paxton seeks to strengthen Texas’ ability to protect state land from foreign adversaries like China. According to the Friday announcement, these rules build upon those proposed earlier this year to enforce a newly passed state law banning land purchases by countries that have been deemed hostile. Paxton’s latest proposal leaves most of the previous rules in place but adds additional protections and clarifications. Soon anyone, not just individuals involved in real estate transactions, can submit a complaint to the attorney general’s office if they believe a violation of the law has occurred. view article

Lewisville ISD teacher faces additional child sex crime charges

October 1208:25 AM

Gloria Reséndiz, who teaches at Hebron High School in Carrollton, was charged with indecency with a child, sexual conduct, and child grooming. Detectives obtained additional information that led to two more charges against her – improper relationship between an educator and a student and sexual assault on a child. An additional $75,000 was added to her bond for each additional charge. view article

Parents share concerns about band director at Post ISD meeting

October 1208:25 AM

Parents in Post are speaking up for their children, as the school board hosted a meeting to discuss the band director’s arrest. Bruce Bailey, Jr., was arrested Friday, after Post ISD contacted the Garza County Sheriff’s Office with details alleging he inappropriately touched a juvenile at a Post football game. These allegations led to a criminal investigation against Bailey. Marisa Silva, one of the band parents at the meeting, said her son did not personally have any odd interactions with Bailey, but he noticed behavior that warranted protecting his female classmates. view article

Nederland ISD explains why Prop. A would add $4.1 million, not $5 million

October 1208:25 AM

ederland Independent School District says Proposition A could provide an additional $4.1 million for its maintenance and operations budget. The ballot estimates the measure would increase M&O tax revenue by $3.41 million compared with the previous year. The district also estimates it would receive about $1.6 million in state aid. view article

Blue Origin Plans $555 Million Manufacturing Campus in Hutto

October 1208:23 AM

Riley Wanasek reports that Blue Origin Manufacturing LLC plans to invest approximately $555 million in a new manufacturing campus in Hutto and create more than 2,000 jobs over the next decade. The company plans to build Constellation Park, which will span approximately 1.3 million square feet and serve as a production hub for the company’s satellite and communications programs. It will also support the TeraWave satellite communications network, which is designed to provide high-speed connectivity to enterprise, data center, and government customers. view article

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Robinson ISD voters to decide on $81 million bond which would replace the district’s aging junior high

October 1208:21 AM

Robinson ISD voters will decide on a bond proposition worth more than $81 million. District staff say the largest project would replace the district’s oldest building, the junior high school. The proposal also includes student-safety improvements and updated playground equipment. The junior high was built in 1969. District staff say residents raised concerns about the campus at a town hall. If approved, there would be room for grade reconfiguration. The district projects a tax-rate impact of 14.47 cents. view article

TEA Updates Senators on Measures to Curb Educator Misconduct

October 1208:19 AM

Inspector General Levi Fuller testified before the Senate Education Committee on the Texas Education Agency's implementation of SB 571. State senators met this week to review the impact of legislation enacted last year to prevent “passing the trash” in Texas schools, and to consider what more can be done to protect students from sexual abuse by school employees. Members of the Senate Committee on Education held an interim hearing on Tuesday that included an update on Senate Bill 571, a measure designed to strengthen the state’s educator misconduct reporting, investigations, and enforcement. Data presented by the Texas Education Agency showed the measure is succeeding in getting a record number of bad actors out of kids’ classrooms, even as the agency deals with the expected flood of new reports. “The child needs to be the focus in education,” said committee chair State Sen. Donna Campbell (R–Bulverde) at the outset of the hearing, which covered several topics. view article

Parent sues Killeen ISD, alleges school police officer used excessive force in daughter’s arrest

October 1208:16 AM

A Killeen ISD police officer’s body-cam footage is seen in this screenshot during the arrest of a student on March 3 at Eastern Hills Middle in Harker Heights. view article

New animals coming to Somerset ISD AG Barn after 16 show animals killed, 4 injured in dog attack

October 1208:15 AM

The Somerset Independent School District agricultural barn will welcome new animals back this month after dogs killed 16 show animals in August, the district said. In a social media post, the district said it has finished the first phase of updates to the barn. view article

Texas Senate Hearing Turns to Sharia Concerns in Schools

October 1205:01 AM

Witnesses expressed concern about foreign-funded curriculum and Sharia influences in public schools. A Texas Senate hearing on patriotic instruction in public schools turned to allegations of Sharia influence, with witnesses questioning foreign-funded curriculum and school-sponsored activities involving Islam. The Texas Senate Committee on Education heard testimony Wednesday on the State Board of Education’s efforts to promote patriotic instruction, along with recommendations to restrict foreign influence in classrooms. Kate Bierly of the Texas Public Policy Foundation raised concerns regarding the Arabic curriculum in Austin ISD that was supplied by foreign sponsors like the Qatar Foundation International (QFI). view article

Report: Texas Schools May Have an Islamist Problem

October 1205:00 AM

State agencies say they can’t bear the cost of proposed property tax reform

October 0908:50 AM

In hearings with budget writers in the House and Senate over the last several weeks, agencies said the cuts could jeopardize hundreds of jobs, child support collections, tax fraud investigations, prison security, juvenile probation programs and tax collections. “The impact of not funding these core operations … will likely increase recidivism; cause growth in the prison population… and negatively impact both supervision in the community and security within the state’s institutions,” Texas Department of Criminal Justice officials wrote in a 539-page budget request. Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows ordered the budget reduction in July for the 2028-29 spending cycle. The state’s $1 billion-per-year private school voucher program is exempt from the limit. The guidelines also protect public school funding, Medicaid children’s health insurance programs and debt service. view article

Hundreds of Texas Data Centers Under Investigation Over Water Use Reporting

October 0908:40 AM

Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating data center developments across the state for compliance with legally required water-use surveys. Hundreds of Texas data center developments are under investigation for potentially failing to comply with state water-use reporting requirements. Attorney General Ken Paxton’s investigation targets data center developments that have not responded to the Texas Water Development Board’s water-use survey. Under Texas law, TWDB conducts surveys of entities using groundwater and surface water for municipal, industrial, power generation, and mining purposes. Paxton is demanding that data centers submit the required information and says his office has launched an ongoing investigation into data center developments across the state. “My office is currently investigating hundreds of data center developments to ensure that they are transparent about their water usage and fully compliant with the law,” said Paxton. “We cannot sacrifice our resources, water, or energy supply, and I will continue to fight for our communities across this state,” he added. view article

Texas led the U.S. in school book bans last year with 8,193, according to report

October 0908:37 AM

Report also finds Texas districts are increasingly relying on AI to evaluate what books should be removed from school shelves. Texas districts banned more books in public schools than any other state in the nation — and leaders are increasingly using artificial intelligence to decide what to ban, according to PEN America. The nonprofit, which advocates for freedom of speech across the country, released a reportMonday recording the number of book bans in U.S. public schools. It found that schools took 11,982 books off library shelves across the U.S. in the 2025-26 school year — the highest number since PEN America started tracking bans in 2021. view article

Texas Senators Hear Concerns Over Compliance Gaps in School Library Materials Law

October 0908:31 AM

Witnesses argued that schools are not fully observing the law when it comes to handling parental challenges to explicit library materials. Texas school districts cannot keep prohibited library materials simply because no parent has challenged them, a Texas Education Agency attorney told senators during a committee hearing. The Senate Committee on Education examined the implementation of Senate Bill 13 on Wednesday. The 2025 law establishes restrictions on library materials, requires school board approval for acquisitions, expands parental oversight of the library catalog including what library materials their children can access, and requires temporary restrictions on challenged materials. Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (R–Denton) said that while developing the law, lawmakers thought that “rather than require a complete, exhaustive review, we’re going to rely on local people. Parents can have access to the library. They can challenge books.” Yet parents have complained that despite the law, school districts are keeping explicit materials available to students. However, Von Byer, general counsel for Texas Education Agency (TEA), noted that the wording of SB 13 prohibits the possession, acquisition, and purchase of harmful materials. view article

School board candidates split on Keller ISD’s $828M bond, unite against district division

October 0808:40 AM

Places 4 and 5 are regular elections. Place 4 incumbent John Birt chose not to seek a third term on the board. In Place 5, incumbent Chris Coker faces two challengers. Meanwhile, Place 6 is a special election to fill the vacancy left by Charles Randklev, who resigned from the seat to run for Keller City Council, which he won in May. Early voting is Oct. 19-30. Keller ISD’s first bond since 2019 has five propositions. Proposition A is the largest: $756.3 million for districtwide maintenance, repairs and renovations. Other propositions focus on technology and maintenance of the district’s natatorium, athletic facilities and turf projects. All five can be funded under the existing tax rate approved Sept. 24, according to district officials. Coker and Place 4 candidate Geramie Parrish did not attend the forum. Organizers read their written responses. The three races — and the bond election — come as Keller ISD copes with a five-year loss of more than 4,000 students and the district’s plans to close three remaining intermediate schools at the end of this school year. view article

Lewisville ISD Teacher Arrested for Sexual Misconduct With Student

October 0808:34 AM

Gloria Resendiz is charged with child grooming and indecency with a child by sexual contact involving a Hebron High School student. A high school teacher in the Lewisville Independent School District was jailed for alleged sexual misconduct with a student. Gloria Martinez Resendiz, 35, was arrested and charged with indecency with a child by sexual contact, a second-degree felony, and child grooming, a third-degree felony. Resendiz teaches at Hebron High School but has been on administrative leave while police conducted a criminal investigation. According to a statement from the Carrollton Police Department, a school administrator notified police on September 27 about “concerning electronic communications” between Resendiz and a juvenile student. The student was enrolled in one of Resendiz’ classes during a prior school year. Jail records show the offenses occurred in March 2026. Police found evidence of an “ongoing inappropriate relationship” between the teacher and student and obtained arrest warrants for Resendiz. view article

What to know about Texas’ affordability crisis and how candidates want to fix it

October 0808:04 AM

As Texas voters fret about the high cost of living, candidates running in this year’s midterm elections are trying to claim the mantle of affordability. Candidates up and down the ballot have floated a litany of ideas, including cutting everyone a $1,500 check and pausing taxes, aimed at taming the high cost of, well, everything. To help voters navigate those proposals, The Texas Tribune has assembled a guide of Texans’ major household expenses — from housing costs, property taxes and homeowners insurance to health insurance, groceries and a tank of gasoline — and how they’ve ballooned over the last several years. Reporters with the Tribune surveyed major candidates running in the most consequential statewide races, read campaign sites and interviewed experts to understand candidates’ proposals to tackle costs and what solutions they’re still missing. view article

‘We have to suck it up’: Ken Paxton privately suggests cutting federal benefit programs to reduce national deficit

October 0805:00 AM

In a conversation that has been leaked in pieces to multiple publications, the GOP Senate nominee called for “reasonable cuts to mandatory spending,” which is driven by Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. In response to a question about reducing the federal deficit, Paxton said: “Making some reasonable cuts to mandatory spending — you’re gonna have to do it. Or there is no solution. That’s just the reality. We have to suck it up.” Around three-quarters of mandatory federal spending went toward Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid in the most recent fiscal year, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. Much of the rest covered aid to lower-income families, such as food benefits and unemployment insurance, and a mix of retirement and disability benefits for federal workers and veterans. view article

Trump Takes Aim at Talarico During San Antonio Rally

October 0805:00 AM

SAN ANTONIO—President Donald Trump rallied thousands of supporters Wednesday night, delivering a nearly two-hour speech that included repeated attacks on Democrat U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico. The rally at the Freeman Coliseum came less than a month before the November 3 election, with Trump urging Republicans to turn out for Attorney General Ken Paxton’s U.S. Senate campaign and several congressional races. Throughout his remarks, Trump repeatedly referred to Talarico as “Talafreako,” criticizing his record on immigration, energy policy, and child gender mutilation. “A vote for Talafreako is a vote to turn Texas into a dirty, failing, third-world country,” Trump told the crowd, contrasting that with his support for Paxton. Trump also questioned Talarico’s recent absence from public campaign appearances. “Where is he? Where the hell is he?” Trump asked. view article

El Paso ISD among four Texas school districts selected for state spending review

October 0708:31 AM

The Texas Comptroller’s Office has included El Paso Independent School District among four institutions picked for “a detailed review” to examine if they spend state funds in compliance with state law. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott requested a review process in August to ensure that districts spend state funds on students, classrooms and teachers and not on more administration or what he called “non-instructional bureaucracy.” view article

Houston ISD loses roughly 9,000 students, more than twice its projection

October 0708:31 AM

Houston ISD lost roughly twice the number of students district leaders had initially projected to lose. In June, officials projected approximately 4,000 students would leave the district and crafted their budget to withstand the roughly $50 million dollars it would lose in state funding tied to student enrollment. view article

Fort Worth ISD board president welcomes student letter as district seeks more community feedback

October 0708:31 AM

A group of Fort Worth ISD students is calling on state and district leaders to reconsider some changes made during the district's state takeover, and the president of the school board said their voices are welcome. The open letter, signed by 68 students ranging from second through 12th grade, was addressed to Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata, Gov. Greg Abbott, and parents across the district. view article

Texas will review Austin ISD’s spending in the state’s latest scrutiny of the capitol district

October 0708:31 AM

As AI spreads in classrooms, North Texas students help shape school policy

October 0708:30 AM

The influx of money allowed Rosenthal to outraise French in this most recent filing period, reporting more than $488,000 to French’s nearly $440,000. In the 12 days after French’s posts, Rosenthal received more than $349,000 in donations. In the more than 11 months of his candidacy before the day in which French disparaged the racial makeup of University of Texas students celebrating at a Longhorns football game last month, Rosenthal’s campaign had raised $366,000. view article

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