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How do I get my SuperSearch on TexasISD.com?Attorney General Ken Paxton Instructs Texas Schools to Display the Ten Commandments in Accordance with Texas Law
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement directing all Texas Independent School Districts (ISDs) not enjoined by ongoing litigation to display copies of the Ten Commandments once Senate Bill 10 takes effect on September 1, 2025. “From the beginning, the Ten Commandments have been irrevocably intertwined with America’s legal, moral, and historical heritage,” said Attorney General Paxton. “Schools not enjoined by ongoing litigation must abide by S.B. 10 and display the Ten Commandments. The woke radicals seeking to erase our nation’s history will be defeated. I will not back down from defending the virtues and values that built this country.”
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Preventive Law: HB 6 and Special Education
During the 89th Regular Legislative Session, HB 6 made a number of changes to Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code and the content of the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct. Many of these changes will likely be welcomed by Texas public schools, such as the ability to have more discretion in the determination of appropriate behavioral consequences for a student found in possession of a VAPE device.
Left-Wing Groups Sue Texas Over Ban on DEI, Gender Ideology in K-12 Schools
The law took effect on September 1. A coalition of left-wing groups and individuals has filed a lawsuit against the State of Texas over the implementation of the state-wide ban on DEI-related curriculum and gender ideology in K-12 schools. The lawsuit was filed on August 28, just days before the law took effect on September 1. It was filed in a federal district court in Houston. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas filed a lawsuit against Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath and the Independent School Districts of Houston, Katy, and Plano.
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North Texas psychiatrist shares insights into adolescent mental health, wellness
As students return to school, North Texas Salience Health psychiatrist Dr. Shanila Shagufta said it's important for parents to look for signs of mental health challenges in children and teens. One in five adolescents experience mental health challenges—emotional, mental, or behavioral—in any given year, Shagufta said, a figure confirmed by the U.S. Center for Disease Control. Salience Health, which offers mental health treatments, has locations in Frisco, Allen, Dallas, McKinney and Plano, according to its website. A new location is planned to open in Southlake at the end of August.
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Spared from dissolution, Texas Lottery gets a second chance under new management
After months of controversy, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation must tackle poor sales and legislative scrutiny as it takes over the games on Sept. 1.
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Houston oil giant to revamp Baytown site, bringing 700 jobs
The company is looking to increase production of diesel and base stocks. ExxonMobil is bringing hundreds of new jobs to Texas as the company announced plans for a major reconfiguration to its Baytown campus, the oil giant said earlier this week
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In rapidly diversifying Tarrant County, a summer of GOP redistricting hits Black and Latino representation
Despite explosive growth turning Tarrant into a racially diverse swing county, two new political maps will leave it with whiter, more Republican representation.Despite explosive growth turning Tarrant into a racially diverse swing county, two new political maps will leave it with whiter, more Republican representation.
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How effective the metal vape collection boxes have been for Waco ISD
News 10 This Morning's Olivea Herzberg details how effective the metal vape collection boxes have been throughout Waco ISD.
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Texas HB 8 overhauls student testing, United ISD plans transition from STAAR
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Copperas Cove ISD Trustees approve new budget, set new tax rate
The Copperas Cove ISD Board of Trustees has approved the district's budget for the upcoming school year and approved the tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. CCISD said residents will see a lower tax rate for the seventh year in a row. The Board reportedly approved the tax rate at a special meeting on Thursday, Aug. 28, for the fiscal year that began on Monday, Sept. 1.
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How Barbers Hill ISD teachers are embracing the use of AI to support them and ease their workload
While the idea of using artificial intelligence in classrooms may seem distasteful to some, Barbers Hill ISD is encouraging teachers to use the technology to support instruction. In spring 2024, teachers across the district began experimenting with Brisk Teaching, an AI-teaching platform designed for educators, whether it be to create worksheets or track student performance. Now, district officials are encouraging staff across all grade levels to use the software to help teach students
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Parents voice opposition to Ten Commandments law at Conroe ISD
Conroe Independent School District is moving ahead with implementing a new state law requiring Ten Commandments displays in K-12 public classrooms, despite opposition from some parents and the absence of penalties for non-compliance. The law, known as SB10, mandates that all K-12 public classrooms display a 16-by-20 copy of the King James Bible version of the Ten Commandments.
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Sabine ISD reports death of high school student Monday
A Sabine Independent School District student has died on Monday.
According to the district, there was an incident Monday in the community that “resulted in the passing of a Sabine High School student.”
They did not confirm whether the death of the student was part of the incident in Hugh Camp Memorial Park that happened on Monday afternoon. We have reached out to the superintendent for comment.
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Photo of students sitting on school bus floor goes viral, Crowley ISD investigates
An investigation is underway in Crowley after a photo surfaced on social media showing students sitting on the floor of a school bus, which is against Texas law.
Makayla Lyons, a parent in the Crowley Independent School District, said her son called her Wednesday morning to report that he and other students were sitting on the floor of a bus with no seats.
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Houston teen starts council to give students ‘a seat at the table’ at State Board of Education
When high school senior Gage Fagan testified at a Fort Bend ISD board meeting against a controversial school ranking rule that was subsequently eliminated due to student opposition, he realized the importance of student voices in education policy. Now, he's helped form a new student advisory group at the State Board of Education that will give the agency policy recommendations. Since June, the Ridge Point High School senior has been working with the Texas Education Agency to create a 15-student committee with one member from each congressional district to provide the agency with feedback at least once every semester. Focusing on student issues "(Students across the state) tend to think that these politicians and lawmakers on the State Board of Education tend to focus on these big ticket, controversial issues ... and not necessarily focus on issues that students really care about," Fagan said. "I decided to start this organization to focus on that and really get students to band together ... because it makes sense for the client to have a seat at the table."
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A lawsuit trying to stop Austin’s tax rate election heads to Texas Supreme Court
A lawsuit trying to stop Austin's tax rate election heads to Texas Supreme Court After Texas' Third Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit against the city of Austin challenging the ballot language for its upcoming tax rate election, the lawsuit is headed to the Texas Supreme Court. Former Austin mayoral candidate Jeff Bowen filed the lawsuit last month alleging the language intentionally misleads voters about the “permanence of the tax increase and does not describe specifically how the city council will use the more than $110 million in additional funds from the tax increase, if approved by voters.”
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Texas Gov. Abbott says he’ll swiftly sign new maps on his desk that will boost GOP in 2026
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday promised to quickly sign off on a new, Republican-leaning congressional voting map gerrymandered to help the GOP maintain its slim majority in Congress. “One Big Beautiful Map has passed the Senate and is on its way to my desk, where it will be swiftly signed into law,” Abbott said in a statement. Texas lawmakers approved the final plans just hours before, inflaming an already tense battle unfolding among states as governors from both parties pledge to redraw maps with the goal of giving their political candidates a leg up in the 2026 midterm elections.
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As Schools Increase Use of AI, Experts Warn of Impact on Children’s Development
As tens of millions of children head back to school, parents and teachers are grappling with questions about how much artificial intelligence (AI) is too much.The education system will be one of the primary laboratories for the global AI experiment, according to author Joe Allen. “Schools—to the extent that they either mandate or encourage the adoption of AI—are going to be massive petri dishes in which we’ll find out whether it’s better to maintain traditional cultural norms, or if we turn every child possible into a cyborg,” he told The Epoch Times. No one knows what the long-term effects will be, said Allen, who authored “Dark Aeon: Transhumanism and the War Against Humanity.”
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“Bathroom bill” aimed at trans people approved by Texas House after decade of failed attempts
Senate Bill 8 will restrict restrooms in government buildings, public schools and universities based on sex assigned at birth and apply $25,000 fines for violations. Texas House members clashed over a bill that would restrict which restrooms transgender people can use in government buildings and schools, but ultimately approved it late Thursday. Representatives approved Senate Bill 8 on a 86-45 vote after several hours of tense debate that was at times interrupted by people in the gallery shouting insults at lawmakers who supported the bill. The House gallery, where visitors can watch proceedings, was emptied out by staff and Department of Public Safety officers after the disruptions continued. SB 8 would restrict bathroom use in government-owned buildings, public schools and universities based of sex assigned at birth and would not allow exceptions for transgender inmates’ housing in prisons and jails. It would also bar those assigned male at birth from accessing women’s domestic violence shelters, unless they are under 17 and the child of a woman also receiving services.
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A rigorous accreditation program inspired Texas’ camp reforms. Here’s what that process looks like.
More than 75 Texas camps have met dozens of safety standards to become accredited by the American Camp Association, which can be a lengthy and costly process. Train staff on various emergencies, file emergency plans with local emergency personnel, maintain communication methods in case phone and internet services go down, and teach campers how to respond during crises. Seventy six youth camps in Texas must meet these requirements and dozens more to be accredited by the American Camp Association — the gold standard of camp safety and operation — and some of those measures are among the camp reforms that Texas lawmakers seek to implement following the deadly July 4 floods.
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Northside ISD starts school year with smaller budget deficit, fewer vacancies
Northside Independent School District is entering its new school year planning to spend roughly $1 billion, which would mean a $38 million budget deficit. The district’s board of trustees approved the 2025-26 budget on Tuesday, after months of budget talks and negotiations over how much funding could be expected under House Bill 2, the $8.5 billion public school funding bill passed by state lawmakers in May. Never miss San Antonio Report's biggest stories. Sign up for The Recap, a newsletter rundown of the most important news, delivered every Monday and Thursday.
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Feds cut $15M grant championed by TCU to reduce maternal mortality
The federal government slashed a $15 million grant aimed at lowering maternal mortality rates in North Texas. The $15 million grant was awarded to the North Texas Maternal Health Accelerator, a coalition created to apply for the funds. The federal money was part of Health Care Rewards to Achieve Improved Outcomes, or HEROES, a program that began accepting proposals last year. The grant was requested through the Maternal Health Accelerator, led by the Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University and UT Southwestern, and managed by the Child Poverty Action Lab, which brought together five local health systems.
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Plano ISD Under Investigation Following Reports of Antisemitic Incidents
Attorney General Ken Paxton said the investigation is in response to community concerns. This article has been updated since publication to include a statement from Plano ISD. Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced a formal investigation into Plano Independent School District after multiple reports of antisemitic incidents and school-sponsored activities perceived as anti-Israel.
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Lubbock County Commissioners Stop Property Tax Increase
Three commissioners voted to save taxpayers money. County employees complained because it could cut their raises. Three Lubbock County commissioners have stopped a county property tax increase, but not everyone is happy about it. During a meeting this week, the five-member Lubbock County Commissioners Court voted 3-2 to approve the no-new-revenue property tax rate for 2025, which will be used to budget the county’s spending for the upcoming year. Some county employees fear that without a property tax increase, they may not receive raises.
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Senate Moves To Ban Fundraising During Special Sessions After Quorum Break
In response to the Democrat quorum break earlier this month, the Texas Senate advanced legislation to prohibit lawmakers and statewide officials from raising campaign funds during special sessions. Senate Bill 19 by State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R–Houston) expands existing state law, which already bans campaign contributions during regular legislative sessions, to include special sessions convened before September 1 of an odd-numbered year.
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Border Communities Have Lower Crime Rates | The Texas Tribune
Texas counties along the Rio Grande are relatively safe, state and federal crime statistics show, and they seem to be getting even safer as more law enforcement resources pour into the area. Texas counties along the Rio Grande are relatively safe, state and federal crime statistics show, and they seem to be getting even safer as more law enforcement resources pour into the area.
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1 in 4 Texas school districts signs up for new Bible-infused curriculum
The numbers may grow as the state collects more data. Some districts adopted the plan not for its religious emphasis but for more funding and to better align with teaching requirements.
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About 750 new laws will go into effect in Texas on Sept. 1. Here are some of the significant ones.
New laws range from school vouchers and water infrastructure funding to a ban on city and county-funded abortion travel funds.
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Conroe ISD names Superintendent Lone Finalist
The Conroe ISD Board of Trustees has named Dr. David Vinson as the Lone Finalist for Superintendent of Schools during a special called board meeting on August 27. The announcement comes after a comprehensive three-month search that attracted interest from exceptional leaders across Texas and the nation. Trustees emphasized their unity and confidence in selecting Dr. Vinson, noting that his experience, vision, and proven leadership align with the values and aspirations of the Conroe ISD community.
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Parents try to convince education commission not to take over Fort Worth ISD
This month, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath didn't mince words: Fort Worth ISD's uptick in scores isn't enough.
"Fort Worth has significant academic challenges; its level of grade level proficiency is materially lower than Dallas, even though demographically they are not any different," he said as he released accountability scores.
Soon, Morath will be in Fort Worth touring different campuses as he plans the district's next step, which could include replacing the school board and the superintendent despite the improvement seen recently.
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Pay-for-performance dispute between Houston ISD and its largest teachers union continues in court Thursday
The Houston Federation of Teachers is seeking an injunction to prevent HISD from doling out state-funded raises based on performance rather than years of service. The relationship between the union and Superintendent Mike Miles has been fraught since the beginning of the state takeover.
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Family sues Lockhart ISD over volleyball coach’s alleged assault of student
A family of a Lockhart ISD student is suing the district after their child was allegedly sexually assaulted by a former volleyball coach, according to court documents obtained by KVUE. The lawsuit claims the district failed to protect the student in connection to sexual assault by former volleyball coach Aaron Aguilar and did not provide a safe learning environment during the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years.
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Ysleta ISD approves plan to cut healthcare costs by $10 million
Healthcare costs for the Ysleta Independent School District are projected to exceed $43 million next year if no changes are made. In response, trustees voted 6 to 1 on Wednesday to approve a plan aimed at reducing these expenses.
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Mike Brooks named Executive Director of Bond Projects
Round Rock ISD welcomes Mike Brooks to the Bond team as the Executive Director of Bond Projects. He previously served the district as the Director of Maintenance. “I am honored to serve as Round Rock ISD’s new Executive Director of Bonds,” Brook said. “I’ve seen firsthand how well-planned and well-executed facilities projects directly support student learning and staff success.”
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Waco High School aide charged with felony grooming in case involving 16-year-old student
A Waco High School campus aide was arrested Tuesday on felony grooming charges after school officials learned of his inappropriate messages to a 16-year-old female student. Jody Deshawn Edwards, 34, remains in the McLennan County Jail under $10,000 bond and faces up to 10 years in prison after his arrest on the third-degree felony charge.
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