State Lawmakers Ask Abbott To Add Conservative Priorities to Special Session Agenda  

Multiple state lawmakers are calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to include several conservative priorities that did not receive a vote during the regular session on the agenda of the upcoming special session. State Sen. Mayes Middleton (R–Galveston) sent a letter to the governor requesting that specific measures that were not considered by the House during the general session be placed on the upcoming session’s agenda. “While this session boasts many conservative victories, each of these unfinished items is essential to securing a conservative future for Texas, ” wrote Middleton. “There has never been a more critical time to make these priorities the law of this Great State.”
Inside Elon Musk’s stellar year at the Texas Capitol

While Elon Musk took Washington, D.C., by storm, his company representatives and lobbyists were also notching up big political wins in Texas. While Elon Musk took Washington, D.C., by storm, his company representatives and lobbyists were also notching up big political wins in Texas. It was April 2013, and Musk stood at a podium in a small committee room in the basement of the Texas Capitol. The Tesla CEO asked the legislators gathered before him to change state law, allowing him to bypass the state’s powerful car dealership lobby and sell his electric vehicles directly to the public. He painted a bleak picture of what could happen if they didn’t give him his way. “We would, I’m afraid, we would fail,” Musk told the assembled representatives. “So for us, it’s a matter of life or death.” Clad in a dark suit instead of his now ubiquitous black T-shirt and baseball hat, the younger Musk was unable to persuade lawmakers in Austin. That year, the bill he wanted to pass died. More than a decade later, however, Musk’s fortunes inside the Texas Capitol have changed — dramatically.
Gov. Greg Abbott sets Nov. 4 special election for open state Senate seat

The contest coincides with the state’s November uniform election, when voters across Texas will already be at the polls to decide local offices and ballot measures.
Gov. Abbott Signs Billions in Homeowner, Business Property Tax Relief

Gov. Greg Abbott has signed three measures providing new property tax relief to homeowners and businesses. During a press conference in Denton on Monday, Abbott signed Senate Bill 4, Senate Bill 23, and House Bill 9 into law, which he says will bring the total amount of additional tax relief passed this session up to $10 billion. That number, however, includes some existing property tax relief passed in previous sessions. All three measures in the tax relief package were worked on by State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R–Houston) and State Rep. Morgan Meyer (R–Dallas), who were in attendance at the signing. The first measure signed, SB 4, raises the homestead exemption to $140,000.
Patrick Accuses Abbott of Trying To Legalize Recreational Marijuana in Texas

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Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls for regulation instead

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Frisco ISD adjusts transfer rules to boost enrollment amid budget concerns

June 1210:25 AM

Frisco ISD is changing its policies on who can transfer into the district. The district hopes the changes will help prevent further budget cuts. The district hopes these options will help increase enrollment and retain students in the district. view article

Navarro ISD Child Nutrition Department achieves inaugural “Cream of the Crop” Award

June 1210:21 AM

The Navarro ISD proudly announces that its Child Nutrition Department, under the exceptional leadership of Director Carlette Drabek, has been awarded the prestigious “Cream of the Crop” honor by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller at the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) MegaCon on Friday, May 23, 2025. This groundbreaking achievement recognizes NISD’s unparalleled commitment to student nutrition and marks a significant milestone in the department’s history of excellence. view article

Families sue Millsap ISD over alleged special needs student abuse and cover-up

June 1209:41 AM

Several families are suing Millsap ISD in Parker County over alleged abuse of special needs students, including a nonverbal autistic boy. Three former Millsap ISD staff members, including the superintendent, were arrested in connection with the investigation and no longer work for the district. The lawsuit claims district officials attempted to cover up the abuse, and more families have come forward with similar allegations. + view article

Texas high school students’ STAAR scores show gains in STEM fields, struggles in reading and literacy

June 1208:41 AM

Education policy experts say the results align with Texas’ workforce goals but note that students still need help. view article

Gov. Abbott: Lawmakers must rein in local governments’ ability to hike property tax rates

June 1208:40 AM

Texas homeowners are taxed by local entities such as school districts, cities, counties, hospital districts and municipal utility districts. State lawmakers spend billions of dollars annually to reduce how much Texans pay school districts in property taxes, although Abbott noted June 11 that since the state does not levy property taxes, it also cannot make direct tax cuts. “I know Texans are frustrated about what's going on. ... Local jurisdictions, in my opinion, have imposed too much property taxes on our fellow Texans,” Abbott said in an interview from his office at the state capitol in Austin. In February, Abbott urged lawmakers to “stop making it so easy for local taxing jurisdictions to increase property taxes.” He said at the time that taxing entities should be required to receive two-thirds approval from local voters during a general election before they can raise taxes. view article

Austin ISD prepares to overhaul underperforming middle schools under state turnaround plans

June 1208:40 AM

Judge Franklin is accused of telling a defendant he had better accept the plea deal because “dead men can’t testify.” view article

Nebraska invested in having special education students learn alongside their peers — and is seeing promising results

June 1208:30 AM

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. — When Bethany Jolliffe started teaching kindergarten 15 years ago, she picked up on what seemed like a long-standing pattern: Teachers mostly stayed in their lane, with general education teachers focusing on “their” students, and special education teachers homed in on students deemed to be their responsibility. Instead of keeping children with disabilities in classrooms and bringing help to them, teachers often pulled them out of the classroom, away from their peers. Nationwide, that’s a common approach in schools, where many students with disabilities, starting in kindergarten, are segregated from their classmates for large portions of the day. At Westmoor Elementary in west Scottsbluff, where Jolliffe is now assistant principal, that’s no longer the case. In classrooms across the school, children of all abilities learn side by side. Special education teachers and paraprofessionals spend hours in the same classrooms to provide support to students who may need it. All teachers spend time planning together to figure out how to support every student who walks through their door. view article

Watch the TribCast team discuss legislative session’s impact on Texas schools and libraries

June 1208:30 AM

During our TribCast Live event at 7 p.m. tonight, we’ll explain what happened, look ahead toward the impact on Texas schools, and hear from experts about what comes next view article

Trans Texans brace for life under strict sex definition law

June 1208:30 AM

It was in a San Antonio courtroom in 2015 that Leo Tyler felt he became who he was always meant to be. The 17-year-old had long known he was trans, but it didn’t feel real until a judge agreed to change the name and gender on his government documents. “It was euphoric,” Tyler, now 27, recalls. “Walking out of that courtroom, I felt so seen.” Tyler was the youngest in a group of people changing their gender markers that day. On the steps of the courthouse, they all embraced him, crying tears of joy over the idea that he’d get to live his whole adult life on his own terms. view article

Ysleta ISD considers school closures amid budget deficit concerns

June 1208:27 AM

The Ysleta Independent School District is exploring several options to address its significant budget deficit, including the potential closure of two elementary schools. Superintendent Xavier De La Torre said that the district's projected $35.2 million deficit might necessitate the closure of schools with low enrollment, such as Presa Elementary in the Lower Valley. view article

Early reading scores rise in Fort Worth ISD. Superintendent says ‘long way to go’

June 1208:26 AM

Karen Molinar didn’t wait. Just hours after the Texas Education Agency released early state testing data, the Fort Worth ISD superintendent brought results straight to the school board — including results not yet public. Third-, fourth- and fifth-grade reading scores are rising, Molinar told trustees at a June 10 board meeting. Middle school results improved slightly, too. But for a district under state pressure to improve, Molinar and trustees are hopeful recent instructional changes will pay off. view article

Temple ISD to save over $3 million through bond refunding

June 1208:25 AM

Temple Independent School District said it will save over $3.6 million over the next 15 years after it was able to price refunding bonds from 2016, which the district says will save taxpayers money. According to TISD, the district was able to refund $40,255,000 of the remaining principal at an interest rate of 3.896%. They say the refunding will result in an estimated savings of $3,671,080 over the 15 years remaining before the final bonds retire in 2041, meaning the district will save an average of nearly $293,000 per year in annual debt service payments beginning in fiscal year 2027. view article

Boerne ISD middle school principal tenders resignation

June 1208:25 AM

Boerne Middle School North Principal Daniel Owen resigned Wednesday, following his arrest last week for driving while intoxicated, according to school officials. A letter from Superintendent Dr. Kristin Craft addressed to "BMSN families and staff" told of Owen's resignation after he'd been placed on paid administrative leave Monday. "Under Mr. Owen's guidance, BMSN has continued to excel academically and foster a supportive, student-centered environment," Craft wrote. "His commitment to excellence and to building a strong campus culture has been evident in the success of our students and staff." view article

Killeen ISD Moves Forward with Administration Building Renovation

June 1208:25 AM

The Killeen Independent School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved a guaranteed maximum price of $35.3 million to renovate the district’s new administration building at 777 N. Twin Creek Dr. “This is a pivotal step forward for Killeen ISD,” said Board President Brett E. Williams. “Our families and community members will benefit from improved customer service, greater convenience, and a centralized location to access key district services. By reducing the time staff spend traveling between buildings, we’re increasing the time they can spend focused on solutions and student success. This renovation is not just a facilities update—it’s an investment in performance, service, and long-term fiscal responsibility.” view article

Fort Worth Independent School District board approves $43.6M deficit budget

June 1208:25 AM

The Fort Worth Independent School District’s board approved a budget on Tuesday evening that leaves the district in a financial hole — but one district leaders expect to be able to climb partway out of in the next few months. The board voted unanimously to approve a $43.6 million deficit budget for the 2025-26 school year. Read more at: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article308361185.html#storylink=cpy view article

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Judge rules PSJA ISD school board can censure trustee with proper notice

June 1208:25 AM

A judge on Tuesday ruled that the PSJA ISD school board can censure a trustee as long as that person is provided three-day notice and a proper resolution for the action. The judge also extended a temporary restraining order prohibiting the censure until June 16. School board member Cynthia Gutierrez filed the lawsuit against board president Diana Serna, and fellow trustees Carlos Villegas and Yolanda Castillo on May 27. view article

Fort Worth ISD celebrates preliminary 2025 STAAR results for grades 3 through 8

June 1208:25 AM

Officials with the Fort Worth Independent School District are celebrating preliminary results from a statewide standardized test that they said shows gains in reading performance for grades 3 through 8. Superintendent Karen Molinar presented the early test results for spring 2025 during a school board meeting on Tuesday, June 10, a week before the Texas Education Agency publicly releases statewide testing data from the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, for elementary and middle school grades. TEA released End-of-Course assessment results for high school subjects on Tuesday morning, which showed the district had seen gains in student performance in Biology and Algebra I, but losses in English I, English II and U.S. History. view article

Judson ISD board eliminates $1M in vacant positions

June 1208:24 AM

The Judson ISD board of trustees unanimously approved eliminating 25 vacant non-teaching positions and reducing four vacant nursing staff positions to licensed vocational nurse positions on June 5. The decision will save approximately $1.43 million in the 2025-26 fiscal year budget, according to agenda documents. view article

Mount Pleasant ISD to expand student-run community garden

June 1208:24 AM

A group of gardeners is providing food for East Texans. They’re not with an organization, though. In fact, they just finished fourth grade. “I think everybody in our community is our family,” said Kenley Collier, a fourth grade student at Frances Corprew Elementary. This group of students in Mount Pleasant put time and effort into gardening for the future. They started planting in September. Now, there’s bell peppers, crookneck squash, zucchini, strawberries and more. view article

Longview ISD upgrades high school campus security to meet state safety standards

June 1208:24 AM

Longview ISD is complying with a State of Texas mandate to make school campuses more secure. The new fence is replacing a chain link fence at the high school which LISD says wasn’t secure enough. The new wrought iron fence is 6 feet high with rock columns and iron gates. Construction started in mid-April. They plan on eventually putting up similar fencing at all LISD campuses, but started with LHS since the property is so large. view article

Frisco ISD releases video of fatal track meet stabbing involving Karmelo Anthony and Austin Metcalf

June 1208:24 AM

Local News Frisco ISD releases video of fatal track meet stabbing involving Karmelo Anthony and Austin Metcalf texas By Kelsy Mittauer Updated on: June 11, 2025 / 9:22 PM CDT / CBS Texas Frisco Independent School District has released surveillance footage of a deadly stabbing that occurred during a track meet in April, but only under strict conditions. Under Texas open records laws, requesters may view such video in some cases, but are not permitted to record it. view article

Water Wasters Wednesday: Canyon ISD responds to reports of water waste at campuses

June 1208:21 AM

This week we turn our focus on two Canyon ISD schools that caught the public’s attention. West Plains Junior High Arden Road Elementary Over the past two weeks, the community reached out sharing images and videos showing water pooling on sidewalks and irrigation systems spraying onto streets rather than school lawns. We reached out to Canyon ISD and Lisa Johnson, the director of district communications, said they’re working to correct it now. view article

STAAR test results are out. Here’s how Houston’s largest school districts performed

June 1208:19 AM

Among the Houston area's most populated school districts, many outperformed the state's average STAAR test scores — but students in Aldine, Pasadena and Spring trailed behind. The three school districts had smaller percentages of students "meet grade level" standards compared to Texas' average for high school students in almost all subjects tested: Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II and U.S. History. Pasadena ISD performed better than the state average in Algebra I. view article

Copperas Cove ISD hires inaugural Director of Fine Arts

June 1208:13 AM

Copperas Cove Independent School District has a new leader for its fine arts programs. CCISD announced that the Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hiring of Megan Kenobbie to serve as the district’s inaugural Director of Fine Arts on Tuesday, June 10. Kenobbie will reportedly oversee band, choir, theatre and visual arts programs at all campuses. view article

DeSoto ISD adds ‘Zen Dens’ to each campus to support student, staff well-being

June 1208:11 AM

The DeSoto ISD is adding wellness spaces to each of its 10 campuses to provide students and staff with a quiet, safe space for stillness and reflection. The school district describes the "Zen Dens" as "immersive, purpose-driven environments" that are curated with "warm hues and earthy tones to evoke comfort, safety and a sense of belonging." Zen Dens offer more than just a quiet setting; the lighting is warm and dim, unlike the typical fluorescent lighting found in classrooms. Photos provided by the district show a variety of seating options, ranging from swings to lounge chairs. view article

Georgetown ISD state-of-the-art campus helps students of all ages learn

June 1208:09 AM

The Georgetown ISD Future Ready Complex opened for the first time this previous school year. The backstory: The Future Ready Complex provides a state-of-the-art campus that brings together students of all ages for learning. The space will be home to advanced career and technical education (CTE) programs for all GISD high school students, Richarte High School, the Bridges program, early learning center and the GISD Health & Wellness Center in partnership with Lone Star Circle of Care. view article

FBI Dallas Announces 109 Children Rescued, 244 Offenders Arrested in Child Exploitation Investigation

June 1205:00 AM

The North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and FBI Dallas’s North Texas Child Exploitation Task Force announce the conclusion of Operation Soteria Shield, a month-long collaborative enforcement effort conducted in April 2025 aimed at rescuing children from online sexual exploitation and bringing perpetrators to justice. This operation was run in conjunction with the National Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and was jointly managed by the FBI Dallas Division, Dallas Police Department, Plano Police Department, Wylie Police Department, and Garland Police Department. More than 70 Texas law enforcement agencies joined forces throughout the month of April to combat the exploitation of children in the digital space. These agencies leveraged the expertise of highly skilled computer crimes investigators that worked around the clock to identify victims and apprehend offenders engaged in the production, distribution, and possession of child sexual abuse material. view article

Gov. Abbott to Deploy Texas National Guard Amid Nationwide Protests, Riots

June 1205:00 AM

Planned protests against ICE are expected Saturday in cities across the country. As riots erupt in cities like Los Angeles and protests targeting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are planned for this weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott is deploying the Texas National Guard across the state to deter potential violence and maintain order. “Texas National Guard will be deployed to locations across the state to ensure peace & order,” Abbott posted on social media. “Peaceful protest is legal. Harming a person or property is illegal & will lead to arrest. [Texas National Guard] will use every tool & strategy to help law enforcement maintain order.” view article

Texas parents and teachers worry bills to root out liberal sway from public schools pave the way for conservative bias

June 1204:58 AM

Advocates say the bills will give parents more power over their children’s schools. Critics say they don’t give parents anything they didn’t already have and will only strain their relationship with teachers. view article

Fort Worth Independent School District board approves $43.6M deficit budget

June 1108:41 AM

The Fort Worth Independent School District’s board approved a budget on Tuesday evening that leaves the district in a financial hole — but one district leaders expect to be able to climb partway out of in the next few months. The board voted unanimously to approve a $43.6 million deficit budget for the 2025-26 school year. But district leaders expect that number to shrink to $33 million in the coming months as funding measures that Texas lawmakers recently passed come into effect. Read more at: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article308361185.html#storylink=cpy view article

Watch the TribCast team discuss legislative session’s impact on Texas schools and libraries

June 1108:32 AM

During our TribCast Live event at 7 p.m. tonight, we’ll explain what happened, look ahead toward the impact on Texas schools, and hear from experts about what comes next view article

Here are the new Texas laws that will affect trans and LGBTQ+ people

June 1108:31 AM

Of the more than 100 bills aimed at LGBTQ+ people in the state, less than 10 were approved by lawmakers this session. While largely avoiding the same level of heated pushback of years’ past, Texas lawmakers passed several bills that give LGBTQ+ people in Texas, specifically transgender residents, less opportunity to receive care and maintain their identities in state records. Texas legislators filed over 100 anti-trans bills through the session, some containing provisions that have been shot down in years’ prior while others proposed new restrictions. Less than 10 were ultimately approved by lawmakers. The new bills that are likely to be signed by Gov. Greg Abbott represent a yearslong movement from state conservatives to find new ways to restrict the presence of trans and LGBTQ+ Texans, advocates say. The bills that failed may also be resurrected by lawmakers in future sessions. Here’s what to know. view article

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s push to ban THC in Texas draws rare backlash from the right

June 1108:30 AM

It’s an unusual situation for the lieutenant governor, long viewed by GOP activists as a stalwart conservative responsible for driving the Legislature rightward. view article

Nacogdoches ISD board officially approves hiring of Burton as new superintendent

June 1108:29 AM

Burton was named the lone finalist May 19. view article

Austin ISD to cut jobs amid budget crisis and enrollment drop

June 1108:25 AM

Austin Independent School District leaders are preparing to cut jobs and reorganize positions at the district’s central office as they grapple with a mounting budget deficit and declining student enrollment. AISD employees received notice on July 5 that all central office positions could be subject to “reorganization.” District officials said staff members will learn by June 18 whether their jobs will be eliminated or reassigned, with changes taking effect on Aug. 1. view article

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