Preventive Law: The Texas Administrative Procedures Act

Ever wondered how the regulations that impact public schools are made? Regulations are created by Texas state agencies under the requirements of The Texas Administrative Procedure Act. These types of laws were adopted across the country, beginning in the 1940s, to ensure fairness while bringing efficiency and accuracy into the states’ administrative processes.
Long lines linger at Houston’s biggest airport as TSA agents miss work during partial government shutdown

The ongoing partial government shutdown has led to long security lines at airports across the country, but no airport has felt the effects as acutely as George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. On Thursday, wait times at Bush, one of the nation’s busiest airports, reached four hours or more, with lines extending outside its terminals. Passenger volume at Bush is expected to get worse this weekend, driven by major events in Houston, including the NCAA Men’s basketball tournament. The lines are a result of many Transportation Security Administration officers — who aren’t getting paid during the shutdown — not coming to work. As airline passengers waited in long lines and congressional negotiators appeared far from a deal to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, President Donald Trump late Thursday said on social media that he will sign an emergency order for the department, which oversees TSA, to immediately pay TSA officers. He did not elaborate where the money for the agency, unfunded by Congress for more than a month, would come from.
Northside ISD has nearly $200 million in 2022 bond project ‘on hold’

Nine school improvement projects totaling nearly $200 million from Northside Independent School District's 2022 bond issue are "on hold" with no indication of when the projects will be built. Just four years after its nearly $1 billion bond election, San Antonio's largest school district intends to seek voter approval in November on a bond package for security upgrades and other improvements. Northside's Building Committee got an update Wednesday on the $198.47 million in projects that were approved nearly four years ago but have not since been executed. Superintendent John Craft told a panel of trustees he wants to "be careful in not putting millions and millions of dollars into these facilities and then having to come back in a very short amount of time (and saying), 'Well, we really need more science labs.'
147 measles cases reported in Texas so far this year, most of them in federal detention centers

Local officials report that 108 of the cases originated in a contracted detention facility in Hudspeth County. The largest outbreak is in a single contracted federal detention facility in Hudspeth County, as of March 18, according to DSHS. Hudspeth County Judge Joanna MacKenzie told The Texas Tribune that the 108 cases are all at the West Texas Detention Facility, which is managed by LaSalle Corrections, a private company. The facility has previously housed immigrant detainees, though it’s not clear if it still does. It does not appear on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s list of detention facilities. “Not having jurisdiction, my office is not involved in response,” MacKenzie added in a statement, “however I remain in communication with DSHS and LaSalle, as I regularly do.”
Why an East Texas rancher donated part of his water rights to the state

JEFFERSON COUNTY — Bob Sanders bumps along the dirt roads of his 1,100-acre ranch in a beat up burgundy Chevrolet Suburban, the engine roaring as his sprawling cattle operation, known locally for its wagyu beef, stretches around him. A shotgun rides in the passenger seat and battered binoculars sit on the dashboard. The sloping pasture where his rust-colored cows graze gives way to trees that flank a narrow ribbon of water. It doesn’t look like much, just a slow-moving channel threading through sweetgums and cypress, but this 2.6-mile stretch of the Big Cypress Bayou carries a lot of weight — it connects Lake O’ the Pines, the region’s main water supply, to Caddo Lake, the state’s only natural lake. Water feels abundant in the area. But even in this lush corner of the state, water is increasingly top of mind. For Sanders and many of his neighbors, the bayou represents something increasingly fragile in Texas: water that still belongs to the landscape it came from. The sloping pasture where his rust-colored cows graze gives way to trees that flank a narrow ribbon of water. It doesn’t look like much, just a slow-moving channel threading through sweetgums and cypress, but this 2.6-mile stretch of the Big Cypress Bayou carries a lot of weight — it connects Lake O’ the Pines, the region’s main water supply, to Caddo Lake, the state’s only natural lake. Water feels abundant in the area. But even in this lush corner of the state, water is increasingly top of mind. For Sanders and many of his neighbors, the bayou represents something increasingly fragile in Texas: water that still belongs to the landscape it came from.
Muslim parents, private schools sue Texas over exclusion of Islamic institutions in voucher program

The federal lawsuits argue Texas officials are engaging in religious discrimination by preventing Islamic private schools from accessing state voucher money. Four Muslim parents and three private schools have sued Texas leaders for excluding Islamic private schools from participating in the state’s private school voucher program. The two federal lawsuits ask the court to block the voucher program from discriminating on the basis of religion. The first suit, filed March 1 by a parent acting on behalf of two children who attend a Houston private school, names Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock and Education Commissioner Mike Morath as defendants. A second suit filed March 11 by three parents and three schools names Hancock and Mary Katherine Stout, education savings account program manager, as defendants. Here’s what to know.

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Fort Worth: FWISD assistant principal identified as victim in ‘accidental shooting’; man arrested for manslaughter

April 2108:24 AM

Benbrook police and paramedics responded to a shooting call on April 17 in the 1000 block of Sproles Drive. According to investigators, a caller reported that someone had been shot in the face. Officers arrived to find Lindsay Velasquez unconscious with a gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. view article

2026 school bond elections include Texas’ largest ever. Here’s what’s in them

April 2108:24 AM

Early voting starts Monday, and on the ballot in Dallas ISD is the state’s largest ever school bond package. The district’s $6.2 billion election is nearly twice the size of the last record- setter, when Dallas ISD put forward a $3.7 billion package in 2020. Voters approved $3.5 billion. view article

Student left on school bus for entire school day, Connally ISD says

April 2108:23 AM

A student was left unattended on a school bus for an entire school day after being overlooked following a morning route, Connally ISD reported Monday. A driver discovered the student on the bus Monday afternoon. The child had remained on the bus since the morning route, according to district officials. view article

Cy-Fair ISD Could Ask Voters for a Tax Hike

April 2108:21 AM

The Cypress-Fairbanks ISD board of trustees is exploring all options — including a voter-approved tax rate election — after learning last week that they’re facing a $74 million budget deficit for the next school year. Superintendent Doug Killian emphasized that the district is in decent shape for the current school year and he’s not seeking to immediately cut staff or eliminate the district’s 20 percent homestead exemption for residents 65 and older. However, it was clear in an April 13 board meeting that the leaders of the third-largest school district in Texas aren’t impressed with the funding that’s come from the state in the past two legislative sessions. view article

Sanger ISD proposes $68 million bond to address growing student population

April 2108:21 AM

The Sanger Independent School District is proposing a $68 million bond in May to improve facilities and technology and prepare for future growth. Voters will see an approximate 11-cent increase in their tax rate as a result of this bond, according to Sanger ISD. view article

Alba residents discuss proposed Alba-Golden ISD bond

April 2108:21 AM

For around 50 years, Alba-Golden ISD students have used the same Career and Technology Education (CTE) and gym facilities. If voters sign off on a $20.6 million bond, both would be expanded. “We want our students to have facilities that are comparable with other school districts around,” said Alba-Golden ISD Superintendent Dr. Shelby Davidson. view article

Bonham ISD names Aaron Ford as new Head Football Coach and Assistant Athletic Director

April 2108:17 AM

Bonham Independent School District announced the appointment of Aaron Ford as the new Head Football Coach and Assistant Athletic Director for the Bonham Warriors. “Coach Ford brings a wealth of experience, a proven track record of player development, and a deep passion for building high-character programs to the Purple and White.” view article

Georgetown ISD names 5th middle school campus

April 2108:15 AM

Georgetown ISD leaders on Monday selected a name for the district's fifth middle school campus. Board members chose the name S.C. Marshall Middle School after a 20th century Georgetown principal who worked at an all-Black campus. view article

Connally ISD places bus driver on leave after student is left unattended on a school bus all day

April 2108:15 AM

Connally Independent School District has placed a bus driver and aide on administrative leave after a student was left unattended on a school bus for an entire school day. A driver found the student on the bus in the afternoon. The district determined the student was left behind following the morning route. view article

Florence ISD cancels elementary school Tuesday due to power outage

April 2108:14 AM

The Florence Independent School District canceled school for elementary students on Tuesday due to a power outage. A message that was posted on the district’s website Tuesday morning read, “Florence Elementary is closed today due to a power outage that began at 4:30 AM. No estimated restoration time from Oncor. Middle and High School will operate on normal schedules.” view article

Former Northwest ISD teacher indicted on charges of child sexual abuse material possession

April 2108:12 AM

An ex-Northwest ISD teacher was federally indicted on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material, allegations that are unrelated to his former students. Kyle Lee Roy Francis, 24, of Denton faces two counts of receiving and possessing videos of child sexual abuse depicting young children. view article

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD teacher arrested on child grooming charge

April 2108:03 AM

Carrollton Police arrested Kolby Campbell, a theater teacher at Creekview High School, on March 28 and charged him with child grooming. The alleged incident took place in August 2024. Brice had been a teacher in CFBISD since 2020. Campbell was booked into the Denton County Jail on March 28 and bonded out later the same day. view article

Jasper County sheriff probes AI-generated nude images of Buna ISD students

April 2008:31 AM

Parents in Buna ISD are demanding answers after explicit, AI-altered images depicting girls without clothing circulated on social media, prompting the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office to open an investigation. view article

Nearly 80 students forced into 400+ push-ups at school, many diagnosed with permanent kidney damage, lawsuit says

April 2008:31 AM

Texas Leadership Charter Academy in San Angelo 5 coaches coerced 80 students to do 45 minutes of sit-ups and berated them for trying to quit. Over multiple days. Twenty children were reportedly hospitalized between Feb. 27 and March 2. Many were diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, a serious, potentially life-threatening syndrome resulting from rapid skeletal muscle breakdown. view article

Brownsville ISD welcomes new interim superintendent

April 2008:29 AM

The Brownsville Independent School District on Friday welcomed interim Superintendent Alda T. Benavides during a morning meet-and-greet reception at the Buchanan Performing Arts Center at Hanna Early College High School. Benavides is the former longtime superintendent of La Joya ISD, who retired in 2019 before returning in 2023 to serve two years as the Edcouch-Elsa ISD superintendent. view article

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April 2008:28 AM

As Austin ISD prepares next school year’s budget under a widening deficit, families and teachers face a future of school closures and potential classroom cuts to close the gap. How did the district get here? view article

Allen Koch named Henderson ISD Assistant Superintendent of Policy and Operations

April 2008:27 AM

Allen Koch has been named Assistant Superintendent of Policy and Operations for Henderson Independent School District following action by the Henderson ISD Board of Trustees during its meeting Tuesday night. view article

Donna ISD security guard fired over alleged inappropriate student relationship

April 2008:27 AM

A security guard at a Donna Independent School District campus has been fired following an investigation into an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student, according to a Donna ISD spokesperson. view article

McMullen County ISD calls for $12 million bond election to improve safety, upgrade facilities

April 2008:26 AM

The McMullen County Independent School District (MCISD) Board of Trustees has called a $12 million bond election for May 2, with early voting scheduled for April 20-28. The proposal aims to address critical safety needs and facility upgrades across the district. view article

Pasadena ISD teacher aide allegedly sexually assaulted 13-year-old with special needs, mother says

April 2008:25 AM

The mother of a 13-year-old with special needs is speaking out after a former Pasadena ISD teacher's aide was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault. view article

Spring ISD Adds Extra School Days To Improve Academic Performance

April 2008:25 AM

Hoping to improve academic performance at a pair of struggling schools, Spring ISD is adding 9 extra days for students at Ponderosa Elementary and Bailey Middle School. "They're trying to put a band-aid on a bullet wound" said Texas based education expert, Jean Burk, "They're trying to play catch-up, and it's not working. They're ineffective government schools, run by the government. That's why we have such inefficiency." view article

Former Northwest ISD teacher federally indicted on child porn charges, officials say

April 2008:25 AM

A former Northwest ISD teacher was indicted and faces federal child pornography charges in the Eastern District of Texas, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice. view article

Lindale ISD mourns death of Velma Penny Elementary student

April 2008:25 AM

Lindale ISD is mourning the loss of an elementary school student. A spokesperson for the district said communication was sent to families about the passing of a student. Counseling services are available to students and staff. view article

La Porte ISD campuses selected for prestigious statewide leadership program

April 2008:25 AM

Two La Porte ISD campuses have been selected to participate in The Holdsworth Center’s Campus Leadership Program, a two year learning journey for principals and their teams to drive positive change for students. Lomax and Leo A. Rizzuto Elementary Schools are among 72 campuses statewide selected for the program and will be represented by their principals, Alisha Peralez and Maria Guerra, respectively. “We take great pride in the campuses chosen to engage in this demanding and meaningful work,” Superintendent Dr. Walter Jackson said. “Their dedication to serving students, strengthening their communities, and continually improving reflects the very essence of strong public education.” Principals will begin the first phase of the two-year program by strengthening their leadership skills through focused learning experiences and executive coaching, according to Holdsworth. They will then be joined by a team of campus leaders to build and apply new skills together, with field visits providing added perspective. The Holdsworth Center is a Texas-based nonprofit dedicated to building stronger leaders for Texas public schools. To date, more than 1,500 leaders across 34 districts are either enrolled in or have graduated from the program, which provides practical, job-embedded development for school leadership teams. view article

Dripping Springs ISD breaks ground on new campus

April 2008:22 AM

Dripping Springs ISD recently broke ground on a new high school campus, set to open in fall 2028. view article

Federal investigation opened into New Home ISD special education program

April 2008:18 AM

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened an investigation into the New Home Independent School District based on reports the district discontinued a special education classroom and failed to provide notice before placing students in a classroom approximately 30 miles away. view article

Dealing with declining enrollment, budget woes shape Arlington ISD board races

April 2008:17 AM

Four candidates are vying for two at-large seats on Arlington ISD’s school board. The May 2 election comes at what candidates say is a crucial moment for the district and public education across the state. Early voting is April 20-28. view article

Longview ISD mourns Foster Middle School educator after decades of service

April 2007:41 AM

Longview ISD is in mourning this week after longtime Foster Middle School educator Kimberly Law died. Law served with the district for 25 years and worked in education for more than three decades. She was most recently serving in the social studies department at Foster Middle School in Longview. view article

Austin ISD weighs librarian changes as budget cuts draw backlash

April 1708:39 AM

Austin ISD’s proposed changes to librarian roles that would move them into support roles to save money prompted backlash among librarians, parents and students view article

Celina ISD Trustee Set To Resign Amid School District Scandals

April 1708:35 AM

Trustees will discuss Chuck Hansen’s resignation—and plans to replace him—during an April 20 school board meeting. view article

As Corpus Christi scrambles to find more water, nearby cities are facing their own water woes

April 1708:31 AM

Like their larger neighbor, small South Texas cities are drilling new water wells amid a stubborn drought. But experts say that could deplete local aquifers. view article

House Passes Pfluger Bill Targeting Foreign Pollution Rules

April 1706:13 AM

Supporters say the bill is needed to protect energy-producing regions like Texas’ Permian Basin from regulatory uncertainty tied to pollution drifting across borders. view article

Former FBI Agent Warns of ‘Pre‑Kinetic’ Jihad Threat in Texas

April 1705:27 AM

A former FBI counterterrorism agent is warning that Texas is already in a “pre‑kinetic” phase of jihad, with an expanding network of mosques, Islamic schools, and Muslim Brotherhood‑linked organizations he says are working to subvert American law and replace it with Sharia. In an interview with Texas GOP Chairman Abraham George, former FBI agent John Guandolo shed crucial light on Sharia law in Texas and the Islamic agenda. view article

Hudson board hears student presentations, sets transfer fees

April 1705:01 AM

HUDSON — At its monthly meeting Thursday evening, the Hudson ISD board of trustees heard student presentations and set the district’s transfer fees, in addition to other business. Four students from Katie Martindale’s first-grade class at W.F. Peavy Primary School presented their independent research projects on wild animals such as Komodo dragons, lynxes, raccoons and river otters. They spoke on the importance of glossaries and avoiding plagiarism and explained some terms used in their reports. Trustee Reagan McClenny complimented the students on their thorough research, speaking abilities and support of their classmates. Sarah Bunn, who sponsors the Texas Association of Future Educators at Hudson High School, said TAFE is an amazing organization that gives opportunities to students wishing to go into careers in education. Last school year was Hudson’s first with a chapter. view article

Abbott threatens to pull millions in funding from Dallas over police immigration policy

April 1705:00 AM

Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday warned Dallas that he would pull $32.1 million in state funds if the city does not repeal police department rules around collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In a letter to Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, Andrew Friedrichs, the executive director of Abbott’s Public Safety Office, said the Dallas Police Department’s internal rules regarding immigration may violate the city’s agreement with the state for the funding. The threat to Dallas is part of a broader push by the Republican governor to force major cities into closer alignment with federal immigration enforcement. Abbott issued similar warnings this week to Houston and Austin for their respective immigration-related policies. A spokesperson for Johnson’s office did not respond Thursday afternoon to requests seeking comment. City and police spokespeople did not answer a list of questions about Abbott’s letter or the rules at issue, issuing a joint statement saying the city would respond by the April 23 deadline in the letter. view article

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