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

Gov. Abbott’s veto of legislation banning THC has created a rare public clash between two of the state’s top leaders.
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls for regulation instead

The move infuriated Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the powerful head of the Senate, who had called the ban among his top five bills over 17 years in the Legislature.
Did Texas lawmakers do enough for children with disabilities? These child care advocates say no.

Lawmakers added $100 million to a child care scholarship program but failed to expand access to free preschool for children with disabilities. LUFKIN — Texas lawmakers this year added $100 million to a scholarship fund to help families across the state pay for early child care, an extraordinary investment that may ease a waitlist to help thousands of children. However, advocates say legislators fell short in creating more opportunities for the state’s youngest living with disabilities. “Most families with children with disabilities are really struggling in one area, if not multiple,” said Bethany Edwards, director for research and evaluation at the Center for Transforming Lives, a North Texas nonprofit that helps single mothers. Edwards is also a parent of a child with disabilities. “And there's a lot that can happen from a policy standpoint to change these systems, but change seems to happen very slowly,” she said.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders special legislative session after vetoing 26 bills

Abbott will call lawmakers back to Austin to tackle Senate Bill 3, a proposed ban on THC products that he vetoed, as well as five others from his veto list.
Texas Gov Signs Bill Requiring Ten Commandments in Public School Classrooms

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law that would require all public school classrooms in his state to display the biblical Ten Commandments. The law, which goes into effect on Sept. 1, requires classrooms to display a poster or framed English translation of the commandments that is at least 16-by-20 inches and is able to be read from anywhere in the classroom. Texas has more than 5.5 million students throughout its more than 9,000 public schools.

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Several Arlington ISD students hospitalized after incident on bus involving bleach

May 2208:25 AM

Several Arlington ISD students were taken to the hospital and treated for eye irritation after an incident Wednesday on a school bus. According to a statement from Arlington police, officers were dispatched at about 7:40 a.m. to the 2100 block of South Cooper Street in response to an incident on a bus involving students. According to the statement, one student threw a water bottle containing an unknown substance at other students. view article

School closures on the horizon for Austin ISD

May 2208:25 AM

There is big change coming to Austin ISD as the district is beginning the process to close and consolidate schools. The district said the move comes after six years without an increase in school funding from the state, as well as declining enrollment. There were 74,645 students in Austin ISD in the 2021-22 school year and in the 2023-24 school year there were 73,707. view article

Judson ISD board votes against closing three schools despite declining enrollment, financial challenges

May 2208:25 AM

Judson Middle School, Candlewood Elementary School and Franz Leadership Academy will remain open for the time being. Board members in the Judson Independent School District passed motions on Wednesday night to not close the campuses. Families and students expressed strong feelings about the potential school closures. The district cited financial hardships and declining enrollment as reasons for considering the closures. view article

‘A bad judgement call’: Woodville ISD parent speaks out after son burned in track exercise

May 2208:25 AM

Parents in Woodville ISD are left appalled following their middle schoolers coming back home with burn injuries Monday. Investigations are underway in Tyler County after students claimed they were forced to bear crawl. “I think he made a bad judgement call, very bad,” said a Woodville ISD mother, Latasha Hubbard. view article

Socorro ISD reinstates seven teaching positions amid budget cuts

May 2208:21 AM

Seven teachers in the Socorro Independent School District who were initially laid off as part of budget cuts have been reinstated. The school board unanimously approved their contracts during a meeting on Tuesday night. These positions were among the 43 that the district had cut earlier this month to address a $38 million budget deficit. view article

Union leader says dozens of Houston ISD custodial, maintenance jobs at risk

May 2208:20 AM

Dozens of maintenance and custodial workers in Houston ISD could soon be out of a job, according to the union that represents them. Hector Mireles, president of the Texas Support Personnel Employees Local 1, tells FOX 26, that an estimated 60 to 70 positions — including supervisory roles — are expected to be eliminated as part of a district-wide restructuring effort. view article

Questions linger after Prosper ISD seniors taken to hospital following graduation event; 2 suspects arrested

May 2208:12 AM

There's still no confirmed explanation as to why multiple Prosper ISD seniors were transported to the hospital after attending an overnight event this past weekend, but the city said two teens have been arrested in connection with the incident. For the past few days, CBS News Texas has been working to learn what happened to those students and has spoken with multiple district parents. Many of them share a common question: Were drugs involved? view article

Supreme Court Deadlocks, Leaves in Place Block on Nation’s First Religious Charter School

May 2205:00 AM

With a tie result, the high court upholds an Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling that found it was unconstitutional to give the school taxpayer money. The Supreme Court’s unsigned opinion consists of one sentence: “The judgment is affirmed by an equally divided Court.” No reasons for the ruling were provided. How the individual justices voted was not disclosed. view article

As measles outbreak continues, new parents in Lubbock face unexpected fears

May 2205:00 AM

Many of the patients are being treated in Lubbock, a medical hub for the South Plains where the outbreak originated. view article

Canutillo ISD accepts superintendent’s retirement, makes plans for transition

May 2109:10 AM

The Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday, May 20 officially accepted the retirement notice of Superintendent Pedro Galaviz, effective Dec. 31. Galaviz, who has been superintendent in Canutillo for nearly 13 years, will continue serving in that role through July 31. view article

Senators Hear Bipartisan Bill Requiring Schools To Regulate Cell Phone Use

May 2108:45 AM

Senators Hear Bipartisan Bill Requiring Schools To Regulate Cell Phone Use The House-passed measure requires school districts to adopt policies restricting students’ cell phone use “from bell to bell.” view article

In El Paso, measles is infecting more adults than children

May 2108:42 AM

Adults who are unsure whether they’re vaccinated can get additional shots, health experts say. As soon as measles started spreading in West Texas, El Paso health officials began preparing schools and day care facilities for the day the virus would inevitably arrive. But now that it's here, it’s not kids who are making up the brunt of the cases — it’s adults. Two-thirds of El Paso’s cases so far are among people over the age of 18, and only 7% are among school-age children. Anyone unvaccinated can contract measles, but it tends to hit children first and hardest. Most children are not fully vaccinated until they are five years old and they spend more time than adults in congregate settings where the virus can spread quickly. More families of young children are opting out of vaccines, leaving them exposed. Gaines County, the epicenter of the outbreak, followed this traditional path, starting with school-age children before spreading to adults. Almost six months into what is now the country’s largest measles outbreak since 2000, Texas’ 722 cases are about evenly spread between the three age groups the state divides them into: under four, 5-17 and adults. view article

House Lawmakers Pass Measure Creating Database for School Bond Projects

May 2108:40 AM

The proposal would require the Texas Education Agency to publish information on tax increases caused by new school bond projects across the state. view article

Texas House Committee Advances Bill To Abolish Lottery Commission and Overhaul State Lottery

May 2108:35 AM

Texas House Committee Advances Bill To Abolish Lottery Commission and Overhaul State Lottery view article

Project Homecoming: First Charter Flight From Houston Returns Self-Deporting Illegals

May 2108:33 AM

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched a new chapter in immigration policy with the inaugural charter flight under “Project Homecoming,” a voluntary self-deportation initiative. On Monday, a flight departed Houston carrying 64 illegal aliens who chose to return to their home countries—38 to Honduras and 26 to Colombia—using the newly introduced CBP Home App. view article

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Seguin ISD brings the community along its superintendent search process

May 2108:29 AM

The Seguin ISD will not be left in the dark when it comes to the search for the next superintendent. That’s according to Emily Allen, the Seguin ISD director of communications. With Superintendent Dr. Veronica Vijil set to retire later this year, Allen says the district has launched a structured, transparent timeline to select her successor. She says the official application deadline for the superintendent position wraps up this week. view article

El Paso ISD board reverses plan to close Lamar Elementary

May 2108:28 AM

Lamar Elementary School, one of eight El Paso Independent School District schools that was to close next year, will remain open indefinitely after the newly elected school board on Tuesday voted 5-2 to reverse the previous board’s decision. Daniel Call and Valerie Ganelon Beals, the only remaining trustees on the board who voted in favor of the closures in November, voted against keeping the school open. view article

McKinney ISD employee arrested for indecency with a child, officials say

May 2108:27 AM

A McKinney ISD employee was recently arrested for indecency with a child, officials say. Andrew Hansen, who worked in McKinney ISD's technology department, was arrested May 15 on a complaint of indecency with a child, the district confirmed. He was booked into the Collin County Jail May 15, but didn't appear in Collin County jail records by May 20. view article

Texas Legislature passes bill aimed at improving school shooting response

May 2108:27 AM

A bill filed by former Uvalde mayor, State Rep. Don McLaughlin (R-Uvalde) aimed at improving law enforcement responses to active school shootings is heading to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. The Uvalde Strong Act would require municipal, county, school, and campus police to implement standardized active shooter response policies. If departments do not participate in multi-agency drills at least once a year, they could jeopardize their accreditation. The law would also create a grant program for first responders and telecommunicators to train. In addition, the bill would mandate every school district to have at least one breaching tool, such as a sledgehammer, and a ballistic shield. view article

Fort Bend ISD could close or consolidate 19 elementary schools under budget cuts

May 2108:26 AM

Fort Bend ISD is built for more than 100,000 students, but recent demographic projections show enrollment stagnating around 80,000 students until 2034, an outlook that could force school closures to save money, officials told a full boardroom Monday. Closing or consolidating some of the 19 elementary campuses with less than 600 students could save the district $13 million, auditors said. view article

El Paso ISD votes to reopen Lamar Elementary amid budget concerns

May 2108:26 AM

The El Paso Independent School District's board voted 5-2 to reopen Lamar Elementary, one of eight schools previously slated for closure as part of a district-wide redesign plan aimed at addressing a $32 million deficit. Board member Daniel Call strongly opposed the proposal, stating, "This is an arbitrary reopening of only one school, with no real rationale." He added, "Reopening Lamar Elementary is going to cost 3.2 million dollars per year." view article

Questions linger after Prosper ISD seniors taken to hospital following graduation event

May 2108:25 AM

There's still no confirmed explanation as to why multiple Prosper ISD seniors were transported to the hospital after attending an overnight event this past weekend. For the past few days, CBS News Texas has been working to learn what happened to those students and has spoken with multiple district parents. Many of them share a common question: Were drugs involved? view article

Multiple Houston ISD schools coping with HVAC problems as weather warms up

May 2108:25 AM

As Southeast Texas heats up ahead of summer, so have some campuses in Houston ISD. After multiple HISD schools experienced air-conditioning issues on Monday – when Heights High School dismissed students early because of elevated classroom temperatures – at least two more schools dealt with problematic HVAC units on Tuesday, according to the district. Some students at Harvard Elementary in the Heights were temporarily relocated Tuesday "to ensure their comfort," according to an email to parents from Principal Wendy Hampton that was provided by the district to Houston Public Media. Wheatley High School in the Fifth Ward also had HVAC issues on Tuesday, but students there and at Harvard remained on campus throughout the day. view article

Humble ISD trustee-elect failed to change her voter registration in time to sit on the school board

May 2108:25 AM

A candidate who won her bid for the Humble ISD school board on May 3 has now been declared ineligible after her opponent challenged her candidacy, a district spokesperson confirmed Tuesday. Brittnai Brown, a former educator, was sued by opponent Tracy Shannon after the election, and the lawsuit cited voter records that showed that Brown did was not registered to vote in the district for the required six months before the filing deadline to run for the board. view article

Northside ISD sued over teacher’s alleged ‘Go back to Africa’ comment

May 2108:25 AM

The father of a student whose teacher allegedly told her to "go back to Africa" when she didn't participate in the Pledge of Allegiance is suing the Northside Independent School District, seeking damages of more than $1 million. According to the lawsuit, filed in state district court by Lawrence Gaskin, his daughter, identified only as S.G., has suffered "ongoing emotional distress, anxiety and psychological trauma" since the incident at Hobby Middle School on May 16, 2023. The girl was 12 at the time. view article

8 Prosper ISD students hospitalized during lock-in graduation party

May 2108:25 AM

Multiple Prosper ISD students suffered medical emergencies while at a lock-in graduation party over the weekend. Eight of those graduating seniors ended up in the hospital. view article

Calvert ISD School Board Member censured following arrest for soliciting prostitution

May 2108:25 AM

The Calvert ISD School Board unanimously voted to censure member James Green at an emergency board meeting on May 7. He was among a dozen suspects arrested during a 2-day prostitution sting in Waco in late April. view article

Act of kindness allows Gordon ISD baseball team to practice after tornado damage

May 2108:24 AM

A North Texas high school’s baseball team is away from home for practice after a devastating tornado on Sunday. The storm damaged the town of Gordon, including the high school campus and athletic fields. view article

Taylor ISD offers $10K sign-on bonus to help hire more middle school teachers

May 2108:23 AM

Taylor ISD is offering a major bonus to help hire more middle school teachers. A new $10,000 sign-on bonus is being offered for educators who join the middle school with three or more years of experience for the 2025-26 school year. Taylor ISD is also offering a $5,000 bonus for middle school teachers with two years of experience or less. view article

Canutillo ISD faces budget crisis, decides not to renew contracts for 11 teachers

May 2108:23 AM

The Canutillo Independent School District, like many across the Borderland, is grappling with a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall. At Tuesday’s board meeting, trustees took steps to begin closing that gap, voting not to renew the contracts of nearly a dozen teachers. view article

Taylor ISD offers $10,000 sign-on bonus to attract middle school teachers

May 2108:22 AM

In a bold move to attract top-tier educators, Taylor Independent School District (ISD) has announced a substantial $10,000 sign-on bonus for certified middle school teachers with three or more years of experience who join the district for the 2025–26 school year. This initiative is part of the district's strategic effort to expand its pool of qualified middle school teachers. view article

Spring ISD teacher’s aide ‘no longer employed’ after 4th grader wandered away from school

May 2108:22 AM

A Spring Independent School District teacher's aide is "no longer employed" by the district after a 10-year-old student left campus undetected on Monday. The girl was stopped by three good Samaritans at the intersection of Ella Boulevard and Castlerock. ABC13 spoke with two of them. view article

Fort Worth ISD to vote on school closures

May 2108:21 AM

Fort Worth ISD’s school board votes Tuesday night on whether to approve a district plan to close 18 elementary and middle schools over the next several years. Education reporter Wayne Carter is at the district headquarters for the meeting. view article

Fort Worth ISD students plead to save schools before board approves closures

May 2108:21 AM

Fort Worth ISD students took to the District Service Center on the night of May 20 with a message: Keep their schools open. For their teachers. For their friends. For their education. “I think Edward J. Briscoe is one of the best schools and the teachers are so kind,” elementary student Aniyah Henderson told trustees. view article

Leander ISD student-teacher arrested for improper relationship with student

May 2108:21 AM

A student-teacher with Leander ISD has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a student. 22-year-old Darian Christine Rogers of Austin has been charged with second-degree felony improper relationship between an educator and a student. Rogers was booked into the Williamson County Jail on May 16 and released on a $20,000 bond on May 17. view article

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New Webinar - Analysis of House Bill (HB) 6: What You Need to Know About the Statutory Changes Involving Student Discipline

July 15, 2025