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Vacant Chireno ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Vacant Texarkana ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Vacant Thrall ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Vacant Pettus ISD - Jesus Hernandez III, Chief of Staff,Southwest ISD; Search by: JCA Law, PLLC
and DBU Educational Leadership Consulting Corporation.INFO
Vacant University of Texas High School Special Purpose District; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Scurry-Rosser ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Bremond ISD; Search by: Bremond ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant San Isidro ISD (Short Timeline); Search by: Region One ESC, Exec. Dir. Dr. Daniel P. KingINFO
Vacant Commerce ISD - Search by: Commerce ISD Board of Trustees; INFO
Vacant Decatur ISD; Search by: Decatur ISD Board of Trustees INFO
Vacant Bells ISD; Search by: Bells ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Gustine ISD - Coy Barker, Principal,McCamey ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
Vacant Comstock ISD; Comstock ISD Board of Trustees and O.K. Wolfenbarger IIIINFO
Vacant Frank Liu Jr. Academy of Music and Art
(Houston)
 ; Thompson & Horton LLP - David Thompson & Dr. Mike MosesINFO
Vacant Webb CISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Moulton ISD; Search by: Region 3 ESC, Exec. Dir. Morris LyonINFO
Vacant Hidalgo ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Banquete ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Rick AlvaradoINFO
Vacant Priddy ISD; Search by: Region 15 ESCINFO
Vacant Sweeny ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson & Roalson P.C.& Education Consultant Dr. Ann DixonINFO
Vacant Ramirez CSD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Mart ISD; Search by: Mart ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Kingsville ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Groom ISD; Region 16 ESC, Dr. Tanya Larkin, Exec. Dir.INFO
Vacant Spring ISD; Search by: Spring ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Huffman ISD - Angeles Perez, Interim,Huffman ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Hart ISD; Search by: Juan Dominguez and Hart ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Hitchcock ISD (Interim Search); Search by: Hitchcock ISD Board of Trustees & Region V ESC - Dr. Rolando “Rudy” TrevinoINFO
Vacant Laredo ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Premont ISD; Search by: Doug Arnold & Arte AlmendarezINFO
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Region 11 ESC; Thompson & Horton LLP - David Thompson & Dr. Mike MosesINFO
Vacant Lago Vista ISD; Search by: Leon|Alcala PLLCINFO
Vacant Goose Creek CISD; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses, David Thompson & Dr. Curtis CulwellINFO
Vacant Bynum ISD; Search by: Bynum ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Canutillo ISD - Dr. Josue Borrego, Associate Super,Houston ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant West Rusk CCISD; Search by: Lawrence Coleman & West Rusk CCISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Clarksville ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
Vacant Stafford MSD; Search by: Stafford ISD Board of Trustees & Region V ESC - Dr. Rolando “Rudy” TrevinoINFO
Vacant LaPoynor ISD; Search by: LaPoynor ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Panhandle ISD; Search by: Panhandle ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Maypearl ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper, Keith Bryant and Stan SurrattINFO
Vacant Bluff Dale ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
Vacant Huntsville ISD; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO
Vacant Dumas ISD; Search by: Region 16 ESC, Dr. Nathan Maxwell, Deputy Executive DirectorINFO
Vacant Allen ISD; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO
Vacant Fredericksburg ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper, Keith Bryant and Stan SurrattINFO
Vacant Meadow ISD; Search by: Meadow ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Alvord ISD; Search by: CCR Educational Consultants, Dr. Skip Casey & Rod TownsendINFO
Vacant D'Hanis ISD; Search by: D'Hanis ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Chico ISD; Search by: CCR Educational Consultants, Dr. Skip Casey & Rod TownsendINFO
Vacant La Villa ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Buckholts ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Miller Grove ISD; Search by: Danny Lovett Powell Law GroupINFO
Vacant Groom ISD; Search by: Region 16 ESC, Dr. Nathan Maxwell, Deputy Executive DirectorINFO
Vacant Waskom ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
Vacant Edinburg CISD 
Extended Timeline!; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Cuero ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, LLP, Dr. Danny LovettINFO
Vacant Panther Creek CISD
(Deadline Extended); Search by: Panther Creek CISD Board of Trustees emailINFO
Vacant Ralls ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO
Vacant Calallen ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper, Keith Bryant and Stan SurrattINFO
Vacant Damon ISD; Search by: Hitchcock ISD Board of Trustees & Region V ESC - Dr. Rolando “Rudy” TrevinoINFO
Vacant Prosper ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper, Keith Bryant and Stan SurrattINFO
Vacant Sinton ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Hamshire-Fannett ISD; Search by: Danny Lovett Powell Law GroupINFO
Vacant Southwest ISD
(Charter) - Search by: TASB Executive Search Services; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Quanah ISD; Search by: CCR Educational Consultants, Dr. Skip Casey & Rod TownsendINFO
Vacant Region 2 ESC
Executive Director; Search by: ​JCA Law, PLLCINFO
Vacant Floresville ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson & De Los Santos P.C.& Education Consultant Gary PattersonINFO
Vacant Celeste ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper, Keith Bryant and Stan SurrattINFO
Vacant Desoto ISD; O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant La Pryor ISD - , \,\; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant George West ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Donna ISD; Search by: Donna ISD Board of Trustees assited by Law Office of Tony Torres, PLLCINFO
Vacant Collinsville ISD; Searcy by: Collinsville ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Potttsboro ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper, Keith Bryant and Stan SurrattINFO
Vacant Community ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper, Keith Bryant and Stan SurrattINFO
Vacant Balmorhea ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Northside ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Calvert ISD; Search by: Leon|Alcala PLLCINFO
Vacant Big Sandy ISD
(Upshure Co.); Search By: Big Sandy ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Skidmore-Tynan ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant San Marcos CISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Deer Park ISD - Dr. Tiffany Reagan, Assistant Superintendent,Deer Park ISD; Search by: Deer Park ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Lone Finalist Seminole ISD - Glen Teal, Superintendent,Jim Ned ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Needville ISD - Dr. Paul Drake, Superintendent,Chester ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Compass Academy Charter School
(Odessa) - Mark Dominguez, Principal,Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD; Search by: Kathy Killingsworth, Interim Superintent assisted by Larry Lee, Leadership Consultant with Region 18INFO
Lone Finalist Bonham ISD - Lance Hamlin, Assistant Superintendent,Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Waxahachie ISD - Rebecca “Becky” McCutchen, Superintendent,Levelland ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson & Roalson P.C.& Education Consultant Dr. Ann DixonINFO
Lone Finalist Ennis ISD - Greg Bradley, Deputy Superintendent,Prosper ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Forsan ISD - Michael Valencia, Superintendent,McCamey ISD; Search by: Region 18 ESC, Dr. Dewitt SmithINFO
Lone Finalist Edgewood ISD
(Region 7) - Scott Tyner, Superintendent,Martins Mill iSD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Jim Ned CISD - Will Brewer, Superintendent,Paradise ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
Lone Finalist Palmer ISD ; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Hallsburg ISD - Dr. Staci Coleman-Kirk, Principal,Hubbard ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Shaun BarnettINFO
Lone Finalist Slidell ISD - Dr. Christopher M. Heskett, Superintendent,Covington ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Shaun BarnettINFO
Lone Finalist Seguin ISD - Dr. Jack Lee, Superintendent,Bullard ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Royal ISD - Dr. Megan Pape, Superintendent,Snook ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Socorro ISD - James Vasquez, Interim Superintendent,Socorro ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Gunter ISD - Dr. Brandon Enos, Superintendent,Cushing ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Rotan ISD - Trevor Edgemon, Superintendent,Happy ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
Lone Finalist Millsap ISD - Harper Stewart, Superintendent,Hamilton ISD; Search by: CCR Educational Consultants, Dr. Skip Casey & Rod TownsendINFO
Lone Finalist Conroe ISD - Dr. David Vinson, Superintendent,Wylie ISD; Search by: Texans for Excellence in Education, President, John Petree, 432-557-6581INFO
Lone Finalist Rusk ISD - Mid Johnson, Superintendent,Timpson ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Snook ISD - Kimberly Giesenschlag, Assistant Superintendent,Snook ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Cushing ISD - Stefani Jackson, AssAsst. Supt.,Cushing ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Lamesa ISD - Bonnie Avey, Superintendent,Seagraves ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper, Keith Bryant and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Elkhart ISD - Reese Briggs, Chief Operations Officer,Splendora ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper, Keith Bryant and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Howe ISD - Ritchie Bowling, Assistant Superintendent,Howe ISD; Search by: Howe ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Lone Finalist Era ISD - Jeff Webb, Associate Superintendent,Royse City ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper, Keith Bryant and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Prairie Lea ISD - Martha Melissa Gilmore, Interim,Prairie Lea ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Ingram ISD - Dr. Justin Turner, Superintendent,Hubbard ISD; Search by: Shaun Barnett Powell Law GroupINFO
Lone Finalist Dawson ISD - Andrea Farish, Principal,Dawson ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Danny LovettINFO
Lone Finalist Hubbard ISD - Colt Carmichael, Assistant Superintendent,Blum ISD; Search by: Shaun Barnett Powell Law GroupINFO
Lone Finalist Ector ISD - Morganne Mandrell, Principal,Hamlin ISD; Search by: Rod TownsendINFO
Lone Finalist Bullard ISD - Dr. Micah Dyer, Superintendent,Cuero; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper, Keith Bryant and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Merkel ISD - Dr. Nikki Moore, Superintendent,Irion County ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
Lone Finalist Weatherford ISD - Dr. Sean Scott, Deputy Superintendent,Mansfield ISD; Search by: CCR Educational Consultants, Dr. Skip Casey & Rod TownsendINFO
Lone Finalist Haskell CISD - Wade Calloway, Superintendent,Grover ISD; Search by: CCR Educational Consultants, Dr. Skip Casey & Rod TownsendINFO
Lone Finalist Westbrook ISD - Donald Tosh, Assistant Superintendent,Bandera ISD; Search by: Region 14 ESC, Chris Wigington Exec. DirectorINFO
Lone Finalist Frisco ISD - Todd Fouche , Deputy Superintendent,Frisco ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper, Keith Bryant and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Hale Center ISD - Hector Dominguez, Superintendent,Runge ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper, Keith Bryant and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Texline ISD - Serapio Arguijo, Campus Admin,Andrews ISD; Region 16 ESC, Dr. Tanya Larkin, Exec. Dir.INFO
Lone Finalist Lazbuddie ISD - Artemio Ontiveros, Principal,Brownfield ISD; Search by: Region 16 ESC, Dr. Nathan Maxwell, Deputy Executive DirectorINFO
Lone Finalist Silverton ISD - John York, Superintendent,San Jon Municipal Schools, New Mexico; Search by: Region 16 ESC, Dr. Nathan Maxwell, Deputy Executive DirectorINFO
Lone Finalist Blanket ISD; INFO
Lone Finalist Clarendon ISD - Byron May, Principal,Pampa ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Irion County ISD - Dr. Michael Heath, Principal,Coleman ISD; Search by: Region 15 ESCINFO
Lone Finalist Harper ISD - Mr. Paul Goetzke, Director,La Vernia ISD; Search by: Region 15 ESCINFO
Lone Finalist Gruver ISD - Jermaine Cantu, Administrator,​Wellington ISD; Search by: Region 16 ESC, Dr. Nathan Maxwell, Deputy Executive DirectorINFO
Lone Finalist Mount Vernon ISD - Craig Watson, Assistant Superintentdent,Mount Vernon ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper, Keith Bryant and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Blue Ridge ISD - Matthew Brown, Director,Mansfield ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper, Keith Bryant and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Jim Hogg County ISD (Updated Timeline) - Susan Douglas, Principal,Ramirez ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Wheeler ISD - Brandon Holland, Principal,Claude ISD; Search by: Region 16 ESC, Dr. Nathan Maxwell, Deputy Executive DirectorINFO
Lone Finalist Klondike ISD - Kenny Lowery, Director,Big Spring ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO
Lone Finalist Sunray ISD - Dr. Benjamin Clinton, Superintendent,Mercedes ISD; Search by: Region 16 ESC, Dr. Nathan Maxwell, Deputy Executive DirectorINFO
Lone Finalist Follett ISD - Jeff Quisenberry, Dean of Students,Follett ISD; Search by: Region 16 ESC, Dr. Nathan Maxwell, Deputy Executive DirectorINFO
Lone Finalist High Island ISD - Misti Smith, Director,West Sabine ISD; Search by: Dr. Byron Terrier, Exec. Dir. Region 5 ESCINFO
Lone Finalist Jourdanton ISD - Dr. Christopher Granger, Superintendent,Sultan School District, Washington; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson & De Los Santos P.C.& Education Consultant Dr. Sherri BaysINFO
New Super Onalaska ISD - Dr. Kenneth Fraga, Assistant Superintendent,Onalaska ISD; Search by: Onalaska ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
New Super El Paso ISD - Dr. Brian Lusk, Deputy Superintendent,Dallas ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
New Super Center Point ISD - Joshua Limmer, Principal,Center Point ISD; Search by: Danny Lovett, Powell Law GroupINFO
New Super Marlin ISD - Alphonso Bates, Assistant Superintendent ,Lamar CISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
New Super Loraine ISD - Lacy Brauchle, Principal,Mathis ISD; Search by: Region 14 ESC, Chris Wigington Exec. DirectorINFO
New Super Edcouch-Elsa ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
New Super Spearman ISD - LeeAnn McGraw, Superintendent,Sierra Blanca ISD; Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson & De Los Santos P.C.& Education Consultant Dr. Sherri BaysINFO
New Super West Hardin Co. CISD - Sean McCabe, Principal,Tarkington ISD; Search by: Dr. Byron Terrier, Exec. Dir. Region 5 ESCINFO
New Super Brownsville ISD - Dr. Timothy E. Cuff, Principal,Brownsville ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
New Super Crystal City ISD - Cody Miller, Superintendent,La Pryor ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
New Super Grapeland ISD - Kelly O'Sullivan, Deputy Superintendnet,Lake Dallas ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
New Super Medina Valley ISD - Emily Lorenz ​, Superintendent,Calallen ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
New Super Seagraves ISD - Shelley Mann, Interim,Seagraves ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
New Super Crowell ISD - Brad Clanton,, Principal,Bland ISD; Search by: Region 9 ESC, Darren Francis and Kenny MillerINFO
New Super Montague ISD - Debra Sicking, Principal,Muenster ISD; Search by: Region 9 ESC, Darren Francis and Kenny MillerINFO
New Super Bartlett ISD - Austin Crawley, Superintendent,Bartlett ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO

Report: Texas Schools May Have an Islamist Problem

October 1205:00 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  arw

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  arw

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  arw

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  arw

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  arw

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  arw

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  arw

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  arw

‘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  arw

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  arw

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  arw

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  arw

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  arw

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

October 0708:31 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  arw

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  arw

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Orange Grove ISD board to act on superintendent’s resignation Thursday

October 0708:29 AM
 

The Orange Grove ISD board of trustees will hold a special meeting at 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, to act on the resignation of Superintendent Eddie Hesseltine, who is leaving to become executive director of Education Service Center, Region 2. view article  arw

Bullard ISD superintendent placed on paid leave, district says action not tied to student misconduct

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Bullard ISD Superintendent Micah Dyer was placed on paid administrative leave Monday night, according to a statement from the district’s Board of Trustees. The board said the action was taken during its Monday meeting. District officials did not disclose what prompted the decision, citing an active and pending personnel matter. view article  arw

Mansfield ISD may change how trustees are elected. Residents are asking why

October 0708:28 AM
 

Inside Legacy High School’s library, only a few yards separated three Mansfield ISD trustees from more than 50 residents in attendance. The gap was much wider on how trustees should be elected. view article  arw

Denton ISD acquires elementary school site in massive new Landmark development

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From left, GP Mehaffey, assistant project manager for Landmark by Hillwood; Page Austin, senior lifestyle director; Denton ISD superintendent Susannah O’Bara; Andrew Pieper, senior vice president of Hillwood Communities; and Kim Cole, vice president of Hillwood Properties, pose at the future site of a Denton ISD elementary school. view article  arw

Judge rules Klein ISD violated federal law by restricting disability watchdog’s campus access

October 0708:25 AM
 

A federal judge has ruled that Klein ISD violated federal law by restricting Disability Rights Texas' access to campuses to monitor conditions for students with disabilities. U.S. District Judge Alfred H. Bennett signed the final judgment and permanent injunction on Sept. 28. The order requires the district to provide reasonable, unaccompanied monitoring access, including opportunities for private communications with students, under protocols incorporated into the judgment. view article  arw

Officials update Allen ISD board on current, future campus projects

October 0708:25 AM
 

Allen ISD is on track to deliver multiple bond-funded projects this year including school renovations and a new multipurpose complex at Allen High School. view article  arw

Family of Marcus HS football hazing victim sues teens, parents & Lewisville ISD

October 0708:25 AM
 

A North Texas family is suing after an alleged hazing incident involving Marcus High School football players. The lawsuit claims their 16-year-old son was stripped down to his underwear and shot with a pellet gun at an off-campus offensive line team dinner in October 2025. view article  arw

OxyChem gives $70,000 to Ingleside ISD for energy upgrades at two schools

October 0708:25 AM
 

OxyChem presented a $70,000 check to the Ingleside Independent School District on Tuesday to pay for energy upgrades at two campuses. The money will support energy-efficiency improvements at Gilbert J. Mircovich Elementary School and Ingleside Primary School, according to a district media advisory. The check presentation was held at Mircovich Elementary. view article  arw

Leander ISD discusses future of next 2 planned elementary schools

October 0708:25 AM
 

As Leander ISD's enrollment continues to shift, district officials are looking ahead to building the next two elementary schools, which could include moving Mason Elementary students into one of the new campuses. Chief Operations Officer Jeremy Trimble provided an update on the district's planned 31st and 32nd elementary schools during the Oct. 1 board of trustees meeting. view article  arw

Austin ISD goes door-to-door to boost enrollment

October 0708:25 AM
 

The district is trying several approaches to reverse an enrollment decline, including reaching out directly to families who have left the district. view article  arw

Austin ISD goes door-to-door to boost enrollment

October 0708:25 AM
 

As Texas public schools continue to see enrollment declines, Austin ISD is taking its efforts to attract students directly to families' front doors. On Tuesday, Austin ISD staff and volunteers went door-to-door in southeast Austin, talking with families about the district and encouraging them to enroll their children. view article  arw

McKinney ISD named as an Outstanding School District Nominee for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

October 0708:25 AM
 

We are proud to announce that McKinney ISD has been named an Outstanding School District nominee for the prestigious H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards! The recognition doesn’t stop there! �� Our McKinney ISD Board of Trustees has also been nominated, along with several outstanding principals, school counselors and teachers from across the district. These nominations are a wonderful reflection of the incredible people who make McKinney ISD such a special place to learn, work and serve. We are proud to see our educators and leaders recognized for their commitment to students and excellence in education. view article  arw

Lawsuit filed against Lewisville ISD over alleged Marcus football hazing incident

October 0708:25 AM
 

Lewisville ISD is being sued by the family of a former Marcus High School football player over an alleged hazing incident that the family says left their son with physical pain and mental trauma. view article  arw

Conroe ISD releases statement: ‘Conroe ISD acted swiftly and continues to cooperate in Investigation’

October 0708:25 AM
 

Conroe ISD acted immediately upon learning of the allegations against then-employee Mr. Durning on April 27, 2026. That same day, the district removed him from campus, placed him on administrative leave, and reported the allegations to CPS and TEA/SBEC. The Conroe ISD Police Department immediately began investigating and notified the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office as required by the interpretation of the law at that time. Mr. Durning is no longer employed by Conroe ISD. view article  arw

Over 1,000 people sign Fort Worth ISD students’ petition against scripted lessons

October 0708:25 AM
 

Students at Fort Worth ISD wrote an open letter to Superintendent Peter Licata and district leadership this week, sharing their concerns about what they have experienced during the Texas Education Agency’s takeover of the district — specifically critiquing scripted lesson plans. view article  arw

Parents question pace of Lake Worth ISD academic overhaul after Texas takeover

October 0708:22 AM
 

Parent Renee Ingram came to the Lake Worth ISD’s community meeting with a question: What happens to students who cannot keep up? Her fourth-grade daughter struggles in her math class. Her seventh-grade son performs well but comes home talking about how stressful school has become. As the district moves through lessons at a faster pace than before state-appointed leadership took over, Ingram’s daughter has had more meltdowns at home. view article  arw

Teen faces charge after airsoft gun found in vehicle at Pieper High School, sheriff says

October 0708:22 AM
 

Two juveniles were taken into custody after an airsoft gun was found in a vehicle on the Pieper High School campus, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar. The school has been cleared by deputies and is secure, according to the sheriff. Deputies responded to an active situation near the 1400 block of Kinder Parkway around 9:43 a.m. on Tuesday. view article  arw

Aldine ISD Breaks Ground on New Education and Performing Arts Center

October 0708:21 AM
 

Music, dance, art and student voices took center stage Monday, Oct. 5, as Aldine ISD celebrated the groundbreaking of its new Education and Performing Arts Center, a space that will give students more opportunities to create, perform and showcase their talents. view article  arw

473 Elkins students to move to Clements under new Fort Bend ISD boundaries

October 0708:21 AM
 

Hundreds of Fort Bend ISD students will attend different schools in the coming years after trustees approved new middle and high school attendance boundaries. The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved High School Boundary Scenario 1, choosing the option that moves fewer students while rejecting a more sweeping proposal recommended by the superintendent to further relieve crowding at Elkins High School. view article  arw

San Antonio ISD names which schools will get 2026 bond funding

October 0708:15 AM
 

Nearly 70 of the San Antonio Independent School District’s 80 campuses would share $175 million in upgrades if voters approve the district’s proposed $600 million bond on Nov. 3, even as the district weighs shrinking its facilities footprint to match declining enrollment. view article  arw

 
 
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