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The wins extended deep into the ballot on Tuesday, with Texas Democrats taking control of the state house for the first time in decades - plus what's in store in the State Board of Education.

$40 million for PREP, previously allocated by HB 2 but conveniently announced a few days before a major election. What does the money do and will it make a difference for recruitment, retention, and Gov. Abbott's reelection chances?

Over 6.2 million Texans have voted so far - how big will the number get and what does it mean for public education? Plus, learn how you can help boost turnout on Tuesday.

Texas schools are beginning the first year of a major change in how special education is funded. Under House Bill (HB) 2, passed by the Legislature in 2025, districts have to document the intensity of services each student receives rather than relying primarily on the classroom setting where those services are provided. Special education is one of the most underfunded portions of the school finance system; schools were short $1.8 billion in 2025-2026.

Interim Senate hearings on the state of education and the voucher rollout leave a lot to be desired as we careen towards the start of bill filing.

A budget serves as a statement of our values: what are we willing to put genuine money behind? TEA's answer: more to TIA and Bluebonnet.

Texas high schools are supposed to provide older students the opportunity to register to vote, but most don't - a big, but solveable problem in the face of low registration numbers.

Renewed attention on vouchers and public schools as a result of funding shortfalls combined with recent about-faces on policy begs the question: is Greg Abbott in greater danger than expected as he seeks an unprecedented 4th term as Texas Governor?

A sprawling and inefficient state apparatus is responsible for childcare resources in Texas, which HB 4903 aims to address. The issue is of paramount importance in a cost-of-living crisis.

H-1B visa holders make up less than half a percentage point of all Texas teachers, but they fill important gaps in urban districts - the Governor's proposal is unnecessarily cruel and solves no problems while making the staffing crisis worse.

SB 571 and its long tail of regulatory and accountability changes have caused some confusion about what educator misconduct means and concerns over due process.

A legislature-mandated audit of TEA from the Texas State Auditor's office reveals management bloat and dodgy oversight of charter schools.

Research competitiveness isn't just a talking point on a college's brochure. Attacks on research have had real lasting impacts as we are seeing with disease outbreaks and regulatory failures. What will the House Higher Ed Committee have to say about it?

This week's news on higher education happenings and what's at stake during next week's House hearings.

Governor Greg Abbott announced the membership of his Texas Classroom Commission, which includes former and current teachers. But questions about the commission's efficacy are still to be answered.

The first annual demographic report on Texas voucher accounts (TEFAs) reveals a complicated portrait of who's actually benefitting from these taxpayer-funded handouts.

Texas AFT's latest suite of endorsements in critical races, including the vacated SBOE District 4 seat.

Just when it seemed Texas lawmakers had exhausted every possible way to insert religion into public education, Lieutenant Gov. Dan Patrick is asking them to find more. What could possibly be left to do?

Amendments to open-enrollment charter schools will affect enrollment criteria and potentially undermine local control.

The Attorney General position has been among the main tools used by far-right groups and politicians to weaponize the law, especially against public and higher education. Who should come after Paxton? Nathan Johnson.