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Senate Education hearings: the fast and the furious

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.

Texas school districts turn to voters for funding as budget pressures mount

Districts from Cy-Fair to Socorro are dealing with budget shortfalls stemming from enrollment declines and inadequate state funding, leading them to ask voters to OK a series of necessary and beneficial bonds and propositions.

3 hours ago

Ballot Spotlight: Texas Governor

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?

Sep 11

Texas AFT launches Open Letter to Our Elected Officials campaign

This week, we at Texas AFT launched our Open Letter to Our Elected Officials campaign, which will serve as our focus for the 2026 back to school season, November elections, and the 90th legislative session to come in 2027. The Open Letter covers a range of issues including school funding, wages, paperwork, freedom to teach, gun safety, behavioral support, mental health counseling, and more.

Aug 7

Texans are getting more skeptical of data centers and that matters for school funding.

Polling shows growing concern about data center construction in the Lone Star State. Data centers can be a drain on local resources - including school funding.

Jun 26

Texas earned an F in public education. Are state leaders paying any attention?

Texas received an F from the Network for Public Education for its commitment to public schools. Here's why.

Jun 20