Texas lawmakers to quiz oil regulators over public comment
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Texas lawmaker wants oil regulators to explain why they ended public comment at meetings
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UT-Austin remaking core curriculum for future undergraduates
Future UT-Austin students would have fewer classes to choose from to meet graduation requirements under a proposal university…
Tougher penalities for teacher misconduct proposed by Texas governor
Texas teachers who have inappropriate relationships with students would face a minimum of 10 years in prison under…
More than 85,000 students using school vouchers in Texas’ first year
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Huffines takes over Texas comptroller office months before midterms
Former state Sen. Don Huffines adopted his new role as Texas’ chief financial officer after a swearing-in ceremony…
Ten Commandments in Texas public schools face new lawsuit
Three Houston mothers are suing to stop displaying the Ten Commandments in Texas public school classrooms, arguing that…
Public school closures deepen across Texas amid budget, accountability issues | Central Austin
In less than three years, at least 150 public school campuses have closed or been approved for closure…
Colleges brace for cuts as Texas refines performance-based funding
by Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune July 28, 2026 Texas community college leaders are bracing for cuts because…
Universities to detail progress on new Texas law that increased state scrutiny of colleges
Texas university leaders on Tuesday will share their progress and challenges in carrying out a new state law…
Increased scrutiny of Texas colleges detailed in hearing
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Conservative-favored college entrance exams allowed in Texas
Texas’ higher education commissioner signaled last week that the state could expand the use of the conservative-favored Classic…