Texas Senate passes teacher pay raise bill
A bill aimed at raising Texas teachers' pay is a step closer to becoming reality. The Senate passed SB 26 a couple of hours ...
Gov. Abbott declares victory, says he finally has the votes to make school choice a reality in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday declared victory in his bid to make school choice a reality in the state.
Texas Senate introduces bill to bolster quality of preschool education
This is part of a larger initiative by Governor Greg Abbott to reform Texas’ education system, with the goal of the bill being to incentivize preschool teachers to remain in their positions amid an ...
Gov. Greg Abbott celebrates as Texas House majority endorses ‘school choice’ bill
In an interview with The Dallas Morning News, House Speaker Dustin Burrows said both chambers’ bills are largely ...
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The Last Word: As KFC Plans U.S. HQ Move to Plano, Gov. Abbott Suggests Name Change
Yum! Brands announced that it's relocating its KFC U.S. headquarters from Louisville, Kentucky, to the KFC and Pizza Hut ...
UTSA professor warns of potential 'criminal activity' as Gov. Abbott calls for investigation into Texas Lottery
Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Rangers to investigate two incidents involving the Texas Lottery, including a bulk purchase of lottery tickets in 2023.
Texas chief justice seeks action on family separations, bail reform, raises for judges
Jimmy Blacklock, chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court, provided lawmakers with a wish list for action in his first State ...
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Governor Abbott Nominates Justin Lewis for 66th Judicial District Court in Hill County
Governor Abbott appoints Justin Lewis as judge for the 66th Judicial District Court. Lewis, former Hill County Judge and ...
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Basically everyone agrees Texas teachers need a raise. The question is how to do it.
Gov. Greg Abbott named raising teacher pay as one of seven emergency items for this legislative session. The push for higher ...
'Nearly every possible number' combo purchased in $95M Texas Lottery won in North Texas, Abbott says
Abbott's office announced the investigation in a news release Monday, just hours after the Texas Lottery Commission declared ...
Investigation into $95M Texas Lottery win after governor says 'nearly every possible number' combo was purchased
Abbott's office announced the investigation in a news release Monday, just hours after the Texas Lottery Commission declared third-party couriers illegal.
With Trump in office, Gov. Greg Abbott has no plan to ramp down Texas border operation
Some state budget writers are questioning how much longer Texas should continue pouring money into Gov. Greg Abbott’s $11 ...