Rep. John Zerwas to head Texas House Appropriations Committee
State Rep. John Zerwas is the Texas House's new Appropriations Committee chairman, and Rep. Dan Huberty is the new chairman of the House Public Education Committee. Full Story
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![With less than a week before lawmakers convene, preparations are underway to welcome members of the state House of Representatives for the 85th session of the Texas Legislature.]()
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The Brief: Corpus Christi's new mayor resigned after 37 days. What happened?
Disgruntled Corpus Christi voters elected a political outsider to run the city last year. After 37 days, the mayor resigned. Here’s what happened. Full Story
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The Brief: Texas Senate will debate "sanctuary cities," ethics reform
The Senate is set to debate today two of Gov. Greg Abbott's emergency items: reforming ethics laws and banning "sanctuary cities." Full Story
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![Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick talks with the media during a press conference on SB 6, also known as the "bathroom bill," on Feb. 6, 2017.]()
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The Brief: Abbott and Cruz eye term limits on Congress
With an ally in the White House, Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted Cruz are suggesting the timing is right to pass term limits on Congress. Full Story
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![Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) speak at a press conference in the Capitol about Sen. Cruz’s Terrorist Refugee Infiltration Prevention Act of 2015 (S. 2302), in Washington, D.C., Dec. 8, 2015.]()
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The Brief: How to watch hearing on 'sanctuary cities'
A bill that would ban sanctuary cities is getting its first hearing Thursday just days after Gov. Greg Abbott declared the issue an emergency item in his State of the State address. Full Story
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Low-income students struggle with digital divide
While wealthier districts overflow with the latest classroom technology, some communities struggle to provide students with basic tools. Full Story
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How racial tensions may affect police in schools
A new report, based on national data, questions the efficacy of police officers in public schools. Full Story
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More training opportunities to help principals adapt
Training programs to help school principals adapt to their evolving roles are becoming more common. Full Story
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Wyoming bill may freeze special education funds
In an effort to reduce its $400 million budget deficit, Wyoming lawmakers will vote on a bill that caps special education funding. Full Story
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Feds raid charter school headquarters
Federal agencies were involved in a raid of the headquarters of a Los Angeles-based charter school last week after concerns of fraud. Full Story
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