Earlier this year, the Texas Legislature created the state’s first ESA program, formally named the Texas Education Freedom ...

Sen. Nichols is worried that SB 2 would create a "new form of segregation," one that is based on students' income and ability ...

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An Austin lawmaker is raising questions about the selection of a New York-based company that has been hired to run the ...

Texas lawmakers returned to the Capitol Monday for the start of a special legislative session, called by Governor Greg Abbott to address several high-profile issues left unresolved during the regular ...

Two Republicans and one Democrat are competing to represent Texas Senate District 9 in a special election on Nov. 4. Located ...

Texas has selected a private tech company to administer the program: Odyssey, which is based in New York and manages ...

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has officially launched her campaign for Texas governor, joining a crowded primary field with four ...