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Turnover in East Texas politics may jeopardize regional sway at the Legislature

Some advocates for the region worry freshmen lawmakers will start deal-making at a deficit, while other voters see a chance for new blood.

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Texas Rep. Gary VanDeaver, a private school voucher holdout, won’t seek reelection

VanDeaver, who represents northeast Texas, was one of two House Republicans to oppose a school voucher program this year after he narrowly beat a pro-voucher primary challenger in 2024.

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Texas still needs a plan for its growing water supply issues, experts say

Panelists at The Texas Tribune Festival shared their opinions on what the state should do after voters approved a historic investment in water infrastructure.

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Texas GOP censures five lawmakers, but rejects banning anyone from the primary ballot

Saturday’s decisions signal a deescalating intraparty tension that heightened at the start of the year. The post Texas GOP censures five lawmakers, but rejects banning anyone from the primary ballot appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

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How Five States Are Worse Off After Trump’s Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid

Due to Trump's new tax law, some states will experience a greater impact than others.

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Speaker Dustin Burrows, once tagged as “liberal,” kept skeptics at bay by leaning into a conservative agenda

At the same time, some Democrats acknowledged the Lubbock Republican let them leave their mark on some of the GOP bills they disagreed with.

The Texas Tribune

Financial hardships shutter East Texas hospital 14 months after reopening

Residents in Trinity County will now have to travel 30 miles to access the closest hospital.

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“It’s what’s best for a very select few”: Some Texans are skeptical about vouchers as they near the finish line

Texas Republican lawmakers in regions known for support of public schools defended voting for vouchers, saying they gained leverage to seek concessions.

The Texas Tribune

Push for Texas to weaken vaccine mandates persists as measles surge

Much of the outbreak is concentrated in the districts of Texas House leaders, including Speaker Dustin Burrows. The crisis appears to have done little to change support for “vaccine choice.”

The Texas Tribune

Five ways a funding overhaul has transformed Texas community colleges

More than a year after Texas’ House Bill 8 took effect, some schools have offered free tuition, grown dual credit programs or helped students’ credits transfer when they move on to four-year schools.

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How a multi-year legal battle by allies of a billionaire megadonor set off this year’s explosive House Speaker race

A pair of lawsuits filed by allies of West Texas megadonor Tim Dunn shut down laws that banned outside spending in the House leadership race, allowing for more political mudslinging and raising questions about ethics rules.

The Texas Tribune

Texas runoff yields no clear winner among GOP’s warring factions, setting stage for power struggle

Neither of the Texas GOP’s dueling factions landed a clean knockout blow during a grueling primary season that only seemed to set up further chaos and strife.

The Texas Tribune

It’s primary runoff election day in Texas. Here’s what we’re watching.

Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday to make their final selections for which Democrats and Republicans will run for various seats in the November election.

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Influential conservative PAC targets Phelan, other House Republicans

Club for Growth announced it will spend $4 million on a TV ad targeting five anti-school voucher Texas House Republicans.

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School voucher supporters bask in primary wins, say goals are within reach

Gov. Greg Abbott called the results “an unmistakable message.” His allies said the state is “closer than ever” to a voucher program.

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“Our public school system is our town”: Why this rural Republican is voting against school vouchers

Despite intense political pressure, Republican Rep. Gary VanDeaver said he won’t support a bill that includes school vouchers. Rural Republicans like VanDeaver have long opposed school vouchers because of the unique role public schools they play in their communities.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House votes to remove school vouchers from massive education bill

The outcome was an embarrassment to Gov. Greg Abbott, who spent seven months lobbying two dozen Republicans who signaled opposition to vouchers in April.

Ballotpedia

Two new candidates declare in Texas

Ballotpedia tracked two new state-level candidates in Texas between Aug. 28 and Sept. 3. This was equal to the number of candidates tracked last week.

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Texas House committee report outlines possible path forward for school vouchers

The House blocked school vouchers during this year’s regular lawmaking session, but a report released Friday shows some members might be willing to approve a scaled-back version of the program that doesn’t compete with public schools for funds.

The Texas Tribune

Texas poised to fund community colleges based on student outcomes

Supporters of the measure said it will help the colleges better prepare students for the workforce.

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Texas House OKs bill that would fund community colleges based on their performance

Under this new model, community colleges would receive state funds based on the number of graduates who earn certificates or degrees and the number of students who transfer to four-year universities.

Tribune News Service

Texas families could face steeper penalties for truancy under bill up for debate

DALLAS — Texas families whose children frequently miss school could face steeper penalties, as some state lawmakers debate bringing back harsher elements of the state’s truancy system.

The Texas Tribune

With full state coffers and bipartisan support, Texas teachers are hopeful they’ll get a raise this year

The COVID-19 pandemic, inflation and burnout have pummeled teachers in the last few years. Lawmakers from both parties agree they should get a pay bump — but it won’t happen without some negotiation.

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Texas could tie community college funding to student outcomes

A commission tasked by the Texas Legislature to recommend new ways to fund community colleges is suggesting the state fund schools based on how successful students are at completing programs in high-demand fields and transferring to universities to continue their education.

Salon

Texas GOP school choice push falls flat

Rural Republicans have historically been against diverting public dollars to private schools

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