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Families Have Higher View of Texas Public Education Than Non-Parents, according to a New TSU Survey
Over 1,700 registered Texas voters were surveyed by the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University ( TSU) to find out their opinions on the state’s K–12 education system and how familiar Texas’s school choice program, Texas Education Freedom Accounts ( TEFA ), is is with the state. 614 of
DPS in Texas replaces commercial driver’s license test with English-only exams
After previously offering commercial drivers ‘ licenses ( CDL ) and permit exams in both English and Spanish, the Texas Department of Public Safety ( DPS) will now only offer them in English. Under President Donald Trump’s administration, there has been a greater emphasis on such vehicles ‘ skills, or lack thereof, in English, the
How Texas Shale Expertise is Shaping Development in the Persian Gulf
Texas is playing a part in reshaping relations between the United States and Gulf states as nations in the Persian Gulf extremely do innovative natural gas extraction. The 12-member organization’s significant shift was marked by the United Arab Emirates ‘ ( UAE ) withdrawal from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries ( OPEC ), particularly
The Texas House Homeland Security Committee Hearing Testimony on the” Uvalde Strong Act’s” Application
Last week, the Texas House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans ‘ Affairs held a hearing to discuss the implementation of House Bill ( HB) 33, which deals with, among other things, active shooter incidents at schools. The second meeting of the time was held on May 28 at 7:30 PM, led by
Federal Court Rejects Injunction to Stop the Selling of Texas Bullion Depository” Pennies.”
A silver model that wanted to stop the Texas Bullion Depository from selling currencies with the name Texas on them requested a temporary injunction from a federal judge in Austin. Texas Precious Metals, a Shiner-based business, sued Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock for violating his legal rights by operating the Texas Bullion Depository
More than 3,800 kids received funds from Texas Education Freedom Accounts.
Nearly 3, 800 students received additional funding through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts ( TEFA ) program. Through Senate Bill ( SB ) 2 during the 89th Legislative Session, education savings accounts ( ESA ) were established to allow parents to pay for private school tuition, homeschool supplies, tutoring, and other costs. TEFA awards
What Can We Learn from Texas ‘ Major Runoff Election?
Now that the primary runoffs in Texas have come to an end, the political bickering may take a break after the endorsements, anti-establishment mood, and long-standing reigns losses. President Donald Trump had his fair share of influence in the main runoffs, carefully referring to some Republicans as his preferred candidate, with varying timing and justifications,
In Texas, farmers notice a rise in nitrogen fertilizer costs after the Iranian War.
Despite attempts by the U.S. government to stop price increase, Texas nitrogen prices have been on the rise. According to a recent report from the South’s agricultural business, 70 % of farmers said they would not be able to buy the nitrogen they needed this year. × This section requires Browser. You must have Javascript
Democratic Groves and Democratic Salinas Win Runoffs for Texas House Opener Seat Held by State Representative Bobby Guerra
For the open Texas House seat being vacated by Democratic state representative R. D.” Bobby” Guerra (D-McAllen ), who announced his retirement in October, there were fightoffs on Tuesday night in the Democratic and Republican primaries. According to the Texas Secretary of State, former Texas Capitol staffer Julio Salinas received 56 % of the vote,
Democrat Rep. Darlene Breaux loses Texas House seats to state representative Robert Vo.
In the Texas House District ( HD ) 149 runoff election on Tuesday, incumbent state representative Hubert Vo (D-Houston ) lost to challenger Alief Independent School District ( ISD ) Board President Darlene Breaux. Vo received 39 % of the vote, while Breaux received 61 percent of the vote. × Java is required for this
GOP Candidates for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Win Democratic and Republican Elections
After the two candidates ‘ separate party primary runoff elections on Tuesday, former Houston City Council members Letitia Plummer and former Harris County Treasurer Orlando Sanchez will square off in a November election to replace Harris County judge Lina Hidalgo. With 51 % of the vote, Plummer defeated former Houston Mayor Annise Parker in an
Santanart wins the GOP Primary Runoff for Texas House Seat held by Retired State Rep. Sam Harless.
In the GOP primary runoff for the Texas House District ( HD ) 126 open seat on Tuesday night, state representative Sam Harless (R-Spring ) announced his retirement. Soon after the contest was called on Tuesday night, Stanart thanked the HD 126 voters for their support, saying in an X-post,” I am committed to traditional
