Politics
Middleton wins Republican nomination in Texas AG runoff (The Daily Signal) – Texas state Sen. Mayes Middleton has won the Republican runoff for Texas attorney general. The Associated Press called the race for Middleton at 9:57 p.m. Read More
Politics
Paxton pushes Cornyn out of longtime U.S. Senate seat(The Center Square) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday ousted four-term incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn during a night of major upsets and a race that got… Read More
Politics
The 10 biggest election upsets of 2026 so far(Daily Caller News Foundation) – With Election Day just over five months away, the 2026 midterm election cycle has already seen a wide range of stunning upsets at the… Read More
Public Education
Longview superintendent arrested on multiple charges in student sex assault investigation(The Center Square) – Police in Longview on Thursday arrested the Superintendent of Longview Public Schools as part of an ongoing investigation related to the reported sexual assault case… Read More
Public Education
Hispanics flee Texas public schools, contributing to first non-pandemic enrollment slump in almost 40 years, report concludesThe Texas public education system is wrestling with a seismic shift – plunging enrollment even as the state’s population rises, according to analysts. “Public school enrollment is… Read More
Politics
5-year anniversary of Operation Lone Star, nearly 540,000 apprehended(The Center Square) – Texas’ border security mission, Operation Lone Star, reached a milestone in March, its five-year anniversary. Gov. Greg Abbott first launched OLS in March 2021,… Read More
Public Education
Retirements, state takeovers drive high number of North Texas superintendents leaving postsAt least eight superintendents in North Texas districts have revealed plans to step down this academic year, with four of them making the announcement this month. “This… Read More
Courts
Texas extends school choice application deadline after Muslim schools sueA federal judge ordered Texas to extend its school choice application deadline Tuesday after several Muslim schools filed suit, giving families until March 31 to apply. The original deadline… Read More
Government
Lawmakers to probe whether free education incentivizes illegal immigration(The Daily Signal) – A House subcommittee will examine whether the Supreme Court’s decision that states cannot deny the children of illegal aliens access to taxpayer-funded K-12 education… Read More
Government
Louisiana governor urges schools to display Ten CommandmentsLouisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is urging schools across the state to begin displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms after a federal appeals court cleared the… Read More
Government
Democrats’ great Texas senate hope has history of pushing far-left priorities down students’ throats(The Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico has a long history of pushing his liberal vision on schools, including bragging that he taught his… Read More
Politics
Texans give boot to Dan Crenshaw in major upset(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw lost his bid for a fifth term in the House by a wide margin to a conservative primary challenger. Read More
Government
Texas AG declares it illegal for therapists to facilitate so-called sex changes for minorsLicensed therapists and other mental health professionals may not assist in so-called sex change efforts for minors under Texas law, says Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. In… Read More
Government
‘Find the courage’: Roy calls on Congress to pass immigration moratorium after Austin shooting(The Daily Signal) – In the wake of a shooting in Austin, Texas, by a man investigators believe could be an Islamic terrorist, House Republicans have… Read More
Government
Nearly 100 conservative leaders urge Thune to pass the SAVE America Act with talking filibuster(The Daily Signal) – Ahead of an expected vote on the SAVE America Act in the House, nearly 100 conservative leaders are urging the Senate to pass the election… Read More
Public Education
New Texas school choice program application begins Feb. 4(The Center Square) – During National School Choice Week, Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock is encouraging families to visit EducationFreedom.Texas.Gov to get ready for the launch of Texas Education Freedom… Read More
Public Education
Texas governor announces H-1B visa freeze for state schools(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed state agencies and universities to immediately freeze all H-1B visa petitions in a letter to state agency heads on… Read More
Public Education
Abbott unloads on CAIR, chastises public schools"You cannot invite such dangers through the front doors of our schools" Read More
Courts
2 state AGs challenge DEI, racial quota policies as unconstitutionalIn separate opinions Monday, two state attorneys condemned racial discrimination in hiring – even to meet “racial quotas” or diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) standards. “This may come as a news flash to the radicals on the far-left,… Read More
Christian Schools
Watch: More than 1,000 private schools join Texas’ new school choice programMore than 1,000 private schools have signed up to participate in Texas’ new school choice program one month before applications open to families. Families can begin applying Feb. Read More