Politics Texas Comptroller wants to bar Islamic schools from voucher program Staff Reports January 16, 2026 Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window)X Share on Mail (Opens in new window)Mail Copy link As private schools in Texas register for the state’s new voucher program, Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock suggests that schools with Islamic ties be disqualified from participating. Popular Sports Dallas students step into the spotlight at the FIFA World Cup Immigration Ken Paxton demands Dallas County sheriff partners with ICE Things To Do Thousands of LEGO bricks transform Fort Worth Botanic Garden this spring Sports Sports Illustrated brings World Cup kickoff event to Dallas on June 20 Politics Greg Abbott promised Texas prosperity. The numbers tell a different story. Follow Us TikTok YouTube Instagram X Facebook Newest Videos Infrastructure Could Houstonians soon pay a $5 trash fee as council members consider the proposal News Flooding takes center stage as Harris County judge candidates discuss infrastructure & transparency. Elections Harris County Judge candidates outline their approach to rebuilding the public’s trust in the role Education Students from Houston and Dallas among top private school voucher recipients. Infrastructure Controller: Whitmire hid $73M fire department overages from city council