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Texas schools have leaned on uncertified teachers to fill vacancies. Lawmakers want to put a stop to it.

| March 17, 2025

Underprepared teachers have been tied to student learning losses. But amid a teacher shortage crisis, school leaders fear the restrictions will lead to fewer instructors in their classrooms.

Women’s clothing is often more expensive — and it’s partly due to tariffs

by The 19th

| March 11, 2025

Two Democratic members of the House are pushing for a study of ‘pink tariffs.’

What Ever Happened to Ethics Reform?

by The Texas Observer

| March 10, 2025

The House speaker battle wasn’t really about cleaning house.

Texas may change how schools select library books. Critics say it could lead to more bans.

by The Texas Tribune

| March 6, 2025

Senate Bill 13 would create school library advisory councils largely made up of parents. It would give school boards, rather than librarians, the final say over new books.

Texas Legislature proposes $400 million cut to higher ed as Dan Patrick threatens university budgets over DEI

by The Texas Tribune

| February 27, 2025

At a public event last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said higher ed would get less funding if they don’t “kick DEI out of their schools,” a few weeks after lawmakers proposed a massive cut to public universities.

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Texas schools have leaned on uncertified teachers to fill vacancies. Lawmakers want to put a stop to it.

Women’s clothing is often more expensive — and it’s partly due to tariffs

What Ever Happened to Ethics Reform?

Texas may change how schools select library books. Critics say it could lead to more bans.

Texas Legislature proposes $400 million cut to higher ed as Dan Patrick threatens university budgets over DEI

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