Bill Zeeble

A bill to end Texas' state-mandate STAAR test is headed for Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. House Bill 8 replaces the year-end assessment with three shorter tests, but critics say that only increases the burden on students.

The UNT System's temporary pause on drag performances went into effect in March of this year. A federal appeals court ruled earlier this month a similar ban likely violates the First Amendment.

Dubbed a "parent rights" bills, Senate Bill 12 bans DEI programs in K-12 schools — and prohibits clubs LGBTQ+ students say are vital resources.

International enrollment is projected to dip at universities in Texas this coming school year under new federal policies, costing the schools millions of dollars in tuition.

Advocates and policy groups argue ending in-state tuition for students without legal status will hurt the state's economy.

Members of the House Education Committee on Tuesday heard testimony on a bill that would ban Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs in Texas' K-12 schools.

If the U.S. Department of Education closes, it's unclear how much money Texas could lose — or how the state might handle a shut-down

Bills before a Senate education committee would eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs in public K-12 schools and establish a procedure to file grievances against districts that violate the ban. These programs were established to address or end historical inequities based on race, gender, and sexual orientation.

House Bill 3 mandated armed security in each of the state’s more than 8,000 schools, but many districts say it didn’t come with enough funding.

Public colleges and universities in Texas are rolling back or eliminating programs that support programs geared toward Black, Latino, Asian and LQTBQ+ students.