House Bill 2, passed by the 89th Texas Legislature and signed into law by the Governor, is a sweeping school finance reform aimed at significantly increasing resources and support for Texas public schools. To support implementation, the Texas Education Agency has released a series of guidance documents and timelines detailing key dates and requirements. These…

In the 89th Texas Legislative Session, House Bill 8 introduced a significant overhaul to the state’s public school assessment system. The bill was designed to replace the long-standing STAAR exam with a more dynamic and responsive model, aimed at improving instructional alignment and reducing the stress associated with high-stakes testing. Under HB 8, students in…

Texas passed Senate Bill 10, a law requiring public schools to display a specific version of the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The law’s effective date was September 1, 2025. In response, a group of families from various religious and nonreligious backgrounds filed suit, led by Rabbi Mara Nathan, a parent in the Alamo Heights…