Lawmakers sacrificed school funding to block school vouchers, but the issue could be debated again in a special session. Districts will get new funds for school safety, though Uvalde families were ultimately left disappointed with inaction on gun restrictions.
With a historic $32.7 billion budget surplus on hand, some lawmakers had the cash and optimism at the beginning of this year’s legislative session to tackle some of the biggest issues regarding public schools, like teacher shortages and school funding.
Texas lawmakers move to close foster care hiring loopholes and expand rights of parents facing investigations Texas lawmakers allocated more than $2 billion to increase the state’s water supply and reduce flooding. Cars registered in Texas after 2025 will no longer need to pass a safety inspection, but owners will still pay the fee.
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