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The school board will decide Thursday on whether to approve turnaround plans for Burnet, Dobie and Webb middle schools to avoid state intervention. But the Texas Education Agency will have the final say.
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The rules also prohibit "aggressive panhandling" and food distribution in public parking lots. City Council's unanimous vote Tuesday came despite concerns from advocates. -
Jerry Hernandez has pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges following a crash that killed a preschool student and another driver last year. -
A judge found the Hays County Commissioners Court violated the Texas Open Meetings Act by not allowing enough public input on the bond. It's unclear clear whether the county will appeal. -
Senate Bill 22 will go into effect starting Sept. 1. Lobbying in support of increased film incentives brought star power to the state Capitol, with Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson making appearances. -
The directive comes after a court rescinded undocumented students鈥� eligibility for in-state tuition. It鈥檚 unclear what information schools might ask from students and how their immigration data will be protected. -
The governor called a special session to come up with regulations around THC products. Many shop owners say they've already been lobbying for them. -
The Republican leader cited concerns about federal funding for the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program. The decision is a setback for struggling families and anti-hunger advocates. -
Texas鈥� THC ban wasn鈥檛 the only bill vetoed by Gov. Abbott on Sunday. In fact, the governor announced he鈥檚 calling state lawmakers back to Austin next month to regulate THC and address several other issues. Here is what鈥檚 on the agenda for July鈥檚 special session.
- Gov. Abbott vetoes THC ban, breaking with other top Texas Republicans
- More than a thrift store: $3 Austin clothing shop is on a mission to keep the planet alive
- Texas will require public school classrooms to display Ten Commandments under bill signed by Abbott
- Meals on Wheels waiting lists grow as Texas braces for federal funding cuts
- Lawmakers urge Elon Musk's Tesla to delay Austin robotaxi launch until new safety law takes effect