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Bill to install warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas passes Texas Senate
Read full article: Bill to install warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas passes Texas SenateA bill filed in the aftermath of the devastating July 4 Texas Hill Country floods which aims to install outdoor warning sirens in areas with a history of flash flooding has passed the Texas Senate.
Voucher bills want to prioritize low-income families and be open to all students. Those goals might be at odds.
Read full article: Voucher bills want to prioritize low-income families and be open to all students. Those goals might be at odds.Neither of the Legislature’s voucher bills require private schools to accept certain students, which some warn could block the neediest children from access.
Texas Teacher Retirement System leader says Senate voucher proposal would not harm retirement funds
Read full article: Texas Teacher Retirement System leader says Senate voucher proposal would not harm retirement fundsA recent budget analysis noted the Texas Senate’s voucher bill could affect the fund if it leads students and teachers to leave public schools.
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Texas Senate approves limits on transgender athletes, but bills are still in limbo
Read full article: Texas Senate approves limits on transgender athletes, but bills are still in limboTransgender students would be prevented from joining public school and university sports teams that correspond to their gender.