Gov. Abbott Appoints Howden as Secretary of State
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that he has appointed Robert S. Howden as the Secretary of State of Texas. His term will become effective July 18, 2026. Robert S. Howden…
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2026-2027 SAAH Student Attendance Accounting Handbook Comment Period Open
The proposed version of the 2026-2027 Student Attendance Accounting Handbook (SAAH) has been posted on the Texas Education Agency's website. The SAAH includes information on FSP eligibility requirements for all students, minimum…
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Upcoming Senate Committee Meetings
- Finance - 7/27/2026on July 17, 2026 at 11:32 am
Time: 10:30 AM, Location: E1.036 (Finance Room)
- Finance - 7/28/2026on July 17, 2026 at 11:32 am
Time: 9:00 AM, Location: E1.036 (Finance Room)
Upcoming House Committee Meetings
- Land & Resource Management - 7/20/2026on July 17, 2026 at 11:32 am
Time: 9:00 AM, Location: E2.026
- Land & Resource Management - 7/21/2026on July 17, 2026 at 11:32 am
Time: 9:00 AM, Location: E2.026
Upcoming Joint Committee Meetings
- No committee meetings scheduled.on July 17, 2026 at 11:32 am
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