TEA Effective Rules for School Safety and Security
Several rules are now effective addressing school safety and security: Effective on September 23, 2026: 19 TAC, §103.1217, Safety During Extracurricular Activities – provisions include: School systems must develop a…
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Texas Earns Second Consecutive A in Digital States Survey, Receives Outstanding Achievement Award
The Center for Digital Government announced the results of its 2026 Digital States Survey on Thursday, September 24. The Digital States Survey is conducted biennially and serves as a national benchmark for…
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Governor Abbott Announces Working Group to Develop Framework for Three-Year Bachelor’s Degrees
Governor Greg Abbott announced the selection of 13 members to serve on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s (THECB) working group, created under his directive to develop a statewide framework for establishing…
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Upcoming Senate Committee Meetings
- Business & Commerce - 9/30/2026on September 25, 2026 at 3:08 pm
Time: 9:00 AM, Location: E1.012 (Hearing Room)
- Education - 10/6/2026on September 25, 2026 at 3:08 pm
Time: 8:00 AM, Location: E1.028 (Hearing Room)
Upcoming House Committee Meetings
- Governmental Oversight, Select - 9/30/2026on September 25, 2026 at 3:08 pm
Time: 9:00 AM, Location: E2.026
- Culture, Recreation & Tourism - 9/30/2026on September 25, 2026 at 3:08 pm
Time: 10:00 AM, Location: E2.012
Upcoming Joint Committee Meetings
- No committee meetings scheduled.on September 25, 2026 at 3:08 pm
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