HISD was failing students. Texas children deserve accountability.
Since the state got involved, student test scores reflect consistent gains and a strong upward trajectory in math and reading.
The progress in HISD proves state accountability measures work.
Some experts believe the ultimate objective of any Texas school district takeover is to disenfranchise local communities. “It all begins at the school board level to then completely disempower the community,” said NYU professor Domingo Morel.
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NEW: @GregAbbott_TX directs ERCOT & PUC to protect residential customers from having to pay for infrastructure costs driven by the expansion of data centers. @CBSNewsTexas
BREAKING: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has ordered “Texas American Muslim University at Dallas” to immediately cease operations after determining it has been operating without state authorization. https://t.co/7kDOwU4rvz
I directed the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to issue a Cease & Desist to "TexAM," an unauthorized Islamic educational institution operating illegally in Texas.
If they refuse to comply, legal action will follow.
Texas will not allow illegal educational institutions to operate in our state.
More: https://t.co/oUMBTcWXWs
NEW: Texas leads the nation as the state where ICE has arrested the most illegal immigrants under Trump 2.0
“Texas is a law-and-order state, and it works hand in glove with the Trump Administration every single day to uphold the laws of this country,” said Gov. @GregAbbott_TX spokesman Andrew @Mahaleris.
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NEW: @GregAbbott_TX's willingness to to hold Texas cities accountable for sanctuary policies and tie state funding to compliance is both strategic and appropriate. State funds come with responsibilities, and local governments cannot expect to receive taxpayer dollars while simultaneously resisting state law. If such policies are allowed to stand unchecked, they risk setting precedents that erode statewide standards. More👇
Governor @GregAbbott_TX celebrated the first round of Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) funding that is being awarded to over 42,000 Texas families.
The first round of funds will be given to students with qualifying disabilities from low and middle income families.
UT and @GregAbbott_TX announce that Michael and Susan Dell have given more than $1 billion in lifetime commitments.
New investments to launch advanced research campus and “AI-native medical center.” #txlege
NEW: Texas had 2.5x more immigration arrests than any other state.
Governor @GregAbbott_TX is proud to use every necessary tool and strategy to aid in the Trump Administration's deportation of illegal immigrants.
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Houston received more than $100 million from the state based on a written agreement that they will comply with immigration enforcement.
If they refuse to comply, they better get out their check book.
It will be costly if they refuse to keep their streets safe.
Inbox: @GregAbbott_TX at grand opening of first state park in nearly two decades. Palo Pinto Mountains State Park is located between Abilene and Dallas-Fort Worth, with more than 4,800 acres. Check out @TheTexanNews Kim Roberts' article: https://t.co/vlYOYtwlJq
Dozens gathered at Zilker Park during SXSW to compete in a Matthew McConaughey lookalike contest celebrating Austin’s favorite actor.
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🚨 JUST IN: Members of the US hockey team are live on Fox speaking about how honored they are by the support of Americans
“You see the PRIDE in this country—it's MORE than a hockey game!”
Much, much more! 🇺🇸