Meridith Dyer

Reporter @TheTexanNews | 📩 [email protected] | @Hillsdale alum Seattle native ☔️ in Texas ☀️

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In this week's The 40, @MaryEliseOBar discusses the aftermath of @JohnCornyn's #TXSen primary runoff, U.S. House Democrats' letter to @KenPaxtonTX over ActBlue and WinRed, @tedcruz's bill regarding college sports, and more. https://t.co/xAs3tKw5ic

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A new survey on K–12 education from @TexasSouthern's Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center found what Texans think about education savings accounts, education in Texas as a whole, their children's local schools, and more. https://t.co/6aAhK5EUil

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While on call with press, @SecRollins confirms New World Screwworm is in Texas.

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New TEA Educator Misconduct Dashboard Shows Over 13,000 Reports So Far This Year https://t.co/Zvdtouis61

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Inbox: @SenRoyceWest responds to reporting that Texas police officers are not following the "No Kids in Cuffs" law, legislation he said was designed to prevent children younger than fifth grade from being handcuffed, tased, or sprayed with chemical irritants.

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Inbox: Sen. Adam Hinojosa and Rep. Janie Lopez hold a Regional Infrastructure Summit today “to discuss the future of regional infrastructure planning and cooperation.” #txlege

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Background: https://t.co/5IgjFs1qgt

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.@teainfo rescinded its recommendation for a conservatorship for @NEISD, after the board of trustees voted to revise the district policy to implement a bell-to-bell cellphone ban starting in the 2026-2027 school year.

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In this week's Report Card, @MeridithDyer_ celebrates the end of the school year and turns to what Texans can expect on the education front this summer, from legislative committee hearings to State Board of Education meetings. https://t.co/D2msTreHEZ

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Nearly 3,800 More Students Awarded Texas Education Freedom Accounts Funds https://t.co/IqFSvFPME7

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From @JohnCornyn's loss after 24 years in the U.S. Senate to the partisan matchups for Texas' newly redrawn congressional districts, here are some takeaways from last week's primary runoff elections ⬇️ https://t.co/plXOgb00Qb

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Austin ISD Vulnerable to State Takeover After TEA Denies Outside Partnership for Three Schools Rated Failing https://t.co/dpNENLIbjY

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I covered 1882 partnerships in an issue of Report Card, including the situation facing Austin ISD: https://t.co/48NgI0WeCC

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.@teainfo declined @AustinISD’s application for 1882 partnerships for Burnet, Dobie, and Webb middle schools, which could have paused accountability consequences for the campuses after four consecutive failing TEA accountability ratings. A fifth failing score can trigger a state takeover.

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Two Former Educators Win Democratic Runoffs for State Board of Education https://t.co/RJ1u32ZtoT

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Access to affordable, high-quality higher education is essential to ensure Texans learn the skills needed to secure family-sustaining jobs and meet the demands of a growing workforce.

READ MORE: https://t.co/vCjpeY9679

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Abbott Reaffirms 2026–2027 Tuition Freeze for Texas Public Higher Education https://t.co/aAlPbN5TXT

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After coming in less than 1 percent behind Texas Railroad Commission incumbent @JimWright4Texas in the March 3 Republican primary, @bofrench has won a narrow victory in the May 26 runoff.

He will face Democrat @Jon_RosenthalTX in November. https://t.co/9lovfnnXDj

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Bo French Projected to Narrowly Win Republican Nomination for Railroad Commissioner https://t.co/zYVmWhyFvr

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Bo French is the RRC GOP runoff projected winner.

French 50.73%
Wright 49.27%

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Decision Desk HQ projects Bo French wins the TX Railroad Commissioner Republican Runoff

#DecisionMade: 12:25 AM EDT