The Texas Comptroller, Glenn Hegar, sent a letter to the Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Dan Patrick, Texas Speaker of the House, Dan Phelan, and members of the 88th Texas Legislature layout out the current state of monies in Texas. To put it simply, Texas has money!
In Texas, public policy begins its journey in legislative committees, with education policy specifically initiated in the Texas House Committee on Public Education and the Texas Senate Committee on Education. Both committees consist of elected representatives dedicated to shaping the future of education in the state.
Education policy is a cornerstone of any state's political landscape, and Texas is no exception. Understanding the stances of the major political parties on K-12 education is crucial for voters looking to make informed decisions. In this post, we delve into a side-by-side comparison of the current party platforms in Texas, sourced directly from the Texas Democratic Party and Texas Republican Party websites.

Our Platforms

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TXM Roundtable

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Relating to a prohibition on the board of trustees of a school district from entering into certain contracts and the disclosure of certain conflicts of interest.
Relating to the appointment of an inspector general for education, the creation of a division of inspector general for education in the State Board of Education to investigate public education, and the authority of the commissioner of education to conduct special investigations.