Author: Hannah Norton

House Bill 7 is aimed at better protecting students from abuse in public schools and giving parents a larger role in their children’s education.

House Bill 6 would overhaul the state’s school discipline policies and make it easier for schools to suspend younger students.

Texas senators approved 20 bills on March 19, including proposals aimed at hardening the state power grid and increasing housing stock in new neighborhoods. All the proposals were sent to the Texas House.

Bill author Rep. Caroline Fairly, R-Amarillo, said prohibiting students from using cellphones throughout the school day would help improve academic outcomes, students’ mental health and classroom management.

The Texas Senate passed two bills March 12 that would regulate the use of certain food additives in public schools and stores. Senators said the proposed restrictions would help mitigate rising rates of chronic disease.

Studies show Texas is running out of time to shore up the state’s diminishing water supplies. State lawmakers filed bills in March that would send up to $1 billion annually to the Texas Water Fund, invest in aging water infrastructure and mor…

Senate Bill 15 would authorize property owners in large Texas cities to construct single-family homes on lots as small as 1,400 square feet without approval from local officials.

House Bill 3 would create state-run education savings accounts, which families could use to pay for private school tuition and other educational expenses, such as textbooks or transportation.

House Bill 2, by Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Salado, proposes boosting base school funding by $220 and creating a new state allotment to help school districts pay prospective teachers who complete classroom residency programs.

Senate Bill 314 would ban certain food additives from free and reduced-price meals served in public schools. Senate Bill 25 proposes requiring students to take nutrition classes beginning in high school and directing food manufacturers to label pro…