Texas State Board of Education's plan to update social studies curriculum derailed by political blowback

Texas State Board of Education's plan to update social studies curriculum derailed by political blowback

Board members were initially expected to take a final vote on the standards in November. That would give publishers enough time to update textbooks for the 2025-26 school year. But with all of the pushback, that timeline is in limbo.

Board members were initially expected to take a final vote on the standards in November. That would give publishers enough time to update textbooks for the 2025-26 school year. But with all of the pushback, that timeline is in limbo.

Texas: The Issue Is - Interview with Beto O'Rourke
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Texas: The Issue Is - Interview with Beto O'Rourke

Democratic governor candidate Beto O'Rourke sits down with an interview with FOX 4's Steven Dial.

Democratic governor candidate Beto O'Rourke sits down with an interview with FOX 4's Steven Dial.

Texas' abortion 'trigger law' goes into effect

Texas' abortion 'trigger law' goes into effect

The so-called “trigger law” kicked in as a result of the Supreme Court striking down Roe v. Wade in June.

The so-called “trigger law” kicked in as a result of the Supreme Court striking down Roe v. Wade in June.

Texas leaders call to repeal sales tax on feminine hygiene products

Texas leaders call to repeal sales tax on feminine hygiene products

Proposals to remove the tax on menstrual products have been introduced in the Texas legislature every year since 2017. Each time the bills have failed.

Proposals to remove the tax on menstrual products have been introduced in the Texas legislature every year since 2017. Each time the bills have failed.

Texas public schools required to display 'In God We Trust' posters if they are donated

Texas public schools required to display 'In God We Trust' posters if they are donated

The law passed last year says schools must display the national motto in a “conspicuous place” but only if the poster is “donated” or “purchased by private donations.”

The law passed last year says schools must display the national motto in a “conspicuous place” but only if the poster is “donated” or “purchased by private donations.”

County leaders divided over adding polling location at Dallas County jail

County leaders divided over adding polling location at Dallas County jail

With the midterm election less than three months away, there's talk in Dallas County about adding a new polling location in the county jail. County commissioners are divided on the issue, but the ultimate decision is with the sheriff.

With the midterm election less than three months away, there's talk in Dallas County about adding a new polling location in the county jail. County commissioners are divided on the issue, but the ultimate decision is with the sheriff.

Texans believe state is headed in wrong direction under Gov. Abbott, poll shows

Texans believe state is headed in wrong direction under Gov. Abbott, poll shows

Jamarr Brown, executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, and Ashley Brasher, board president of the Williamson County Republican leaders, join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss a recent poll showing how Texans feel about Gov. Greg Abbott.

Jamarr Brown, executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, and Ashley Brasher, board president of the Williamson County Republican leaders, join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss a recent poll showing how Texans feel about Gov. Greg Abbott.

Gov. Greg Abbott promises 'accountability at all levels' in wake of Uvalde school mass shooting

Gov. Greg Abbott promises 'accountability at all levels' in wake of Uvalde school mass shooting

Abbott says there will be accountability following the botched response to the shooting in Uvalde. Now almost three months later, people in Uvalde and lawmakers are wondering how long that will take.

Abbott says there will be accountability following the botched response to the shooting in Uvalde. Now almost three months later, people in Uvalde and lawmakers are wondering how long that will take.

TEA commissioner admits objectionable materials can be taught in classrooms

TEA commissioner admits objectionable materials can be taught in classrooms

Commissioner Mike Morath explained to lawmakers that many of the state's education standards are broad and open to interpretation which can also open the door to problems. He said school districts are putting the burden on teachers to find their own instructional materials without giving them extra time to do so.

Commissioner Mike Morath explained to lawmakers that many of the state's education standards are broad and open to interpretation which can also open the door to problems. He said school districts are putting the burden on teachers to find their own instructional materials without giving them extra time to do so.

Texas House committee hopes to make changes to deal with teacher shortage

Texas House committee hopes to make changes to deal with teacher shortage

A committee of state legislators is trying to find solutions to help school districts dealing with a shortage of teachers. One solution that seems to be within reach is changing the law so that retired teachers and staff members can return without penalties to their pension.

A committee of state legislators is trying to find solutions to help school districts dealing with a shortage of teachers. One solution that seems to be within reach is changing the law so that retired teachers and staff members can return without penalties to their pension.

Unclear how Pres. Biden's energy moves will affect Texas power grid

Unclear how Pres. Biden's energy moves will affect Texas power grid

As record-breaking heat tests the electric grid and wildfires tear through drought-stricken Texas land, President Joe Biden unveiled some initial steps aimed at tackling what he describes as ‘an emergency.’ But it’s still unclear how the initial measures on climate change will impact Texas.

As record-breaking heat tests the electric grid and wildfires tear through drought-stricken Texas land, President Joe Biden unveiled some initial steps aimed at tackling what he describes as ‘an emergency.’ But it’s still unclear how the initial measures on climate change will impact Texas.

Operation Lone Star border security mission may run out of funds, Senate committee says

Operation Lone Star border security mission may run out of funds, Senate committee says

While the surge of border-crossers continues, Republicans and Democrats on the State Senate's finance committee are wondering how long they can continue spending billions of dollars on the problem. Abbott has made border security his top priority during his re-election bid. He and the legislature approved about $4 billion for border security.

While the surge of border-crossers continues, Republicans and Democrats on the State Senate's finance committee are wondering how long they can continue spending billions of dollars on the problem. Abbott has made border security his top priority during his re-election bid. He and the legislature approved about $4 billion for border security.

Fort Worth school board asks Gov. Abbott to call special session on gun violence

Fort Worth school board asks Gov. Abbott to call special session on gun violence

The Fort Worth ISD Board of Education wants Texas Governor Greg Abbott to call a special legislative session before the new school year begins to address gun violence.

The Fort Worth ISD Board of Education wants Texas Governor Greg Abbott to call a special legislative session before the new school year begins to address gun violence.