The Texas Legislature achieved a great deal in 2015 thanks to the hard work of the many officeholders, activists, civil-society groups, and Texans who animated its work and provided its direction. Though there remains much to be done in securing a Texas that is strong and free, the 84th Texas Legislature did its part to make progress toward that end.
K-12 Education
Bring Home the Mississippi Miracle: A Texas Triumph in Early Literacy
Bring Home the Mississippi Miracle: A Texas Triumph in Early Literacy Texas lacks a coherent third-grade literacy standard and statewide implementation system. Restoring a mastery-based promotion gate and aligning coaching, screening, and funding can reverse stagnating reading outcomes. Key points: Texas removed its third-grade promotion requirement, weakening the connection between reading mastery and grade advancement....
June 9, 2026