Revising statutory requirements for public school accreditation offers legislators an opportunity to address the failure of reforms to translate elementary and middle school improvements into high school success. Strengthening the accreditation system would substantially improve the entire K-12 system and increase public trust in the value of public education.
Local Government
Higher Taxes on the Horizon: City of Mineral Wells
Many city, county, and school district officials are right now deciding where to set tax rates for the next fiscal year. In some cases, these local decisions will push property taxes higher, creating new challenges for families struggling with affordability. Given the very real prospect of tax hikes on the horizon, now is the time...
August 17, 2026