The 87th Legislature has a unique opportunity to build on recent efforts to reform the Texas child welfare system and make our system more compassionate and responsive. Much of this work will be focused on bringing the state into compliance with the requirements of the Family First Prevention Services Act.
K-12 Education
Matthew McCormick’s Testimony to the Texas State Board of Education
When evaluating works for inclusion in the curriculum, only two factors should be considered: 1) the suitability and age-appropriateness of the work, and 2) its usefulness as a tool to teach literacy and literature. I am pleased to report that the Texas Education Agency has recommended a course of texts that achieves both of these...
January 29, 2026