On Monday, the House approved SB 1031, the end-of-course exam bill, on a voice vote. Several amendments were added to the bill that weaken student accountability. For example, students will no longer have to pass end-of-course exams to graduate. They can pass the course, with the end-of-course exam counting 25% towar their overall grade. In addition, the school accountability system will sunset in 2011 with no assurances that the replacement will be better than the current system. In sum, the actions taken today lower expectations for Texas public school students, rather than raise them. The final House vote will happen on Tuesday.
Local Government
Why America First Matters For Texas
On October 7, President Donald J. Trump came to San Antonio to make the case that America First policies are strengthening Texas – and the nation. Unlike his recent predecessors, the president understands that for Texans, security, prosperity, and liberty are not abstract political ideas. In the Lone Star State, the words “Remember the Alamo”...
October 20, 2026