In 1977, Texas created the Sunset Advisory Commission (SAC) to make government more efficient. As part of this process, each state agency has a sunset date, or a date whereby they are automatically “sunsetted” unless extended by the Texas Legislature. This was designed to eliminate unnecessary or outdated regulatory bodies, and streamlining regulatory processes.
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