A funding boost to the tune of $8.5 billion would usually be a cause for widespread celebration among Texas public schools.

Texas Legislative Session, House Bill 2 was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott. This bill, which was co-authored by numerous Texas state representatives including Tom Craddick and Brooks Landgraf, ...

The plan, part of the Republican domestic policy bill, includes all but the wealthiest families. But states must opt in, ...

Big cuts are still likely on the way to the federal food stamps, but the U.S. Senate has rolled back some of the more aggressive work requirements the U.S. House was trying to add to the program.