For those of you who need a crash course in #txlege legislator pensions, here it goes: Reps and Senators talk a lot about their $7,200 per year salary. That's a little misleading, since they get a significant per diem of $221 per day of the session or when they're in Austin. So

Conservatives are catching on. Vouchers (clearly not conservative) pushed them to look deeper into the Republican network of donors. Kudos.

I am speaking at TEPSA Summer Conference 2025. Three sessions! Please check out my talk if you're attending the event! - via #Whova event app

How many Republicans in Texas complained about superintendents making too much? Here is the state-appointed superintendent making more than 1/2 a million dollars. It seems they are only upset when someone else pays them a high salary. #txlege

Great start to my Texas Monthly #Top50 quest. Just the right texture and rub on the ribs, moist turkey. Try the tater tots casserole StilesSwitchBBQ 50 this time, not 48!

2nd stop @helbergbarbecue on the @texasmonthly #Top50 trail. If you can do turkey (nice addition of basil) and ribs right, you got it! Try the watermelon salad. Wow! Highly recommend this joint!

The war on “taxpayer funded lobbying” is really about consolidating megadonor power. Review article from March.

Excellent post by Jaime Boswell! Safety should be our #1 priority!

There has never been a worse human in the #txlege Mom and dads are crying in the gallery over losing their precious daughters in the flood and this guy still has to make it all about himself.

Sometimes, people want to change things just to put their own personality on things. At CB, their goal is to just delete the personality altogether. Hence, the elimination of the "old-timer" from the signage. Heritage is what got Cracker Barrel this far, and now the CEO wants to

@GinaForAustin Please understand Adaptive Testing: The New “Weapon” HB 8 would authorize TEA to move to adaptive testing—a system where the test changes based on a child’s answers. It sounds “personalized,” but in reality it locks children into pathways of measured proficiency based not on

@GinaForAustin Lynn Davenport Tracy Hanes 🇺🇸🦅 Patrick Huff (Pat) The TEA’s new adaptive testing regime, paired with TEKS, Bluebonnet, and the accountability system, represents the full centralization of education in Texas. It strips away parental authority. It erases local control. It punishes teachers. It stunts children. And it creates a

Texas schools haven’t stood still—there’s been real progress in how we assess and support student learning. But we’re still using a system built around one test on one day. Let’s keep the momentum going and design accountability that actually reflects everything our students and

“It’s a scary future, because if you have been to rural communities, you understand how foundational the school system is to the community. . . As we lose funding and our community schools aren’t as strong, then our communities will become weak as well.” texasmonthly.com/news-politics/…

New school year, new routines! Drivers, be prepared to stop for school buses and remember that the flashing red lights mean you must stop. Students, when getting on or off the bus, walk at least 10 feet in front of it so the driver can see you. Let's keep our school routes safe!

Today we celebrate the people who keep Panther Nation shining—our amazing custodians! 💙❤️

Get those POs ready! TEPSA members, registration for the 2026 TEPSA Summer Conference opens January 14 at 8:30am. Here are 3 important dates! 🌞 💡🎉 🗓️ November 12 – January 12: Session proposals accepted. 🗓️ January 14 at 8:30am: Conference registration opens for members.

👏 The transition to middle school can be challenging—but educators can make a big difference. We're proud of our board member Xavier Reed, principal of Maple Grove Middle School, for sharing insights in Education Week! Read the article: edweek.org/leadership/the… #MiddleLevelEd

✅ Ready to showcase your school’s excellence? If you’re building a culture of learning, empowering your team, and optimizing systems, it’s time to act! Apply now to become a #NGSS – National Gold Star School. 🌟Learn more: naesp.org/programs/recog…