The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, known as STAAR, are a series of state-mandated standardized tests used in Texas schools to assess a student’s achievements and knowledge. Diane ...
Texas lawmakers are moving to eliminate the STAAR test and replace it with three shorter assessments aimed at reducing student stress and giving teachers faster feedback. Senator Paul Bettencourt and ...
The Texas Senate on Wednesday night advanced a proposal to scrap STAAR, the end-of-the-year state standardized test, pushing the bill one step closer to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. House Bill 8 would ...
A Texas trooper watches over the Capitol Rotunda as members of the Texas Senate continue their special session, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Austin. The session wrapped early Thursday. Eric Gay / AP ...
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas House and Senate have officially adjourned the second special session of the 89th Texas Legislature. While the House adjourned sine die around 11 p.m. Wednesday, the Senate ...