Senate Bill 2 starts a new debate on a school voucher program in Texas. A funding proposal would allow up to 100,000 K-12 students who want to enroll to a private school to participate.
Pavan Acharya
Pavan Acharya was an Austin-based reporting fellow. Originally from Libertyville, Illinois, he previously had an internship reporting on housing and elections administration for The Dallas Morning News. Pavan has also interned at Midstory and Block Club Chicago. He attended Northwestern University, studying journalism and political science.
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Criminal Justice
Texas should close prisons and jails with staffing challenges, state oversight panel says
A report found up to 70% of guard positions were unfilled at some prisons. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has a 26% staff turnover rate.
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Courts
When is a business to blame for over-serving? Texas Supreme Court weighs the line in drunk driving case
The court’s ruling could boost a state law that allows drunk driving victims to sue businesses that over-serve alcohol to intoxicated individuals.
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Economy
Meta to move content moderators to Texas as part of plan to end fact-checking program
The tech giant’s decision to end the program comes as CEO Mark Zuckerberg seeks to mend ties with the incoming Trump administration.