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Nov. 4, 2026
Election News
A ‘bluenami’ sweeps through Texas in a series of stunning victories on election night

(Dallas Observer) Hinojosa, Talarico, Rosenthal, Goodwin, Johnson and Eckhardt deliver historic, convincing wins against the Texas GOP establishment.

Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa says she has a ‘mandate for change.’ Here’s what she means

(San Antonio Express-News) Democrat Gina Hinojosa beat Greg Abbott to become Texas’ first Democratic governor since 1995 and its first Latina governor. In her victory speech, she said voters wanted change and promised to fire TEA Commissioner Mike Morath on day one, keep schools open, and reverse the state’s voucher program.

Democrats Sweep Statewide Judicial Races

(Texas Scorecard) All ten statewide judicial elections were won by Democrats as part of Tuesday’s blue wave.

North Texas voters appear to reject billions of dollars for school districts

(KERA) Several school bond packages and Voter Approval Tax Rate Elections were failing Tuesday as the last unofficial election results of the night streamed in.

Bexar County voters strike down school district funding measures

(Texas Public Radio) Four of the five San Antonio-area school districts with Voter-Approval Tax Rate Elections on the 2026 midterm ballot lost their bid to increase funding for teacher pay and daily school operations. The Fifth district’s race, located primarily in Guadalupe County, was too close to call as of early Wednesday morning. The three school districts with bond propositions on the ballot also saw them fail.

Cy-Fair ISD voters reject $1.6B bond and tax rate increase

(Houston Chronicle) Voters in Cy-Fair ISD shot down the district’s proposed $1.6 billion bond and a tax rate increase, according to unofficial results Tuesday night. None of the measures in Texas’ third-largest district received more than 37% support from early voters, with double-digit failure margins.

Central Texas voters in five school districts reject higher property tax rates

(Austin American-Statesman) Bastrop, Del Valle, Georgetown, Leander and Round Rock Independent School Districts won’t increase their property tax rates after a majority of voters in each district opposed the measures. Also on Tuesday, Manor ISD voters approved a $400 million bond package aimed at funding campus renovations, new classrooms and updated technology.

Voters reject Socorro and Ysleta ISDs tax proposals

(El Paso Matters) Tax measures that would have increased funding for the Socorro and Ysleta school districts have been defeated, final election results show. In the Tornillo Independent School District, 70% of voters also rejected a similar proposal with the same name.

San Antonio voters overwhelmingly approve to renew city contract with Pre-K 4 SA for 20 years

(News4SA) Voters have approved Proposition A, renewing the sales tax that funds Pre-K 4 SA and extending the program for another 20 years after its current authorization expires in 2029.

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Report: School Districts Understate Superintendent Pay Disclosed to TEA

(Texas Scorecard) A Texas Public Policy Foundation report says four Houston-area superintendents (Klein, Houston, Lamar CISD, and Tomball ISDs) earn far more than their districts report to TEA, up to about $769,000 compared with roughly $509,000 reported, because of extra perks like retirement contributions, cash-out vacation, and bonuses. To fix this, TPPF wants a $250,000 cap on total superintendent pay, earlier public posting of contracts, and exemptions above the cap only with approval from the Commissioner of Education.

UT San Antonio Student Apologizes After Charlie Kirk Poem Sparks Fury

(Newsweek) UT San Antonio student Isa Casahuga apologized on Instagram for a poem she read mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The poem caused an uproar after conservative activist Christian Collins posted video of it online, leading to calls for the university to act.

Documents detail Fort Worth ISD’s Farrington Field proposal as city ouncil members urge transparency

(Fort Worth Report) A previously signed agreement is no longer applicable, while prospective investors say no financial commitments have been requested.

Howe ISD Head Football Coach placed on administrative leave

(KXII) Howe’s Head Football Coach and Athletic Director has been placed on administrative leave. According to a letter sent to parents by Howe ISD that was obtained by KXII 12 News, the district stated that Jake Smith has been placed on leave pending a third-party investigation into allegations of overly aggressive and inappropriate behavior towards a student-athlete, and alleged inappropriate communications with employees that may have contributed to a hostile and unprofessional work environment.

Texas Private School Powerhouse Bounced From TAPPS Playoffs Before 1st Game

(Sports Illustrated) Use of an ineligible player means Argyle Liberty Christian forfeits wins; Division 1 playoffs delayed 1 week.

Google to shut off search for schools that opt-out of AI

(NBC DFW) Google announced Tuesday morning that it would switch off AI products by default for students in schools that use the technology giant’s education software. But those schools that forgo its AI services would also be cut off from Google Search. The move comes after mounting criticism from advocacy groups and senators about the spread of Google’s AI services available in classrooms. Until Tuesday, its AI products — branded under the Gemini moniker — were automatically activated for schools using Google Classroom.

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