Abbott Launches “Teacher Driven Commission”

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Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday (July 7, 2026) he is launching a new commission meant to guide public education in the state.

The Texas Classroom Commission will consist of current and retired teachers and tasked with developing recommendations ahead of the 2027 legislative session for classroom instruction, teacher support and educational outcomes.

Abbott named former Dallas and Richardson ISD math educator Courtney Boswell MacDonald to run the “teacher-led initiative.” She currently chairs SBEC’s governing board.

Other commission members were not announced.