High School Graduation Requirements in Texas
A clear guide to Texas high school graduation rules, from core credits to STAAR exam requirements
editorMay 12, 2025
Independent School Districts in Texas
Understanding the structure of the public school system in Texas
Commissioner of Education
The Commissioner of Education heads the Texas Education Agency, the state’s primary authority on public education policy.
editorMay 19, 2025
The Edgewood v. Kirby Case and School Finance Reform
How a 1989 Texas Supreme Court decision forced the state to confront deep funding disparities between wealthy and impoverished school districts.
editorMay 15, 2025
Map of Colleges and Universities in Texas
Interactive map of accredited colleges and universities in Texas
editorMay 12, 2025
Community College Districts in Texas
Type of local government providing higher education services
editorFebruary 2, 2023
Education Finance in Texas
Overview of Texas' school finance system, including state, local and federal sources of revenue
editorNovember 20, 2022
Regulation of Private Schools in Texas
Texas law gives private schools and homeschoolers wide latitude with limited state oversight. Understand key rules on curriculum, teacher credentials, and more.
editorMay 22, 2025
Texas State Board of Education
15-member elected board that sets curriculum for public schools
editorNovember 19, 2022
University of Texas System
Introduction to the largest public university system in Texas
editorNovember 19, 2022
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Coordinating body for long-range strategic planning
editorNovember 18, 2022
Texas Education Agency
Coordinating agency within Texas' decentralized public education system
editorNovember 18, 2022
Texas A&M University System
Map and overview of the massive Texas A&M University System
editorNovember 17, 2022
Texas Tech University System
Map, demographics, and structure of the Texas Tech University System
editorNovember 11, 2022