TEA News Releases

Texas Education Agency Launches New Hotline to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness

Austin, TX – October 8, 2025 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has launched Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth (TEHCY) Support, a comprehensive statewide initiative designed to provide direct assistance to families and educators supporting students experiencing homelessness under the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

26 Texas Public Schools Honored as Inaugural Lone Star Ribbon Schools

The previously named National Blue Ribbon Schools program has transitioned to Texas Leadership  

Austin, TX – September 29, 2025 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) congratulates the 26 Texas public schools named 2025 Lone Star Ribbon Schools. Governor Greg Abbott announced the honorees today, recognizing their outstanding academic performance and efforts to close achievement gaps.

Governor Abbott Announces 2025-2026 Purple Star Campus Designations For 98 Texas Schools

From the Office of Governor Greg Abbott
September 4, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release