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