Texas schools have leaned on uncertified teachers to fill vacancies. Lawmakers want to put a stop to it.

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Lawmakers want to turn the tide on the growing number of unprepared and uncertified teachers by restricting who can lead Texas classrooms.

How voucher vendors could make millions from 'school choice' in Texas

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An inside look at Taser use in Texas prison

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Ailing San Antonio Spurs face challenges as they take on New Orleans this Saturday

After back-to-back road losses to the New Orleans Pelicans in February that dropped the Spurs’ standing to third-worst in the West, acting head coach Mitch Johnson elaborated on the team’s struggles. “We just have no margin for error right now, and in this league sometimes that can be the difference