Texas' annual STAAR test could be replaced with three shorter tests under a new bill headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. A bill to end Texas’ STAAR test in 2027 is likely to be signed into law by Gov.

The Texas House voted to advance a bill on Tuesday that could end STAAR testing. The House greenlit plans to scrap the state exam, advancing House Bill 8. The state Senate is set to discuss its ...

Texas lawmakers are moving to eliminate the STAAR test and replace it with three shorter assessments aimed at reducing student stress and giving teachers faster feedback. Senator Paul Bettencourt and ...

Public school students must take the tests in various subjects beginning in the third grade. For teachers, strong STAAR results can lead to merit-based salary increases. This bill was updated to ...