A new bill that could bring major changes to how public schools across the state are held accountable has cleared a major hurdle at the Texas Capitol.

STAAR testing could soon hear its final bell as Texas lawmakers move toward overhauling the annual exams, educators and parents alike say they fully support its end.

House Bill 4 would make the test shorter and base scores on how students’ performance compares to national averages.

AUSTIN, Texas — Big changes could be on the horizon for how students are tested in Texas, as House Bill 4 moves to the senate. On Monday, the Texas House gave near-unanimous initial approval to a bill ...