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Schools starting in August among 'dumbest things' Texas does, lawmaker says.
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Steven Ardary , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the lawmaker's proposal and the potential changes to the school calendar can be found through local news sources, such as FOX 7 Austin.
A Texas lawmaker has expressed concerns about the timing of the school year. The lawmaker considers starting school in August to be one of the less intelligent decisions made in the state. The reason for this concern is the heat in August, which poses risks to children.
The lawmaker is advocating for a later start to the school year to mitigate these risks. Further information about the lawmaker's proposal and the potential changes to the school calendar can be found through local news sources, such as FOX 7 Austin.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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