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Schools starting in August among 'dumbest things' Texas does, lawmaker says.
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Steven Ardary , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the lawmaker's proposal is available from local news sources, including FOX 26 Houston.
A Texas lawmaker has expressed concern 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 is available from local news sources, including FOX 26 Houston. Details about the potential new start date and the lawmaker's plans are not specified in the available information.
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Category: schools Published: August 11, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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