Austin American-Statesman - After making some changes, the Texas Senate approved Gov. Greg Abbott’s pre-kindergarten improvement legislation Thursday. The vote was 25-6 with all tea party-aligned Republican senators on the losing end of the decision.

House Bill 4 by state Rep. Dan Huberty, R-Houston, would distribute up to $130 million in grant funding to school districts as long as they meet certain quality requirements, including having certified teachers, using a state-approved curriculum and developing a “parental engagement” plan.