Public education continues to dominate conversations on the campaign trail, with candidates turning their attention to library books and “administrative bloat.” Plus: House Pensions Committee holds interim hearing on TRS.

Abbott and Hinojosa both spent much of their airtime this week on public education issues, including a call from the governor to audit school districts. 

An audit finds “administrative bloat” at TEA—but the governor turns his attention to his perception of the same issue in school districts.