A state lawmaker is proposing a change to the start of the school year in Texas. The goal is to begin the school year after Labor Day, rather than in August when temperatures are typically high. In the Conroe area, some school districts have already started their 2026-27 school year.

Conroe ISD began classes on August 12, along with other major districts like Cypress-Fairbanks and Katy ISDs. Further details about the proposed legislation and its potential impact on local schools are available from the Lake Conroe Area News.