Why does school start so early in Texas?

That 'wait, school is already starting?!' feeling is real — and it turns out there's actually a reason why some Texas kids are in class weeks before others. From state law to something called a District of Innovation plan, the answer is more complicated (and interesting) than you'd think. KSAT's Leah Rodriguez breaks it all down, from the 75,600 required instructional minutes to whether Texas lawmakers might push start dates even later when they return to session in January 2027. Watch the full story on ksat.com