Sole Finalist for UT-Arlington President is Named
Vistasp M. Karbhari was named the sole finalist for president of the University of Texas at Arlington on Thursday by the University of Texas System regents. Full Story
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Public Utility Commissioner Announces Resignation
Rolando Pablos, the newest member of the Texas Public Utility Commission, announced his resignation on Thursday. His sudden departure may deal a blow to renewable-energy advocates, who counted Pablos as an ally. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Feb. 14, 2013
Your evening reading: Cruz gets plum speaking slot at CPAC; House may restore some education cuts; Patterson expresses support for statewide property tax Full Story
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UT System Approves Four-Year Tuition Guarantee Plan
The University of Texas System Board of Regents on Thursday approved a measure that would require its nine campuses to offer four-year guaranteed tuition plans as an option to students. Full Story
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TribLive: Patterson on Dewhurst and 2014
At Thursday's TribLive conversation, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson explained why he's intent on running for lieutenant governor in 2014 — regardless of whether incumbent David Dewhurst runs. Full Story
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TribLive: Patterson on Immigration Reform
At Thursday's TribLive conversation, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson discussed the GOP's challenge in attracting Latino voters and his support for a guest worker program. Full Story
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House Might Restore Some Education Cuts to Current Budget
Members of the Texas House are in talks to add some money to public education in the current two-year budget. The Texas Legislature cut $5.4 billion from education last session. Full Story
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Gay Rights Bill Filed on Valentine’s Day
On Valentine's Day, state Rep. Lon Burnam, D-Fort Worth, joined numerous lawmakers who have already filed bills that would extend rights to same-sex couples. Full Story
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Patterson Doesn't Rule Out Backing Statewide Property Tax
In a candid TribLive interview on Thursday, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson explained his opinions on gun control, immigration and a statewide property tax. He also evaluated his potential competition in the 2014 race for lieutenant governor. Full Story
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TribLive: Patterson on Gun Control
At Thursday's TribLive conversation, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson — a passionate defender of the Second Amendment — explained his opposition to universal background checks, an assault weapons ban and other gun control measures. Full Story
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Williams Seeks Higher Ed Input on High School Requirements
Texas Education Commissioner Michael Williams implored higher education leaders Thursday to engage in discussions about the state’s high school requirements. Full Story
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Part-Time Legislature Can Create Financial Hardship
Texas' founders wanted a part-time Legislature with no room for full-time politicians. But paltry state pay means today's lawmakers must hold full-time jobs elsewhere — narrowing the ranks of likely officeholders to those who can afford to do it. Full Story
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Interactive: 2011-12 STAAR End-of-Course Results by District
Last spring, Texas ninth graders took the STAAR end-of-course exams for the first time. Use our interactive to see how each of the state's school districts performed on the new tests. Full Story
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Water Use in Fracking Draws Lawmakers' Attention
At a joint meeting of the House Natural Resources and Energy committees Wednesday, legislators said that even if fracking accounts for only a small portion of the state's water use, every drop counts. Full Story
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Fraser Seeks Overhaul of Water Development Board
In addition to the discussions of water infrastructure funding at the Capitol, an even more basic issue is also on the table: whether to restructure the Texas Water Development Board. Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 14, 2013
The drawn-out sparring match between the governors of Texas and California has come to an end — for now. Full Story
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