Enlarge photo illustration by: Todd Wiseman

In the wake of well-documented budget woes, the state Legislature took a more than 9 percent chunk out of higher education in the recent session. Some institutions have now raised tuition, and others may soon do the same.

Enlarge photo by: Marjorie Kamys Cotera

Sen. Mike Jackson R-La Porte on last regular day of the 82nd legislative session May 30th, 2011

Hey, Texplainer: Who becomes governor if both Rick Perry and David Dewhurst are elected to other offices? Citizens, meet state Sen. Mike Jackson.

Enlarge photo by: Bob Daemmrich

Comptroller Susan Combs giving a biennial revenue estimate in Austin on Jan. 10, 2011.

Hey, Texplainer: What are the State Comptroller’s Events Trust Funds, and how do they work?