Many Texas lawmakers have forsworn taxes, but they also promised to educate kids, to build roads, to care for the needy and to do what government is expected to do. It’s the adult version of those mathematical story problems that made sixth grade so much fun.
March 2011
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Public Education
Bullying Is a Problem, But Not All Agree It’s the State’s Problem
Thirteen-year-old Asher Brown’s death has given momentum to the more than 15 anti-bullying bills filed in the Legislature this session. The legislation is supported by teacher organizations and advocacy groups but has drawn opposition.
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Health care
Abortion Sonogram Bill Tentatively Passes House
Thursday’s debate on an abortion sonogram bill began shortly after 2 p.m. It ended shortly after 9 p.m. The bill passed to third reading on a vote of 103-42, which means one easy step remains before it heads to the Senate.
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Health care
Democrats Attack Abortion Sonogram Bill with Amendments
During day two of the Legislature’s debate on House Bill 15, state Rep. Sid Miller’s abortion sonogram bill, House Democrats made their displeasure known with a parade of amendments.
Posted inState Government
Four Mayors on the Future of Austin
On Monday night, former mayors Henry Cisneros, of San Antonio; Laura Miller, of Dallas; Kirk Watson, of Austin; and Bill White, of Houston offered advice about the future of the Capital City.
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Higher Education
Colby Bohannan: The TT Interview
The Texas State University junior on his new organization, the Former Majority Association for Equality, its college scholarships exclusively for white men and why he contends he’s not a racist.
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Health care
Mapping Where Federal Hospital Dollars Go
State health officials hope they’ve reached a breakthrough in their effort to achieve two goals: expanding Medicaid managed care, and keeping a combined $1 billion in federal health care dollars flowing into Texas hospitals every year.
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Demographics
Cross-Border Trucking Program Gains New Life
The U.S. and Mexican governments announced today that they have reached a tentative agreement to re-start the cross-border, long-haul, trucking program.
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Health care
Live: House Floor Debate on Abortion Sonogram Bill
Today, the House again takes up HB 15, legislation that would require a woman seeking an abortion to have a sonogram. The bill was voted out of committed Wednesday night after a rancorous debate on the House floor.
Posted inState Government
The Midday Brief: Top Texas Headlines for March 3, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Combs calls on state to tap Rainy Day Fund; U.S. wants murderer handed over; slot machine bill filed