Hey, Texplainer: Does the Texas Windstorm Industry Association have enough money for this year’s hurricane season?
June 2011
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Politics
Updated: House Passes Congressional Redistricting Maps
The Texas House tentatively passed SB 4 on Tuesday afternoon, following nearly four hours of debate in which Democrats argued the congressional redistricting plans under consideration would “ensure” minority voters will lack proper representation in Congress.
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Energy
Midland Approves First-Ever Water Use Penalties
Faced with extreme drought, the Midland City Council approved a plan today to fine residents $500 for violating watering restrictions, the first time the city has ever enacted such restrictions.
Posted inState Government
Arkansas Lawmakers Hop on “Draft Perry” Bandwagon
Somebody tell Assemblyman Dan Logue, the California Republican leading the charge to draft Gov. Rick Perry for president, that his Razorback reinforcements have arrived.
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Energy
LCRA Moves Swiftly to Name New Boss
The board of the Lower Colorado River Authority wasted no time in naming a long-time staffer to take over as the organization’s general manager, following the resignation of Tom Mason a week ago.
Posted inState Government
The Midday Brief: June 14, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Perry requests sit-down with Wall Street Journal editorial board, says voters want more options in Republican field; Gibbs says Perry should run
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Public Education
Poll: Education Foremost on Minds of Texans
Public education in Texas is now the top concern — surpassing immigration and even the economy — for many Texans, according to poll results released today by the nonprofit, nonpartisan Texas Lyceum.
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Politics
Perry: Voters Want More Options in GOP Field
Gov. Rick Perry, in New York for a speech that’s fueling speculation about a possible run for the White House, said today that voters seem hungry for more candidates to pick from in the presidential contest. Perry, in an interview with the Tribune, said there’s still ample time to get in the race.
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Guides
Texplainer: Are Your Tax Dollars Paying for Sex Classes?
Hey, Texplainer: Is is true that sex acts are being taught to college students at state-funded gender and sexuality centers?
Posted inState Government
The Brief: June 14, 2011
Monday night’s Republican presidential debate included no Rick Perry. But that didn’t stop some from naming him one of the winners.