For Now, Planned Parenthood Remains in Women's Health Program
State health officials are working to figure out when they'll exclude Planned Parenthood from the Women's Health Program. Meanwhile, the affiliates plan to continue services. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 22, 2012
Texas Republicans on Tuesday scored big victories in two long-running legal fights. Full Story
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ACT Report: 24 Percent of Texas High School Grads Are College Ready
Only about a quarter of the state's Class of 2012 students are college ready, according to a new report by the ACT. Texas Education Agency officials attribute the numbers to an increase in students taking the test. Full Story
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Approved Deferred Action Applicants Could Get ID Cards, Lawyers Say
Texas Department of Public Safety rules mandate that applicants for driver’s licenses or IDs prove they are in the country legally. Some immigration lawyers say that approved deferred action applicants would qualify. Full Story
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George E. Martin: The TT Interview
The president of St. Edward's University, a private Catholic university in Austin, on the state's primary grant program for students of private institutions, as well as the increasingly global nature of higher ed. Full Story
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At PUC Hearing, a Push for Smart Meter Opt-Out Plan
At a public meeting held Tuesday by the Public Utility Commission, a state representative suggested that the commission create a way for customers to opt out of having smart electric meters installed at their homes. Full Story
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Court: Texas Can Ban Planned Parenthood From Women's Health Program
A federal appeals panel on Tuesday lifted a temporary injunction and ruled that Texas can remove Planned Parenthood from the Women's Health Program before an October hearing in district court. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 21, 2012
Your evening reading: Democrats seize on Romney's visit to Midland; federal appeals court overturns cross-state pollution rule; Akin refusing to leave Missouri Senate race Full Story
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Inside Intelligence: About the Next Legislative Session...
For this week's nonscientific survey of government and political insiders, we asked what will dominate the next legislative session and about the odds for school vouchers, high-stakes testing and a Medicaid expansion. Full Story
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Court Sides With Texas, Overturns EPA's Cross-State Rule
UPDATED: Al Armendariz, a former EPA regional administrator, said a court's ruling overturning the EPA's cross-state pollution rule "only delays the inevitable." Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott called the ruling a "victory for federalism." Full Story
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Guest Column: Cruz Proves the Case for Hispanic Republicans
Ted Cruz's win in the U.S. Senate primary proves Republicans have a significant opportunity to reach out to Texas Hispanics, and win them over on substance. Full Story
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Guest Column: Cruz Signals a Return to Reagan's Coalition
A bit of advice for Ted Cruz and the other successful, conservative candidates, particularly those elected to serve in the Texas Legislature: Be prepared to govern. Full Story
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Texplainer: What if Texas Schools Don’t Meet Federal Benchmarks?
Under the federal No Child Left Behind Act, Texas public schools are supposed to have 100 percent passing rates in reading and math by 2014. The chances of meeting that benchmark are slim. So what happens next? Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 21, 2012
In Texas, the eruption over a Missouri Senate candidate's comment on rape has exposed a fault line among Republicans over abortion. Full Story
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Updated Interactive: Looking at Texas' Economy by Industry
July marked a milestone in Texas employment: two straight years of continuous job growth. This updated interactive shows how employment has changed by industry since 2007, as well as current unemployment rates by county. Full Story
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Hearing on Smart Meters Poised to Draw Crowd
After months of fielding complaints about smart electric meters, the Texas Public Utility Commission will hold an open meeting Tuesday to hear testimony from opponents and supporters of the technology. Full Story
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State Leaders Split With GOP Ticket on Abortion
Texas' Republican leaders believe that abortion should not be performed in instances of rape — a stance that is at odds with a prospective Mitt Romney-Paul Ryan presidential administration. Full Story
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Amid Fracking Boom, Concerns Over Cancer Rates
Dramatic increases in oil and gas production, and the drilling technique called fracking, have been tied to elevated levels of air pollution in Texas, stirring concerns over health risks like cancer. Full Story
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Cruz Gets Opening Night Slot at GOP Convention
U.S. Senate hopeful Ted Cruz has snagged a prominent speaking role on the first night of the Republican National Convention in Tampa next week. Two other major Texas political figures, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul and Gov. Rick Perry, are not expected to address convention delegates. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 20, 2012
Your evening reading: Cornyn suggests Missouri Senate candidate should withdraw from race; Perry says "deferred action" doesn't alter state policies; Planned Parenthood to expand breast health screenings Full Story
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