Report: Border Security Not Just About Apprehensions
U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela praised a think tank report on border security released Thursday for moving beyond using apprehensions of people crossing illegally as a measurement. Full Story
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A Possible Deal on Testing, Charter School Bills
After two days of deliberations that culminated Thursday evening with a closed-door meeting with Capitol lobbyists and staff from the governor's office, it appears leaders in the House and Senate have reached a deal on two high-priority education bills. Full Story
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Some Limits on UT System Regents Remain in Budget
Altered versions of amendments attached to the budget in the House specifically limiting the authority of the University of Texas System regents survived the conference committee process and remain in the final report on Senate Bill 1. Full Story
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Perry Condemns Decision to Admit Openly Gay Scouts
UPDATED: Gov. Rick Perry has condemned the decision by Boy Scouts of America's national leadership on Thursday to admit openly gay scouts. Full Story
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Agenda Texas: Constitutional Slowdown
On the latest Agenda Texas, from KUT News and the Tribune: Budget negotiators may have hit another speed bump, and we answer your questions about the session. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: May 23, 2013
Your evening reading: fight breaks out in House over attempt to expand gun rights for lawmakers; Railroad Commission in peril; Democrat takes issue with electric-bill refunds in budget deal Full Story
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Amendment Targeting Medicaid Expansion Unlikely to Stick
The House on Thursday knocked down a nonbinding motion to instruct conferees to keep an “anti-Medicaid expansion” amendment when they meet with Senate members to work out the final language of Senate Bill 7. Full Story
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Altered Fixed-Tuition Bill Heads to Conference Committee
UPDATED: House Higher Education Dan Branch, R-Dallas, has opted not to concur with significant changes made by the Senate to a bill requiring universities to offer incoming students optional four-year fixed tuition plans. Full Story
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House Halts Attempt to Expand Lawmakers' Gun Rights
Many self-proclaimed gun enthusiasts in the Texas House aren't ready to expand their own gun rights if they can't do the same for their constituents. Full Story
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TribLive: Branch on the 2014 AG Race
At Thursday's TribLive conversation, state Rep. Dan Branch, R-Dallas, addressed the rumors that he plans to run for attorney general in 2014. Full Story
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TribLive: Branch and Martinez Fischer on Medicaid
At Thursday's TribLive conversation, state Reps. Dan Branch, R-Dallas, and Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, talked about the Legislature's resistance to expanding Medicaid. Full Story
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Will Lawmakers Save the Railroad Commission?
UPDATED: If lawmakers don't do something quickly, the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates oil and gas in the state, could disappear. Full Story
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TribLive: Branch and TMF on Transportation
At Thursday's TribLive conversation, state Reps. Dan Branch, R-Dallas, and Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, talked about why the Legislature has made so little progress on transportation funding — and what happens now. Full Story
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Budget Agreement Leaves About $8 Billion in Fund
The budget deal that took a step closer to passage Wednesday evening would spend $3.9 billion from the state's Rainy Day Fund. That would leave more in the fund than many lawmakers or Gov. Rick Perry had earlier proposed. Full Story
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Business Association Scores Victories on Criminal Justice Agenda
This session, the Texas Association of Business put a focus on legislation related to criminal justice, as it advocated for bills aimed at helping ex-offenders get jobs. Here's a look at legislation that the group backed. Full Story
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After Budget Votes, Long Road for State Water Plan
After days of postponement and behind-the-scenes negotiations, lawmakers on Wednesday approved measures to advance funding for Texas' state water plan. But the plan still faces several hurdles, including a statewide vote. Full Story
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Ahead of Perry Decision, Abbott's Campaign Already in Motion
Gov. Rick Perry hasn’t yet said whether he’s running for re-election — but Attorney General Greg Abbott doesn't appear to be waiting for him to make up his mind. Full Story
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Higher Ed Graduations Increase, Board Finds
Texas public universities awarded more than 50,000 bachelor’s degrees in spring 2013, an increase of more than 5,000 from 2012, according to preliminary data from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Full Story
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The Brief: May 23, 2013
End-of-session tension abated on Wednesday as lawmakers, after days of uncertainty, broke through a budget stalemate. Full Story
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State Equal Pay Act Survives the Senate
House Bill 950, by state Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, a measure designed to prevent pay discrimination against women, narrowly passed the upper chamber with a vote of 17-14 on Wednesday. Full Story
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