The new state representative for the Rio Grande Valley’s House District 41 on his unusual path to office, what he hopes to accomplish before his re-election bid in November and how he’s approaching the general election.
Audrey White
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State Government
Providers Seek More State Funds for Homeless Services
Leaders of homeless service programs on Monday addressed a joint hearing of a House appropriations subcommittee and the Urban Affairs Committee, saying any funding cuts would hinder their ability to provide services.
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Public Education
Study: Virtual Schools Show Poor Performance, Provide Little Savings
The Texas Virtual Schools Network may not lead to improved student performance or cost savings for the state, according to a study released today by Raise Your Hand Texas.
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Higher Education
Opposition Forming to Potential Hire of Mexican President at UT-Austin
Mexican President Felipe Calderón is known for a war on drugs that has left thousands dead. Opponents of Calderón’s war are worried his next stop could be a teaching position at the University of Texas at Austin.
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Guides
Texplainer: Can I Register to Vote Online?
The Texas secretary of state’s office doesn’t allow online voter registration, because it requires a signature. But there are other simple ways to register to vote.
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Higher Education
UT Bomb Threat Declared a Hoax; Response Questioned
The University of Texas at Austin received a bomb threat Friday morning, but officials are now “extremely confident” that the campus is safe.
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State Government
New Law Protecting Student Athletes With Concussions is in Effect
Natasha’s Law, which requires training for public school coaches and athletic trainers on how to react when players sustain concussions, has drawn praise from doctors and legislators, who say athletes’ health will benefit.
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State Government
Joint Committee Considers Financial Solutions for TWIA
Insurance experts, legislators and coastal residents on Wednesday discussed how to reform the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association at the first hearing of the Joint Committee on Seacoast Territory Insurance.
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State Government
Insurance Firms Paid $271 Million in Bastrop Fire Claims
The top 10 homeowners insurers in Texas paid out more than $270 million in claims related to last year’s Bastrop wildfires, according to a new report. But that is still much less than some other catastrophes, like Dallas’ April hailstorms, which led to $2 billion in insurance losses.
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State Government
Task Force Takes Aim at Windstorm Insurance Challenges
At its first open forum, the Coastal Windstorm Task Force on Wednesday discussed potential legislative solutions to rising premiums and the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association’s financial challenges.
