The American Legislative Exchange Council is eliminating its committee that developed policies on crime and elections. State Rep. Jerry Madden, chairman of the committee, said the group will no longer focus on gun laws.
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Health care
Medical Board Adopts Stem Cell Rules
The Texas Medical Board has approved controversial new rules on the adult stem cells, sparking worries that Texans could pay tens of thousands of dollars for injections that have not yet been proven safe or effective.
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Health care
Medical Board Will Vote on Adult Stem Cell Rules
The Texas Medical Board is poised today to decide on controversial guidelines for the adult stem cell industry, which is likely to prove lucrative.
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Higher Education
First Lady Recognizes A&M-Corpus Christi Administrator
The dean of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences was recognized today by first lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden for the college’s commitment to veterans and military members.
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Energy
TCEQ to Vote on State Agency Participation in Contested Case Hearings
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will vote Wednesday on whether to prohibit state agencies from participating in contested case hearings on permits and licenses issued by the commission.
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Health care
Report: Texas Businesses Wary of Federal Health Reform
Texas businesses are skeptical of the federal health care law, according to a report released by the comptroller’s office. Nearly two-thirds of survey respondents said the law will be bad for business.
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Energy
EPA Withdraws Order Against Natural Gas Driller
The Environmental Protection Agency has withdrawn an administrative order that charged Range Resources, a Fort Worth-based natural gas driller, with contaminating water wells.
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State Government
Groups Slam Standards for Licensed Breeders
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation commissioners adopted standards of care this week for dogs and cats by licensed breeders. Animal rights groups argue the standards don’t go far enough.
