After reviewing University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall’s handling of information that may be confidential under federal student privacy laws, outside lawyers for the system concluded that no prosecution was warranted.
Reeve Hamilton
Reeve Hamilton worked at the Tribune from 2009 to 2015, covering higher education and politics and hosting the Tribune's weekly podcast. His writing has also appeared in Texas Monthly and The Texas Observer. Born in Houston and raised in Massachusetts, he has a bachelor's degree in English from Vanderbilt University.
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TribCast
TribCast: Fundraising, Speaker’s Race and Life Support
Emily, Reeve, Ross and Evan discuss the latest campaign fundraising totals, state Rep. Scott Turner’s plan to challenge Speaker Joe Straus, and the complicated case of a pregnant woman on life support in Fort Worth.
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Higher Education
University Leaders: Higher Ed Coming Out of Controversial Time
In 2012, Hunter Rawlings, the president of the Association of American Universities, warned that Texas was “ground zero” for a controversial push to make higher education more utilitarian. Now, his tone is more hopeful.
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Paxton Highlights Cruz Comments in Latest Web Ad
In his latest video ad, Republican attorney general candidate Ken Paxton, is touting remarks — friendly ones, but short of an endorsement — made by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz at a recent stop in Terrell.
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Smitherman Campaign Has More Than $2 Million On Hand
Barry Smitherman’s campaign for attorney general will report nearly $2.1 million cash on hand in its latest campaign finance report, according to a press release.
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The Playlist: Education
With the leading gubernatorial candidates providing insights into their thoughts on education policy this week, we decided to begin our Texas news-inspired playlist this week with “Education” by Modest Mouse.
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Higher Education
UT System Reviewing Transparency Committee Directive
The University of Texas System says it is reviewing a recent list of directives from the legislative committee investigating one of the system’s regents and plans to respond before the Feb. 1 deadline.
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David Barton Endorses Two for Attorney General
David Barton, the founder of WallBuilders, an influential evangelical organization, appears on the list of endorsements for two attorney general candidates. That’s not a mistake.
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Branch Will Report More Than $4.9 Million Cash on Hand
In his soon-to-be-filed campaign finance report, state Rep. Dan Branch, R-Dallas, who is running to be the next attorney general, will report that he has more than $4.9 million cash on hand, according to a press release from his campaign.
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TribCast: Payday Lending, Scorecards and Navigators
Ross, Becca, Reeve and Jay discuss a recent dust-up over payday lending, disputes about political scorecards, and discord surrounding proposed rules for federal health care navigators.
