We have reached the “Month of May,” which, in addition to being the final month of the Legislature’s 83rd regular session, is the title of a song by Arcade Fire. It leads off our latest playlist inspired by the Texas political news of the week.
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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Higher Education
Zaffirini Asks UT System if It is Withholding Records
In a letter this week to University of Texas System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa, state Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, expressed concerns that the UT System might be withholding documents from legislators.
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Higher Education
Report: Not Just What You Study but Where That Matters
Looking to make the most money after college? It may not just be a matter of what one studies but also where one studies — and according to a new report, the institutions with the highest-paid graduates might surprise you.
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TribCast
TribCast: Water Funds, President Cruz and Ethics Bills
Emily, Reeve, Ross and Evan calculate the chances of the following: the Texas Legislature funding the state’s water plan, Sen. Ted Cruz running for president, and/or any ethics bills making it to the governor’s desk.
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Higher Education
Standardized Test Proposal for Universities Stalls
People wanting to require that Texas’ public universities administer a controversial test of students’ critical thinking skills will probably be disappointed this session. A bill establishing such a requirement seems stuck.
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Higher Education
Houstonians Launch Campaign Against Perry, UT Regents
Three prominent Houstonians have launched a campaign accusing Gov. Rick Perry and some University of Texas System regents of being “intent on tearing down” UT-Austin’s status as a “university of the first class.”
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The Playlist: Dallas
With the country’s attention focused on one of Texas’ major cities for the opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, we begin our weekly news-inspired playlist with Joe Ely’s “Dallas.”
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Criminal Justice
House Backs $875 Million Budget Bill After Hot Debate
A debate in the Texas House on a supplemental budget bill Friday veered into debates on the Travis County district attorney’s drunken driving charge and the murder of two Kaufman County prosecutors.
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Higher Education
New Disclosure Policy Delayed at UT System
The implementation of a robust but controversial conflict-of-interest policy at institutions in the University of Texas System that was originally scheduled for this spring has been delayed until at least September.
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Higher Education
Birdwell Not Giving Up on Campus Carry Legislation
Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, said he is “disappointed and frustrated” that his bill to allow people with concealed handgun licenses to carry firearms in college campus buildings has not been scheduled for a hearing.
