A now-defunct forgivable loan program at the UT law school — which spawned a raging controversy — lacked transparency and accountability, a newly released review conducted by the attorney general’s office found.
2015
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Politics
Perry Gives Final Public Speech as Texas Governor — in San Diego
A day after Gov. Rick Perry bid farewell to the statehouse, he spoke to Republicans at a national party gathering in San Diego, where he offered no specifics on his expected run for president — but alluded to the burgeoning campaign.
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Politics
With High Court to Weigh Gay Marriage, What Now for Texas?
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Friday to hear four cases with the potential to legalize gay marriage nationwide could delay a ruling from the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in Texas’ own legal fight over same-sex unions.
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Abbott: I’ll Be “Bigger and Bolder” in Luring Jobs
In an interview, Gov.-elect Greg Abbott also told the Tribune he wants to “learn the facts” before deciding if the head of HHSC should be canned, and plans to appoint university regents “focused on elevating” institutions.
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Criminal Justice
Court Suspends Lawyer for Death Row Inmate Over Late Filing
The Court of Criminal Appeals has suspended a criminal defense lawyer, arguing that he filed motions to stop executions too late. The move is part of a ongoing feud in Texas between such lawyers and judges who rule on their claims.
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Politics
The Best Job-Creating Governors? Perry, Bush
The massive field of possible 2016 presidential contenders includes a baker’s dozen of governors, both current and former. The clear winners from a job creation standpoint are Texas Gov. Rick Perry and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.
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State Government
Roundup: Lege Convenes, Perry Signs Off and a Gun Debate
In the Roundup: The 84th Legislature’s long-awaited kickoff, gun rights advocates make weapons at the capitol and Gov. Rick Perry bids lawmakers farewell after more than a decade in office.
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Health care
Arkansas Medicaid Plan Offers Mixed Lessons
Early on, supporters of Medicaid expansion pointed to Arkansas as an example of how Texas might go about helping insure its poor. But lately, the neighbor’s grass doesn’t look quite as green.
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New in Texas Weekly: Welcome to the 84th Legislature
Straus becomes the dean of the Big 3, scorecard votes abound and a look at the balance of power over the decades: All that and more in the latest issue of our subscriber-only newsletter for political insiders ($).
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Energy
The Brief: Jan. 16, 2015
Gov. Rick Perry’s formal farewell Thursday afternoon to the state Legislature dominated headlines with writers trying to discern from his speech what the future holds for him.
