Texas need to address its structural deficit during the current session, or it will face even deeper financial problems in two years than it faces today, senate leaders said Tuesday afternoon.
Senate Leaders: Fix State Revenue Now or Pay Later
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State Government
Senate Leaders: State Must Address Structural Deficit
Texas needs to address its structural deficit during the current session or it will face even deeper financial problems in two years than it faces today, Senate leaders said Tuesday afternoon.
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Demographics
MALC Files Redistricting Lawsuit
There aren’t any maps yet, but now there are two Texas redistricting lawsuits. The Mexican American Legislative Caucus has filed suit to block the use of what it calls flawed census data in drawing new political maps for legislative, congressional and State Board of Education districts.
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The Midday Brief: Top Texas Headlines for April 5, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Supreme Court stays first execution set to use new drug; Senate rejects House’s voter ID bill; Leppert cites “positive conversations” with Cornyn
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State Government
Bill May Boost Bond Rating for Charter Schools
The Senate approved a bill today that would help charter schools borrow money by allowing them to use the state’s Permanent School Fund as a bond guarantee
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State Government
Senate OKs School Guidelines for Food Allergies
A bill that would create a committee of experts, school officials and parents to develop guidelines for schools to use to craft food allergy protocols passed the Senate today.
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State Government
Update: The Texas Budget Cycle
Confused about the state’s budget process? Trust us — you’re not alone. Check our flow chart to help understand where we are in the process (highlighted in yellow) and what steps are next (highlighted in gray).
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State Government
House Gives Helmet Safety Bill Early Approval
With a football helmet in hand, Rep. Eddie Lucio III, D-San Benito, won preliminary approval from the House today for a bill to ensure school districts keep close tabs on how often helmets are checked and repaired.
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Criminal Justice
Supreme Court Stays First Pentobarbital Execution
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 30-day stay for death row inmate Cleve Foster, who was scheduled tonight to become the first Texas inmate executed using the state’s new three-drug lethal injection cocktail.
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Guides
Texplainer: Are All Committee Meetings Televised?
Generally, committee meetings are open to the public and recorded — one way or another.
