Texas Democratic Party Chairman Boyd Richie addresses state Rep. Chuck Hopson’s switch to the Republican party. The move increases the Republican edge in the state House to 77-73.
Texas Democratic Party on Hopson’s party switch
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Health care
TribBlog: Medical Board holds off on telemedicine changes
The Texas Medical Board has temporarily tabled a proposal that would cut EMTs and entry-level nurses out of the telemedicine equation, saying the issue needs more study.
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Economy
The Polling Center: Texas vs. Washington?
The UT/Tribune poll results convey some very intense disapproval of political leadership.
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Public Education
TribBlog: Education Department could make restraint reporting mandatory
The U.S. Education Department is considering making restraint reporting mandatory for school districts nationwide, starting this school year.
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Higher Education
The Tipping Point: Texas Textbook Politics Meets the Digital Revolution
Under new legislation, school districts for the first time can spend a portion of state “book” money on computer hardware and digital content. Some fear the explosion of choice will produce an erosion of quality content.
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State Government
Hopson’s Choice
Rep. Chuck Hopson, D-Jacksonville, is switching parties, saying that “”President Obama and the Democrats in Congress just don’t reflect the values of this district.” That’s a severe blow to Democrats hoping to win a majority in the Texas House.
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On the Records: Mackowiak vs. NotMackowiak Word Clouds
#tcot vs. takemeseriously.
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Health care
The Video Brief: November 6, 2009
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elm-Rl0hYFY Texas Tribune donors or members may be quoted or mentioned in our stories, or may be the subject of them. For a complete list of contributors, click here.
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Criminal Justice
The Brief: November 6, 2009
A clearer picture of Thursday afternoon’s events is beginning to shape.
