Texans for Rick Perry, his state campaign committee, listed $2.1 million in cash on hand at the end of June, according to its most recent filing. But Perry can’t touch it for his just-launched presidential campaign.
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Texplainer: Can University Regents Support Political Candidates?
Hey, Texplainer: Gene Powell, the chairman of the University of Texas System Board of Regents, is out raising money for Perry’s presidential campaign. Is that okay?
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Texplainer: Will Budget Cuts Mean Higher University Tuition?
In the wake of well-documented budget woes, the state Legislature took a more than 9 percent chunk out of higher education in the recent session. Some institutions have now raised tuition, and others may soon do the same.
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Texplainer: Who’s Next in Line to Be Governor?
Hey, Texplainer: Who becomes governor if both Rick Perry and David Dewhurst are elected to other offices? Citizens, meet state Sen. Mike Jackson.
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Texplainer: What are the State’s Events Trust Funds?
Hey, Texplainer: What are the State Comptroller’s Events Trust Funds, and how do they work?
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Texplainer: How Much Does the Capitol Recycle?
Hey, Texplainer: How much does the Texas Capitol recycle during a legislative session? During this session, 72 tons of paper, plastic and aluminum, bringing in $12,000 to the fund that maintains state buildings.
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Texplainer: What Happens to a Bill Perry Doesn’t Sign or Veto?
Hey Texplainer: What happens to the bills that Perry doesn’t sign or veto? Gov. Rick Perry has vetoed and signed a multitude of bills this year, but to date there have been 27 he allowed to become law by default.
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Texplainer: Does TWIA Have Enough Money?
Hey, Texplainer: Does the Texas Windstorm Industry Association have enough money for this year’s hurricane season?
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Texplainer: Are Your Tax Dollars Paying for Sex Classes?
Hey, Texplainer: Is is true that sex acts are being taught to college students at state-funded gender and sexuality centers?
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Texplainer: How Often Does Perry Veto Bills?
Gov. Rick Perry is not shy when it comes to using his veto pen.