Texas lawmakers, out to protect their interests this session, appear to be ratcheting up their rhetoric. Politics as usual or a serious lapse in civil discourse?
Joaquin Castro
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State Government
Burka, House Members on the Future of Texas
On Wednesday night, the LBJ Future Forum presented a conversation with six members of the Texas House about the future of Texas. Paul Burka of Texas Monthly moderated.
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Higher Education
Texas Already Has a $10,000 Degree — But for How Long?
Gov. Rick Perry has challenged Texas universities to develop a bachelor’s degree costing no more than $10,000, books included. As it turns out, there already is a $10,000 bachelor’s degree here — and the Legislature may be on the verge of eliminating it.
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Public Education
State Democrats Accuse Perry of “Ponzi Scheme”
State Democratic lawmakers responded to Gov. Rick Perry’s State of the State address Tuesday, calling his budget proposals a “Ponzi scheme.”
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State Government
Joaquin Castro Files Bills on School Counseling
State Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, is looking to shake up the way Texas trains, educates and certifies public school counselors.
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State Government
TribBlog: DPS Says Capitol Is Secure; Lawmakers Wary
Police at the Capitol say the state’s lawmakers and their guests will be safe under the pink dome as the 82nd Legislature gets underway tomorrow. But lawmakers are encouraging vigilance after the Arizona shooting this weekend that left a congresswoman critically injured and 14 others dead.
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Economy
Democrats: “Dangerous” Cuts Ahead
Democratic state lawmakers warned Monday of the “dangerous” cuts to public and higher education that are likely as the Legislature prepares to address a massive budget shortfall.
