Both pieces of legislation are expected to be considered and passed by the full Texas Senate next week.
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Abbott Promotes Conservative Reforms in State of the State Address
Abbott also notably sided with Patrick and the Texas Senate on a number of issues.
Patrick Unveils School Choice Proposal
Educational Savings Accounts would allow public dollars to follow the child to the public, private, or homeschool of their choice.
Texas Supreme Court Stonewalls Hall’s Investigation
Wallace Hall’s investigation into corruption in admissions at UT has been given a death sentence by the Texas Supreme Court.
TCC Pledge in Direct Conflict with House Leadership
A list of policy initiatives supported by members of the Texas Legislature is in direct conflict with the ruling coalition of the Texas House.
Patrick Blames Texas House for Stopping School Choice
Efforts to expand education opportunity last session passed the Texas Senate only to die without a vote in the Texas House.
Abbott and the UT Corruption
Governor’s nominees to the UT Board of Regents are intended to stifle investigations of corruption and malfeasance.
Wallace Hall: Why Rush on Replacement?
Hall’s previous efforts to investigate actions taken at UT have exposed corruption in the university admissions process.
Seliger Supports Freezing Tuition and Repealing Set-Asides
That both reforms have garnered the backing from Seliger is a pleasant surprise and an action that should be commended.
Texas House Proposes Busting Budget, While Senate Wants Budget Cuts
The House’s plan would cut funding for border security efforts…