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Congressional Republicans Urge Texas House Members to Support Republican Speaker Nominee
The congressmen urged Texas House Republicans to abide by the bylaws of the Republican caucus and support the caucus nominee on the floor of the House.
Fort Worth ISD Board Passes Resolution to Prioritize Student Literacy
Community members are questioning why the resolution is necessary when the trustees have the power to act to improve literacy at any time.
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UT Enforces DEI Ban: Mandates Staff Training
Internal review found roughly 13,000 uses of “DEI-related terms” on university websites.
Policy Experts Preview School Choice Ahead of Session
In 2022, Arizona was the first state to pass universal school choice.
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Austin American-Statesman notes TFR formation
On the "Postcards from the Lege" section of the Statesman's website, reporter Mike Ward noted the formation of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility. Check out his actual posting here. Fiscal policy watchdog formsBy Mike Ward | Tuesday, December 5, 2006,...
Sullivan to lead Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
New organization offers vision, leadership on tax relief, spending reformsAdvocacy efforts focused on promoting sound fiscal policy among lawmakers, taxpayersAUSTIN, Texas – Unveiled in Austin today is a new organization, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, developed...
State Auditor: Higher Ed High on the Hog
Today, the Texas State Auditor released a detailed report on the number of full-time equivalent employees in state government. The central conclusion of the report is that, while state agencies have reduced their number of FTE's by 8.4 percent since 1997, higher...
Suddenly Responsible?
The San Antonio Express-News has suddenly decided that lawmakers need to slow down when it comes to decisions on the budget. They need to proceed deliberately, waiting on revenue certifications and the like. Why this sudden concern for fiscal responsibility from the...