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Lawmakers steering toward new money for transportation

Texas has long been a battleground for issues over transportation, but this legislative session, new money is causing a stir in the halls of the Capitol. more »

Feb 13, 2013 by in At the Capitol

Straus names House committees for 83rd Legislature

Texas House of Representatives Speaker Joe Straus announced committee assignments Jan. 31, setting up the Legislature for the next phase of the session: making laws. more »

Feb 1, 2013 by in At the Capitol

Texas legislators: Education changes needed, too much high-stakes testing

In the absence of school finance talks, what lawmakers can still focus on is school reform—and state leaders say it is at the top of the agenda this session. more »

Jan 25, 2013 by in At the Capitol

School reform tops agenda for state legislators

With school finance on hold after more than 600 school districts have joined together in several state lawsuits, Texas lawmakers are focusing on reforms. more »

Jan 23, 2013 by in At the Capitol (1 Comments)

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