We’ve expanded the officials in our Ethics Explorer to include the judges on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and the members of the State Board of Education. We’ve also updated our existing analysis on members of the Legislature.
Jordan Gass-Poore
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Public Education
SBOE Retreats From Algebra II in High School Grad Plans
Shifting from a previous proposal, the State Board of Education voted Thursday to require algebra II only for students who pursue an honors plan or a diploma specializing in math and science.
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Energy
Proposition 6: Where the Statewide Candidates Stand on Water Funding
The Tribune polled all candidates running for statewide office to determine whether they support or oppose Proposition 6. Scroll through this table to see where each of them stands.
Posted inState Government
Burgdorf: UT Regents’ “Clear Intent” Was to Oust Powers
The former general counsel for the University of Texas System told members of a legislative committee investigating a UT System regent that some regents’ “clear intent” was to “get rid of” UT Austin President Bill Powers.
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Politics
Reverse Mortgage Plan’s Fate is in Voters’ Hands
Currently the only state that doesn’t allow seniors to use reverse mortgages for purchasing homes, Texas could switch course if voters approve a constitutional amendment in the Nov. 5 election.