At a House Public Education Committee hearing Tuesday, superintendents and students told lawmakers that the new “15 percent rule” regarding STAAR exams should be done away with, and some lawmakers were receptive.
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Health care
Texans Brace for Supreme Court’s Upcoming Health Care Ruling
State officials, insurers and physicians are preparing for how the Supreme Court’s pending ruling on the Affordable Care Act could influence health care in Texas.
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Health care
Texas-Based Projects Win Millions in Health Care Innovation Awards
The federal Health and Human Services Department announced 81 federal grants Friday. Texas will benefit from nine projects that are receiving about $100 million in federal funds that will be distributed over the next three years.
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State Government
Uresti Lawsuit Alleges Opponent is Ineligible for Race
A lawsuit by state Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio, alleges that his general election opponent, Michael Berlanga, does not meet residency requirements for Senate District 19.
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Criminal Justice
Death Sentence Thrown Out in 2005 Murder Case
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals overturned a death sentence for Manuel Velez, citing inaccurate testimony during Velez’s sentencing.