At this morning’s TribLive conversation, state Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, the chairman of the Senate Higher Education Committee, discussed the prospect of tuition reregulation and whether the state is adequately funding higher ed.
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TribuneFest: A Conversation with Four Superintendents
At the unofficial kickoff of the 2012 Texas Tribune Festival, I talked with the superintendents of the Corpus Christi, Harlingen, Houston and Northwest school districts about the state of public education.
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State Government
The Hot Seat: A Conversation with Eltife and Simpson
At our Hot Seat conversation at the University of Texas at Tyler, state Sen. Kevin Eltife, R-Tyler, and state Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, discussed the 82nd Legislative Session and looked ahead to the 83rd.
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State Government
New Law Protecting Student Athletes With Concussions is in Effect
Natasha’s Law, which requires training for public school coaches and athletic trainers on how to react when players sustain concussions, has drawn praise from doctors and legislators, who say athletes’ health will benefit.
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State Government
TribLive: A Conversation with Three Senate Hopefuls
Full video of my TribLive conversation with state Reps. and Texas Senate hopefuls Kelly Hancock, R-Fort Worth, Ken Paxton, R-McKinney, and Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood.
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State Government
TribLive: The Two-Thirds Rule and Democratic Chairs
At this morning’s TribLive conversation, GOP state Reps. and Texas Senate hopefuls Kelly Hancock, Ken Paxton and Larry Taylor discussed two key procedural matters related to the 83rd Legislative Session.
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Energy
TPWD Looks to Rebound After Devastating Year
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is still feeling the effects of last year’s wildfires, drought and budget cuts, but officials say the situation is improving with increased park attendance and donations.
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State Government
Prosecutors Stepping Up Fight Against Barratry
Prosecutors are cracking down on barratry, often derided as “ambulance chasing.” A handful of notable arrests — including charges against a state representative — have been made this year.
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State Government
Defamation Lawsuit Puts New Statute to the Test
A defamation lawsuit filed by WallBuilders founder David Barton has become an early test of new tort reform legislation intended to protect free speech.
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TribLive: A Post-Primary Debrief with Branch and Martinez Fischer
Full video of my June 1 TribLive conversation with state Reps. Dan Branch, R-Dallas, and Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio.