At the Trib’s February 25 symposium on public education at Rice University, I talked school finance, accountability, choice and other hot-button issues with state Rep. Jimmie Don Aycock, R-Killeen, the chairman of the House Public Education Committee, and state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, the chairman of the Senate Public Education Committee.
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Existing School Transfer Program is Underused
A scholarship to help students trapped in failing public schools attend another of their choice is near the top of the legislative agenda for top Republican leaders. But Texas has a similar existing program, and it is dramatically underused.
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TribLive: A Conversation with Watson and Patrick
Full video of my Nov. 8 TribLive conversation — a post-election debrief — with state Sens. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, and Dan Patrick, R-Houston.
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TribLive: Watson and Patrick on Latinos and the GOP
At this morning’s TribLive conversation, state Sens. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, and Dan Patrick, R-Houston, debated the Republican Party’s challenge in attracting Hispanic voters.
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TribLive: Watson and Patrick on Obama’s Win
At this morning’s TribLive conversation, state Sens. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, and Dan Patrick, R-Houston, discussed President Obama’s victory Tuesday night and what it means for Texas.
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TribLive: A Conversation with John Carona
Full video of my May 24 TribLive conversation with state Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas.
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TribLive: Carona on Supporting Democrats
At this morning’s TribLive conversation, state Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, explained why it’s okay for a “committed conservative” to host fundraisers for and give money to Democrats.
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TribLive: Carona on Patrick
At this morning’s TribLive conversation, state Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, defended — and expanded on — his now-infamous comments about state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston.
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TribLive: A Conversation with Dan Patrick
Full video of my May 10 TribLive conversation with state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston.
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TribLive: Patrick on Public Education
At Thursday’s TribLive conversation, state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, talked about “turning things upside down” in the public education system.
