The lieutenant governor might look like he’s playing in a race when he’s not. And a Washington political organization that’s not supposed to mess with Democrats might just be messing with a Democrat.
Kel Seliger
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Kevin Eltife joined the UT System as an outspoken critic. Now he might reshape it.
As the search for a new chancellor gets underway, Kevin Eltife – a University of Texas regent and former state senator – is heading a task force that could broadly reshape what the UT System looks like.
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Higher Education
Author of effort to peel back Top 10 Percent Rule says his bill is dead
State Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, says he doesn’t have enough votes to repeal or peel back the Top 10 Percent Rule for college admissions.
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Higher Education
Senate committee advances proposal to gut the Top 10 Percent Rule
A proposal to substantially weaken the Top 10 Percent Rule took an important step forward Wednesday.
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State Government
Despite concerns, Texas legislators push to regulate powdered alcohol
Concerns about powdered alcohol have led 34 states to ban or considering banning it. However, both the House and Senate are considering legislation that would regulate the product in Texas.
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Higher Education
Will Texas universities face perfect storm of cuts?
The top three sources of revenue for Texas public universities are all being targeted for reductions or freezes by federal or state government leaders.
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Politics
Rural “school choice” letter campaign sparks confusion, accusations inside Texas Capitol
An advocacy group says thousands of letters sent to rural lawmakers suggests widespread support for legislation that would create education savings accounts. But lawmakers — and some constituents — say the letters are dubious.
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Higher Education
Texas senators weigh bills that would limit college tuition growth
The Senate Higher Education Committee on Wednesday considered several bills related to limiting tuition increases.
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Higher Education
Senate panel takes step toward repealing college financial aid law
The Texas Senate Education Committee took an early step in the Senate’s efforts to eliminate a rule that forces universities to set aside a portion of tuition revenue to fund scholarships for the needy.
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Higher Education
Senators slam UT System, say communication has been lacking
At a Texas Senate committee hearing Thursday, new UT System regent appointees got a friendly reception. But there was criticism of those running the system.