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8:04 am
Fri December 21, 2012

83rd Texas Legislature Gets Ready For The New Session To Begin

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With federal spending cuts looming, cases working their way through the courts questioning state funding of education and gun control control at the front of public debate, Texas lawmakers have their work cut out for them this session.
The 83rd Texas Legislative Session Begins on January 8th December 20, 2012 There's no doubt about it. Federal dollars pay for a lot of things in Texas. This year's state budget included $33 billion in federal money. Overall federal spending in Texas totaled more than $220 billion in 2010.
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2:47 pm
Wed December 19, 2012

Texas Senate Unveils Tax Credit Plan To Send Students To Private Schools

Credit Thomas Favre-Bulle
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Originally published on Wed December 19, 2012 2:22 pm

Texas Senate leaders today announced efforts to assist public school children who want to attend private schools.

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4:27 pm
Tue December 18, 2012

Has The Oil And Gas Industry Outgrown Regulation In Texas?

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The natural gas boom in the Eagle Ford Shale and the subsequent growing pains have brought this issue to the forefront of the energy conversation in Texas.
When the Texas Legislature starts its new session next month, lawmakers will be taking a close look at the state's booming oil and gas industry. Some believe the industry has grown far faster than the state's ability to regulate it. StateImpact reporter Dave Fehling found that while past efforts to improve oversight have failed, this time may be different.
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2:33 pm
Tue December 18, 2012

Funding Mental Health Care In Texas: State Is Last In The Nation

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Originally published on Mon December 17, 2012 6:36 pm

Mental health care has become a topic of discussion after last week’s school shootings. Two North Texans working in the field are calling for a new attitude and more money.

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1:03 pm
Tue December 18, 2012

Guns Up For Debate In Next Texas Legislative Session

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Will the Newtown, Conn. shooting spark Texas gun control reform? Given the state's unwavering support of gun rights in the past, it is very unlikely, but the next legislative session is just around the corner. Right now there are five bills dealing with gun control in the queue, only one of which, from Rep. Dan Huberty, R-Kingland, seeks to expand gun carrying privileges.
December 17, 2012 4:50 pm by: Ben Philpott The 2013 Legislature will address at least five bills on guns. Photo by Liang Shi/KUT News In the wake of last week's school shooting in Connecticut, many states including Texas are examining their gun laws.
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Education Achievement
2:26 pm
Wed December 12, 2012

Local School Districts Vs. The World

Credit George W. Bush Presidential Center.
Screen shot of the interactive graphic. Once you get to the report card page click on the "Begin your search" button in the upper left to start.
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The Global Report Card compares school district performance in the United States to international students from other developed countries around the world. The tool also allows you to see demographic information that helps tell a more complete story of each district.

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