State Has Texas-Sized Poverty Problem - CBS Local

State Has Texas-Sized Poverty Problem CBS Local Yet Texas Education Commissioner Robert Scott, another Perry appointee, apologized last week to the Texas Association of School Administrators for the Legislature's decision to cut per-student spending in Texas for the first time since World War II, ... and more »

Texas: Judges Skeptical About Legislative Maps - New York Times

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Texas: Judges Skeptical About Legislative Maps New York Times Three federal judges who will decide whether the Texas Legislature's new Republican-friendly voting maps violate the Voting Rights Act expressed skepticism on Tuesday about one of the state's core arguments. John Hughes, a lawyer for the state, ... Judges skeptical of Texas in redistricting caseFox News Closing Arguments Set in Texas Redistricting TrialABC News Redistricting fight may delay political conventions in Fort Worth, HoustonFort Worth Star Telegram all 412 news articles »

Rangel: Experience deficit in next Legislature spurs debate - LubbockOnline.com

Rangel: Experience deficit in next Legislature spurs debate LubbockOnline.com One which could trigger a spirited debate — mainly in some legislative races once we know when the primaries will be held — is the experience deficit the Texas Legislature expects in its next session. At this week's midwinter conference of the Texas ... and more »

Democrats try to break GOP hold - Longview News-Journal

Democrats try to break GOP hold Longview News-Journal Sadler won election five times in state House District 8 to represent the East Texas counties of Harrison, Rusk and Panola between 1992 and 2002. He chaired the public education committee and was considered one of the Legislature's top experts on ... Houston lawyer drops bid for Hutchison's Senate seatHouston Chronicle all 5 news articles »

Two amendments: GOP Legislature should approve - The Union Leader

Two amendments: GOP Legislature should approve The Union Leader No doubt Shaheen cringed, though, when Texas Gov. Rick Perry suggested that Congress be made part time. But Texas does well with a legislature that has just one session every two years. New Hampshire managed to do the same, until some legislators ... and more »