A Fort Worth business owner painted a gloomy picture of how the new health care reform law will
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A leading civil rights group filed suit against Texas on Tuesday, asserting that the state is illegally underfunding the education of low-income and limited-English students in the public schools. The lawsuit by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund said the state’s current funding system allows wide funding gaps between lower-wealth and higher-wealth districts, and also does not provide adequate funding for districts to meet current state requirements.
UT Dean's Ouster Raises Questions About Foundation Who knew about the $500,000 payment Larry Sager received from the University of Texas School of Law’s foundation — and when — are among the many questions swirling after his surprise ouster as dean last week. UT President Bill Powers said he was not told about the loan.
Record heat, drought and wildfires meant fewer Texans visiting state parks this year, and that meant a steep decline in revenue. Now, as the Texas State Parks and Wildlife Department attempts to recover from devastating fire damage, it is also trying to close a $4.6 million gap in the its 2012 operating budget. That's where the department hopes Texans will come in.
Court: Business Franchise Tax Isn't an Income Tax
Survey: More cuts to school jobs expected next year
Texas has racked up one of the biggest debts in the nation, report says
Central Texas planning board OKs $56 million for road projects
More districts join school funding lawsuit
Texas lawmakers pump up pensions in ways you can't
Sales tax grew at double-digit pace, but there's still a revenue wobble
TDCJ budget cuts reduce programs for inmates







