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Texas budget deal struck, but will Perry approve?

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:41:52 -0400

AUSTIN, Texas - A deal on a Texas budget is finally done. Now the Legislature must withstand one final and furious week without sinking a compromise that restores nearly $4 billion to public schools and puts more water in the pipeline amid a historic drought.

Texas budget deal still elusive despite confidence

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:59:48 -0400

AUSTIN, Texas - Compromise on a new Texas budget remained elusive late Wednesday as House and Senate negotiators worked deep into the night with no word of a deal after earlier confidence that one was imminent.

Top senator vows his charter school plan will pass

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:48:53 -0400

AUSTIN, Texas - The top proponent for school choice in the Texas Legislature vowed Wednesday that his much-watched effort to expand charter schools in Texas will become law - even though it could still face a tough road in the House.

Protesters demand Medicaid expansion as hopes fade

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:24:20 -0400

AUSTIN, Texas - Dozens of protesters marched through the Texas Capitol on Wednesday, demanding expansion of the Medicaid program, but Democrats said political pressure from the governor was preventing the Legislature from considering the measure.

Abbott trumpeting his conservative credentials

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:42:21 -0400

AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott hasn't officially announced if he'll run for governor but is making clear that if he does, he'll be running to the right.

Water fund bill dies in Texas House

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:17:35 -0400

AUSTIN, Texas - A plan to transfer $2 billion from the Rainy Day Fund to create a water infrastructure bank failed Monday because the author broke a parliamentary rule about when such a bill could be considered.

How much is enough for a Rainy Day Fund?

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:09:41 -0400

AUSTIN, Texas - So exactly how much is enough in the Texas Rainy Day Fund?