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Texas GOP close to eroding Dem power

Gov. Abbott and the bill's supporters have long sought legislation to push back against local regulations

Salon · May 17, 2023

House waters down some of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s priorities, adding to late-session uncertainty

Although the lower chamber backed the Senate’s action on gender-affirming care, it has been less accepting of school choice and attempts to rein in higher education.

The Texas Tribune · May 16, 2023

Texas GOP’s broadest attempt yet to erode blue cities’ power gets one step closer to becoming law

Gov. Greg Abbott and other supporters of the bill have long sought legislation to push back against local regulations that they say hamper business owners and harm the state’s economy.

The Texas Tribune · May 16, 2023

University of Texas regents approve creation of new college to house Civitas Institute at UT-Austin

The Civitas Institute was conceived with the help of conservative donors and state lawmakers to lead research and education based on free-market principles.

The Texas Tribune · May 4, 2023

For thousands of Texas professors seeking tenure, a bill banning the benefit could be a turning point in their careers

While the proposed tenure ban will likely face steep opposition in the Texas House, faculty say lawmakers’ recent attacks on higher education have raised concerns about whether Texas is the best state to build their career.

The Texas Tribune · May 3, 2023

Will Texas’ efforts to dismantle DEI risk NCAA compliance for college sports?

Would college sports be impacted by a Texas Senate proposal to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education?

Tribune News Service · Apr 21, 2023

Texas Senate approves bill that would ban diversity programs in public universities

The legislation heads to the Texas House, where members have been more muted about the proposal to disband offices, programs and training that foster diversity.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 20, 2023

Texas House approves sweeping limits on local regulations in GOP’s latest jab at blue cities

City officials say the full scope of the legislation advanced Tuesday is still unclear, but it would limit their ability to issue worker protections, water restrictions and more.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 18, 2023

Fight over tenure has Texas professors fearing loss of academic freedom, job security

After 11 years working as a college professor, Yasmiyn Irizarry reached a goal she dreamt about from the very beginning of her career: tenure.

Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2023

Senate budget panel approves $308 billion spending plan with new money for teachers, mental health, juvenile justice

The proposal for the 2024-25 budget cycle includes $142.1 billion in general revenue spending — about $5 billion higher than the proposal approved last week by the Texas House — at a time when lawmakers have a historic $32.7 billion surplus at their disposal this session.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 12, 2023