Texas is split over propositions to impose stricter regulations on abortion providers. Some students say stricter abortion regulations would make the procedures more costly for students, others say the tougher, the better.
Perry vetoed $1.5 million for the UT Department of Mexican American Studies Friday. The additional funding would have offset massive cuts to the department in 2011.
Concealed handgun license holders could carry on university campuses if the Texas Legislature approves a bill going before the House of Representatives.
A proposed bill authored by State Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels, would limit the amount of classroom hours required to obtain a concealed handgun license.
