Dewhurst’s actions came after the Senate Higher Education Committee heard testimony Wednesday regarding a bill that would limit the powers of university boards of regents statewide.
“This bill is meant to prevent the court’s ruling from literally pulling the rug out from under students across our state who are trying to have clarity on what the rules of the game are in terms of admissions,” Rep. Dan Branch, R-Dallas, said.
Students at public universities in the state may start being subjected to criminal background checks that could determine whether they are allowed to live on campus.
A bill in the Texas Legislature would change the state insurance code to allow plus-one dependents of UT faculty and staff — including same-sex partners — to qualify for benefits.
Alliance for Clean Texas is a decade-old coalition of major environmental groups in Texas that is only active during legislative sessions. On Wednesday, March 20, 130 members and volunteers will rally at the Capitol to promote environmental awareness in public policy making. The Daily Texan sat down with organizer David Cortez and discussed environmental awareness at the local level.
Panelists from the Center for Public Policy Priorities and Texas Public Policy Foundation discuss the implications of the Affordable Care Act on healthcare for Texans.
