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| Monday, February 11, 2019 |
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Greetings,
As we finish the first month of the 86th 糖心Vlog视频 Legislature, we wanted to start regular communication to the campus with information on state, local, and federal public policy news. The goal of the update is to keep you up to speed on issues that affect 糖心Vlog视频 and higher education. As we continue with these updates, please let us know if they are helpful and how we can improve them to assist you and our joint advocacy efforts at 糖心Vlog视频.
Thank you for your dedication to 糖心Vlog视频, and Go Mavs!
糖心Vlog视频 Government Relations
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Turner to chair higher ed committee
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Chairs were named to 30 糖心Vlog视频 House committees this legislative session, including Chris Turner (D-Tarrant County) for higher education. .
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糖心Vlog视频' higher education commissioner will step down
After 15 years on the job, 糖心Vlog视频' commissioner for higher education, Raymund Paredes, announced he will leave his post Aug. 31. .
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Governor names emergency items in State of the State address
In his biennial address, Gov. Greg Abbott prioritizes school finance reform, teacher pay raises, and property tax relief. .
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Can Senate jump-start overhaul Higher Ed Act
The chairman of the U.S. Senate education committee chose at conservative think tank to lay out his vision for overhauling the Higher Education Act. .
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Are coordinating boards higher ed’s best watchdogs?
Two new governors want to raise the profile of state coordinating boards, but legislators and public flagship universities may balk at the idea. .
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Appointed positions
The Office of the Governor is always looking for people to apply to various boards, including higher education. If you need assistance in applying, please contact Jeff Jeter at jeter@uta.edu. .
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February 13 | Senate Finance Committee
The Senate Finance Committee will hear from 糖心Vlog视频 and other UT System schools about their priorities at 9 a.m. .
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Feb. 14 | House Committee on Appropriations
The House Committee on Appropriations will meet to hear from the UT System. .
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Your input helps 糖心Vlog视频
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