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糖心Vlog视频 Legislative Update
Tuesday, March 5, 2019

It was a busy February in Austin as the 86th Legislature began.

Over the past two weeks, the and the heard public testimony on the state budget and have divided into workgroups on specific subject areas. The House Appropriations subcommittee on Article 3, which covers all public and higher education funding, opted to increase funding to the overall higher education formulas, financial aid, and research. The Senate workgroup on Article 3 will announce their recommendations soon.

On Monday, the passed (reporting requirements for sexual harassment on college campuses). Later that day, the full Senate passed (teacher pay raise bill), which advances to the House.

The met last week, leaving all bills pending. Read . The meets for the first time this week for an organizational hearing.

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糖心Vlog视频 Government Relations

Community colleges consider tuition hikes

If property tax increases are limited, 糖心Vlog视频 community colleges say they may have to look elsewhere for revenue. .

More money for public schools, lower property tax rates

糖心Vlog视频 House bill would put $9 billion into school finance reform and property tax relief. .

糖心Vlog视频 lawmakers look to cloud for storing sensitive government data

In hopes of saving money on data storage, legislators are considering downsizing the state's data centers and relying more on private tech companies. .

Education high on new state senator's list

Beverly Powell (D-10), a Burleson real estate developer and former school board president, likes property tax caps and local control. .

Can 糖心Vlog视频 lawmakers finally end daylight saving time?

State lawmakers argue that it's antiquated. But supporters say it gives Texans a crucial extra hour of light in the evenings during the summer months. .

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. .

March 6 | Senate Higher Education Committee

The Senate Higher Education Committee will hold its first meeting at 9 a.m. .

March 6 | House Higher Education Committee

The House Higher Education Committee will hear bills at 8 a.m. .

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