News
Articles - February 1 - 6, 2005
Sunday,
February 6, 2005
Dallas Morning News
The
First Steps: Assessing the Lege's school funding moves Houston Chronicle
Business tax: What's fair is arguable
Legislators want to set up a system that's broad-based and has
a low rate
Lufkin Daily News
EDITORIAL: House plan falls short for rural districts
Saturday,
February 5, 2005
Dallas Morning News
Joel Allison: Legislature has keys to our future Fort Worth Star Telegram
Officials eye gas-pump lotto
Friday,
February 4, 2005
Austin American Statesman
House offers bill on school reforms
Later start to school year and online testing among idea
Houston Chronicle
Bill gives schools little new money
House measure raises the bar on accountability
Houston Chronicle
Bill would limit appraisal raises to 5% each year
A lawmaker from Houston files the third such measure this year
Dallas
Morning News
No TAK$ Bonus: Teacher rewards need a broader foundation
Fort Worth Star Telegram
Houston school district says it needs to close 10 schools
San Antonio Express News
Lawmakers discuss video lottery
Thursday,
February 3, 2005 Fort Worth Star Telegram
Statewide tax plan faces battle in House
Dallas
Morning News
Gambling debate heating up again
Perry says gambling not needed, but others want bills considered
San
Antonio Express News
Houston rep would hand vouchers to all
Wednesday,
February 2, 2005 Allen American
Elected
officials discuss school finance
Houston Chronicle
A
battle over legal language
Legislators' efforts to define Constitution's phrase in school bill worry critics Brownsville Herald
Education Committee previews impending school finance battle
El Paso Times
Perry calls for equity, reform in schools
Houston Chronicle
Governor vows to help schools get more money
Perry's speech also addresses the 'achievement gap'
Waco Tribune-Herald
Duty: Vouchers are a distraction
Austin American Statesman
Round Rock bonds draw opponents
In clash at stadium, some criticize spending, but others say district's
needs must be met
Dallas Morning News
Texans in poll think highly of local schools, teachers
Dallas Morning News
Will teacher merit pay make the grade?
$5,000 or not, groups hate Perry's proposed incentive plan
Tuesday,
February 1, 2005
Fort
Worth Star Telegram
Budget surplus could soon dry up
Palm Beach Post
Garcia: All eyes are on school finance
Abilene Reporter
News
School bond issues often voted down
Brownwood, Coleman trying to buck the trend
Austin American Statesman
State's teachers descend on Capitol
Hundreds -- including some who took a 'staff development day' --
lobby lawmakers on education
Dallas Morning News
TEA chief plays down cheating
Commissioner: TAKS problem not as widespread as reported
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