News Articles - January 24 - 30, 2005

Thursday, January 27, 2005

Austin American Statesman
Perry: Cap property taxes
Proposal among several in State of State speech

Dallas Morning News
Perry on Texas: Right on schools, wrong on budget

Fort Worth Star Telegram
House Democrat lays out school finance plan

San Antonio Express News
Lawmakers hail call for good teachers

Wednesday, January 26, 2005

Houston Chronicle
Neeley: Probes will clear many schools
The education commissioner says she's embarrassed that any cheating may have occurred

Dallas Morning News
Craddick backs state property tax
Speaker says measure is only way to end 'Robin Hood' school funding

Houston Chronicle
New business tax will help pay for schools
Pressure is on to revamp old finance system

San Antonio Express News
Initial school tax fix might not go to voters

Austin American Statesman
Perry to call for increase in spending
Budget board outlines proposals for

Houston Chronicle
Singing schools' praises
Group plans to advertise the positive side of public education

San Antonio Express News
Time-off bill draws frowns from educators

Tuesday, January 25, 2005

Amarillo Globe News
Tax relief may not be drastic
How Would the Property Tax Proposal Impact You?

Fort Worth Star Telegram
Keller district faces tax hike

Valley Morning Star
Senators will tackle variety of issues, needs

Abilene Reporter News
Finding money for teacher pay raise could be a challenge

Monday, January 24, 2005

Texas Civil Rights Review
Why are the Rich Districts Helping the State
Rush to Appeal the School Funding Case?

Valley Morning Star
Try something aside from ‘More money!’