News
Articles - May 23 - 29, 2005
Friday,
May 27, 2005
Austin American Statesman
Hurdles loom for school finance
Obstacles could arise from either party
Brownsville Herald
House, Senate remain divided on tax bill
Democrats hint at filibuster if sales tax too high
Houston Chronicle
Early morning meeting fails to break school deadlock
A senator says he's worried a filibuster might kill a compromise
Dallas
Morning News
State budget pact calls for 19% increase
Critics call for restraint; backers say $140 billion needed to restore
cuts
Thursday,
May 26, 2005
Waco Tribune-Herald
Young:
Support for public schools once again blunts bad idea
Austin American Statesman
Commentary: W. Gardner Selby
It's all about the business tax
Austin American Statesman
Lawmakers get testy over school finance
House and Senate leaders insist they are making progress on ways
to raise tax money for education
Austin Chronicle
The Voucher Death Dance
Dallas Morning News
Victoria Sublette: A question for state lawmakers ... Whom shall
we serve?
Wednesday,
May 25, 2005 Fort Worth Star Telegram
Legislators scrap 'snack tax,' grapple with revenue
Dallas Morning News
Progress slow on school finance
With days left in session, sticking points are sales, business taxes
Houston Chronicle
Perry: Voucher fight won't end with session
Governor admits the issue is dead for now, but says it's misunderstood Tuesday,
May 24, 2005 Austin American Statesman
House rejects school vouchers
After impassioned debate on using public money for private schooling,
measure killed on third vote
Houston Chronicle
Perry tries to break school impasse
House, Senate still deadlocked on cutting of property taxes
Fort Worth Star Telegram
Bill cuts teacher pension benefits Dallas Morning News
Strayhorn's tax-dispute power challenged
Lawmakers upset with her bill analysis want judges to get authority
Monday,
May 23, 2005
News 8 Austin
End
of session surprises
Abilene
Reporter News
Deadline nearing as school finance plan stalls
Lone Star
Times
FOR THE CHILDREN!!!
San Antonio Express News
Schools may get $3 billion more
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