Window closes on school finance overhaul in Texas
Gov Rick Perry remains optimistic lawmakers can overhaul the Robin Hood style school funding system before the next regular session, but time is running out. A special session this spring failed to yield a plan and passage of constitutional amendments is needed to put changes before voters. If not by August, no action until January.
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Judge schedules Dec 1 execution for Newton in Texas
Frances Elaine Newton, 39, smiling relatives, faces the third U.S. execution of a woman in Texas since capital punishment resumed in 1982. Her lawyers sought delays to file appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing jurors erred by considering her age and background. Judge Jim Wallace denied the delay.
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Lawmakers Use Campaign Money For Living Expenses
A non partisan study finds Texas state senators spend about 40 percent of campaign funds on campaign costs with 35 percent on living expenses, 20 percent on office costs and 5 percent on miscellaneous items. Campaigns for People leader Fred Lewis says the system underfunds staff and lacks enforcement, while lawmakers face conflicting interests.
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