Senate slows education bill in Texas second special session
In Austin, the Senate delayed action on a school finance bill amid concerns it may not aid home districts. Lt. Gov. Dewhurst postponed a Monday vote, citing a need to address issues such as school start dates, election timing, teacher raises, and district discretionary funds.
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Texas House approves judicial pay raise and pension boost
The Texas House narrowly passes a bill raising judges salaries including Supreme Court justices from 113 000 to 150 000 and district and appellate judges, plus boosting lawmakers pensions tied to judges pay. The measure, approved 105 to 26, moves to the Senate.
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Tuition bonds approved for 2.75 billion for university construction
The House advanced legislation on Monday authorizing 2.75 billion dollars in tuition revenue bonds. The bonds fund construction across the Texas A M University System UT System UH System TTU System and other universities including UNT TWU Midwestern State SFA and Texas Southern.
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Stocks dip as oil wobbles and Xerox earnings weigh
Wall Street closed lower after a choppy session as oil prices moved and Xerox Corp earnings disappointed. Existing home prices surged to a July record of 219000, while the Dow fell 54.70 to 10596.48 and the Nasdaq slid 13.00 to 2166.74 amid mixed economic signals and rising 10 year yields.
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White House warns against broad Roberts document requests
The White House cautions Democrats not to press for extensive writings by Supreme Court nominee John Roberts from his prior government service. The issue, tied to his confirmation, may hinge on access to memos and briefs from his time under Reagan and Bush, with archivists and privacy concerns shaping what is released.
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