Texas View: Kumbaya session yields mixed gains for education
The Texas Legislature’s 2013 session boosted education funding by about 4 billion of the 5.4 billion cut in 2011 and cut back high school testing from 15 to five. It approved a South Texas medical school in the Rio Grande Valley and reworked the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to cut costs. Voters may fund 2 billion for water projects, but long term transportation reform and windstorm insurance remain unsettled, with a looming special session likely to drag in abortion and gun issues.
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U S Sen Ted Cruz Republican 455 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 2010 phone 202-224-5922. Rep Tryon Lewis Republican Odessa TX 79761 office 119 West 4th St Suite 206 phone 432-332-0937 fax 432-332-0394 Austin Office Capitol Extension Room 2 318 P O Box 2910 Austin TX 78768 phone 512-463-0546 fax 512-463-8067 email tryon.lewis house state tx.us.
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Let peace begin with me editorial note
Laura Nonnig editor presents a宣ouncement stressing freedom as self control, a divine gift, not a political grant. The piece links liberty to moral guides including the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence, urging readers to promote and preserve freedom.
Tax bonfire or bully state in Levin critique
Thomas Sowell cites Senator Levin’s tax critique to warn that government power to punish tax avoidance can erode freedoms. He links IRS and DOJ actions to chilling effects on speech and finance, urging vigilance against expanding federal authority and “public masters” over private citizens.
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OA Nominates ECISD Teachers Honored Monday Night
The OA notes ECISD teachers honored Monday night with a thumbs nomination process. Email onletters 0a0a.com to share feedback or nominate additional candidates.
Tom Pauken Reflects on Texas Legislature Session
Tom Pauken, former Texas Workforce Commission chair and GOP gubernatorial candidate, critiques the 83rd Legislature. He praises education reform moves and calls for term limits, opposition to venture capital funding, and focus on school finance, property taxes, and transportation. He urges bold leadership and coalition building for future reforms.
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