Lawmaker scolds Susan B. Komen founder
Reports that the Susan B. Komen Foundation has decided to stop funding Planned Parenthood triggered an angry letter from state Rep. Carol Alvarado, D-Houston, to the foundation’s founder, Nancy...
View ArticleAlvarado applauds Komen Foundation retreat
State Rep. Carol Alvarado, D-Houston, retracted her blistering letter to the Susan B. Komen Foundation Founder Nancy Brinker on Friday moments after the organization changed its tune on funding for...
View ArticleSBOE members say they need staff before more seats
Some members of the State Board of Education don’t favor increasing the number of districts beyond the current 15, but told Texas legislators Tuesday it would be good if they got help answering phone...
View ArticleImpeachment committee hires Rusty Hardin
The Texas House committee considering the impeachment of University of Texas regent Wallace Hall has retained renowned Houston attorney Rusty Hardin to serve as its legal counsel. In July, the Select...
View ArticleHouse committee investigating UT regent to meet Sept. 16
Rep. Dan Flynn, R-Van, said Wednesday that a legislative panel will meet next on Sept. 16 to continue its investigation into University of Texas regent Wallace Hall, a Dallas businessman accused of...
View ArticleKey lawmakers send “directive” to UT system
The chairmen of the Select Committee on Transparency in State Agency Operations have asked University of Texas Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa to keep them advised of any records requested by a member of...
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