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THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS AND SCHOOL FINANCE
What if the Governor of Texas proposed to close the public schools next month because she disapproved of the way we paid for them? What if your legislator said that your children could not go to school next month because … Continue reading
PROBLEMS FACING THE NEW ADMINISTRATION
When I first became Lieutenant Governor in January, 1973, one of the major issues facing the Legislature was how to equalize funding for public education. This past spring, during my final year in office, the Legislature spent four special sessions … Continue reading
WHO WANTS A TWO-TERM LIMIT?
One of the more cynical ideas to be floated around the country is the now much-talked about idea of limiting the number of terms state and federal legislators can serve. The idea is largely a Republican one, born of the … Continue reading
PUBLIC EDUCATION: SENATE BILL 1
We approach a historic moment. This week I am confident the legislature will pass a school finance bill that will move public education a giant step forward. Senate Bill 1 will bring equity, accountability and adequacy to our system of … Continue reading
DUKAKIS AND BENTSEN: WHERE TEXAS MUST BE HEADED
The political conventions are over. The balloons have drifted away. The delegates have come home. The stage has been carefully set. It’s time for voters to make a critical decision about the future of this country. We’ve heard the promises. … Continue reading