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Andrew Yang hosts presidential campaign rally in Austin

By Howard Yong - Updated on March 10, 2019 at 10:57 pm

Andrew Yang, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, said at his Friday rally in Austin that as an Asian-American who likes math, he is the opposite of President Donald Trump.
Bill filing ends with a 10-year record high

By Katie Balevic - Updated on March 10, 2019 at 10:53 pm

As of Friday, the deadline for bill filing, 7,067 bills have been introduced for the 2019 Texas legislative session. This is the highest number of bills filed during a regular session since 2009.
State lawmakers Chris Turner, Brandon Creighton discuss 60x30TX higher ed plan for legislative session

By Joshua Guenther - Updated on March 8, 2019 at 12:02 pm

The chairmen of the Texas Senate and House Higher Education committees met at The Texas Tribune Thursday to discuss plans to advance the state’s 60x30TX Higher Education Plan this legislative session.
State lawmakers push to raise Texas tobacco smoking age to 21

By Chad Lyle - Updated on March 8, 2019 at 12:39 am

Under the bill, the sale of tobacco products would be regulated similarly to alcohol. It would require Texans provide identification at the point of purchase to prove they’re over 21.
Gov. Greg Abbott appoints four new regents to UT System governing board

By Savana Dunning - Updated on March 8, 2019 at 12:36 am

The Board of Regents is the System’s governing body, comprised of nine members from across the state. These members are appointed by the governor for six-year terms with one student regent serving a one-year term.
State senators request a study of eating disorders in Texas

By Chad Lyle - Updated on March 6, 2019 at 11:39 pm

According to Senate Bill 1145, the department would compile its findings in a report — which would include both statewide and national eating disorder trends — and provide a list of resources available to Texans with eating disorders.
Cancer research center funds continued efforts for tobacco-free University of Texas

By Cynthia Miranda - Updated on March 6, 2019 at 12:33 am

In 2012, the institute required all entities receiving funding to implement tobacco-free policies. The same year, UT adopted its tobacco-free campus policy, banning the use of all forms of tobacco, including cigarettes, cigars, hookahs and e-cigarettes.
Property tax reform bills could raise tuition at Austin Community College, other institutions

By Hayden Baggett - Updated on March 6, 2019 at 12:29 am

Neil Vickers, ACC’s vice president of finance and administration, said the state's proposed 2.5 percent property tax cap could result in increased tuition at ACC, which hasn’t changed in more than five years.
University of Texas will soon start sending students a reminder for how much loan debt they owe

By Tehya Rassman - Updated on March 6, 2019 at 12:16 am

In 2017, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 0887, requiring all institutions of higher education that participate in a state financial aid program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to send debt letters.
Few bills address maternity leave, but UT women want more

By Katie Balevic - Updated on March 5, 2019 at 12:27 am

Hardly any bills have been filed in the Texas Legislature concerning parental leave policies, but some UT employees think more could be done to support employees who have children.

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