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‘A historical abomination’: State Preservation board votes to remove Confederate plaque from Capitol

By Chase Karacostas - Updated on January 11, 2019 at 4:11 pm

The Children of the Confederacy plaque has been called historically inaccurate by members of both parties. The plaque reads, "the war between the states was not a rebellion nor was its underlying cause to sustain slavery."
Dennis Bonnen unanimously elected Texas House speaker, succeeding long-time leader Joe Straus

By Chase Karacostas - Updated on January 8, 2019 at 1:51 pm

Bonnen is replacing former state Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, who chose not to run for re-election in 2018. Straus served as speaker from 2009 to 2018.
Sen. Charles Schwertner steps down from chairmanship following inconclusive University of Texas harassment investigation

By Chase Karacostas - Updated on January 4, 2019 at 8:14 pm

Sen. Charles Schwertner's decision follows an inconclusive investigation into allegations of harassment made by a UT graduate student.
New scooter rules, regulations likely coming to University of Texas campus in 2019

By Chase Karacostas - Updated on December 21, 2018 at 9:54 pm

Along with ratcheting up scooter impounding, the report recommends requiring companies to reduce the maximum speed of scooters to 8 mph from 15 mph, designate specific parking areas for scooters around campus and develop a cohesive education plan for scooter use on campus.
Kevin Eltife, outspoken critic of UT System spending, voted new chairman of Board of Regents

By Nicole Stuessy - Updated on December 20, 2018 at 4:18 pm

Eltife, a former Republican from Tyler, was appointed to the board in 2017 by Gov. Greg Abbott and has been an outspoken critic of UT System growth and spending
'I just really wanted to f--- you': UT releases alleged sexts Texas senator sent to grad student

By London Gibson - Updated on December 18, 2018 at 3:59 pm

The messages include a person claiming to be “Charles” saying, “Sorry. I really just wanted to f--- you,” to the graduate student.
Texas Democrat files bill that alerts colleges if transfer students have history of sex offenses

By Chase Karacostas - Updated on December 14, 2018 at 1:19 pm

House Bill 524 would require "specific notation" on the transcript of students who have violated the school's code of conduct because of a sex offense as well as whether the student was suspended, expelled or withdrew from the school.
As the semester comes to a close, here's a look back at some of the top stories from this fall

By Savana Dunning, Meghan Nguyen, Raga Justin, Katie Balevic - Updated on December 9, 2018 at 11:40 pm

Here's a look back at some of the top stories from this fall, including the midterm elections, the Kavanaugh protest and UTLA Director Phil Nemy.
Young people still underrepresented in Texas Legislature

By Chad Lyle - Updated on December 9, 2018 at 11:22 pm

Texans under the age of 35 are significantly underrepresented in the state legislature, according to a study of current lawmakers by the Texas Tribune.
State legislators advocate fewer restrictions on marijuana use

By Chad Lyle - Updated on December 6, 2018 at 12:02 am

In a state historically strict when it comes to marijuana use and possession, two Texas state lawmakers have proposed bills designed to soften that stance.

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