December 27, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Your nominations
Opinion

December 24, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Texan of the Year Nominations from Channel 8
Rodger Jones

December 23, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
David Daniel, finalist for Texan of the Year
Editorial

December 19, 2009 - San Antonio Express-News
Colleges doing more to up graduation rates
Melissa Ludwig

December 4, 2009 - Texas Tribune
And They're Off!
Ross Ramsey

December 3, 2009 - UT Dallas News Center
Legislators Meet With UT Dallas Leaders, Students
Press Release

November 24, 2009 - San Antonio Express-News
Schools could take budget hit
Melissa Ludwig

November 21, 2009 - Houston Chronicle
Texas senator stands firm, stalling others' plans
April Castro

November 21, 2009 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Texas senator stands firm, stalling others' plans
April Castro

November 18, 2009 - Dallas Observer
"Jurassic Park Comes to Victory Park": Breaking Ground at the Perot Musuem
Patrick Michels

November 16, 2009 - Texas Tribune
The Brief: The Big Conversation
Reeve Hamilton

November 14, 2009 - The New Agenda Blog
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison Will Not Quit Senate
Thia Lawson

November 14, 2009 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Hutchison not quitting Senate until after Republican primary
Dave Montgomery

November 14, 2009 - Denton Record-Chronicle
Hutchison won't leave seat for Texas governor's race until after March primaries
Wayne Slater

November 14, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Hutchison won't leave seat for Texas governor's race until after March primaries
Wayne Slater

November 13, 2009 - Texas Tribune
KBH won't resign to run
Reeve Hamilton, et al.

November 13, 2009 - Texas Weekly
KBH Won't Resign to run
Ross Ramsey

November 13, 2009 - Bryan-College Station Eagle
Bush details vision for institute
Linda Stewart Ball

November 13, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Bush outlines vision for his institute
Linda Stewart Ball

November 8, 2009 - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Estimates for reaching Tier One status vary widely
Enrique Rangel

November 7, 2009 - Houston Chronicle
Coming of age
Editorial

November 6, 2009 - Texas Tribune
The Tipping Point: Texas textbook politics meets the digital revolution
Brian Thevenot

November 5, 2009 - San Antonio Express-News
Tier One victory a boost for Texas
Opinion/Editorials

November 5, 2009 - El Paso Times
UTEP still faces hurdles in tier-one campaign
Adriana Gómez Licón

November 4, 2009 - Capitol Inside
KBH Spinoffs: Branch Bid Bad News for Democrats
Mike Hailey

November 4, 2009 - Amarillo.com
Texans OK goal for Tier One
Enrique Rangel

November 4, 2009 - University Business
Voters Approve Giving Millions to 7 Aspiring Research Universities
Ralph K.M. Haurwitz

November 4, 2009 - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Prop. 4 approval huge for Tech
Matthew Mcgowan

November 4, 2009 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Voters strongly support 11 state amendments
Dave Montgomery

November 4, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
From college cash to beach access, 11 amendments pass
Ralph K.M. Haurwitz

November 4, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Eminent domain, top-tier research fund, other propositions passed
Associated Press

November 4, 2009 - Houston Chronicle
Yes vote likely to guide UH's future
R.G. Ratcliffe

November 4, 2009 - Ft. Worth Business Press
Texas voters approve university research funding
Robert Francis

November 4, 2009 - Daily Toreador
Proposition 4 passed with about 55 percent in favor
Jon Vanderlaan and Edmund Rostran

November 3, 2009 - El Paso Times
El Paso voters hit polls on 11 constitutional amendments
Zahira Torres

November 3, 2009 - The Daily Texan
Voters set to decide on fate of 11 Texas amendments
Rachel Platis

November 2, 2009 - KXAN
Your ballot checklist for Nov. 3
Jenny Hoff

November 2, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Texas proposition advocates make final push
Kelley Shannon

November 2, 2009 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Lawmakers tout Tier One Amendment
Dave Montgomery

November 2, 2009 - KVIA El Paso
Advocates for propositions make final push
Associated Press

November 2, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
Change the Texas Constiution? Yes, you can
Opinion/Editorials

November 2, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Straus to tout Tier One university measure
Press Releases

November 2, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
With Branch in race, possible hopefuls out
Gromer Jeffers, Jr.

November 2, 2009 - Texas Weekly
Exit notices for some, but not others
Ross Ramsey

November 2, 2009 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Texas voters called to exercise their civic duty of voting on Thursday
Editorial

November 1, 2009 - San Antonio Express-News
Planned merger study well worth investment
Editorial

October 30, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News - Trail Blazers Blog
Candidates for House District 108 bow out
Gromer Jeffers, Jr.

October 30, 2009 - Examiner.com
Lisa Luby Ryan suspends State House campaign
David Smith

October 29, 2009 - Quorum Report
In our Press Releases Section Today
Harvey Kronberg

October 29, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman - First Reading Blog
Wednesday highlights and the day ahead
Jason Embry

October 29, 2009 - Bryan Pickens Campaign
Republican Bryan Pickens Opts Out of Race for HD 108
Press Release

October 29, 2009 - Capitol Inside
Branch Reveals Plans for Re-Election Campaign While Apparently Ruling Out Attorney General Bid
Mike Hailey

October 29, 2009 - Texas Monthly
As the twig is bent, so Branch is inclined
Paul Burka

October 29, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News - Trail Blazers Blog
Dallas Republican Dan Branch will seek re-election
Bruce Tomaso

October 29, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
State Rep. Dan Branch will seek re-election, won't run for attorney general
Gromer Jeffers, Jr.

October 28, 2009 - Texas Weekly
Cruz Control
Ross Ramsey

October 28, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman - Postcards Blog
Branch will seek re-election to House
Jason Embry

October 28, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Should Hutchison resign? (Editorial board sounds off)
Nicole Stockdale

October 28, 2009 - San Antonio Express-News
Supporters see jobs from Prop 4
Melissa Ludwig

October 25, 2009 - Amarillo.com
Amendments deserve nod
Opinion

October 25, 2009 - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Advice for seven proposed amendments
Editorials

October 25, 2009 - El Paso Times
Vote for Prop 4 to help Texas be competitive
State Sen. Eliot Shapleigh

October 24, 2009 - Montomgery County Courier
Proposition 4 keeps our ‘Best and Brightest’
Editorials

October 24, 2009 - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Texas' three Tier One university presidents support Proposition 4
Presidents Leebron, Loftin and Powers

October 24, 2009 - San Antonio Express-News
Recommendations on state amendments
Express-news Editorial Board

October 23, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
How a Tier One school can strengthen the Texas economy
Robert Magnusson

October 23, 2009 - Amarillo.com
Prop 4 to aid Panhandle
Editorial

October 22, 2009 - Houston Chronicle
Lawmakers call for Prop. 4 support
Jeannie Kever

October 22, 2009 - Fox 7 News - Austin
Dewhurst Pushes for Tier 1 Colleges
Staff

October 22, 2009 - San Antonio Express-News
Break with tradition; vote on amendments
Express-news editorial board

October 22, 2009 - The Daily Texan
Prop 4 wins lawmakers' favor
Perez James

October 21, 2009 - Henderson Daily News
Voters study constitutional amendment election issues
Lorri Little

October 21, 2009 - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Chamber urges support for Texas Tech's Tier One bid
Staff

October 21, 2009 - News 8 Austin
Lawmakers: Prop 4 offers chance for Texas to catch up
Karina Kling

October 21, 2009 - San Angelo Standard-Times
OUR OPINION: Prop 4 a boon for universities
Editorial Board

October 21, 2009 - Quorum Report
Paredes says Tier 1 universities will take decades to build
Kimberly Reeves

October 20, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Dallas-area business groups back amendment to develop more top research universities
Holly Hacker

October 20, 2009 - Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Presidents of Tier One universities tout benefits of Proposition 4
Gene Trainor

October 20, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Texan of the Year - first list of nominees
Rodger Jones

October 19, 2009 - News Wire Houston
Greater Houston Partnership Unites with Texans for Tier One to Support Prop 4
Press Release

October 18, 2009 - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Proposition 4 would aid Texas Tech
Enrique Rangel

October 18, 2009 - Amarillo.com
Proposition 4 critical in Tech's Tier One bid
Enrique Rangel

October 16, 2009 - UT-Dallas News Center
Gift Expands Research into Early Childhood Education
Press Release

October 15, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
Wainwright eager to find out: Does domino deliver?
Ken Herman

October 12, 2009 - KERA
AT&T PAC Dedication Ceremony
Jerome Weeks

October 12, 2009 - Waco Tribune
Local police starting to crack down on cell callers in school zones
Cindy V. Culp

October 12, 2009 - Capitol Inside
Plan B Proliferation
Mike Hailey

October 9, 2009 - Quorum Report
Wannabes frozen in place pending Huthcison resignation
Harvey Kronberg

October 9, 2009 - San Antonio Express-News
Prop. 4 boosts state's economy
Opinion/Editorials

October 4, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
We recommend: Vote yes on Prop 4
Opinion/Editorials

October 4, 2009 - Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
More Tier 1 brain power for Texas
Opinion/Editorials

October 4, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Proposition 4 would open $500 million fund to 7 Texas universities
Holly K. Hacker

October 4, 2009 - Houston Chronicle
For Prop 4
Opinion/Editorials

October 4, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Dallas Community Calendar

October 2, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
The FR Podcast
Jason Embry

October 2, 2009 - UTSA Today
UTSA President Ricardo Romo delivers 'State of the University' address
Christi Fish

October 2, 2009 - San Antonio Express-News
Officials tout November vote for universities
Melissa Ludwig

September 2009 - Dallas Business Journal
Tech Titan Awards 2009

September 30, 2009 - San Antonio Express-News
Romo challenges UTSA
Melissa Ludwig

September 28, 2009 - Abilene Reporter-News
Next lieutenant governor may depend on Hutchison
Dave McNeely

September 28, 2009 - The Tribune
Who Will Be the Next Lieutenant Governor May Depend on Hutchison
Dave McNeely

September 28, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Texas got less stimulus money per resident than almost every other state
Dave Michaels

September 25, 2009 - Texas Weekly
Flotsam & Jetsam
Ross Ramsey

September 25, 2009 - Midland Reporter-Telegram
Questions surround lieutenant governor's race
Dave McNeely

September 24, 2009 - The Daily Cougar
Rep. pleased by science research
Salomon Fuentes

September 24, 2009 - TCU Daily Skiff
Student banned from Europe after summer trip
Christopher Blake

September 23, 2009 - Capitol Inside
Ex-Harris County Judge Who Served in House Reportedly Weighing Attorney General's Race
Mike Hailey

September 20, 2009 - Amarillo.com
Tech tier-one status could be years away
Enrique Rangel

September 18, 2009 - Lubbock Online
Texas House Speaker Straus to meet with civic, business leaders
Enrique Rangel

September 17, 2009 - Park Cities People Blog
Ryan May Run, But Not Against Branch
Dan Koller

September 15, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
UT toughening admissions standard
Ralph K.M. Haurwitz

September 16, 2009 - Daily Toreador
Tech awarded research funds from stimulus
Jon Vanderlaan

September 15, 2009 - Dallas Observer - Unfair Park Blog
Mayor Tom Leppert: It Will Be "a Journey" to Lure Businesses to Downtown Dallas
Kimberley Thorpe

September 11, 2009 - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Tech needs more faculty for funding
Elliott Blackburn

September 8, 2009 - Capitol Inside
Dewhurst Announces Re-Election Campaign Despite Speculation on U.S. Senate Opening
Mike Hailey

September 5, 2009 - Rio Grande Guardian
Lucio to set up a South Texas medical school task force
Steve Taylor

September 4, 2009 - Texas Weekly
Checking the Fuel Gauges
Ross Ramsey

September 3, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Hits and Misses
Editorials/Opinion

September 2, 2009 - San Antonio Express-News
Texas Tech raises $24M, takes remainder of state funds
Melissa Ludwig

September 2, 2009 - San Antonio Express-News
UTSA Now Due its Biggest Donation
Melissa Ludwig

September 2, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
7 Texas universities raise enough to claim matching $25 million from state
Holly Hacker

September 2, 2009 - Houston Chronicle Blog
Houston Partnership; AFL-CIO back Prop 4
R.G. Ratcliffe

September 2, 2009 - Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
UT-Dallas gets $16.8 million in gifts
College Briefs

September 1, 2009 - WFAA-Dallas
University of Texas at Dallsa receives 16 gifts worth more than $16.8M
Press Release

September 1, 2009 - UT-Dallas
$16.8 Million in Philanthropic Gifts Announced, Moving UT Dallas Closer to Tier One Research Goal
Press Release

September 1, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
University of Texas at Dallas receives 16 gifts worth more than $16.8M
Robert Miller

September 2009 - Dallas Business Journal
Tech Titan Awards
Press Release

September 2009 - Fiscal Notes
New Help for Higher Ed
From the Office of the Comptroller

August 31, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
Branch: Catching up to our well-connected schoolchildren
Dan Branch, Texas House of Representatives

August 29, 2009 - Palestine Herald-Press
New traffic laws include cell phone usage
Paul Stone

August 29, 2009 - Houston Chronicle
State must do homework to reach higher ed goals
Rep. Dan Branch

August 27, 2009 - Pflugerville Pflag
No phones in school zones
Laura Alanis-Lopez

August 27, 2009 - Daily Toreador
House Bill 51 to aid Tech in tier-one goal
Jett Thompson

August 27, 2009 - Caller Times
City will be slow to enforce new cell phone law
Sara Foley

August 26, 2009 - Oak Hill Gazette
New laws to make Texas roads safer
State Senator Jeff Wentworth

August 25, 2009 - Bay City Tribune
Cell phone use banned in school zones
Heather Menzies

August 25, 2009 - CBS-7
List of New Laws Goes Into Effect September 1st
DPS News Release

August 23, 2009 - Katy Times
Cell use banned in school zones
Luciano Battistini

August 22, 2009 - Herald Democrat
Limit cell phone use in school zones
Mary Jane Farmer

August 21, 2009 - Examiner.com
New cell phone law starts in September: Beware of school zones
Melanie Saxton

August 19, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Dallas area to be pivotal in Rick Perry and Kay Bailey Hutchison fight for Republican nomination in 2010 governor's race
Gromer Jeffers, Jr.

August 18, 2009 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Texas makes it illegal to drive through a school zone with a phone to your ear
Editorials

August 16, 2009 - Brownsville Herald
Driving Hangup: Texas requires hands-free phone chatter in school zones
Laura B. Martinez

August 13, 2009 - Lufkin Daily News
Hang Up or Pay Up: New state law makes it illegal to use wireless communication devices in a school zone
Editorial

August 13, 2009 - My Fox DFW
TX Law Bans Cell Phones in School Zones
Natalie Solis

August 12, 2009 - Teague City Chronicle
Teague City Council Increases Proposed Tax Rate

August 12, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
School zone cell phone optional?
Ben Wear

August 12, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Margaret Keliher is considering running for Lege
Elizabeth Souder

August 11, 2009 - Quorum Report
Rumblings in Texas House Races
John Reynolds

August 11, 2009 - Capitol Inside
Speculation Centers on SC Justice for AG and Cruz as Potential High Court Candidate
Mike Hailey

August 6, 2009 - Fort Bend Now
Cell Phone Users Driving Through School Zones Could Be Hit By Hefty Fines
Bob Dunn

July 29, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
What the KBH moves means for everyone else
Jason Embry

July 29, 2009 - Capitol Inside
Hutchison Says She Plans to Step Down from U.S. Senate in October or November
Mike Hailey

July 27, 2009 - Capitol Inside
Chain Reaction
Mike Hailey

July 19, 2009 - Pegasus News
Texas Black Legislative Caucus brings aid to Paul Quinn College
Gordon Jackon of Dallas Weekly

July 18, 2009 - Lubbock Avalance-Journal
Hutchison key to dozen Texans' political destiny
Enrique Rangel

July 17, 2009 - Lone Star Report
Statewide candidates report contributions, expenses
Will Lutz

July 17, 2009 - Capitol Inside
Texas House Republicans Take Lead in Fundraising But There's a Big Catch
Mike Hailey

July 15, 2009 - Capitol Inside
GOP Attorney General Has Largest Surplus of All Officials in Elected Jobs at State Level
Mike Hailey

July 15, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Finally, Paul Quinn College getting some of the help it deserves
James Ragland

July 14, 2009 - Vaqueros and Wonkeros
Democratic governor candidate raises less than $1 million
Brandi Grissom

July 14, 2009 - WFAA - Dallas/Ft-Worth
Lawmakers voice support for struggling Paul Quinn College, announce fund drive
Holly Hacker

July 13, 2009 - Dallas Observer
As Legislators Offer Support to Paul Quinn, Sorrell Vows, "We Are Going to Be Fine."
Kimberley Thorpe

July 13, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
The latest from Paul Quinn College
Sharon Grigsby

July 13, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Black lawmakers support Paul Quinn College's fight for accreditation
Holly Hacker

July 12, 2009 - Dallas Blog
What you can look for as campaign season 2010 develops
Will Lutz

July 8, 2009 - Legal Newsline
Texas Republican AG candidates rake in campaign cash
Chris Rizzo

July 8, 2009 - Dallas Morning News
Attorney general race could be pricey, reports to show
Gromer Jeffers Jr.

July 6, 2009 - Dallas Morning News
Republican attorney general hopefuls Ted Cruz and Dan Branch each have $1 mil warchests
Robert T. Garrett

July 6, 2009 - Capitol Inside
Lawmaker Raises Big Bucks for Possible Statewide Race
Mike Hailey

July 6, 2009 - Texas Weekly
Million Dollar Maybes
Ross Ramsey

July 6, 2009 - Quorum Report
Branch to Report $1M Cash on Hand
Harvey Kronberg

July 3, 2009 - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Legislators quickly end special session
Enrique Rangel

July 3, 2009 - Amarillo.com
2 of 3 items passed
Enrique Rangel

July 3, 2009 - Amarillo.com
2 of 3 items passed
Enrique Rangel

July 2, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Other school districts may follow Highland Park's lead on class rank
Lori Stahl and Tawnell D. Hobbs

June 29, 2009 - Pegasus News
UT Dallas in Richardson celebrating its 40th anniversary
William McCalpin

June 28, 2009 - San Antonio Express-News
Strict cell phone laws will make roads safer
Editorial

June 26, 2009 - McKinney Courier Gazette
Landmark education bill signed into law
Heather M. Smith

June 25, 2009 - Beaumont Enterprise
State will pay for eletronic textbooks
Emily Guevara

June 24, 2009 - Cherokean Herald
HB 51 helps maintain Tier 1 universities

June 23, 2009 - Tex Parte Blog
The first Texas public law school since 1967
Mary Alice Robbins

June 23, 2009 - Waco Herald-Tribune
The Austin book-scrubbing club
John Young

June 23, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
What Rick Perry's education record says
William McKenzie

June 22, 2009 - North Texas Commission
81st Texas Legislature Recap

June 22, 2009 - Dallas Business Journal
Perry signs UNT law school bill

June 22, 2009 - Amarillo.com
Eye on Austin: Governor's race will eclipse current news
Enrique Rangel

June 21, 2009 - El Paso Times
UTEP challenge: Worth effort to reach tier-one
Editorial

June 21, 2009 - El Paso Times
Tier 1 law gives UTEP needed lift
Diana Natalicio

June 20, 2009 - El Paso Times
Texas' higher education gets significant push
James R. Huffines

June 19, 2009 - Capitol Inside
Governor Signs State Budget after Slashing $289 Million from Two-Year Spending Plan
Mike Hailey

June 19, 2009 - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Politicking's already started for March primary
Enrique Rangel

June 19, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
Electronic textbook bill signed into law
Kate Alexander

June 19, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Perry signs Branch's e-textbooks bill
Robert T. Garrett

June 19, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Strong chance Perry will veto CPS bill
Robert T. Garrett

June 19, 2009 - The Daily Texan
Session brings few, vital votes
Erin Mulvaney

June 18, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Tier One university bill is signed, uniting old foes
Holly Hacker

June 18, 2009 - The Daily Texan
Perry OK's university expansion funding
Brittany Wisch

June 18, 2009 - El Paso Times
Gov. Perry signs 'tier-one' legislation: UTEP will compete for millions of dollars
Brandi Grissom

June 18, 2009 - Longview News-Journal
John Tower paved way for GOP's rise to power in Texas
W. Gardner Selby

June 18, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
John Tower paved way for GOP's rise to power in Texas
W. Gardner Selby

June 18, 2009 - Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
It’s time for Texas governor to put his stamp on Legislature’s action
Editorials/Opinions

June 17, 2009 - Office of the Governor
Gov. Perry Signs Legislation to Promote Tier One Universities in the State
Press Release

June 17, 2009 - EmpowerTexans.com
E-Reading the Fights
Michael Quinn Sullivan

June 17, 2009 - Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Perry signs bill to boost 'tier one' universities
Anabelle Garay

June 17, 2009 - KERA
New Legislation Promotes University Research
Shelley Kofler

June 17, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Icing the higher ed cake
Rodger Jones

June 17, 2009 - UT-Dallas
Texas Takes Step Toward More Tier One Universities
Press Release

June 17, 2009 - CBS 7
Gov. Perry Signs Legislation to Promote Tier One Universities in the State
Press Release

June 17, 2009 - Dallas Business Journal
Perry signs Tier 1 university bill
Press Release

June 17, 2009 - KDBC El Paso
Gov. Perry signs legislation to promote Tier One Universities
Press Release

June 17, 2009 - Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Perry to sign bill today at UT-Dallas to encourage creation of major research universities
Gene Trainor

June 17, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
Electronic Texbooks: Hold off conservative power play
Editorial Board

June 14, 2009 - El Paso Times
Tier-one status: Schools would have to wait for money
Brandi Grissom

June 13, 2009 - El Paso Newspaper Tree
Roadmap for change
Sen. Eliot Shapleigh

June 11, 2009 - San Antonio Express-News
Tier 1 status for UTSA a citywide assignment
Carlos Guerra

June 9, 2009 - Texas Weekly
Easily Enough for a Second Term [updated 6/9]
Ross Ramsey

June 8, 2009 - Denton Record-Chronicle
If Hutchison leaves Senate, down-ballot frenzy could begin
Gromer Jeffers, Jr.

June 8, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
If Hutchison leaves Senate, down-ballot frenzy could begin
Gromer Jeffers, Jr.

June 8, 2009 - Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Bill to create UNT law school in Dallas awaits Perry's signature
Gene Trainor

June 7, 2009 - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Tech likely a tier-one front-runner
Marlena Hartz

June 7, 2009 - Midland Reporter-Telegram
Slow session leaves some legislators unsettled
Kathleen Thurber

June 7, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
Straus steered House with a light hand
Jason Embry

June 6, 2009 - San Antonio Express-News
First 40 years good for UTSA
Editorial

June 6, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
A victory for higher education
James R. Huffines

June 6, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
House in hindsight: Straus ran a meritocracy
Robert T. Garrett

June 5, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
The Legislative Leaderboard
Opinion/Editorials

June 5, 2009 - Houston Chronicle
Legislative session gives UH, other state universities boost
Jeannie Kever

June 5, 2009 - Texas Monthly
The Best and Worst Legislators of 2009
Paul Burka and Patricia Kilday Hart

June 5, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
Watson on 'Ten Best' List
Jason Embry

June 4, 2009 - Lufkin Daily News
Higher Education: Report indicates universities across state, nation could be doing a better job of graduating students
Editorial

June 4, 2009 - The Daily Texan
While we were out

June 4, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
How Austin dealt with our priority list
Opinion/Editorials

June 4, 2009 - Capitol Inside
Domino Theories
Mike Hailey

June 4, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
UT needs a little breathing room
Editorial

June 4, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
University presidents: Lawmakers put us on the road
Opinion/Editorials

June 4, 2009 - The Daily Texan
State rep calls for more tier-one institutions
Andrew Martinez

June 4, 2009 - Houston Chronicle
Smart Money
Editorial

June 4, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
Session over, but the politics of 2010 elections set to pick up
W. Gardener Selby

June 3, 2009 - Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Voters to decide on Tier 1 funding in November
Gene Trainor

June 3, 2009 - Indiana Student Daily
Wrangling in a wild policy
Editorial

June 2, 2009 - The Shorthorn
Recent bill in Texas Legisature rewards promising research schools with incentives
Ali Mustansir

June 2, 2009 - Capitol Inside
Best of the Texas Legislature 2009
Mike Hailey

June 2, 2009 - Texas Weekly
Audio: Joe Straus End of Session PCs
Ross Ramsey

June 2, 2009 - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Tier-one bill OK'd with no time to spare
Enrique Rangel

June 2, 2009 - News 8 Austin
Tier one bill contains money for Ike repairs
Associated Press

June 2, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Lawmakers tackle teacher pay, tests but leave school finance for 2011
Terrence Stutz

June 2, 2009 - Amarillo.com
Convention center a winner at Legislature
Enrique Rangel

June 2, 2009 - Houston Chronicle
Houston's Eiland 'had a great session'
R.G. Ratcliffe

June 2, 2009 - Marshall News Messenger
Tuition regulation measures die
Ralph K.M. Haurwitz

June 2, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Toward Tier One status
Opinion/Editorials

June 1, 2009 - KERA
Tuition relief uncertain
Shelley Kofler

June 1, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Tier one bill contains money for Ike repairs
Jackie Stone

June 1, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
House approves Branch measure to cap state university tuition hikes at 3.95 percent a year
Robert T. Garrett

June 1, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
Resolution urges regents to limit tuition increases
Ralph K.M. Haurwitz

June 1, 2009 - Houston Chronicle
Tier 1 bill contains money for Ike repairs
Jackie Stone

June 1, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
State Rep. Edmund Kuempel returns to the Texas House
Robert T. Garrett

June 1, 2009 - The Chronicle of Higher Education
Texas Lawmakers Approve Help for Universities to Reach Elite Status
Katherine Mangan

June 1, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Bill for more 'tier one' universities heads for governor's signature
Robert T. Garrett

June 1, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Straus ends first session with praise, criticism
Robert T. Garrett

June 1, 2009 - El Paso Times
Gov. Perry gets tier-one bill: Measure lets schools seek cash to attain elite status
Brandi Grissom

May 31, 2009 - UPI
Texas trims automatic college admissions

May 31, 2009 - Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Filibuster on transportation bill threatened in Texas Senate
Aman Batheja

May 31, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Texas Senate passes new top-10 admissions rule for UT-Austin
Christy Hoppe

May 31, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
More drama on tier one university bill
Robert T. Garrett

May 31, 2009 - ConnectAmarillo.com
80 Million for WTAMU
Enrique Rangel

May 31, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Hold ups for major bills?
Emily Ramshaw

May 31, 2009 - Austin American Statesman
Top-tier, health benefits, UTMB in play
Ralph K.M. Haurwitz

May 31, 2009 - Austin American Statesman
Top-tier measure heads to governor
Ralph K.M. Haurwitz

May 31, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Senate approves UNT law school
Marcus Funk

May 31, 2009 - Quorum Report
HOUSE OK'S TIER I BILL ON A VOTE OF 141-4
Harvey Kronberg

May 31, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Bill authorizing Dallas law school approved
Robert T. Garrett

May 31, 2009 - Austin American Statesman
UT president praises changes in automatic-admission law
Ralph K.M. Haurwitz

May 31, 2009 - The New York Times
Texas Legislators Vote to End College Guarantees
James C. McKinley, Jr.

May 30, 2009 - KERA
Shapiro Will Agree to House's Top-Ten Bill
Shelley Kofler

May 30, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Senate sends top 10 percent changes to governor
Terrence Stutz

May 30, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Proposed cap on top 10 college admission law would still let top 9 percent into UT
Holly Hacker

May 30, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Branch: Tier one research university bill slows but is safe
Robert T. Garrett

May 30, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Q & A: Texas' Top 10 law

May 30, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
House OKs school funds
Enrique Rangel

May 30, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Lawmakers scurry on education bills
Terrence Stutz and Robert T. Garrett

May 29, 2009 - Houston Chronicle
House gives schools electronic textbook option
Associated Press

May 29, 2009 - Longview News-Journal
Senator yields to House version of top 10% bill
Ralph K.M. Haurwitz

May 28, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
Senate to go along with House on top 10 percent law
Ralph K.M. Haurwitz

May 28, 2009 - Amarillo.com
'Hope still alive' for tier one bill
Enrique Rangel

May 28, 2009 - Lubbock Online
Legislation gives Tech chance to compete for tier one status
Enrique Rangel

May 28, 2009 - Abilene Reporter-News
Bill would raise research status of Tech, other colleges
Brian Bethel

May 27, 2009 - Texarkana Gazette
House OKs changing top 10 percent law
Associated Press

May 27, 2009 - Houston Chronicle
Democrats stop voter ID bill
Kelley Shannon and Jay Root

May 26, 2009 - Brownsville Herald
House OKs changing top 10 percent law
Kelley Shannon

May 26, 2009 - Houston Chronicle
House OKs changing top 10 percent law
Kelley Shannon

May 26, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
House OKs changing top 10 percent law
Associated Press

May 26, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Research university bill passes Senate
Emily Ramshaw

May 26, 2009 - KERA
Voter ID Bill Approaches Deadline & Legislative Updates
Shelley Kofler

May 26, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
House passes top 10 admissions compromise but more negotiation expected
Emily Ramshaw

May 26, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
Voter ID circling the drain
Jason Embry

May 26, 2009 - El Paso Times
Texas House OKs admissions cap: Top 10% change goes to Senate
Brandi Grissom

May 26, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
House moves to scale back top 10 percent rule
Emily Ramshaw

May 26, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
House moves to scale back top 10 percent rule
Jay Root

May 26, 2009 - Longview News-Journal
House moves to scale back top 10 percent rule
Ralph K.M. Haurwitz

May 26, 2009 - Marshall News-Messenger
House moves to scale back top 10 percent rule
Ralph K.M. Haurwitz

May 26, 2009 - KERA
Lawmakers Branch, Shapiro at Odds Over Top Ten Bill
Shelley Kofler

May 25, 2009 - Houston Chronicle
10 Percent rule may be loosened in Texas
Janet Elliott

May 25, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
Deal apparently reached on top 10 percent law
Ralph K.M. Haurwitz

May 22, 2009 - Lubbock Online
Long debate stalls action on top 10 percent legislation
Associated Press

May 22, 2009 - San Antonio Express-News
Lull before 'Voter ID' storm
Gary Scharrer

May 22, 2009 - KVUE
House poised to keep top 10 percent rule, with UT exception
Christy Hoppe

May 22, 2009 - KERA
College Admissions Rule Begins Long Debate
Shelley Kofler

May 21, 2009 - El Paso Times
Bill sets University of Texas at Austin bar at top 8% for admission
Brandi Grissom

May 21, 2009 - Ft Worth Star-Telegram
Texas guns-on-campus bill doesn’t track with Legislature’s desire for more Tier 1 universities
Editorial

May 21, 2009 - Ft Worth Star-Telegram
House retools Top 10 rule for state universities
Dave Montgomery

May 21, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
House debates top 10 percent admission law
Ralph K.M. Haurwitz

May 21, 2009 - Houston Chronicle
Highlights from the Texas Legislature

May 21, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Cap and Gown time forthis lawmaker
Robert T. Garrett

May 20, 2009 - KERA
Lawmakers to Vote on Higher Ed Bills
Editorial

May 20, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Fixing It on Both Ends: Adjust 10 percent law and add to Tier One pool
Editorial

May 16, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
Editorial: Texas lawmakers should focus on these issues

May 15, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
UT regents: Alter admissions law but not tuition authority

May 15, 2009 - Dallas Morning News
The Education Front: 10 percent rule is stuck in House Calendars
Emily Ramshaw

May 14, 2009 - Dallas Morning News
UNT law school passes house
Emily Ramshaw

May 14, 2009 - Dallas Morning News
The Education Front: School funding, textbooks
William McKenzie

May 14, 2009 - Dallas Morning News
Dallas law school receives tentative OK in House
Emily Ramshaw

May 14, 2009 - Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Texas House OKs adding school supplies to tax holiday
Anna M. Tinsley

May 14, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
Capitol Digest: House adopts DPS overhaul; sales tax break could expand

May 14, 2009 - Dallas Morning News
Lege still has time to help southern Dallas
Editorial

May 13, 2009 - Austin American Statesman
To help UT, modify the top 10% admissions law
Rep. Dan Branch, R-Dallas, TEXAS LEGISLATURE

May 13, 2009 - Dallas Morning News
Highlights from the Legislature

May 13, 2009 - Dallas Morning News
Texas House OKs UNT law school in Dallas
Emily Ramshaw

May 13, 2009 - Dallas Business Journal
UNT Law School scores significant victory

May 13, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
Governor swears in UT System regents
Ralph K.M. Haurwitz

May 13, 2009 - Dallas Morning News
Texas House OKs UNT law school in Dallas
Emily Ramshaw

May 12, 2009 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Area's biggest universities are missing out on millions in state funding
Gene Trainor

May 12, 2009 - San Antonio Express-News
Texas must have more Tier 1 universities soon
Opinion

May 8, 2009 - Dallas Morning News
Cap Wrap - TYC, UNT Law and "Pork Choppers"
Marcus Funk

May 8, 2009 - Temple Daily News
Schools may turn the page to electronic textbooks
Dan Fearson

May 8, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
An Update from Austin
Editorial

May 7, 2009 - San Antonio-Express
UTSA's Tier 1 fate rests in trio of proposals
Editorial

May 7, 2009 - News Journal
House approves small business tax relief bill
Jimmy Isaac

May 6, 2009 - Lubbock Online
Legislation Gives Tech chance to compete for tier one status
Editorial

May 6, 2009 - The Journal
Texas Textbook Bill Expands Electronic Options for Educators
Geoffrey H. Fletcher

May 5, 2009 - Capitol Inside
Texas House Power Lineup in 2009 Bears Little Resemblance to Previous Hierarchy
Mike Hailey

May 5, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
Senate votes to rein in tuition increases
Ralph K.M. Haurwitz

May 5, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Texas House passes increased exemptions to business tax
Robert T. Garrett

May 5, 2009 - Houston Chronicle
More Small Businesses May Get Tax Break
Peggy Fikac

May 4, 2009 - San Antonio Express-News
Flexibility and Choice: Enabling 21st Century Learners to Succeed
Johnny Vaselka

May 4, 2009 - Houston Chronicle
State Editorial Rdp

May 2, 2009 - Longview News-Journal
Cockfighting Bill Roils House
Jason Embry - Austin American-Statesman Staff

May 2, 2009 - Houston Chronicle
Highlights from the Texas Legislature
Associated Press

May 2, 2009 -The Dallas Morning News
House gives nod to bill speeding schools' shift to e-texts
Robert T. Garrett

May 2, 2009 - KRISTV - Corpus Christi
Electronic texts may be headed to classroom
Associated Press

May 2, 2009 - Houston Chronicle
Electronic texts may be headed to classrooms
April Castro

May 2, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Positive Steps for Texas Universities
Editorial

May 2, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Electronic texts may be headed to Texas classrooms
Associated Press

May 1, 2009 - Beaumont Enterprise
Proposed law would outlaw cell phone use in school zones
Colin Guy

May 1, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
Boosting universities to top tier could take 20 years
Ralph K.M. Haurwitz

May 1, 2009 - Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
UT Arlington President happy with tier-one bills
Dave Montgomery

May 1, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
Allowing textbook money to be spent on technology
Editorial Board

May 2009 - Texas Monthly
Object Lesson: Dan Branch's Bookcase
Kristie Ramirez

April 30, 2009 - Lubbock Journal
Tech likely to upgrade to tier-one
Enrique Rangel

April 30, 2009 - AACRAO - Transcript
Texans Fear Brain Drain Due to "Top 10 Percent" Admissions Rule
Heather Zimar

April 30, 2009 - Longview Journal
Senate approves one tier-one measure, postpones debate on another
Ralph K.M. Haurwitz

April 30, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
Senate approves one tier-one measure, postpones debate on another
Ralph K.M. Haurwitz

April 30, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Senate tuition bill hurts universities and students
Editorial

April 27, 2009 - University Business
House unanimously passes bill to put 7 Texas universities on elite path
Dave Montgomery

April 26, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Texas' 'top 10 percent' rule for college admissions stirs brain drain fears
Holly C. Hacker

April 26, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Editorial: Lege fixes for southern Dallas uncertain
Editorial

April 26, 2009 - San Antonio Express-News
UTSA gets push toward top status
Gary Scharrer

April 25, 2009 - News 8 Austin
Weekly roundup from theTexas Legislature
Associated Press

April 25, 2009 - Houston Chronicle
House paves way for UH's tier-one hopes
Gary Scharrer

April 25, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Texas House passes bill to help seven universities reach Tier 1 status
Emily Ramshaw

April 25, 2009 - Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
House unanimously passes bill to put 7 Texas universities on elite path
Dave Montgomery

April 25, 2009 - San Angelo Standard-Times
Capitol almanac, 4-25
Associated Press

April 25, 2009 - Marshall News Messenger
House OKs plan to boost universities; use of state vehicles targeted.
Capitol Digest

April 24, 2009 - Quorum Report
HOUSE APPROVES BILL DESIGNED TO FOSTER MORE TIER I UNIVERSITIES
Harvey Kronberg

April 24, 2009 - El Paso Times
Texas House OKs bill to fund 'tier one' competition
Brandi Grissom

April 24, 2009 - Houston Chronicle
House OKs efforts to grow research universities
Jackie Stone

April 24, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
House approves plan to lift universities to top tier
Ralph K.M. Haurwitz

April 24, 2009 - El Paso Times
Money unlikley for now to expand medical school
Brandi Grissom

April 24, 2009 - Amarillo Globe-News
Tech gets step closer to tier one
Enrique Rangel

April 24, 2009 - Lubbock Journal
Tech gets step closer to tier one
Enrique Rangel

April 24, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Cap Wrap: Emerging Universities and Wrongful Convictions
Marcus Funk/Trail Blazers Blog

April 22, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Dan Branch: Tier One universities are key to Texas' future
Dan Branch

April 22, 2009 - Ft. Woth Star-Telegram
HIGHER EDUCATION: Dallas-Fort Worth needs a public law school
Royce West, Dan Branch, Tom Leppert and Lee Jackson

April 16, 2009 - The Daily Texan
House debates 11 bills that propose tuition caps, freezes
Mohini Madgavkar

April 16, 2009 - Lubbock Journal
Chancellors: Denying tier-one status would hurt all of Texas
Enrique Rangel

April 9, 2009 - The Daily Texan
Bill would create UT school, set reading list
Mohini Madgavkar

April 1, 2009 - Victoria Advocate
UHV expansion moves forward
Rubi Reyes

March 31, 2009 - Capitol Inside
Lawmakers Launch Push to Permit Spending from Textbook Fund on Technological Tools
Mike Hailey

March 31, 2009 - The Journal
Texas Legislators Introduce Ed Tech Choice Bill
Dave Nagel

March 31, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
The Day Ahead
First Reading Blog

March 30, 2009 - KERA
Featured Legislator Pursues Education Policy, Higher Office
Shelley Kofler

March 29, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman
Two-year freeze on college tuition
Opinion/Editorials

March 28, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News
Progress, pitfalls in Legislature
Opinion/Editorials

March 27, 2009 - Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Measure aims to establish University of North Texas law school in Dallas
Gene Trainor