Dan Huberty | The Texan

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Education Issues Local News Statewide News Taxes & SpendingThe Last County Board of Education in Texas: A Multimillion-Dollar Behemoth With No Clear Identity or Mission

Holly HansenJanuary 27, 2020

The Harris County Board of Education is the last remaining county board in the state. Despite no longer overseeing any public schools, HCDE continues to collect money and create new operations.

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The Back MicThe Back Mic: Bonnen’s Lists — Where All 82 Republicans Landed

McKenzie TaylorOctober 25, 2019

In this week's Back Mic — a breakdown of Speaker Dennis Bonnen's various lists.

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86th Legislature Healthcare Issues State House State Senate Taxes & SpendingMidnight Deadline Spurs Take Down of High-Profile Bills

Brad JohnsonMay 10, 2019

When the clock struck midnight yesterday, many bills automatically perished in the House. The rush to stave off the deadline took down several more.

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86th Legislature Education State House Taxes & SpendingAudit Component of School Finance Reform Seeks More Efficient Spending

Holly HansenApril 26, 2019

Efficiency audits become a central part of the school finance debate in the wake of some ISDs spending to excess.

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86th Legislature Issues State HouseSchool Finance Reform Passes Texas State House as Property Taxes Remain Dominant Issue

Brad JohnsonApril 3, 2019

House Bill 3 puts school finance reform front and center in the 86th Legislature as property tax battle looms large.