Archive for: governance

 

House Passes Bill Defining Regents’ Role

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Both chambers of the Texas Legislature have approved a bill that would more carefully define the roles of public university governing boards. In response to ongoing...

 
 

TXEXplainer: Higher Ed Committee Votes to Tighten Regent Rules

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The state Senate higher education committee approved a major bill regarding university regents’ duties and responsibilities Wednesday. Senate Bill 15 now heads...

 
 

A Bridge Too Far: This Week’s Controversial Vote By the Regents

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While hesitating for the past few months to write an op-ed about the ongoing skirmish between the Board of Regents and UT President Bill Powers, I can no longer...

 
 

UT Advocates Podcast: Priorities in the 83rd Legislature

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With a look back at the first two months of the Legislature (and the podcast), we articulate the top policy priorities for UT Advocates. Tim Taliaferro is vice...

 
 
 
 
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