Who fixes school finance now?
If judges cede their authority to interpret the Texas Constitution over public school finance, what is the next stage of school finance purgatory?
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In Fort Worth's transgender battle, parents lose
Involving parents should be the default position for any potentially controversial new policy of an independent school district, and unfortunately in this instance, it was not.
National nursing shortage exacerbated by lack of teachers
Increasing demand for registered nurses, waves of Baby Boomers retiring from the profession and the specialized needs of an aging population have strained the nation's short supply of nurses.
Electric grid security is a serious — but fixable — issue
Securing the Texas electric grid provides a golden opportunity for our state to lead the nation and ensure that when the lights go out in other parts of the country, they stay on in Texas.
Neglecting the Texas coast is a Category 5 mistake
Those of us who grew up in the Houston-Galveston area have long known of the vulnerability of coastal communities and infrastructure.
Fort Worth ISD starts dangerous bathroom war
The implementation of Fort Worth ISD’s dangerous new rules make it clear that local government officials refuse to listen to the people on this issue, and now state leaders have been left with no choice but to speak out on an issue of privacy and safety for all Texans.
Patrick's transgender fearmongering is about politics — not safety
The lieutenant governor doesn’t show up to school board meetings to discuss Texas' failing school system, but he won’t miss a chance to bully transgender kids who don’t want to cause any problems — they simply want to use the bathroom when the need arises.
Partnering for Texas students
To reach Texas' ambitious college graduation goals, our cities, counties, school districts and two-year and four-year college systems will have to make radical changes in the way we share information and collaborate to guide students through their college years.
Bridging the mental health treatment gap
For those with the most acute or profoundly disabling mental illnesses, the inability to access ongoing care has a devastating impact on their lives, their families and their communities.
Texas should step in to resolve cities' ride-hailing disputes
Localities have the authority to regulate the vehicle-for-hire business because it was granted to them by the state, but the Legislature has shown a willingness in the past to take back that authority where it has been abused.
Texas cities shouldn’t block short-term rentals
With hotels and bed-and-breakfasts to feeling the heat of the "sharing" economy, some cities are making a big mistake trying to regulate short-term rentals out of existence.
Ride sharing is win-win-win for passengers, drivers and cities
Austin self-identifies as forward-looking and open to the new, so you'd think its leadership would see ride-sharing services like Uber as an opportunity, not a problem.
Lower college tuition starts with the Texas Legislature
If lawmakers want to reduce college tuition costs, we must first look to ourselves.
We must hold people accountable for their bigotry
Our country is sending the message that it is okay to profile and discriminate against entire communities. This is not the American way. And it does not make us safer.
Donald Trump is the death of the Republican Party
Others shall claim that we must unify in the name of the party. To them I would say: If Donald Trump is the standard bearer of the party, then I am no longer a member.
Republicans must unite behind Trump to defeat Hillary Clinton
I invite all patriots and conservatives to join me as we move forward, heal our disagreements and unite to defeat Hillary Clinton, whose candidacy looms as a grave threat to the future of our country.
Carly Fiorina, you're no Dan Quayle
Democratic Sen. Lloyd Bentsen of Texas famously informed America in 1988 that Dan Quayle was “no Jack Kennedy.” As a vice presidential candidate, Fiorina brings so little to the Cruz campaign that she is no Dan Quayle.
Honor law enforcement with civil forfeiture reform
While the practice of seizing property believed to have been obtained through criminal activity is often legitimate, there has been a growing concern about departments abusing civil asset forfeiture to "police for profit."
The Power of Partnership in Texas
McAllen holds some of the richest values and cultures in the country. But 25 years ago, it wasn’t the norm that someone would graduate from a high school in my hometown and head off to college and especially out of state — much less that they’d become a CEO one day.
Texas’ strong economic growth is a cause — and effect — of immigration
The reflexive anger some people have toward immigration is easy to understand, but it doesn't really comport with reality.