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Recent News About State of Texas
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Associated Republicans of Texas praise state's efforts to secure border with Mexico
The Associated Republicans of Texas (ART) praised Governor Greg Abbott and the GOP-majority Texas Legislature's efforts to secure the state's southern border with Mexico. According to ART, a package of bills signed by Abbott last month aims to protect Texans from illegal immigration, weapons, and deadly drugs.
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TDLR deputy executive director: Psychometrics is ‘the science of creating a good exam or test’
Steve Bruno, deputy executive director of the Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), said psychometrics involves creating well-designed exams by evaluating the content and difficulty of questions to ensure they effectively measure what applicants need to know and setting the appropriate passing score. Bruno was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
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Texas Blockchain Council president: I aim to bridge the ‘digital asset industry and elected officials and regulators’
Lee Bratcher, the president and founder of the Texas Blockchain Council, said he started the council in 2019 to bridge the gap between the digital asset industry and elected officials and regulators, using his background in policy and blockchain research to improve communication and foster growth. Bratcher was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
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Rep. Lopez: I acquired an ‘organizational perspective’ from ‘my eight years’ on council
Ray Lopez, a member of the Texas House of Representatives, said background in organizing funding and managing projects, such as senior center programs and transportation initiatives, informs his current legislative efforts. Lopez was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
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Rep. Lopez: In the City Council I focused on ‘the most important thing: education’
Ray Lopez, a member of the Texas House of Representatives, said he decided to run for City Council in San Antonio's District Six upon retiring in '09, aiming to implement institutional changes during his tenure, with a strong focus on education despite existing funding gaps. Lopez was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
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Rep. Lopez: I gained an ‘organizational perspective’ on setting ‘goals and objectives’ through telecommunication
Ray Lopez, a member of the Texas House of Representatives, said he retired from AT&T after 34 years in telecommunications, where he gained valuable organizational skills and community involvement experience, including serving as president of a school board in northwest San Antonio. Lopez was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
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Texas Nuclear Alliance to host inaugural Texas Nuclear Summit in November
The Texas Nuclear Alliance (TNC) announced that it will host the inaugural Texas Nuclear Summit later this year. The event is scheduled to be held in Austin from November 17-19, 2024, with registration ongoing.
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Chairman Buckley: Students in Texas will be getting 'classical content' with TEA's new open education resources
Brad Buckley, a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, said the curriculum is classical content, not religious, and it includes a parental portal for transparency, allowing parents to see what their children are being taught and help them at home. Buckley was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
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Rep. Buckley: ‘Evidence-based’ lessons promote ‘kids to move forward’
Brad Buckley, Chairman of the Texas House Committee on Public Education, said that lessons must transition easily to higher grades, and that evidence-based practices in English language arts can improve reading and comprehension as a foundation for students' progress. Buckley was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
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Rep. Buckley: ‘Kids that you would expect to succeed are those that face more challenges’
Brad Buckley, a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, said his family has a long history in education, and he is concerned about improving outcomes for students, particularly those who face greater challenges. Buckley was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
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Former Texas State Board of Education chair: I have been ‘involved in things to do with education since 2007’
Donna Bahorich, former chair of the Texas State Board of Education chair, said she has been working on education in Texas since 2007 and served eight years on the board, including the four years as chair. Bahorich was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
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Texas Agriculture Commissioner: ‘Hungry kids, we don't need that in America’
Sid Miller, Texas Agriculture Commissioner, said that by introducing fresh, locally produced food in schools through the Farm Fresh program, they have significantly reduced waste because the food tastes good and the kids eat it. Miller was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
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Texas Agriculture Commissioner: ‘One of our largest expenses is the fields that run the irrigation’
Sid Miller, Texas Agriculture Commissioner, said that one of their largest expenses is irrigation, so he created a water department to promote rainwater harvesting and turning stormwater into an asset for various uses like irrigation and manufacturing. Miller was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
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THSC director: We want to ‘help offset the cost of UIL activities’ for homeschools students
Anita Scott, director of Public Policy at the Texas Home School Coalition, said the coalition proposed a bill to provide $1,500 to school districts for each homeschooled student participating in UIL activities, aiming to offset costs and dispel the myth that homeschoolers shouldn't compete in public school events. Scott was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
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Texas Agriculture Commissioner: ‘We do everything agriculture’ and ‘a whole lot more’
Sid Miller, Texas Agriculture Commissioner, said his $7 billion agency oversees not only agriculture but also consumer protection, global marketing, livestock exports, and various nutrition programs. Miller was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
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THSC director: ‘There's always a reason to be cautious’ in regards to parental rights and education
Anita Scott, director of Public Policy at the Texas Home School Coalition, said that while there are no local threats following the juvenile curfew bill's passage, the Texas Legislature's sessions always require vigilance, prompting her to relocate to Austin with a policy team to monitor hearings on parental rights and education. Scott was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
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THSC director: ‘We invited our homeschool members to’ homeschool at the Capitol
Anita Scott, director of Public Policy at the Texas Home School Coalition, said that last year, they advocated for school choice and parental choice opportunities by inviting homeschool families to the Capitol to observe legislative sessions and learn about the lawmaking process. Scott was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
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THSC director: In 1986 ‘Homeschool families rallied and sued every school district in Texas’
Anita Scott, director of Public Policy at the Texas Home School Coalition, said that in 1986, attorney Shelby Sharp led homeschool families to sue over 1,100 Texas school districts for the right to homeschool, despite opposition from the then-attorney general who claimed parents were unfit to raise their children. Scott was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
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THSC director: ‘Texas is one of the freest states to homeschool’
Anita Scott, director of Public Policy at the Texas Home School Coalition, said Texas, one of the freest states for homeschooling, now considers homeschooling a type of private school due to a 1994 Supreme Court ruling, and the Coalition has been protecting this right for over three decades. Scott was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
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Urban Reform President: Public information officials will often respond to requests with documents that are not related
Charles Blain, president of Urban Reform, said that while he often submits numerous records requests from the city, he typically receives either unhelpful information or data that is only tangentially related to his original request, rather than the specific information he sought. Blain was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.