LBB presentation for Senate Finance is at lbb.texas.gov/Documents/Publ… #txbudget

In Indiana, the average school voucher recipient has never attended public school and comes from a family earning more than $99,000 a year. The cost of the program has soared and is projected to reach $600 million this year. indystar.com/story/news/inv… via IndyStar

Senators don't have a ton of patience for those calling on Texas to "eliminate" property taxes. Keeping them at bay is already one of our most expensive efforts. Right now, the "zero" talk is as serious as Texit. KXAN News:

Imagine being a child removed from everything you know & facing life-altering decisions. In Travis County, CASA volunteers ensure kids’ voices are heard &their needs prioritized. You can make a difference—become an advocate today. More info: casatravis.org/volunteer

NEW: Rick Perry is BACK in Texas government as senior adviser to House Speaker Dade Phelan #txlege texastribune.org/2024/09/05/ric… via Texas Tribune

HHSC update on behavioral health services funding for Senate Finance is at hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/…

That's roughly $1,841 per person. By comparison, a bus ticket to New York costs about $215, while a flight costs about $350. It would have WAY cheaper to just give migrants money for tickets. Abbott's effort not only made it a political stunt, it lined a contractor's pocket.

Per Russell Lee, who took this photo, this is "looking towards central downtown San Antonio, with Smith Young tower in background, Mexican cemetery in middle ground and Mexican house in foreground." Just as I was fetching this photo the song "Hard Times in the Land of Plenty"

Did I mention that our Saving Texas Springs panel is free and open to the public? Saturday 9am at 800 Congress. Details in the link 👇

Kicked off #TribFest24 w/ KFF Health News & Michael Burgess, MD for a conversation on healthcare & the elections. The future of healthcare in TX is on the ballot this Nov. We need leaders who are committed to improving access to affordable healthcare services for all Texans. #txlege

A scene at the Charro Days parade in Brownsville, 1942. I believe I am correct in saying that this theater building still stands. I love all the different people on display and their outfits. Photo taken by Arthur Rothstein.

🧵A major new data privacy law took effect on July 1, 2024, that gives you five key rights – and your voice is critical before the feedback window closes on September 30, 2024. Learn what these rights are below: texasappleseed.org/blog/take-acti…

TRU BUT ALSO U DONT HAVE 2 PAY TAXES ON THAT ANYMORE CUZ DONNA HOWARD IS THA GOAT 🐐 #TXLEGE

I get asked why I went from being open to limited school voucher systems, to being a fierce critic now. Answers: 1) the results came in—and they were horrific. 2) what’s kept them going is a Christian Nationalist moment I reject and denounce. It’s okay to change your mind.

Looking forward to my copy! Thanks and #HookEm!

Today’s my first day as Texas Tribune’s health/human services reporter. Want to hear from all of you about what works/what doesn’t for Texans when it comes to health access. Think broadly and deeply. Also please donate to our mission here. support.texastribune.org/donate?install…

🚨📢Texans wanting to comment on tomorrow's House Appropriations Committee topics can go to this link comments.house.texas.gov/?c=c030 anytime before the hearing adjourns tomorrow.📢🚨 -TH #txlege

It’s officially publication day for #theprivateers In this book I explain how, after school vouchers caused some of the worst learning loss on record, right-wing billionaires turned to culture wars to sell the story.

🚨Texas House Appropriations Committee meets today at 10 am. #txlege #txed On the agenda is discussion of the Texas economy. Note that many Texas Chambers of Commerce have recently expressed support for public schools as they are well aware of the impact our schools have…

#txlege mini no. 126 is for all yall waking up and heading in for #txlege hearings this morning. 🛍️: lollies-follies-studio.myshopify.com/collections/ca… Ps lots of insomnia last night so keep your 👀s out throughout the day