Bills address veterans’ tuition program concerns
Two bills have been filed to address concerns raised by some Texas universities over the expense of the state’s veteran higher education financial aid program known as Hazlewood. State Rep. Chris...
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Capital Tonight: Sen. Van De Putte speaks up
From the south steps to the halls of the Capitol, thousands got involved in Texas politics this week. Jay Root with the Texas Tribune, Ben Philpott with KUT’s “Agenda Texas,” and Terrence Stutz with...
View ArticleVan de Putte releases campaign announcement details
Sen. Leticia Van de Putte will make her future political plans known at an event in San Antonio, Sat. Nov. 23. It is widely assumed she will announce a run for lieutenant governor. Van de Putte has...
View ArticleDavis praises Van de Putte’s work with veterans in statement of support
Sen. Leticia Van de Putte’s announcement made history in Texas, Saturday. For the first time two women will lead a major party’s ticket for the state’s top offices. Sen. Wendy Davis, who is running for...
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Capital Tonight: One-on-one with Sen. Van de Putte
For the first time in its history, Texas could see two women running the state. Sens. Wendy Davis and Leticia Van de Putte have both announced that they’re making a bid for statewide office. It’s a...
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Republicans hold double digit lead in statewide races
Republican Greg Abbott continues to hold a double digit lead over Democrat Wendy Davis in the race for Texas Governor, according to a new Public Policy Polling survey. The poll puts Abbott at 51...
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Capital Tonight: From Border Security to School Finance Complications
A specially appointed judge is one step closer to deciding whether the man presiding over the state’s school finance suit will continue doing his job. San Antonio Judge David Peeples will decide...
View ArticlePatrick, Van de Putte Running Close Financial Race
Republican Sen. Dan Patrick and Democratic Sen. Leticia Van de Putte are running a tight financial race to be the next Texas lieutenant governor. According to campaign fundraising numbers released this...
View ArticleVan de Putte Fires First Shot in Lt. Gov. Ad War
Lt. Gov. candidate Leticia Van de Putte is focusing on education reforms in her first statewide TV ad. The 30-second spot touts Van de Putte’s Senate vote against education cuts during the 2011...
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