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Texas House approves fixed tuition

Joshua Fechter May 2, 2013

The Texas House of Representatives tentatively approved a bill Wednesday requiring universities to offer students the option of a four-year fixed tuition plan in a move similar to one taken by the UT System...

Bill seeks to reverse Austin bag ban

Joshua Fechter March 7, 2013

Austin’s recent bag ban could face an early demise if the Texas Legislature approves a bill that would abolish it. The bill, filed by freshman state Rep. Drew Springer, R-Muenster, would invalidate...

Lt. Gov. to announce Board investigation

Joshua Fechter February 20, 2013

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst is expected to release details Wednesday on the Texas Legislature’s involvement in the ongoing tension between President William Powers Jr. and members of the UT System Board...

CPRIT impact on UT research unclear

Joshua Fechter February 8, 2013

University officials are still unsure of how proposed funding cuts to a troubled state agency would affect the $30 million to $40 million in cancer research grants it has recieved from the agency. The...

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Court may rule on Prop 1 soon

Joshua Fechter November 15, 2012

A U.S. district court is expected to rule soon in a lawsuit that could deprive UT of revenue that UT officials say it needs to fund a proposed medical school and teaching hospital in Austin. U.S. District...

Court to hear arguments in Prop 1 case

Joshua Fechter November 14, 2012

A federal court will hear arguments today over a lawsuit that could prevent the implementation of a tax increase which would help fund operations at a proposed UT medical school and teaching hospital. On...

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Zaffirini supports Proposition 1

Joshua Fechter October 31, 2012

State Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, former chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee, expressed support Tuesday for a Nov. 6 ballot initiative that would increase property taxes in order to help...

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Powers speaks out on Proposition 1

Joshua Fechter October 30, 2012

UT President William Powers Jr. said Monday that UT will not be able to establish a medical school and teaching hospital without the property tax increase proposed by Proposition 1. In a statement emailed...

Student organizations rally for Prop 1

Joshua Fechter October 29, 2012

Representatives from 20 UT student organizations and the alumni assocation Texas Exes rallied to express support Friday for a contentious Nov. 6 property tax increase UT officials say is the deciding factor...

Event and game parking to stay limited

Joshua Fechter October 26, 2012

Parking options for UT home football games remain limited for students and the general public, but Parking and Transportation Services has strategies in place to ensure parking is available for concerts,...

St. David’s rejects Prop 1

Joshua Fechter October 25, 2012

The St. David’s HealthCare network, a Central Texas hospital system with branches in Travis County, will not support a ballot initiative that would help fund a proposed UT teaching hospital and medical...

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