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News Clips

This is only a sample of the coverage the Foundation receives in newspapers around the Lone Star State. In most cases, the news clips are delayed by as much as two to four weeks. Unless otherwise noted, all newspaper clips are in PDF format.


Austin American StatesmanDecember 29, 2004
The cost of giving every teacher a pay raise
  A similar article appeared in:
Gilmer Mirror
Marble Falls Highlander
Lytle Leader News
Pottsboro Press
Beaumont Enterprise
Banner Press Newspaper
Rankin News
Castro Co. News
Wise Co. Messenger
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Quorum ReportDecember 23, 2004
Perry, Dewhurst, Craddick all confirm for Policy Orientation
 
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Austin American StatesmanDecember 20, 2004
Be cautious on health care spending, says Patterson
  A similar article appeared in:
Waco Tribune-Herald
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Texas Mohair WeeklyDecember 16, 2004
Drowning in health care costs
  A similar article also appeared in:
Columbus Banner Press
Marble Falls Highlander
Castro Co. News
Beaumont Enterprise
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Austin American StatesmanDecember 15, 2004
Let light shine, writes Sullivan
  A similar article also appeared in:
Wise County Messenger
Overton Press
Lytle Leader News
Trenton Tribune
Gilmer Mirror
Columbus Banner Press
El Campo Leader-News
Times Guardian & Comal Chronicle
Marble Falls Highlander
West Texas County Courier
Graham Leader
Mission Progress-Times
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Citizens GazetteDecember 15, 2004
Stupid or innefficient, Schlomach asks
  A similar article appeared in:
Gilmer Mirror
Marble Falls Highlander
Wilson Co. News
North Lake Travis LOG
Graham Leader
Muleshoe Journal
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Bryan College Station EagleDecember 11, 2004
Patients, parents need choices, says Sullivan
 
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Quorum ReportDecember 10, 2004
Highlighting Policy Primer; Looming bankruptcy for states
 
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Time MagazineDecember 06, 2004
Cox comments on Texas highway plan
 
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Muleshoe JournalNovember 25, 2004
Sullivan says lawmakers must justify bad schools
  A similar article appeared in:
Marble Falls Highlander
Luling Newsboy and Signal
Castro County News
Beaumont Enterprise
Wilson County News
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Houston ChronicleNovember 14, 2004
Sullivan notes taxpayer concerns about increases
 
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Dallas Morning NewsNovember 14, 2004
Schlomach says schools spending too much
 
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Marble Falls HighlanderNovember 05, 2004
Rollins says consumption taxes can fund schools
  A similar article also appeared in:
Chronicle of Willacy County
Pottsboro Press
Dripping Springs Century
Gilmer Mirror
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Mabank MonitorOctober 31, 2004
Desalination has potential to alleviate future battles
  A similar article appeared in:
Valley Tribune
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West Texas County CourierOctober 28, 2004
Sullivan notes elections are important, but life goes on
  Similar articles appeared in:
Beaumont Journal
Marble Falls Highlander
Medina Valley Times
Banner Press
El Campo Leader News
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KUT Radio in AustinOctober 27, 2004
Schlomach discusses Texas business climate
 
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Austin American StatesmanOctober 23, 2004
New Board chairman elected
 
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La Vernia NewsOctober 21, 2004
A new approach to water problems
 
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Sealy NewsOctober 15, 2004
Patterson writes about SAT scores
 
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Ballinger LeaderOctober 14, 2004
Economist says sales tax deductibilitry good for Texas
  A similar article appeared in:
Valley Tribune
Denver City Press
Clarendon Enterprise
Silsby Bee
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Marble Falls HighlanderOctober 12, 2004
Tolls a good turn
  A similar article appeared in:
West texas County Courier
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Beaumont EnterpriseOctober 04, 2004
Price control on drugs immoral
  This article has appeared in numerous other newspapers, including the Friendswood Journal.
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Quorum ReportSeptember 30, 2004
Dewhurst, at TPPF/TCC conference, calls for review of CPS
  A similar article appeared in:
Austin American Statesman
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KUT Radio in AustinSeptember 28, 2004
Sullivan radio commentary on November elections
 
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Pflugerville PflagSeptember 16, 2004
Patterson comments on Texas SAT scores
  A similar article also appeared in:
San Benito News
Marble Falls Highlander
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El Paso TimesSeptember 16, 2004
Foundation economist: school finance ruling uses wrong measure
 
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Austin American StatesmanSeptember 04, 2004
Rollins says left distorts CHIP debate
 
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Groesbeck JournalSeptember 02, 2004
Protecting taxpayers
 
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San Benito NewsSeptember 01, 2004
Rollins critiques CHIP debate
  A similar artilce also appeared in:
Marble Falls Highlander
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Soutwest SunAugust 25, 2004
Schlomach commentary on the school finance lawsuit
  A similar article also appeared in:
Cedar Hill Today
Castro County News
Chronicle of Willacy County
Marble Falls Highlander
Gilmer Mirror
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San Angelo TimesAugust 22, 2004
Sullivan commentary on "doom and gloom"
  This commentary also appeared in:
Pilot Point Post-Signal
West Texas County Courier
North lake travis LOG
San Benito News
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Fort Worth Star TelegramAugust 03, 2004
Sullivan says families, not state, should handle health care
 
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Lone Star ReportJuly 30, 2004
Foundation reviews adequacy study findings
 
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Pflugerville PflagJuly 29, 2004
Schlomach says cigarette taxes are harmful
  A similar article also appeared in the:
Marble Falls Highlander
Times Guardian & Comal Chronicle
Sudan Beacon-News
North Lake Travis LOG
Friendswood Journal
Banner Press
Lyttle Leader
Gilmer Mirror
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KUT Radio in AustinJuly 26, 2004
Sullivan comments on CHIP spending
 
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Budget & Tax NewsJuly 15, 2004
Schlomach critiques special session
 
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West Texas County CourierJuly 15, 2004
Rollins comments on CHIP scandal
  Brooke Rollins speaks about why more money to government prgrams is not the solution.

A similar article appeared in the:
Valley Tribune

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Wilson Co. NewsJuly 14, 2004
Auditor Finds Abuse in the CHIP Program
  Brooke Rollins comments on developments within the CHIP Program.
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San Benito NewsJuly 14, 2004
Trowbridge: Top 10 Percent Law Has Flunked
  A commentary by Ronald Trowbridge the failure of Texas' higher education admissions law.

A similar article appeared in the:
North Lake Travis Log
Sudan Beacon
Marble Falls Highlander
Gilmer Mirror
Lytle Leader
San Benito News
Friendswood Journal

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Fort Worth Star TelegramJuly 12, 2004
Foundation's Report Urges Cities To Stop Light Rail In Its Track
 
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Dallas Morning NewsJuly 09, 2004
Rollins urges state not to throw more money at big government
 
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Times TribuneJune 24, 2004
No More Tax Heroin
 
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Clarendon EnterpriseJune 24, 2004
Feds Should Restore Sales Tax Deduction
 
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Columbus' Banner Press NewspaperJune 24, 2004
Action Will Reduce Sales Tax Deductibility
 
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Colorado Co. CitizenJune 24, 2004
Sullivan Says More Money Not A Solution
 
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Chronicle/Willacy CountyJune 23, 2004
Schlomach Discusses Sales Tax Deductibility
 
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San Benito NewsJune 23, 2004
More Education Money Won't Solve Problems
 
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Wise Co. MessengerJune 20, 2004
Federal Action Would Restore Sales Tax Deductibility
 
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Marble Falls HighlanderJune 18, 2004
Sales Tax Deductibility Needed, Says Schlomach
 
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Sudan Beacon NewsJune 18, 2004
No More Tax Heroin; Federal Action Would Restore Sales Tax Deductibility
 
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Houston ChronicleJune 18, 2004
Sullivan Comments On Governor's Spending Cuts
 
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Vidor VidorianJune 17, 2004
More Education Money Won't Solve Problems
 
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West Texas County CourierJune 16, 2004
Just Say No to More Tax Heroin
 
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Austin American StatesmanJune 09, 2004
Merely Throwing Money at Texas Schools Won't Save Them
  This article also appeared in:
Gilmer Mirror
Pilot Point Post-Signal
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Lytle LeaderJune 04, 2004
Lawmakers Should Prioritize State Funding
 
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Honey Weekly GazetteMay 28, 2004
New Study Evaluates Job Performance of Schools
 
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Dallas Morning NewsMay 24, 2004
Does Texas Need an Income Tax
  Article also appeared in:
Corsicana Daily Sun
Texas City Sun
Plainview Daily Herald
San Marcos Daily Record
Abilene Reporter News
Snyder Daily News
Midland Reporter-Telegram
Marshall New Messenger
Mount Pleasant Daily Tribune
Greenville Herald-Banner
Herald Democrat
Brownsville Herald
Odessa American
Lufkin Daily
Pecos Enterprise
Laredo Morning News
Bryan Eagle
Longview News-Journal
Daily Sentinel
Baytown Sun
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Plugerville PflagMay 20, 2004
Still No School Finance Solution in Sight
  A similar article also appeared in:
Focus Daily News
Marbel Falls Highlander
Beaumont Enterprise
San Benito News
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EnterpriseMay 17, 2004
School Funding Increase Will Hit Taxpayer Hard
  Article also apeared in:
Van Horn Advocate
Vidor Vidorian
San Patricio Co. News
Odem-Edroy Times
Sudan Beacon News
Marble Falls Highlander
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Valley Morning StarMay 13, 2004
State's Political Waters Warming to Income Tax
  Article also appeared in:
Mount Pleasant Daily Tribune
Snyder Daily News
Plano Star Courier
Daily Court Reiview
San Marcos Daily Record
Hereford Brand
News-Herald
Plainview Daily Herald
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Times Guardian and Comal ChronicleMay 12, 2004
More money, less education; Texas schools must be made more efficient
  Article also appeared in:
Dripping Springs Century News
Sudan Beacon-News
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San Antonio Express NewsMay 10, 2004
Build Pyramids Instead
 
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Moulton EagleMay 06, 2004
Good news for MISD
 
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El Paso TimesMay 01, 2004
State May Not Find Way Out of Income Tax
 
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Daily PressApril 28, 2004
House Plan Increases Sales Tax
 
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News-HeraldApril 28, 2004
Senate Finance Considers New Sources of Tax Revenue
 
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Valley Morning StarApril 28, 2004
Panels Discuss School Finance Options
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Brownsville Herald
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Tyler Morning TelegraphApril 28, 2004
Should Lottery, Sin Tax Fund Texas Education
 
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Sudan Beacon NewsApril 23, 2004
Giving School Choice a Chance
 
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San Antonio Express NewsApril 20, 2004
State Funding Crisis Looming for Schools
 
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Lufkin Daily NewsApril 19, 2004
Sin Taxes Usually an Easier Sale
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Victoria Advocate
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Marble FallasApril 16, 2004
Giving School Choice a Chance
 
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Pflugerville PflagApril 15, 2004
New Book Explores School Choice
 
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Boerne StarApril 12, 2004
Say No to a State Income Tax
 
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Pilot Point Post SignalApril 02, 2004
Should Taxpayers Fund School Extras?
  A similar article also appeared in the:
Marble Falls Highlander
Lytle Leader
West Texas County Courier
Times Guardian
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Houston ChronicleMarch 30, 2004
Texas, funding issues at public hearing
  A similar article also appeared in the Dallas Morning News.
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Abernathy Weekly ReviewMarch 26, 2004
Don't tell teacher unions about colorado
 
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Waco TribuneMarch 12, 2004
Cap Home Tax
 
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Sudan-Beacon NewsMarch 12, 2004
Returning to first principles
 
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Texas ObserverFebruary 13, 2004
Democracy behind Doors
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsFebruary 08, 2004
Plan sought to help needy schools
 
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Hill Country NewsFebruary 06, 2004
Split Roll Education
  A similar article also appeared in the:
Castro County News
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Huntsville ItemFebruary 05, 2004
Lobbyist Say Perry Aide Pushing for Lottery Tax
  A similar article also appeared in:
The Beeville Bee
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Colorado County CitizenFebruary 04, 2004
Split roles carry pros, cons
  A similar article appeared in the West Texas County Courier.
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Austin American StatesmanJanuary 31, 2004
Backing for temporary teachers
 
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San Angelo Standard-TimesJanuary 30, 2004
Patterson speaks on West Texas water plan
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Abilene Reporter-News
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Houston ChronicleJanuary 30, 2004
Perry challenges districts to be more fiscally accountable
  A similar article also appeared in:
Dallas Morning News
San Antonio Express-News
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Abilene Reporter NewsJanuary 29, 2004
School aid, results not tied, some say
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsJanuary 29, 2004
State's education boss takes direct approach
 
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Cherokeean-HeraldJanuary 27, 2004
New insurance rules could cost you more
  A similar article also appeared in:
Colorado County Citizen
Marble Fallas Highlander
Banner Press
Wharton Journal Spectator
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Fort Worth Star TelegramJanuary 04, 2004
Too early to tell
 
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Mission Progress-TimesJanuary 02, 2004
Reform Education, But No New Taxes
  A similar article also appeared in:
San Benito News
Pilot Point Post Signal
Education reform must ease tax burden
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