News Archive
School tax system unconstitutional
November 23, 2005
State Supreme Court wants a fix by June 1.
From the Senator's Desk...
November 23, 2005
Senator Shapleigh's notes and observations will keep you updated on what is happening behind the scenes in Austin and El Paso.
Intelligent Design Derailed
November 22, 2005
A federal judge found that the Dover, Pa. school district cannot push "intelligent design" in science classes.
Seniors Find Medicare Drug Plan Options Bewildering
November 19, 2005
'How Do You Pick?' Array of Deductibles, Premiums And Exceptions Perplexes Recipients and Advisers
Tax Commission Starts with Arm Tied Back
November 17, 2005
Perry's Tax Commission started working this week, holding a hearing in Austin. Critics question how effective it will be.
GOP moderates balking on budget cuts
November 17, 2005
As the United States House of Representatives considered yet again massive budget cuts, many leaders struggled to get on board.
UTEP 2015
November 17, 2005
Senator Shapleigh conducted a comprehensive assessment of opportunities for education excellence.
From the Senator's Desk...
November 17, 2005
Senator Shapleigh's notes and observations will keep you updated on what is happening behind the scenes in Austin and El Paso.
Health Economics 101
November 15, 2005
A look at the pros and cons of privitizing health insurance.
A 'necessary' lesson in personal finance
November 15, 2005
Texas embarks on a mission to teach its students financial literacy
From the Senator's Desk...
November 9, 2005
Senator Shapleigh's notes and observations will keep you updated on what is happening behind the scenes in Austin and El Paso.
Private plan to aid the needy approved
November 9, 2005
State is given a three-month conditional OK for corporate-run call centers
Makeup of tax panel rapped
November 9, 2005
Critics of the governor's commission fear it will slight workers and educators.
College ethnic gaps may hit economy, report says
November 9, 2005
A new report says Texas' sluggish Hispanic enrollment threatens the state's economic future.
Failed Leadership, Failed Priorities, Failed Session
November 4, 2005
The 79th Second Called Special Session on school finance was the third time this year that Texas leadership failed taxpayers and our school children because of failed priorities.
From the Senator's Desk...
November 3, 2005
Senator Shapleigh's notes and observations will keep you updated on what is happening behind the scenes in Austin and El Paso.
Pharmacy school funds feud heats up
November 3, 2005
Leaders continue to struggle to see the necessary funds appropriated for the El Paso medical school and the South Texas pharmacy school.
Keck fears Texas will have to admit that Closing the Gaps was an impossible dream
October 28, 2005
Closing the Gaps, the state's initiative to get more minority students through college may have been unworkable
U.S. House Votes to Cut Food Stamps at the Same Time USDA Finds Texas Leading Nation in Rate of Households at Risk of Hunger
October 28, 2005
On Friday, the House Agriculture Committee terminated food stamp assistance for 300,000 vulnerable people on the very day that the USDA announced that Texas leads the nation in the percentage of households at risk of going hungry (16 percent).
Panel recommends state deny ASARCO permit
October 28, 2005
The State Office of Administrative Hearings recommended that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality deny ASARCO's air permit renewal.
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