Senator Eliot Shapleigh - El Paso, Texas

Take a look at what a Supreme Court ruling on school finance could mean for Texas - and what comes next.

Senator Shapleigh's notes and observations will keep you updated on what is happening behind the scenes in Austin and El Paso.

Jacquielynn Floyd writes a column for The Dallas Morning News about Proposition 2, the proposed Constitutional Amendment to outlaw same-sex marriage.

The Texas State Auditor's Office reports that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission did not see the promised savings from outsourcing contracts.

Dislodged by a criminal indictment from his post as House majority leader, Tom DeLay in his decade of steering the Republican caucus dramatically changed how power is amassed and used on Capitol Hill.

Senator Shapleigh travels the state discussing alternative school finance options, while the Governor's committee hashes through old options.

Analysis of Mortgage Lenders Could Lead To Broader Probe

The State Auditor's Office reviewed the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and found that outsourcing has not saved the State money.

In a post-Katrina world, the recent trend to privitize government functions and resposibilities is questioned.

Texas' various financial aid programs do not provide enough funds to meet the growing need for higher education financial aid.

U.S. House majority leader resigns leadership post and demands a trial by year's end

Senator Shapleigh's notes and observations will keep you updated on what is happening behind the scenes in Austin and El Paso.

Three valley students from Canutillo High School joined the ranks of the Community Scholars this summer.

The San Angelo Standard-Times Editorial Board calls for open discussion on a state income tax.

More than half of young people are not qualified because they can't meet entry level standards for health and education

Looking at the interaction between demographic changes and college enrollment in Texas.

Thinking about taking out a payday loan? Think again, sucker.

Senator Shapleigh's notes and observations will keep you updated on what is happening behind the scenes in Austin and El Paso.

Dissecting President Bush's appointments to head important federal agencies shows that FEMA is not the only agency in trouble.

Senator Shapleigh's notes and observations will keep you updated on what is happening behind the scenes in Austin and El Paso.