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How Texas pulled ahead in the Tier 1 university race Dallas Morning News Branch, D. 04/16/2023 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Bonnen, Greg; Flagship universities; Huffman, Joan; National Research University Fund; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; Public colleges and universities; State budget surpluses; Texas Research Incentive Program; Texas University Fund; University finance; University research
New fund would lift Texas universities Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 04/04/2023 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Huffman, Joan; Kolkhorst, Lois; National Research University Fund; Permanent University Fund; Perry, Charles; Texas A&M University System; University finance; University of Texas System
How competition for top research university status transformed Texas Dallas Morning News Branch, D. 01/12/2022 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; National Research University Fund; Texas Research Incentive Program; University research
UT-Arlington joins Tier One club Dallas Morning News Branch, D. 09/03/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; University of Texas at Arlington
Texas boosted 6 more universities to national research status and we cannot slow down now Dallas Morning News Branch, D. 02/21/2019 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; National Research University Fund; Texas Research Incentive Program; University research
Legislature should look at TRIP, legacy program Lubbock Avalanche Journal Editorial 02/20/2019 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Hazlewood Act; Texas Research Incentive Program; University finance; Veterans educational benefits
North Texas finally has a top research university, so ‘bang the drum loudly’ about UTD Dallas Morning News Schnurman, M. 07/29/2018 1 TX bill University finance; University of Texas at Dallas; University research
Top Tier in Research Dallas Morning News Editorial 07/26/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Flagship universities; National Research University Fund; University of Texas at Dallas; University research
After gutting oversight board, lawmakers want to rein in Texas universities Fort Worth Star-Telegram Watkins, M. 04/24/2017 1 TX bill Alvarado, Carol; Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas; Nelson, Jane; Seliger, Kel; Tuition deregulation; University administrators
Investing in research now will help safeguard Texas’ future Austin American Statesman Russell, D. 03/21/2016 1 TX bill Alternative energy; Economic impact; Flagship universities; Governor's University Research Initiative Fund; University research; Wholesale oil prices
UTMB celebrates new hospital in Galveston Houston Chronicle Ackerman, T. 02/27/2016 1 TX bill Jennie Sealy Hospital; John Sealy Hospital; Teaching hospitals; University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
How solutions-oriented leadership resulted in a big win for Texas higher education Dallas Morning News Branch, D. 02/23/2016 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; Texas Research Incentive Program; University research
Texas investment in 'emerging research' universities paying off Houston Chronicle Wermund, B. 02/04/2016 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; Texas Tech University; University of Houston; University research; Zaffirini, Judith
UT Arlington, UNT earn elite research designation Fort Worth Star-Telegram Walker, P. 02/03/2016 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) University faculty; University of North Texas at Denton; University of Texas at Arlington; University research
Texas Tech gets Tier One status Houston Chronicle Staff 02/03/2016 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Texas Tech University; University of Houston
Texas should do more to become a national leader in scientific research Fort Worth Star-Telegram England, G. 12/27/2015 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Medical research; University research
UTSA capital campaign wraps up with a cool $180 million San Antonio Express News Kaul, G. 10/06/2015 1 TX bill Flagship universities; University finance; University of Texas at San Antonio
State budget negotiators agree to boost university research funds Austin American Statesman Haurwitz, R. 05/22/2015 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Button, Angie Chen; Howard, Donna; State budgets; University finance; University research
Steady improvements are bringing Texas Tech closer to tier-one status Lubbock Avalanche Journal Editorial 03/25/2015 1 TX bill Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Texas Tech University; University research
Texas Tech continues chase for tier one status Amarillo Globe-News Rangel, E. 03/09/2015 1 TX bill Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Smithee, John; Texas Tech University; Zaffirini, Judith
Narrowing focus more effective method for increasing flagship schools Austin American Statesman Editorial 02/05/2015 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Clardy, Travis; Flagship universities; University finance; University research; Watson, Kirk
Proposed budgets do little to advance universities’ research goals Austin American Statesman Haurwitz, R. 02/02/2015 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Clardy, Travis; Flagship universities; Seliger, Kel; University finance; University research; Watson, Kirk; Zaffirini, Judith
Politics, lack of funding, hobble Texas universities’ climb to top tier Austin American Statesman Haurwitz, R. 01/25/2015 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Texas Tech University; University finance; University of Houston; University of Texas at Dallas
Texas shouldn't settle for third on R&D spending Houston Chronicle Tomlinson, C. 08/31/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Research and development tax incentives; State comparisons; University research
The Lone Star rises in high-tech exports Dallas Morning News Templeton, R. 03/03/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Exports; High tech industry; International trade
UTSA research a plus for the region San Antonio Express News Editorial 12/02/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) University of Texas at San Antonio; University research
Galveston reversing indigent medical-care cut Houston Chronicle Rice, H. 07/20/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Indigent health care; Turner, Sylvester; University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Bonds under consideration for universities, UTEP, Texas Tech included El Paso Times Torres, Z. 03/10/2013 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Capital construction assistance projects; Pickett, Joe; Seliger, Kel; Texas Tech School of Medicine at El Paso; University buildings; University of Texas at El Paso; Zaffirini, Judith
UT regents select a finalist for UTA president Fort Worth Star-Telegram Smith, D. 02/15/2013 1 TX bill Karbhari, Vistasp; Spaniolo, James; University administrators; University of Texas at Arlington; University of Texas System Board of Regents
Tech, state schools seek funding for tier one Lubbock Avalanche Journal Rangel, E. 10/06/2012 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; Howard, Donna; Patrick, Diane; Seliger, Kel; Texas Tech University; University finance
Regional cooperation urged in Dallas-Fort Worth Dallas Morning News Young, M. 04/04/2012 1 TX bill Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex; Economy
Moving toward Tier One Dallas Morning News Editorial 03/29/2012 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; University of North Texas at Denton; University of Texas at Arlington; University of Texas at Dallas; University research
UH creates fund to attract STEM faculty Houston Chronicle Rhor, M. 02/29/2012 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Flagship universities; Science, technology, engineering and mathematics education; University of Houston
UH gets initial OK for funds in Tier 1 race Houston Chronicle Radcliffe, J. 02/25/2012 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Texas Tech University; University finance; University of Houston
Texas State designated as emerging research institution, opening door to research money Austin American Statesman O'Rourke, C. 01/13/2012 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; Texas State University; University research; Zaffirini, Judith
Perry's views on science draw fire San Antonio Express News Berger, E. 10/04/2011 1 TX bill Biotechnology industry; Grants; Perry, Rick; Texas Enterprise Fund; Texas Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Initiative; University research
Is there a cheaper road to Tier One? San Antonio Express Ludwig, M. 08/24/2011 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Flagship universities; Higher education affordability; Perry, Rick; Powell, William 'Gene'; University faculty; University finance; University of Texas at San Antonio
Tech semester to start with increased students, fees, prospects for tier one Lubbock Avalanche Journal Young, A. 08/21/2011 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Student fees; Texas Tech University; Tuition; University budgets
Texas Tech, 6 others near Tier One status Amarillo Globe-News Rangel, E. 05/30/2011 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Frullo, John; Texas Tech University
With budget tight, Texas waffles on university research Fort Worth Star-Telegram Schnurman, M. 05/28/2011 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Flagship universities; O'Donnell, Rick; Perry, Rick; State budget shortages; University finance; University of Texas System Board of Regents; University research
Politics threatens Texas higher ed San Antonio Express News Editorial 05/23/2011 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) McKinney, Mike; Perry, Rick; Sandefer, Jeff; Texas A&M University System; University administrators; University research
Austin's unfinished business Austin American Statesman Editorial 05/18/2011 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Achievement gaps; Branch, Dan; Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas; Toward EXcellence, Access & Success Grant Program; University finance; University graduation rates; Zaffirini, Judith
Learn to separate fact from fiction Austin American Statesman Perry, R. 05/14/2011 1 TX bill Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas; Grants; Higher education accountability; Perry, Rick; Texas Emerging Technology Fund; University research
Messing with success Houston Chronicle Editorial 04/27/2011 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Flagship universities; O'Donnell, Rick; Perry, Rick; Sandefer, Jeff; Texas A&M University; University of Texas at Austin; University research
Research and teaching go hand-in-hand San Antonio Express News Loftin, R. 04/16/2011 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Loftin, R. Bowen; Texas A&M University; University rankings; University research
UT uproar's roots are in '08 summit Austin American Statesman Haurwitz, R. 04/04/2011 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Caven, H. Scott, Jr.; Higher education accountability; O'Donnell, Rick; Perry, Rick; Powell, William 'Gene'; Sandefer, Jeff; Texas Public Policy Foundation; University faculty; University of Texas at Austin; University research
Fund university research Dallas Morning News Editorial 04/04/2011 1 TX bill Alzheimer's disease; Branch, Dan; Gifts and donations; Medical research; University of Texas at Dallas; University research; Zaffirini, Judith
Perry's vision has faculties seeing red Houston Chronicle Hart, P. 04/04/2011 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Cigarroa, Francisco; McKinney, Mike; O'Donnell, Rick; Perry, Rick; Texas A&M University; Texas Public Policy Foundation; University of Texas at Austin; University regents; University research
Don't hurt higher ed momentum San Antonio Express News Dawson, S. 04/04/2011 1 TX bill Flagship universities; State budgets; University finance; University of Texas at San Antonio
Shifting adviser a positive move San Antonio Express News Editorial 03/29/2011 1 TX bill O'Donnell, Rick; Powell, William 'Gene'; University of Texas System Board of Regents; University research
Under fire, special adviser is losing job Austin American Statesman Haurwitz, R. 03/25/2011 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Branch, Dan; Cigarroa, Francisco; O'Donnell, Rick; Perry, Rick; Powell, William 'Gene'; Sandefer, Jeff; University of Texas System; University research; Zaffirini, Judith
Controversial UT adviser's job to end Aug. 31 Fort Worth Star-Telegram A.P. Wire 03/25/2011 1 TX bill O'Donnell, Rick; University of Texas System; University research
UT 'special adviser' reassigned after outcry Houston Chronicle Hart, P. 03/25/2011 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Branch, Dan; O'Donnell, Rick; University of Texas System Board of Regents; University research; Zaffirini, Judith
Lawmakers concerned about new UT adviser Austin American Statesman Staff 03/23/2011 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; O'Donnell, Rick; University of Texas at Austin; University research; Zaffirini, Judith
New UT adviser raising concerns in Austin Houston Chronicle Hart, P. 03/22/2011 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Branch, Dan; Cigarroa, Francisco; Flagship universities; O'Donnell, Rick; Perry, Rick; Powell, William 'Gene'; Sandefer, Jeff; University of Texas System Board of Regents; Zaffirini, Judith
A Tier 1 Texas Tech benefits us all Bryan Eagle Smith, B. 03/13/2011 1 TX bill Flagship universities; State comparisons; Texas Tech University; University finance
Compelling case for colleges Dallas Morning News Spaniolo, J. 03/01/2011 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Straus, Joe, III; University buildings; University finance
Legislators offer next step in tier one race Lubbock Avalanche Journal Rangel, E. 02/10/2011 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Branch, Dan; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Texas Tech University; University finance; University research; Zaffirini, Judith
Committed to research, but cuts raise issues New York Times Hamilton, R. 02/04/2011 1 TX bill  
Major step at UH Houston Chronicle Editorial 01/20/2011 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Flagship universities; Khator, Renu; University graduation rates; University of Houston; University research
UH gets good news, but work remains Houston Chronicle Kever, J. 01/19/2011 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Flagship universities; Khator, Renu; University of Houston; University research
Long run as Texas legislator ending for Jones Lubbock Avalanche Journal Rangel, E. 01/09/2011 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Jones, Delwin; Legislative turnover; Smithee, John
Tech plans 10-year path to tier one standing Amarillo Globe-News McGowan, M. 01/02/2011 1 TX bill Bailey, Guy; Flagship universities; Texas Tech University; University finance; University research
When Texas Legislature convenes, sacred cows will head to the slaughter Fort Worth Star-Telegram Labbe, J. 11/20/2010 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 82nd Legislature; Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; Human services; School finance; State agency budgets; State budget shortages; University finance
Tech budget cuts hit faculty pay gap Lubbock Avalanche Journal McGowan, M. 11/02/2010 1 TX bill Bailey, Guy; Flagship universities; Texas Tech University; Tuition; University budgets; University enrollment; University faculty salaries; University finance
Higher ed tops priority lists Austin American Statesman Haurwitz, R. 10/10/2010 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Gubernatorial campaigns; Perry, Rick; State budget shortages; Student aid; University finance; White, William H. 'Bill'
Unforeseen donations a bonus in fundraising San Antonio Express News Ludwig, M. 10/09/2010 1 TX bill Gifts and donations; University finance; University of Houston; University of Texas at San Antonio
We recommend Dallas Morning News Editorial 09/30/2010 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Endorsements; Schulte, Pete; Texas House candidates
UH gets good news/bad news Houston Chronicle Kever, J. 09/23/2010 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Khator, Renu; State budget shortages; University budgets; University of Houston
Don't lose momentum in the push for Tier One universities Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 09/09/2010 1 TX bill 82nd Legislature; Flagship universities; State budget shortages; University finance
North Texas universities brace for tough times ahead on state funding Fort Worth Star-Telegram Montgomery, D. 09/05/2010 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Flagship universities; Patrick, Diane; State budget shortages; University finance; University of North Texas Health Science Center; University of Texas at Arlington; Zaffirini, Judith
Perry's remarks on A&M cuts draw criticism Bryan Eagle Patel, V. 08/22/2010 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Perry, Rick; Texas A&M University; University budgets; University employee layoffs; University faculty
Libertarian gubernatorial candidate visits Lubbock Lubbock Avalanche Journal Young, A. 08/22/2010 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Glass, Kathie; Libertarians; Peterson, Richard 'Chip'; Political campaigns; State budget shortages
Tech's president campaigns for flagship status Amarillo Globe-News Rangel, E. 08/20/2010 1 TX bill Bailey, Guy; Branch, Dan; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Texas Tech University; Zaffirini, Judith
Universities raise tier-one funds Dallas Morning News Mulvaney, E. 08/20/2010 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Gifts and donations; University administrators; University of Texas at Dallas; University of Texas at San Antonio
A plea for research: UTEP, other schools argue against budget cuts El Paso Times Torres, Z. 08/20/2010 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Achievement gaps; Automatic admissions; Flagship universities; State budget shortages; University budgets; University finance; University of Texas at Austin; University of Texas at El Paso; Zaffirini, Judith
University chiefs sweat their Tier 1 funds Houston Chronicle Fikac, P. 08/20/2010 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; Paredes, Raymund; State budget shortages; University administrators; University finance; University research; Zaffirini, Judith
Valley leaders meet to discuss region's economic future Rio Grande Guardian Taylor, S. 08/16/2010 1 TX bill Border economy; Castro, Joaquin; Economic development; Gonzales, Veronica; Rio Grande Valley; Technology education
Universities plead for continued research funding Houston Chronicle Kever, J. 08/05/2010 1 TX bill Federal funds; Flagship universities; Ogden, Steve; Patrick, Dan; State budget shortages; University finance; University research; West, Royce
Wentworth miffed that job got away San Antonio Express News Scharrer, G. 06/09/2010 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) McCall, Brian; Texas State University System; Texas State University System Board of Regents; University administrators; Wentworth, Jeff
Clouds over campus Austin Chronicle Whittaker, R. 05/20/2010 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Automatic admissions; Cigarroa, Francisco; Dukes, Dawnna; Flagship universities; Howard, Donna; Powers, William C. 'Bill', Jr.; State budget shortages; University budgets; University buildings; University finance; University of Texas at Austin
Tier one draws step closer with cotton research grant Lubbock Avalanche Journal Staff 05/19/2010 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Grants; Texas Tech University; University research
Panel against UTSA, UTHSC merger San Antonio Express News Ludwig, M. 05/14/2010 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Henrich, William; Romo, Ricardo; University of Texas at San Antonio; University of Texas System Board of Regents; UT Health San Antonio; Van de Putte, Leticia
Tier one push not just at Tech Lubbock Avalanche Journal McGowan, M. 05/08/2010 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas; State comparisons; University administrators; University finance
Colleges map out route to top tier Houston Chronicle Kever, J. 04/19/2010 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas; Natalicio, Diana; University finance; University of Houston; University of Texas at El Paso; University research
Inquiries: UTEP President Diana Natalicio's travel expenses doubled from 2008 to 2009 El Paso Times Licon, A. 04/18/2010 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Government travel; Natalicio, Diana; University administrators; University of Texas at El Paso
Reaching Tier One status won't be easy - or cheap San Antonio Express News Kever, J. 04/18/2010 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas; Natalicio, Diana; University finance; University of Houston; University of Texas at El Paso; University research
Strategic plans prepared Austin American Statesman Staff 04/02/2010 1 TX bill Flagship universities; University of Texas System Board of Regents; University research
School may hold lessons for UTSA San Antonio Express News Ludwig, M. 03/17/2010 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas; University finance; University of California System; University of Texas at San Antonio; UT Health San Antonio; Van de Putte, Leticia
A mystery in Denton Dallas Morning News Editorial 02/18/2010 1 TX bill Bataille, Gretchen; Flagship universities; Jackson, Lee; Murano, Elsa; University administrators; University of North Texas at Denton
Candidate Q&A, House District 83 Lubbock Avalanche Journal Staff 02/15/2010 1 TX bill Brady, Zach; Economic development; Flagship universities; House Committee on Redistricting; Jones, Delwin; Perry, Charles; State budget shortages; Texas House campaigns; Transportation, Texas Department of
UNT resignation fuels speculation Dallas Morning News Hacker, H. 02/12/2010 1 TX bill Bataille, Gretchen; Flagship universities; Tuition; University administrators; University of North Texas at Denton
UNT president says she's leaving Dallas Morning News Carlisle, C. 02/11/2010 1 TX bill Bataille, Gretchen; Flagship universities; University administrators; University of North Texas at Denton
Contributions: recession-driven decline hits colleges El Paso Times Editorial 02/08/2010 1 TX bill Economic cycles; Flagship universities; Gifts and donations; University of Texas at El Paso
Higher education future looks good San Antonio Express News Editorial 01/03/2010 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Achievement gaps; Community colleges; Higher education; Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas; Madla, Frank; Texas A&M University - San Antonio; University of Texas at San Antonio
Your nominations Dallas Morning News Fincher, C. 12/27/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Eissler, Rob; Flagship universities; Medically uninsured; Public schools; Shapiro, Florence
David Daniel Dallas Morning News Editorial 12/24/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Branch, Dan; Daniel, David E. (UT Dallas/UT System); Flagship universities; University finance; University of Texas at Dallas
Presidents of UNT, UTA and UT-Dallas to push for Tier One status Fort Worth Star-Telegram Trainor, G. 11/16/2009 1 TX bill Flagship universities; University finance; University of North Texas at Denton; University of Texas at Arlington; University of Texas at Dallas; University research
Estimates for reaching Tier One status vary widely Lubbock Avalanche Journal Rangel, E. 11/08/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Paredes, Raymund; Smithee, John; State comparisons; Texas Tech University; University research
Texans OK goal for Tier One Amarillo Globe-News Rangel, E. 11/05/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Constitutional amendments; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Paredes, Raymund; Texas Tech University
Election? Apparently. Austin Chronicle Whittaker, R. 11/05/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Constitutional amendments; Staples, Todd; Voter turnout
UTEP still faces hurdles in tier-one campaign El Paso Times Licon, A. 11/05/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Doctoral degrees; Flagship universities; Shapleigh, Eliot; University finance; University of Texas at El Paso
Challenge: long road to Tier One for UTEP El Paso Times Editorial 11/05/2009 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Flagship universities; University finance; University of Texas at El Paso
Educating students shouldn't take a back seat to research Fort Worth Star-Telegram Campbell, L. 11/05/2009 1 TX bill Flagship universities; University faculty; University of Texas System; University research
From college to beach, all amendments pass Austin American Statesman Haurwitz, R. 11/04/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Constitutional amendments; Eminent domain; Flagship universities; University finance
Prop. 4 passes: amendment to help UTEP become research power El Paso Times Torres, Z. 11/04/2009 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Flagship universities; Shapleigh, Eliot; University finance; University of Texas at El Paso; Voter turnout
Prop. 4 approval huge for Tech Lubbock Avalanche Journal McGowan, M. 11/04/2009 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Flagship universities; Hance, Kent; Texas Tech University; University finance
UTSA research spending rising San Antonio Express News Ludwig, M. 11/03/2009 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Flagship universities; University finance; University of Texas at San Antonio; University research
Texas' three Tier One university presidents support Proposition 4 Lubbock Avalanche Journal Editorial 10/24/2009 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Economy; Endorsements; Flagship universities; Loftin, R. Bowen; Powers, William C. 'Bill', Jr.; University administrators; University finance
Proposition 4 would aid Texas Tech Amarillo Globe-News Rangel, E. 10/18/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Constitutional amendments; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities
'Tier-one' money up for vote Austin American Statesman Haurwitz, R. 10/18/2009 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Flagship universities; University finance
Nov. 3 election recommendation Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 10/17/2009 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Appraisal districts; Arlington Independent School District; Bond elections; Constitutional amendments; Crime prevention; Dual office holding; Economic development; Eminent domain; Endorsements; Flagship universities; Land use regulations; Military bases; Tax appraisals; Texas Open Beaches Act; Veterans health care; Veterans Land Board; Veterans loans
Romo presides over decade of progress at UTSA San Antonio Express News Ludwig, M. 10/11/2009 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Hochberg, Scott; Romo, Ricardo; University of Texas at San Antonio; Van de Putte, Leticia
We recommend Dallas Morning News Editorial 10/08/2009 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Flagship universities
Prop. 4 would let colleges tap fund Dallas Morning News Hacker, H. 10/04/2009 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Flagship universities; University research
University of Arkansas is making push to lure Texas students Fort Worth Star-Telegram Trainor, G. 10/03/2009 1 TX bill Tuition residency requirements; University enrollment; University of Arkansas
Romo challenges UTSA San Antonio Express News Ludwig, M. 09/30/2009 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Romo, Ricardo; University of Texas at San Antonio; University research
House Speaker Straus visits Lubbock, says Tech tops for Tier One Lubbock Avalanche Journal Blackburn, E. 09/25/2009 1 TX bill Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Griffin, Mark; Jones, Delwin; Straus, Joe, III; Texas Tech University
Tech delays enrollment figures Lubbock Avalanche Journal Hull, J. 09/22/2009 1 TX bill Doctoral degrees; Flagship universities; Graduate education; University budgets; Zaffirini, Judith
Tech tier-one status could be years away Amarillo Globe-News Rangel, E. 09/20/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Gifts and donations; Hance, Kent; Shapiro, Florence; Straus, Joe, III; Texas Tech University
Rep. Castro: S.A. benefits from Legislature San Antonio Express News McCollough, C. 09/18/2009 1 TX bill 81st Legislature; Castro, Joaquin; Flagship universities; San Antonio, Texas; Straus, Joe, III; Texas A&M University - San Antonio; University finance; University of Texas at San Antonio
UT-Arlington president outlines goals to reach national status Fort Worth Star-Telegram Trainor, G. 09/16/2009 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Spaniolo, James; University of Texas at Arlington
Tech needs more faculty for funding Lubbock Avalanche Journal Blackburn, E. 09/11/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; Texas Tech University
Emerging universities drawing big donations San Antonio Express News Editorial 09/10/2009 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Gifts and donations
Truly, a top-tier success Austin American Statesman Editorial 09/06/2009 1 TX bill 81st Legislature; Flagship universities
Campus mergers worthy of review San Antonio Express News Editorial 09/04/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Flagship universities; University of Texas at San Antonio; UT Health San Antonio
Texas Tech raises $24.3M in private donations Fort Worth Star-Telegram A.P. Wire 09/03/2009 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Gifts and donations; Texas Tech University
Tech receives $21.5 million bonus from state for research Lubbock Avalanche Journal Hull, J. 09/03/2009 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Texas Tech University; University research
Texas Tech raises $24 million, gobbles remainder of state matching funds San Antonio Express News Ludwig, M. 09/03/2009 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Gifts and donations; Texas Tech University
Seven universities raise enough for 'Tier One' Dallas Morning News Hacker, H. 09/02/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; Gifts and donations; University finance
College briefs: UT-Dallas gets $16.8 million in gifts Fort Worth Star-Telegram Staff 09/02/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; Gifts and donations; University of Texas at Dallas
Gift match could run dry on first day San Antonio Express News Ludwig, M. 09/02/2009 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Gifts and donations; University administrators; University finance
UTD gifts surpass $16 million Dallas Morning News Miller, R. 09/01/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; Gifts and donations; University of Texas at Dallas
UTSA-UTHSC merger idea returns San Antonio Express News Scharrer, G. 08/30/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Castro, Joaquin; Castro, Julián; Flagship universities; Miller, Charles; Shapleigh, Eliot; Straus, Joe, III; University administrators; University mergers; University of Texas at San Antonio; University of Texas System Board of Regents; UT Health San Antonio; Van de Putte, Leticia; Zaffirini, Judith
State must do homework to reach higher ed goals Houston Chronicle Branch, D. 08/29/2009 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) 81st Legislature; Branch, Dan; Community colleges; Flagship universities; Higher education; Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas; University finance
UTD chief pushes for 'MIT of the South' Dallas Morning News Hall, C. 08/16/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Flagship universities; University of Texas at Dallas
Partnership will energize our colleges, communities San Antonio Express News Wilson, K. 08/13/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Education partnerships; Flagship universities; University finance; University of Texas at San Antonio; University research
Optimism for our higher education, but lots of work ahead San Antonio Express News Padilla, G. 08/08/2009 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Achievement gaps; Doctoral degrees; Minority students; University enrollment; University graduation rates
Tuition raises could fund pay hike for faculty Lubbock Avalanche Journal Blackburn, E. 08/06/2009 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Duncan, Robert; Texas Tech University System Board of Regents; Tuition; University budgets; University research; Zaffirini, Judith
Texas oil slicks Dallas Morning News McKenzie, W. 08/02/2009 1 TX bill Unindexed
Colleges' math-science push failing Dallas Morning News Unmuth, K. 07/31/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Higher education; Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas; Hispanic or Latino students; Math education; Minority students; Science education; University enrollment; University finance; University research
UTMB emergency room in Galveston to reopen Saturday Houston Chronicle A.P. Wire 07/30/2009 1 TX bill Emergency medical services; John Sealy Hospital; University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Legislature: Taking someone else's glory Amarillo Globe-News Rangel, E. 07/13/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Branch, Dan; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Heflin, Joe; Legislative process; Seliger, Kel; Shapiro, Florence; Smithee, John; Swinford, David; Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; Turner, Sylvester
N. Texas gains in UT research surge Dallas Morning News Hacker, H. 07/09/2009 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Cigarroa, Francisco; Flagship universities; North Texas; University finance; University of Texas System; University research
UTMB funding comes with strings attached Galveston Daily News Elder, L. 07/05/2009 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Eiland, Craig; Hospital districts; Hurricane Ike; Indigent health care; John Sealy Hospital; State taxes; Thomas, Lyda Ann; University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Uresti discusses Texas A&M, BexarMet with South Chamber San Antonio Express News Staff 07/01/2009 1 TX bill 81st Legislature; Bexar Metropolitan Water District; State conservatorships; Texas A&M University - San Antonio; Uresti, Carlos
Residents hear from political pundit Paul Burka. Political writer Burka unconvinced Democrats can seal the deal in Texas. Houston Chronicle Foster, R. 06/30/2009 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) 81st Legislature; Burka, Paul; Cohen, Ellen; Democrats; Richie, Boyd; Texas A&M University
Perry knows how to use perks of governor's office Midland Reporter Telegram McNeely, D. 06/30/2009 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Economic stabilization; Eminent domain; Federal funds; Gubernatorial appointments; Gubernatorial candidates; Gubernatorial powers; Gubernatorial vetoes; Hutchison, Kay Bailey; Perry, Rick; Unemployment benefits; Workforce Commission, Texas
Schieffer joins governor's race Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 06/25/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Early childhood education; Gubernatorial candidates; Perry, Rick; Schieffer, Tom
Texas governor vetoes bills, for better or worse Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 06/23/2009 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Bolivar Peninsula; Davis, Wendy; Educational technology; Gubernatorial vetoes; Patrick, Diane; Sex offender registration; Smith, Todd; Texas Open Beaches Act; Textbooks
A gentle reminder from Gov. Perry Galveston Daily News Taylor, H. 06/23/2009 1 TX bill Capital construction assistance projects; Galveston County; Hospital districts; John Sealy Hospital; University finance; University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Big win for UH on the road to Tier One Houston Chronicle Khator, R. 06/22/2009 1 TX bill Flagship universities; University of Houston; University research; Whitmire, John
Tier 1 law gives UTEP needed lift El Paso Times Natalicio, D. 06/21/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 81st Legislature; Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; Toward EXcellence, Access & Success Grant Program; University finance; University of Texas at El Paso; Zaffirini, Judith
UTEP challenge: Worth effort to reach tier-one El Paso Times Editorial 06/21/2009 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Moody, Joe; Shapleigh, Eliot; University of Texas at El Paso
Texas' higher education gets significant push El Paso Times Huffines, J. 06/20/2009 1 TX bill 81st Legislature; Flagship universities; University finance
Perry signs bill to aid storm insurance fund Fort Worth Star-Telegram Vertuno, J. 06/20/2009 1 TX bill Hurricane Ike; Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; University finance; University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Perry signs UTMB recovery funding bill Galveston Daily News Jones, L. 06/20/2009 1 TX bill Capital construction assistance projects; Eiland, Craig; Hurricane Ike; John Sealy Hospital; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); University finance; University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Quick opinion Lubbock Avalanche Journal Editorial 06/19/2009 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Flagship universities; Texas Tech University
Tier One mission unites Dallas Morning News Hacker, H. 06/18/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; Perry, Rick; Regional universities; Shapiro, Florence; Texas Tech University; University finance; University of Houston; University of North Texas at Denton; University of Texas at Arlington; University of Texas at Dallas; University of Texas at El Paso; University of Texas at San Antonio; Zaffirini, Judith
Gov. Perry signs 'tier-one' legislation: UTEP will compete for millions of dollars El Paso Times Grissom, B. 06/18/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Doctoral degrees; Flagship universities; Perry, Rick; Texas Tech University; University of Houston; University of North Texas at Denton; University of Texas at Arlington; University of Texas at Dallas; University of Texas at El Paso; University of Texas at San Antonio
Perry signs bill to boost 'tier one' universities Fort Worth Star-Telegram Garay, A. 06/18/2009 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Perry, Rick; University finance
Perry signs bill to set up tier-one status Lubbock Avalanche Journal Staff 06/18/2009 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Perry, Rick; Texas Tech University; University of Houston; University of North Texas at Denton; University of Texas at Arlington; University of Texas at Dallas; University of Texas at El Paso; University of Texas at San Antonio
Topics for special session aired at forum Wichita Falls Record News Walker, L. 06/18/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational accountability; Eminent domain; Estes, Craig; Farabee, David; Special session potential topics; State budgets; Sunset review process; Voter identification
Perry to sign bill today at UT-Dallas to encourage creation of major research universities Fort Worth Star-Telegram Trainor, G. 06/17/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; Higher Education Assistance Fund; Perry, Rick; University finance
Tier-one status: Schools would have to wait for money El Paso Times Grissom, B. 06/14/2009 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Doctoral degrees; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund; Minority students; Natalicio, Diana; Shapleigh, Eliot; University finance; University of Texas at El Paso
The Big Legebowski Austin Chronicle Nichols, B. 06/11/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 81st Legislature; Alternative energy; Education, Texas State Board of; Legislative process; Rules of the Texas Senate; Voter identification
Shapleigh calls on Dewhurst to set up a new South Texas Border Initiative Rio Grande Guardian Taylor, S. 06/11/2009 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Border education; Dewhurst, David; Doctoral degrees; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund; Paredes, Raymund; Shapleigh, Eliot; University finance
Teacher raises, tech training significant steps San Angelo Standard Times Duncan, R. 06/11/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 81st Legislature; Chisum, Warren; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Physician shortages; School finance; Tobacco taxes; Voter identification
Patridge: why I am voting 'no' on the Tier One constitutional amendment Rio Grande Guardian Taylor, S. 06/10/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Branch, Dan; Constitutional amendments; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund; Rio Grande Valley; Shapleigh, Eliot; University finance
Schools, people with special needs get help Laredo Morning Times Lindsey, Z. 06/08/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 81st Legislature; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Texas A&M International University at Laredo; University finance; Zaffirini, Judith
Legislative leaderboard Dallas Morning News Editorial 06/07/2009 1 TX bill 81st Legislature; Anchía, Rafael; Branch, Dan; Carona, John; Deuell, Bob; Dewhurst, David; Geren, Charlie; Giddings, Helen; Harper-Brown, Linda; Harris, Chris; McCall, Brian; Miklos, Robert; Nelson, Jane; Perry, Rick; Pitts, Jim; Shapiro, Florence; Straus, Joe, III; West, Royce
Hits and whiffs by the 81st Legislature Waco Tribune Herald Editorial 06/07/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 81st Legislature
A victory for higher education Austin American Statesman Huffines, J. 06/06/2009 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Higher education; Medical education; Student aid; Texas Emerging Technology Fund; University finance; University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
First 40 years good for UTSA San Antonio Express News Editorial 06/06/2009 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Lombardino, Frank; University of Texas at San Antonio
Win some, lose too many Dallas Morning News Editorial 06/05/2009 1 TX bill 81st Legislature
Welcome competition Dallas Morning News Bataille, G. 06/05/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Dewhurst, David; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Perry, Rick; Shapiro, Florence; Straus, Joe, III; University finance; Zaffirini, Judith
Legislative session gives UH, other state universities boost Houston Chronicle Kever, J. 06/05/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 81st Legislature; Automatic admissions; Flagship universities; Public colleges and universities; Tuition; University finance
A look back at some of session's awkward moments Austin American Statesman Selby, W. 06/04/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 81st Legislature; Combs, Susan; Eltife, Kevin; Hutchison, Kay Bailey; Perry, Rick; Straus, Joe, III
Casino, CHIP goals unfulfilled El Paso Times Grissom, B. 06/04/2009 1 TX bill 81st Legislature; Casinos; Chavez, Norma; Children's Health Insurance Program; Flagship universities; Mental health services; Pickett, Joe; Speaking Rock; University finance; University of Texas at El Paso; Ysleta del Sur Pueblo
Voters to decide on Tier 1 funding in November Fort Worth Star-Telegram Trainor, G. 06/04/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Branch, Dan; Constitutional amendments; Flagship universities; Higher Education Assistance Fund; University finance; University research
Texas needs more great universities. And we're likely to get them Houston Chronicle Editorial 06/04/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Constitutional amendments; Flagship universities; Gifts and donations; University finance
Gov. Rick Perry undecided on special session El Paso Times Grissom, B. 06/03/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 81st Legislature; Dunnam, Jim; Insurance, Texas Department of; Ogden, Steve; Perry, Rick; Racing Commission, Texas; Straus, Joe, III; Sunset review process; Transportation, Texas Department of
Local lawmakers expect special session Tyler Morning Telegraph Russell, A. 06/03/2009 1 TX bill 81st Legislature; Berman, Leo; Deuell, Bob; Dunnam, Jim; Eltife, Kevin; Insurance, Texas Department of; Merritt, Tommy; Nichols, Robert; Perry, Rick; Special sessions; Sunset review process; Transportation bonds; Transportation, Texas Department of; Van de Putte, Leticia
Convention center a winner at Legislature Amarillo Globe-News Rangel, E. 06/02/2009 1 TX bill 81st Legislature; Branch, Dan; Chisum, Warren; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Isett, Carl
Backers frustrated that tuition-control bill stalled in House Austin American Statesman Haurwitz, R. 06/02/2009 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Branch, Dan; Cohen, Ellen; Howard, Donna; Rose, Patrick; Tuition; Zaffirini, Judith
Toward Tier One Dallas Morning News Editorial 06/02/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; University finance; Zaffirini, Judith
UTMB secures recovery funding Galveston Daily News Elder, L. 06/02/2009 1 TX bill Capital construction assistance projects; Eiland, Craig; State budgets; University finance; University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Galveston's Eiland 'had a great session' Houston Chronicle Ratcliffe, R. 06/02/2009 1 TX bill 81st Legislature; Branch, Dan; Corte, Frank, Jr.; Craddick, Tom; Eiland, Craig; Farrar, Jessica; Legislative process; Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Tier 1 bill contains money for Ike repairs Houston Chronicle Stone, J. 06/02/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Branch, Dan; Eiland, Craig; Flagship universities; Hurricane Ike; Jones, Delwin; Paredes, Raymund; Riddle, Debbie; University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Tier-one bill OK'd with no time to spare Lubbock Avalanche Journal Rangel, E. 06/02/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Davis, Yvonne; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Heflin, Joe; Herrero, Abel; Jones, Delwin; Pitts, Jim; University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Session's had ups, downs for Dallas Dallas Morning News Ramshaw, E. 06/01/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 81st Legislature; Anchía, Rafael; Dallas, Texas; Davis, Yvonne; Highway finance; State budgets; West, Royce
Gov. Perry gets tier-one bill: Measure lets schools seek cash to attain elite status El Paso Times Grissom, B. 06/01/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; Shapleigh, Eliot; University finance
Tier-One bill passes with money for Ike repairs Fort Worth Star-Telegram A.P. Wire 06/01/2009 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Hurricane Ike; University finance; University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Special session still an option Houston Chronicle Elliott, J. 06/01/2009 1 TX bill 81st Legislature; Carona, John; County government; Education; Filibusters; Fraser, Troy; Local taxes; Motor fuels taxes; Patrick, Dan; Special sessions; Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; Truitt, Vicki
Legislature bust: El Paso goals not realized in Austin El Paso Times Editorial 05/31/2009 1 TX bill 81st Legislature; Chavez, Norma; El Paso, Texas; Márquez, Marisa; Pickett, Joe; Shapleigh, Eliot
House OKs school funds Amarillo Globe-News Rangel, E. 05/30/2009 1 TX bill Angelo State University; Branch, Dan; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Jones, Delwin; Smithee, John; State budgets; Texas A&M University System Health Science Center; University finance; West Texas A&M University; Zaffirini, Judith
'Hope still alive' for tier-one bill Amarillo Globe-News Rangel, E. 05/28/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Legislative process; Zaffirini, Judith
Top-tier schools get go-ahead Austin American Statesman Staff 05/27/2009 1 TX bill Flagship universities; University finance
Senate votes to support research schools Fort Worth Star-Telegram A.P. Wire 05/27/2009 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Senate, Texas State
Pre-kindergarten programs Midland Reporter Telegram McNeely, D. 05/22/2009 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Early childhood education; Education; Flagship universities; Patrick, Diane; Shapiro, Florence; State budgets
Fixing it on both ends Dallas Morning News Editorial 05/20/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Automatic admissions; Flagship universities
Texas lawmakers should focus on these issues Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 05/16/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Carona, John; Children's Health Insurance Program; Coleman, Garnet; Davis, Wendy; Duncan, Robert; Education; Higher education; Highway finance; Hochberg, Scott; Natural gas utilities; Redistricting; Tax and expenditure limits; Zaffirini, Judith
To help UT, modify top 10% law Austin American Statesman Branch, D. 05/14/2009 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Automatic admissions; Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; University of Texas at Austin
Texas must have more Tier 1 universities soon San Antonio Express News Editorial 05/13/2009 1 TX bill Constitutional amendments; Flagship universities; University finance
Time dwindling for passing laws San Antonio Express News Editorial 05/11/2009 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) 81st Legislature; Legislative deadlines
Bills pile up as Capitol crunch time approaches Austin American Statesman Embry, J. 05/10/2009 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Kronberg, Harvey; Legislative deadlines; Legislative process; Perry, Rick
Education Austin Chronicle Whittaker, R. 05/07/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Arts education; Automatic admissions; Educational accountability; Flagship universities; Robin Hood; Shapiro, Florence; Tuition; Van de Putte, Leticia; Zaffirini, Judith
UTSA's Tier 1 fate rests in trio of proposals San Antonio Express News Ludwig, M. 05/07/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Texas Tech University; University of Houston; University of North Texas at Denton; University of Texas at Arlington; University of Texas at Dallas; University of Texas at El Paso; University of Texas at San Antonio; Zaffirini, Judith
Legislative support for university growth efforts lacks money Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 05/06/2009 1 TX bill Flagship universities; Ogden, Steve; Pitts, Jim; University finance
Legislation gives Tech chance to compete for Tier One funds Lubbock Avalanche Journal Editorial 05/06/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; University finance
A strong start Dallas Morning News Editorial 05/04/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; University finance; Zaffirini, Judith
Mixed outlook for D-FW bills in the Texas Legislature Fort Worth Star-Telegram Montgomery, D. 05/04/2009 1 TX bill Burnam, Lon; Davis, Wendy; Education; Environment; Hancock, Kelly; Municipalities; Nelson, Jane; North Texas; Shelton, Mark; Transportation; Truitt, Vicki; Veasey, Marc
Hurdles remain in push for more top tier schools Austin American Statesman Haurwitz, R. 05/02/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Branch, Dan; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Paredes, Raymund; Rice University; Shapleigh, Eliot; Texas A&M University; Texas Tech University; University of Houston; University of Texas at Austin; University of Texas at Dallas; Zaffirini, Judith
Add state research universities Austin American Statesman Bataille, G. 05/02/2009 1 TX bill Flagship universities; University of North Texas at Denton; University research
Shapleigh votes no on college bill, says it would harm UTEP El Paso Times Grissom, B. 05/02/2009 1 TX bill Doctoral degrees; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Shapleigh, Eliot; University finance; University of Texas at El Paso
UT-Arlington president happy with tier-one bills Fort Worth Star-Telegram Montgomery, D. 05/02/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; University of Texas at Arlington; Zaffirini, Judith
More Tier 1 schools Waco Tribune Herald Editorial 05/01/2009 1 TX bill Flagship universities
3 North Texas universities move closer to tier-one status Fort Worth Star-Telegram Montgomery, D. 04/30/2009 1 TX bill Davis, Wendy; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Harris, Chris; University finance; Zaffirini, Judith
Top-tier college plan advances Austin American Statesman Staff 04/25/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; University finance
Help for universities to reach Tier 1 OK'd Dallas Morning News Ramshaw, E. 04/25/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; University finance
House unanimously passes bill to put 7 Texas universities on elite path Fort Worth Star-Telegram Montgomery, D. 04/25/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; University finance
House OKs efforts to grow research universities Houston Chronicle Stone, J. 04/25/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; University finance
House helps pave way for UH's tier-one hopes Houston Chronicle Scharrer, G. 04/25/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Cohen, Ellen; Flagship universities; University of Houston
UTSA gets push toward top status San Antonio Express News Scharrer, G. 04/25/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Castro, Joaquin; Flagship universities; University finance; University of Texas at San Antonio
Tech overcomes tier-one hurdle Amarillo Globe-News Rangel, E. 04/24/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Duncan, Robert; Flagship universities; Isett, Carl; Shapiro, Florence; Texas Tech University; Zaffirini, Judith
Money unlikely for now to expand medical school El Paso Times Grissom, B. 04/24/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Chavez, Norma; Flagship universities; Shapleigh, Eliot; Texas Tech School of Medicine at El Paso; Texas Tech University; University finance
Universities the key to Texas' future Dallas Morning News Branch, D. 04/22/2009 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Automatic admissions; Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; Shapiro, Florence
State must add Tier One schools San Antonio Express News Editorial 04/06/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; University finance
The halfway point Dallas Morning News Editorial 03/29/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 81st Legislature; Branch, Dan; Carona, John; Davis, Yvonne; Eissler, Rob; Miklos, Robert; Shapiro, Florence
Backers offer ideas on tier one bill Dallas Morning News Hacker, H. 03/12/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Automatic admissions; Berman, Leo; Branch, Dan; Flagship universities
Bill aims to make UTSA top-level Texas university San Antonio Express News Scharrer, G. 03/12/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; University finance; University of Texas at San Antonio
Joining 'tier one' an uphill battle Dallas Morning News Hacker, H. 03/08/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; California; Flagship universities; Zaffirini, Judith
Price tag on progress Dallas Morning News Editorial 03/06/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; Straus, Joe, III; Zaffirini, Judith
Bills could boost DFW schools to Tier 1 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Trainor, G. 03/05/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; University of Texas at Arlington; University of Texas at Dallas; University research; Zaffirini, Judith
Report says Texas needs an overhaul Amarillo Globe-News Hartz, M. 02/22/2009 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Automatic admissions; Branch, Dan; Craddick, Tom; Dewhurst, David; Flagship universities; Higher education; Hispanics or Latinos; Minority students; Perry, Rick; Shapleigh, Eliot; University finance; University graduation rates
Report: Hispanics underreached in education Lubbock Avalanche Journal Hartz, M. 01/29/2009 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Achievement gaps; Automatic admissions; Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; Hispanic or Latino students; Shapleigh, Eliot; University graduates; University graduation rates
Toward Tier One Dallas Morning News Editorial 01/22/2009 1 TX bill Branch, Dan; Dewhurst, David; Flagship universities; Perry, Rick; University finance; University research
Governor: extra UTEP cash unlikely El Paso Times Grissom, B. 01/17/2009 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Chavez, Norma; El Paso, Texas; Flagship universities; Perry, Rick; Shapleigh, Eliot; Speaking Rock; University finance; University of Texas at El Paso
It's time to demand a research university for Dallas-Fort Worth Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kennedy, B. 01/09/2009 1 TX bill Higher education; Public colleges and universities; Turner, Chris; University finance; University research
No new flagships for Texas? Austin American Statesman Haurwitz, R. 01/08/2009 1 TX bill 81st Legislature; Branch, Dan; Chisum, Warren; Flagship universities; Gubernatorial budget proposals; Higher education; Morrison, Geanie; Powers, William C. 'Bill', Jr.; State budgets; Watson, Kirk; West, Royce
Crucial college issues head to top of agenda Houston Chronicle Kever, J. 01/04/2009 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Automatic admissions; Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; Higher education; Higher education affordability; Shapiro, Florence; Texas A&M University; Texas Tech University; Tuition deregulation; University enrollment; University of Houston; University of North Texas at Denton; University of Texas at Arlington; University of Texas at Austin; University of Texas at Dallas; University of Texas at El Paso; University of Texas at San Antonio; Watson, Kirk; Whitmire, John; Zaffirini, Judith
Potent alliance Dallas Morning News Editorial 12/21/2008 1 TX bill 81st Legislature; Branch, Dan; Flagship universities; Higher education; North Texas; University administrators