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Week in Review, May 16th

May 16

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
  • Examine state tax revenues from sales taxes. (Council of State Governments, May 7, 2013)
  • Track state decisions on health insurance exchanges. (Kaiser Family Foundation, May 10, 2013)
  • Consider the increasing rate of college enrollment for Hispanic students. (Pew Research Hispanic Center, May 9, 2013)
  • Explore student loan affordability. (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, May 8, 2013)
  • See timelapse satellite imagery from all over the world. (Time / Google, May 2013. May not work in older versions of IE.)

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Bills in the News: Teacher Retirement

May 16

posted by TexasLRL in 83rd Session, Bills in the News

Bills in the News

In this occasional post, we feature topics receiving widespread media coverage, tips for finding bills filed during the 83rd legislative session, and related resources.

 

Bills in the News: Teacher Retirement

Proposed legislation that would make changes to the Teacher Retirement System can be found under "Retirement Systems--Teachers (I0726)." As legislative deadlines approach, the focus has been on HB1884 and SB1458. SB1458 is scheduled to be heard on the House floor on Friday, May 17.

 

The Texas Classroom Teachers Association and the Texas Retired Teachers Association have resources available online about how pending legislation would affect the Teacher Retirement System. Both organizations have toll-free numbers:

  • Texas Classroom Teachers Association: 888-879-8282
  • Texas Retired Teachers Association: 888-674-3788

Texas Classroom Teachers Association gives a brief update, and a more extensive summary of SB1458. Texas Retired Teachers Association provides a legislative update, focused on SB1458.

 

The Legislative Reference Library is unable to interpret or give legal advice on how bills apply to a particular situation.

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Bill Statistics, May 15, 2013

May 16

posted by TexasLRL in Legislation, Bill statistics, 83rd Session, Legislative process

As we approach the end of the 83rd Regular Session, the library will be compiling daily bill statistics.

 

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