Legislation in the works to form seven-county water authority, expanded from original two counties
A bill is being fashioned in Austin to unite Parker, Palo Pinto and five neighboring counties in a regional water authority.
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A bill is being fashioned in Austin to unite Parker, Palo Pinto and five neighboring counties in a regional water authority.
A bill is being fashioned in Austin to unite Parker, Palo Pinto and five neighboring counties in a regional water authority.
Any student could qualify to receive $8,000 for private or home school expenses, but two-thirds of the $500 million allotted under the bill would be prioritized for students at poor-performing campuses. The remainder would be available for any student.
More than 380 supporters and opponents signed up Wednesday to testify on the proposal, which would allow parents to use state funds to send their children to private schools.
AUSTIN — The Texas Senate Finance Committee voted in favor of a bill Wednesday that supports financial aid for rural law enforcement.