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Redistricting Will Change East Texas Political Landscape
Redistricting Will Change East Texas Political Landscape
Redistricting Will Change East Texas Political Landscape
The Texas House is redrawing state legislative districts, as required every ten years.  At first glance, it appears East Texas will lose at least two House seats, and Angelina County will be moved into a different House district and get a new state representative.
Angelina School Districts Could Lose $1 Million if Budget Passes
Angelina School Districts Could Lose $1 Million if Budget Passes
Angelina School Districts Could Lose $1 Million if Budget Passes
The state budget bill just passed by the Texas  House would cut state funding of public schools by $8 billion dollars.  Every school district in the state would be affected.  School districts in Angelina County would lose $1 million each, and local school officials say they're worried.
Texas House Passes Bare Bones Budget
Texas House Passes Bare Bones Budget
Texas House Passes Bare Bones Budget
The Texas House voted 98-49 Sunday night to slash funding for public schools, nursing homes and college financial aid in a dramatic show by Republicans elected on a limited-government message in the face of a massive budget shortfall.
Republican Freshmen Come on Strong in State Legislature
Republican Freshmen Come on Strong in State Legislature
Republican Freshmen Come on Strong in State Legislature
Newly elected state lawmakers are usually treated like children. Veteran lawmakers remind them they are to be seen and not heard.  They're told to get along they have to go along, and most do. But not this year.  The current freshman class is refusing to just sit and be quiet.

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