Final Issue: July 5

Issue 16: May 30

Issue 15: May 21

Issue 14: May 14

Issue13: May 7

Issue 12: April 30

Issue 11: April 23

Issue 10: April 16

Issue 9: April 9

Issue 8: April 2

Issue 7: March 26

Issue 6: March 20

Issue 5: March 12

Issue 4: March 5

Issue 3: February 26

Issue 2: February 20

Issue 1: February 12

About Legislative Update

This is an e-communication service provided by The University of Texas System Office of Governmental Relations (OGR). With the regular session of the 80th Legislature now in full swing, it is critical to keep information flowing. Every week LU will deliver timely news about the status of our most important issues and legislation, key committee actions, the state budget, and upcoming events of interest. Contributors are the UT System's Governmental Relations and Public Affairs offices. We welcome your comments; please feel free to contact Pat Graves, research analyst, at 512/499-4711, or Anthony de Bruyn, interim director of public affairs, at 512/499-4363.

80th Legislature

Information Resources

Legislative Update Home (archive of past issues)

Up and Coming

August (TBD) House Select Committee on Higher Education and Public Education Finance

Beyond the Dome

July 9  Evidentiary hearing on proposed settlement in Frew Medicaid case, Austin

Nov. 6 Constitutional amendment election

Helpful Resources

State Finance

Legislative Budget Board

Debt Affordability Study

Federal Funds Watch (2/12/07)

Contracts Reported by State Agencies, Higher Education Institutions in FY06

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Tuition Revenue Bonds Report, Fall 2006

Sen. Rodney Ellis (Houston)

Speeding Down a Dead End Street: The Looming Crisis in Texas Financial Aid.

2008-09 State Budget

Legislative Budget Board
Summary of Budget Policy and Recommendations

Recommendations for the 80th Legislature (proposed budget)

Legislative Budget Estimates

Financing Higher Education in Texas: Legislative Primer

House Research
Organization
Writing the State Budget: 80th Legislature  

Senate Research Center
Guide to the Budget Process

2007 Legislative Session

House Research Organization
Legislative Staff Directory

Topics for the 80th Legislature

How a Bill Becomes Law: 80th Legislature

House Committee Procedures: 80th Legislature

Senate Research Center
Issues Facing the 80th Legislature: A Briefing Report

Legislative Lexicon