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Report: Texans Ranks No. 41 in the Nation for Overall Child Well-Being

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Advocacy Group Offers Recommendations For Fixing ‘Broken’ Foster Care System

Posted on August 3, 2017 · The advocacy group Children At Risk announced recommendations on how Texas can improve its foster care system.

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Special session maneuvering: political roundup for Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Posted on May 31, 2023 · The Texas House passes what Governor Abbott wants, then promptly adjourns. Where does this leave the Texas Senate?

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University of Houston admissions extends standardized test-optional policy through 2024

Posted on May 25, 2023 · Other universities, such as Baylor and Texas Tech, will have test-optional admissions policies until Fall 2025.

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Should Texas consider expanding nuclear energy?

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Posted on May 19, 2023 · A University of Houston professor makes his case for why it's a question worth asking.

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Political roundup: Deadlines in Austin and in Washington prompt… inaction

Posted on May 10, 2023 · Impending deadlines designed to push lawmakers to act aren't working. How come?

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