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Tag Archives: Jeb Bush

A huge American flag hangs behind the stage of a Plano megachurch.

by Christopher Hooks

The Righteous and the Damned: GOP Presidential Candidates Preen at Plano Church

Mon, Oct 19, 2015 |

The book of Matthew, Chapter 6, contains stern admonitions for those who would follow the Lord. “Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noti...Read More

Meet the Millionaires and Billionaires Behind Ted Cruz, Rick Perry and Jeb Bush

Fri, Aug 7, 2015 |

Of the $217 million raised by the top 10 Republican presidential Super PACs, more than $50 million, or 23 percent, came from Texas. Some of them are well-known ...Read More

It’s Crunch Time for Education Reform Bills

Mon, May 18, 2015 |

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has made education reform his mission this legislative session, but the success of his agenda is in doubt now that only one measure has a c...Read More

by Christopher Hooks

The Prodigal Paul Returns (To Texas)

Texas will be playing a critical role in the 2016 Republican Primary—and Rand Paul is laying his groundwork.

Fri, Mar 28, 2014 |

Rand Paul is beefing up his presidential campaign years in advance of the 2016 election. His activity in Texas foreshadow's the states growing importance to the...Read More

by Patrick Michels

Randy Best is Back with Another Star-Studded Higher Ed Summit

Fri, Mar 21, 2014 |

Randy Best, the Dallas entrepreneur whose Academic Partnerships helps public universities take degree programs online, will host Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton fo...Read More

Jeb Bush

by Beth Cortez-Neavel

Hot List: Day 52 of the Legislature

Thu, Feb 28, 2013 |

The Lead: A Bush was back in the Texas Capitol yesterday. Jeb Bush, that is. The former Florida governor was a guest of Sen. Dan Patrick (R-Houston), who had be...Read More

Jeb Bush Regales Senators with Reform Ideas, Old-School Testing Enthusiasm

Wed, Feb 27, 2013 |

But between the guest of honor's last name and his tremendous faith in high-stakes testing, visiting the Senate chamber this morning felt a lot less like reform...Read More

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