Morgan Smith

Reporter, Texas Tribune

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Reporter at the Texas Tribune. Lapsed UT law student. Wellesley alumna.

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OH, from senior R: "I voted for SB2 last time just bc Jimmie Don asked me too. I am not a charter school person." #txlege #txed
Virtual school bill conferees: (H) K King, Ratliff, Dutton, Villarreal, Huberty; (S) Hegar, Lucio, Patrick, Seliger, West #hb1926 #txlege
As hours to seal the budget deal dwindle, @GovernorPerry comes out in opposition to a key provision trib.it/1agGC3X #txlege

Perry Says He Opposes Part of Budget Deal

texastribune.org — As a fragile and complex budget deal drew fire from some Republican members of the House on Friday afternoon, Gov. Rick Perry has revealed his opposition to one portion of a bill central to that deal. Issues with the bill must to be resolved by midnight or the budget deal could fall apart.
RT @EvaRuth: from @teainfo: CSCOPE board voted to dissolve its lesson plan program today, as expected. #txlege

What's Left for the 83rd Legislature

texastribune.org — The clock is ticking for lawmakers hard at work to pass prize bills in the final days of the 83rd legislative session. Here's a look at what's still outstanding. Check back often: We'll update this story as deals are brokered or broken. BUDGET None of the bills key to a budget deal have reached the governor's desk yet.
Asked if he backs #schoolchoice as a special session topic, @DanPatrick says "there's still a lot to do in the next 72 hours" #txlege #txed
RT @reevehamilton: Props to @paulburka for being a good sport about the #ttscramble scavenger hunt.

Session Scramble 2013 Leaderboard

texastribune.org — Here we post daily leaders in the 2013 Session Scramble, a Legislature-themed photo scavenger hunt. Think of it as Instagram with cut-throat competition instead of sepia tone filters.
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