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Topic 8: Public Policy in Texas

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Describe the school financing debate in Texas. How and why has school financing changed in the past? What is the current way in which public schools are financed? What are the long-term prospects for the current system?

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Where does Texas get its revenue? What are the effects of the tax system on Texans? Where does the state spend its money? How do taxes and spending in Texas compare with those of other states?

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How are public colleges and universities funded in Texas? How has the admissions system at Texas universities changed over time? How have these changes affected diversity at Texas's public universities?

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