Jessica Priest

5 days ago | krgv.com | Jessica Priest |Sneha Dey

"Bill to give political appointees more oversight over Texas universities wins final passage" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.

6 days ago | gilmermirror.com | Jessica Priest |Sneha Dey

By Jessica Priest and Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune May 24, 2025 “Texas House, Senate reach agreement on bill that would give political appointees more oversight over Texas universities” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.

1 week ago | crossroadstoday.com | Jessica Priest

Texas colleges could soon pay student athletes directly for the first time. The Senate unanimously passed a bill on Tuesday that would allow colleges to enter directly into what are called “name, image and likeness” agreements with athletes. Currently, only outside entities, like national advertisers or athletic boosters, can do so. “The Senate saved college sports in Texas,” Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said, jokingly afterward.

1 week ago | gilmermirror.com | Jessica Priest

By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune May 27, 2025 “Legislature to work out differences on bill limiting protests at public universities” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.

1 week ago | tdtnews.com | Jessica Priest

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