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Texas legislature taking on college costs

Renata Sago Feb 21, 2018
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Texas legislature taking on college costs

Renata Sago Feb 21, 2018
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A panel of Texas lawmakers meets Wednesday to take a look at how the state funds higher education each year. Legislatures across the country — who all face rising costs of higher ed and are trying to contain tuition hikes — will be watching for portable solutions that might work in other states.

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