Selected News Articles

" Texas universities move closer to tier-one status "
( Fort Worth Star-Telegram , April 29, 2009)
"Senate approves one top-tier measure, postpones debate on another "
( The Lufkin Daily News, April 29, 2009)
"Supporters of tier one funding bill address Texas House panel"
(Dallas Morning News, March 12, 2009)
"State wants more Tier 1 schools"
(Houston Chronicle, March 11, 2009)
"Former UT president favors Houston, Dallas areas for next top-tier schools"
(Austin American-Statesman, February 23, 2009)
"Gov. Perry to call for tuition freeze"
(Houston Chronicle, January 27, 2009)
"Welcome Tier One support from Dewhurst"
(Dallas Morning News, January 21, 2009)
"UT pushes lawmakers to modify Top 10% Rule"
(Houston Chronicle, January 7, 2009)