Beth Cortez-Neavel

Report: Foster Care Reforms Will Cost More MoneyOct 16, 2014
A new report concludes that controversial foster care reforms will likely cost Texas more money. Full Story
State Stumbles Forward with Foster Care PrivatizationSep 09, 2014
Is the state agency charged with guarding Texas' abused kids trying to privatize foster care services for no reason? Full Story
Advocates, State Officials Fight Over Foster Care System OverhaulApr 17, 2014
Depending on whom you ask, Texas is either rushing to implement potentially disastrous changes to its foster care system or taking bold action to fix serious problems. Full Story
Laid-Off UT-Brownsville Faculty Sue, Claiming School Ignored their Tenure RightsFeb 21, 2014
Three professors filed a suit against the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College, escalating a two-year battle over tenure rights. Full Story
Hot List: Day 135 of the LegislatureMay 22, 2013
The Lead: Five days left till sine die, and the deadlines are coming fast. Today’s the last day for the Senate and the House […] Full Story

Tyrant’s Foe: Helping Homeless KidsMay 06, 2013
LifeWorks is an Austin nonprofit that provides needy families and individuals with support services like affordable housing, education and counseling. Full Story
Anti-Federal Sentiment Dominates Discussion of Texas Oil and Gas IndustryJan 10, 2013
The newest member of the Texas Railroad Commission, Christi Craddick, took to the podium at the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s big Austin policy confab […] Full Story