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State doesn't know whether CPS workers are law-abiding, non-violent...but "it is something that we could look into." Sen. Jane Nelson, a Flower Mound Republican who is the Senate's chief social services policy writer, said Texas is making some progress. She cited her bill last session that requires FBI... In this article: Lauren Taylor, The Dallas Morning News, Dallas County, New York City, Dallas, and Misdemeanor |
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Diets in Review Blog | March 11, 2009
Physical Fitness Makes for Better Students
...are actually a positive altruistic thing. Republican Senator Jane Nelson of Texas is sponsoring legislation to increase physical education requirements for middle school students in Texas. "We need to move forward on this issue as if...
In this article: Jane Nelson
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The Dallas Morning News | October 06, 2009
Texas Sen. Jane Nelson: Do deaths of Arlington toddler, 3 others signal wider CPS problem?
...suggested Monday. Sen. Jane Nelson noted that Darrell "Tre" Singleton III is one of at least four Texas children who have died in recent months after Child Protective Services began monitoring their families. "CPS has been under...
In this article: Jane Nelson, Houston, Allegation, and Wfaa-tv
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Ft. Worth Star-Telegram | February 18, 2009
Perry says Texas will take its share of stimulus package, but he has reservations
...the federal government go deeper into debt," she said. "Nor do I want these dollars - which come from the pockets of Texas taxpayers - going to states that have run up enormous deficits." Criticism is 'crazy' In his letter to Obama, Perry...
In this article: Rick Perry, Michael Burgess, Barack Obama, Jane Nelson, David Dewhurst, and Medicaid
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Some Texas districts yet to change grading policies
...school board president Jerry Christian said. "We're going to start from ground zero with an open discussion with educators and others on this grading procedure the district must develop." Nelson said that minimum grade policies are...
In this article: Jane Nelson, Fort Worth, Inflation, and The Dallas Morning News
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CBS | May 19, 2009
Texas lawmakers consider strengthening PE curriculum
"ItaEUR™s teaching kids how to live healthy for the rest of their lives." ThataEUR™s exactly how some lawmakers want Texas public schools to approach PE. "ItaEUR™s very important all of our schools understand when we talk about...
In this article: Jane Nelson and Flower Mound
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Dallas-Fort Worth senator files bill to tackle Texas nursing shortage
...Texas nursing shortage AUSTIN - In her first major legislative push of the new session, Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, filed a bill Wednesday focused on stemming a nursing shortage in Texas hospitals. Nelson's bill would prohibit...
In this article: Jane Nelson, Fort Worth, Dallas, Austin, Cancer, Texas Hospital Association, and Lance Armstrong
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www.washingtonpost.com | March 13, 2007
N.M. Lawmakers Approve Cancer Vaccine
...Perry's order. Their announcement was made after meeting with Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, who told them the order "was more like a suggestion to the head of the agency," according to state Sen. Jane Nelson. Abbott spokesman...
In this article: Rick Perry, New Mexico, Merck & Co., Cervical cancer, HPV, Bill Richardson, Attorney General, Greg Abbott, and Timothy M. Kaine
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Medical News Today | March 13, 2009
NNOC-Texas Announces Stance Of Support If Amended For Texas Hospital Association/Texas Nurses Association Staffing Bill
NNOC-Texas, the state chapter of the national nurses' movement, has offered a series of amendments to Rep. Donna Howard to strengthen HB 591, a nurse staffing bill conceived by the Texas Hospital Association and Texas Nurses Association.
In this article: Medical advice, Senfronia Thompson, Jane Nelson, Mario Gallegos, and San Antonio, Texas.
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Texas lawmaker focuses on health programs for state’s needy
Texas lawmaker focuses on health programs for state’s needy Texas lawmaker focuses on health programs for state's needy Texas spends $21 billion annually on health programs for the needy and disabled, and state Sen. Jane Nelson,...
In this article: Medicaid, Jane Nelson, Flower Mound, Revenue, Tax, Obesity, and Children's Health Insurance Program
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Texas (/ˈtɛksəs/) is the second-largest U.S. state in both area and population, and the largest state in the contiguous United States.
The name had wide usage among native Americans, meaning "friends" or "allies". Located in the South Central United States, Texas is bordered by Mexico to the south, New Mexico to the west, Oklahoma to the north, Arkansas to the northeast, and Louisiana to the east. Texas has an area of 268820 sqmi, and a growing population of 24.6 million residents. Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest in the United States, while Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston are the 4th and 6th largest United States metropolitan areas.
Other major cities include San Antonio, El Paso, and Austin—the state capital. Texas is nicknamed the Lone Star State to signify Texas as an independent republic and as a reminder of the state's struggle for independence from Mexico. The "Lone Star" can be found on the Texas State Flag and on the Texas State Seal today.
In the early 1900s, oil discoveries initiated an economic boom in the state. Texas has since economically diversified. Today it has more Fortune 500 companies than any other U.S. state. With a growing base of industry, the state is a leader in many, including agriculture, petrochemicals, energy, computers and electronics, aerospace, and biomedical sciences. It leads the nation in export revenue and has the second-highest gross state product.
- Name:
- Texas
- Also Known As:
- The Lone Star State
- Capital:
- Austin
- Motto:
- Friendship
- Largest City:
- Houston
- Governor:
- Rick Perry (R)
- Lieutenant Governor:
- David Dewhurst (R)
- Total Area:
- 696,241
- Area of Land:
- 678,051
- Area of Inland Water:
- 6,784
- Latitude:
- 25° 50′ N to 36° 30′ N
- Longitude:
- 93° 31′ W to 106° 39′ W
- Elevation Lowest Point:
- 0
- Lowest Point:
- Gulf of Mexico coast
- Elevation highest point:
- 8,751
- Highest Point:
- Guadalupe Peak
- GDP (per capita PPP) Rank:
- 16th
- Borders:
- New Mexico, Oklahoma
- Admittance Date:
- December 29, 1845
- Time Zone:
- Central: UTC-6/-5
- Demonym:
- Texian (archaic)
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