<p>The Dallas Morning News argued today that something needs to be done about this situation. It mentioned that the funding for grants (for low income students) had not be changed and observed that the in-state public school cost was now over $20,000 and the middle class needed a break.</p>
<p>Texas has really gotten itself in a bind. The legislature only meets every two years, so it is difficult to “get right on” a problem. </p>
<p>Also, Texas basically guarantees a spot in a state college for every student from Texas who graduates in the top 10% of his class in HS. Don’t ask. It has to do with a 5th Circuit ruling on affirmative action.</p>