Obama signs bill that requires Texas to maintain education spending to receive federal funds
07:22 AM CDT on Wednesday, August 11, 2010
WASHINGTON – Texas would have to preserve its current education spending levels through 2013 to qualify for more than $830 million in federal aid under a Texas-specific provision signed into law Tuesday by President Barack Obama.
The mandate passed the House on Tuesday afternoon as part of a $26 billion jobs protection bill, despite strong opposition from TexasRepublicans. Several said the amendment unfairly singled out the state and jeopardized its ability to receive the funds.
"This is another example of President Obama and the Democratic leadership messing with Texas," said Rep. Joe Barton , R-Arlington.
Gov. Rick Perry said the provision, which applies only to Texas, is
