College students in Texas speak against state government - Courtney Friedman and Cathryn Khalil, KYTX

One of the biggest issues continues to be the state budget, and despite the need for cuts across the board, college students aren't ready to give up the fight to fund higher education. "Texas Republicans in the state House do not care about college students." This strong statement came from Texas College Democrats President David de la Fuente. It was a message delivered by David de la Fuente, but echoed by the signatures of 1,500 college students from across the state. Students from 60 universities signed the petition, but are they registering their frustration too late? The House already approved a budget that cuts higher education by at least 10 percent. It also wipes out the potential for any new student to get Texas grants, and significantly reduces work-study programs.