What does the Governors Business Council have to do with UT?
An Ann Richards creation, the council serves as a nexus for the good ol’ boys and gals of Texas politico-business. Many of the Regents and their friends proudly serve as members of this board and, according to their Mission Statement, are active in • “providing advice, research and counsel in the development and implementation laws, regulations and programs to improve the business climate in Texas. • providing advice and counsel with respect to the elimination and modification of statutory, regulatory and structural impediments to economic development in Texas.” The Regents, although ostensibly public servants, use their political leverage to further their own personal business agendas, dismantling regulations that were created for the public good. Via the Governor’s Business Council, the Regents can expand the scope of their business fiefdoms by dealing directly with the state government and public policy. In addition, the Council provides a direct forum – unavailable to average Texan
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