Texas Tech veterinary school

Scott Braddock on The Chad Hasty Show discussing the latest news from the Texas legislature, including property tax reform as well as the Texas Tech veterinary school.

Scott Braddock on The Chad Hasty Show discussing the latest news from the Texas legislature, including progress on school finance, property tax reform, and the Texas Tech veterinary school.

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick on The Chad Hasty Show in Austin discuss progress in the 86th Texas Legislature including budget, the Texas Tech veterinary school, and more. (February 28, 2019)

District 84 Representative John Frullo on The Chad Hasty Show talking about the agenda in the 86th Texas Legislature, the Texas Tech University veterinary school, and more.

"I think it's great that two West Texas cities are coming together to make that happen, because it's such a positive for all of West Texas, and I'm an Amarillo guy. I grew up in Amarillo, so I'm proud of the big A for making that happen," Randy said.

"If somebody's really looking for a job, they might have to search a little bit depending on their qualifications and skills, but the fact of the matter is, there's jobs out there for folks in Lubbock Texas," Eddie said.

The Dallas Morning News editorial says Texas Tech's proposed veterinary program in Amarillo will be a benefit to the whole state

"As we go into this session, even though there is so much focus on the new initiatives like the vet school, the dental school, the institute for mental health, our basic and fundamental priority is always the formula. That's what funds most of what we do at Tech, or a good part of what we do," Dr. Schovanec said.

"The program that Tech has developed, I really do honestly think, is a no-brainer, and I think it's one of the biggest projects that Texas Tech has had in quite some time," McBride said.

Texas A&M Board of Regents Chairman Charles Schwartz had harsh words for Texas Tech University's proposed veterinary school, set to be built in Amarillo.