As we wind down the debate over the top 10% rule, it seems some lawmakers just can’t get enough. After 8 hours of debate just today on this issue, representatives are giving their “closing remarks” at the podium. Meanwhile, the deadline to pass major bills in the House is midnight Tuesday - just about 28 hours from now.

The House changed the bill dramatically. It came in as allowing all state universities to cap the number of students it admits under the top 10% rule at 60% of their student body. After the House did its work, the bill only allows UT to cap its top 10% students at 75% of the student body. If the entire debate is putting you asleep…you’re not alone: