1. The current Texas Lieutenant Governor called GOP gubernatorial candidates Rick Perry and Kay Bailey Hutchison experienced foes today and declined to say he’s backing either one. “I’ve got enough on my plate right now,” the Lieutenant Governor said after filing his candidacy for re-election. A. Bob Bullock B. Tom Craddick C. David Dewhurst D. Greg Abbott Need a hint? Read this article: http://bit.ly/5hdHMx http://bit.ly/5hdHMx Answer: C. Davis Dewhurst

2. The Austin school district’s fourth and eighth graders outperformed other urban districts on national math tests, according to results released today. Eighteen school districts participated in the voluntary trial. Which is the only other Texas district that participated? A. Dallas ISD B. Houston ISD C. Fort Worth ISD D. Northside ISD Need a hint? Read this article: http://bit.ly/5xWWIQ http://bit.ly/5xWWIQ Answer: B. Houston ISD

3. It's official: the Longhorns are headed for the Bowl Championship Series' title game on Jan. 7 Where is the game played? A. New Orleans B. Miami C. Tucson D. Pasadena Need a hint? Read this article: http://bit.ly/6JktwZ http://bit.ly/6JktwZ Answer: D. Pasadena

4. Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg said Monday that prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Areli Carbajal Escobar, charged with capital murder in the May slaying of 17-year-old Bianca Maldonado who lived near him in a Decker Lane apartment complex. Maldonado attended what high school? A. Reagan High School B. Austin High School C. LBJ High School D. Akins High School Need a hint? Read this article: http://bit.ly/76g6zRhttp://bit.ly/76g6zR Answer: C. LBJ High School