House Hearing Slated Tonight On State Departments Money
The House appropriations committee considers a $50 million departmental bill, a 15 to 20 percent rise over the current $42 million biennium. Chairman C S McLellan notes salaries stay flat while staff costs rise. about 31 million would come from general revenue, rest from special funds. A microfilming appropriation remains unresolved.
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House
C.S. McLellan
Eagle Lake
McLellan
General Revenue Fund
Senate
Seized Monies Sought For State Officers Under Audit
Texas officials urged using money seized in gambling raids by the Department of Public Safety for undercover work. Auditor Cavness noted most seized funds are held by counties with little disposition reporting. He also proposed advance license renewal notices to curb expired licenses while flagging space and staff needs. The audit praised accounting but cited hot checks totaling $21 with only $6 recovered.
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Austin American Co
Fe Department of Public Safety
C. H. Cavness
Department
Cavness
Conservation Leader Here The Finalists Campaign
Gainesville resident John W. Neff visited Austin to press a national conservation crusade. He founded The Finalists, a nonprofit promoting education on conserving oil gas minerals soil and water. He plans talks with conservation groups and lawmakers during a multi state tour. He warns waste endangers the earth and pledges no personal profit.
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Austin American
Florida
Texas
John W. Neff
Gainesville
Fla
Austin
Neff
Seven Senators Block Cooperative Oil Fields Plan Vote
Seven Texas senators blocked passage of a cooperative oil field development bill by voting against suspending a rule requiring three readings. The measure would allow voluntary pooling approved by the Railroad Commission to boost oil recovery while allegedly respecting antitrust laws. Supporters argued it would help conserve resources and increase state revenue.
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George Moffett
Chillicothe
Offett
House
Wardlow Lane
Center
Lane
Texas
Railroad Commission
Dorsey Hardeman
San Angelo
Moffett
Howard Carney
Atlanta
Reconsideration Sought on Texas Game Control Bill
The Texas House weighs a motion to reconsider a failed bid to expand Texas Game Commission authority over open seasons and bag limits. If revived, the measure could still face hurdles in both houses and would aim to preempt local game laws while preserving existing ones.
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Austin American Capitol
Texas Game Commission
Raymond Tatum
House
John L. Crosthwait
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