Perry vows to call special sessions over redistricting
In Austin Gov. Perry signaled planning another special session on redistricting and related matters after Senate Republicans fined Democrats for boycotting the chamber. Democrats in Albuquerque argued Perry’s leadership failed while weighing the legality and impact of fines tied to missed sessions.
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Perry
Austin
Senate
Rick Penny
Albuquerque
N.M
David Dewhurst
Texas
Washington
Leticia van de Putte
Senate Democratic Caucus
Dewhurst
Irving
Attorney General's
Rodney Ellis
Houston
Tommy Williams
the Woodlands
Texas Senate
New Mexico
Williams
Chambers County
John Whitmire
Whitmire
U.S
Chris Bell
Baytown
Rick. Perry
Rick Perry
United States
Bell
Bayland Island sale eyed after bids and debts
City councils consider selling Bayland Island after reviewing bids while aiming to settle about 3.8 million owed on marina ship store and restaurant. Lawyer noted a $207,360 petition against US Enterprises Baytown for breach of lease plus past due rent and missing furnishings. Terrell, owner of T-Bone Tom’s, left Bayland Island owing city over 146k in rent. hopes to remain in business faded after prior failures to pay.
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Bayland Island
Calvin Mendinger
US Enterprises
Baytown
Ignacio Ramirez
Terrell
T-Bone Tom's
Highway 146
Kemah
Boardwalk Grill
Mama Ninfa
Ramirez
Galveston County
Mundinger
Baytown Council Sets Budget Hearing and Island Bid Options
The Baytown City Council meets to discuss the proposed 43.6 million budget with a first public hearing at 6 40 p m and a second at 6 40 p m for final approval At the session staff and council will finalize bid invitations for Bayland Island options One option sells only the restaurant facility with a ground lease while the other seeks the entire island including the marina and marina store A referendum may be required for park land portions and bidders must honor existing marina leases Restrictions prohibit industrial use junkyards or adult businesses The meeting also covers industrial district agreements with Chevron Phillips Chemical and Natural Gas Corp Chamber meetings are at City Hall 2404 Market St Baytown.
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Baytown
Bayland Island
Gary Smith
Bagland Island
Marina
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
Gas Oolarizing Inc
Baytown City Hall
Market St
Goose Creek district budget hearing set for 6 30 pm
Goose Creek ISD board members will review the proposed budget at tonight's hearing. Superintendent Barbara Sullis says trustees will be updated on revenues and expenditure needs. As a Chapter 41 district under the Robin Hood plan, district wealth per student must be reduced to 305000, with excess wealth redistributed. Enrollment data from October put wealth at about 326000 per student. The hearing will be at the Administration Building 4544 Interstate 10.
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Baytown
Goose Creek
Barbara Sullis
Katie
Bowman
Interstate 10
Proposition 6 would allow reverse mortgage conversions in Texas
Texans For Reverse Mortgages president Scott Norman promotes Proposition 6 to let homeowners convert home equity loans into reverse mortgages, arguing it aids paying bills, taxes, and education. Supporters include banks, realtors, and homeowner groups, while critics warn of lender targeting and foreclosure risks despite FHA oversight.
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Scott Norman
Texas
Scott Hochberg
Houston
Texas Conference For Homeowners’ Rights
Texas Bankers Association
Norman's
Norman
Bor- Towers
Carole Keeton Strayhorne
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Eddie Lucio JR
Bayland
Barry Terrell
Harris County
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