Migrant farm workers win unemployment eligibility in Texas
A district judge ruled that portions of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act excluding most farm workers are unconstitutional. The Texas Employment Commission must handle claims for about 104,000 migrant and seasonal workers, with eligibility after earning at least 500 this year. The ruling, hailed by labor leaders, could extend coverage to tens of thousands and shift tax duties to growers and crews.
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White pledges veto to protect education reforms
Gov. Mark White warned he will veto any Legislature bill that dilutes public school reforms. He defended the 2.6 billion tax plan, urged better pay for teachers, smaller classes, and targeted funding for poorer districts. He endorsed stricter penalties for inmates who kill and opposed mandatory seat belts pending review.
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Public Utility Commission
Houston Lighting & Power Co
South Texas
PUC
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