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Baytown Sun in Baytown, Texas

30 Jan 1985

Page 19

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Baytown Sun

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Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1985

Page

19

Texas Baptist group critiques horse race betting figures

A Texas Baptist Life Commission official labeled pari mutuel revenue estimates as hokem while lawmakers push a bill to allow horse racing. Governor White demands a statewide referendum, while House leaders weigh taxation and anti crime safeguards amid budget shortfalls.

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Eckels blasts judges over indigent defense spending

Harris County Commissioner Bob Eckels criticized judges for county funds used to hire attorneys for indigent defendants. He cited an $84,350 expenditure in one court versus $6,000 in others, and noted overall spending rising from $9 million last year to $11 million this year. He urged commissioners to investigate. The panel also set up a Pillot Building committee with Dick Doss and Ron Dear to decide restoration or demolition options with iron front preserved in a new park, amid preservation and demolition debates.

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