Texas amendments at a glance
Texas voters approved nine proposed state constitutional amendments Tuesday. Proposition 1 funds rail relocation and infrastructure. Proposition 2 defines marriage as between a man and a woman. Proposition 3 allows cities to issue long term economic development loans. Proposition 4 allows denial of bail for pretrial release violations. Proposition 5 would let Legislature set maximum commercial loan rates and was rejected. Proposition 6 adds a public member to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. Proposition 7 enables line of credit advances for seniors via reverse mortgage. Proposition 8 clears land titles in Upshur and Smith counties. Proposition 9 expands regional mobility authority terms and was rejected. Source: Secretary of State's Office.
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Prop 2 debate shows rural, urban split in Texas
Community leaders note Prop 2 support runs higher in Chambers County than Harris. Harris County Democrats split on gay marriage while Republican leaders credit turnout. Texas Secretary of State Williams reports 18 percent turnout statewide, highest since 1991.
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Harris and Chambers Counties impose burn ban
Harris and Chambers counties have issued seven day burn bans due to drought raising fire risk. Officials expect Harris ban to last into February, while Chambers allows seven days before renewal or lifting. Fire officials urge caution with cooking fires and to avoid discarding cigarette butts during the ban.
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Harris County
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Baytown
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Baytown considers emergency pay for essential Rita workers
Baytown City Council weighs a one time lump sum to essential personnel who worked during Hurricane Rita with $125 for Sept 22 and $250 for Sept 23 or 24, totaling up to $375 for those who worked all shifts. Eligibility targets those who stayed during Rita while future duties remain contingent, not a prior service bonus. The plan also covers final payment on the Wayne Gray Sports Complex, a $143,421.35 hold, and a $35,000 market study for downtown Baytown with two interlocal MDD agreements on pavement and utility corridor feasibility. Council meets at City Hall tonight.
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Greg Stubbs
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