AMA President Says Nation Watches Prop 12 Vote in Texas
AMA President Dr. Donald Palmisano says the September Prop 12 vote in Texas will set a model for other states as voters decide whether to cap non economic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits. He notes potential effects on premiums and discusses supporters and opponents including concerns over open courts and broader liability.
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Dallas
Texas
American Medical Association
Donald Palmisano
Palmisano
Florida
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
California
Colorado
New Mexico
Louisiana
Wisconsin
Indiana
AMA
General Accounting Office
Texas Proposed Constitutional Amendments for Sept 13 Ballot
The 22 proposed amendments cover veterans housing funding, tax relief measures, religious organization exemptions, park districts, tax on travel trailers, home equity loan rules, a six person jury, allowing lone candidates to assume office, school fund use, surplus firefighting equipment donations, winery operations, medical non economic damage limits, tax freezes for disabled elders, short term notes by transportation agencies, protected local retirement benefits, home equity lending specifics, limiting taxes on disabled homesteads, succession to office, rural fire districts repeal, defense related economic development bonds, faculty serving on water boards, and temporary replacements for officers called to active duty.
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United States Armed Forces
Early voting sites and hours in Harris and Chambers counties
Harris County voters may vote at Remington Park 904 West Baker Road in Baytown with hours through Sept 6 7 am to 7 pm Sept 7 1 pm to 6 pm and Sept 8 7 am to 7 pm Sept 9 7 am to 7 pm. Chambers County polls open 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday at multiple offices including the Chambers County Courthouse Winnie branch Cedar Bayou and Mont Belvieu locations with openings from Sept 3 in some sites.
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Baytown
Remington Park
West Baker Road
Chambers County
Anahuac
Washington Ave
Winnie Branch
Justice of the Peace
Pet
Winnie
Broadway Ave
Mont Belview
West Chambers County
Eagle Drive
Cedar Bayou
Pot
Hwy
Prop 19 Transition Shapes Rural Fire Districts
In Baytown area Highlands Fire Prevention District No 14 may shift to emergency services district status with broader taxing power and the option to impose a sales tax. Supporters say flexibility improves adaptation after 9 11, while opponents warn of higher taxes despite voters' final say. Early voting runs through Tuesday ahead of Sept 13 election day.
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Boards of Emergency Services
Emergency Services
Lewis
Baytown
Highlands Fire
Jim Strohai
Strohal
Anahuac Holds Early Voting At Games In District
The Anahuac district reports a current tax rate of 1.62 dollars and a proposed increase could raise taxes on a 50 000 dollar home by 875 dollars annually, with 65 dollars extra. Early voting runs 8 am to 5 pm at four sites and ends Sept. 9 ahead of the Sept. 13 election.
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Anahuac
Turnout Update For Constitutional Amendments Across Counties
Voters in four counties use locations in Anahuac Winnie Mont Belvieu and Houston area. About 80 ballots cast so far with totals not yet available for all sites. Harris County residents can vote at Remington kK West Baker Road, while Chambers County locations include East Chambers Annex Winnie West Annex Mont Belvieu Cedar Bayou and the Chambers County Courthouse in Anahuac.
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Roshto
Chambers County
Anahuac
Baton
Remington Kk
Sol West Baker Road
Harris County
East Chambers County
Broadway
Winnie
West Chambers County
Eagle Drive
Mont Belvieu
Cedar Bayou
Highway
Bond issue on sewer repairs eyed for District 27
In Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No 27 voters face a 1.57 million bond proposal to fix leaky sewer lines last repaired in 1977. If approved taxes rise from 35 cents to about 70 cents per 100 valuation, with early voting Sept 9 and polls Sept 13 at 5534 Wade Road.
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Alexander
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No
Baytown
Decker Drive
Market Street
Lynchburg
Wade Road
Afton Place
Wade
Goose Creek
McLean Road
Wade and
Market
Trial schedule and media influence in Chambers County case
Mike Little dropped six criminal charges after protests in July 2002 involving Coates. The defense argued media coverage could affect jurors, but Judge Wilborn denied change of venue and dismissal requests. Hardy and Joslin face potential convictions with years and fines cited. hearings set for October.
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Mike Little
Coates
Hussey
Joslin
Sheriff's Department
Hardy, Joslin
Chambers County
Cagle
Houston Chronicle
The
Anahuac Progress
Hometown Press
Kshn Radio
Baytown Sun
Hardy
Tritico
Carroll Wilborn
Wilborn
District Attorney
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Hankinson
Austin
John Bertolino
Galveston Municipal Police Association
Associated Press
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Rick Perry
Perry
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Veterans’ Land and
Veterans’ Housing Assistance
Barnhart
Chambers
Highway 146
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