Interim committees reshaped by lame duck rule in Texas politics
Texas faces upheaval as interim lawmakers struggle with the lame duck provision. Attorney General Will Wilson says non re elected members may not stay on committees, affecting groups like the House General Investigating Committee. Other panels see shifts while some bodies retain members due to special terms or office tenure.
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Will Wilson
House General Investigating Committee
H. J. Blanchard
Lubbock
Joe Burkett
Kerrville
Carl Conley
Raymondville
Commission On State and
Legislative Council
Legislative Budget Board
House
Texas Veterans' Land Board Bond Interest Amendment Proposed
A proposed constitutional amendment would allow the Veterans' Land Board to issue bonds bearing interest up to 3.5 percent, with an election set for November and a governor's proclamation to implement if approved. The measure specifies voting instructions for and against and outlines adoption effects.
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Senate
Texas
Veterans’ Land Board
Texan
State of
Constitutional Amendment One on Ballot Comanche County
A constitutional proposal in Comanche County sets a district tax plan to fund medical care, transfer hospital ownership to the district, and allow state legislature to authorize a ten cent tax for countywide health operations. It details district co extents and ballot wording for the November 1960 election.
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HOUSE
State of Texas
Dis- Hidalgo County
Comanche County
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Texas
Lamarty
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Hidalgo County
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Comanche
Lemar
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Texans Discuss Price Daniel and allies on amendment
The article notes Gov Price Daniel Lt Gov Ben Ramsey and Atty Gen Will Wilson favored an amendment and were honorary committee members. It also reports Texas Employment Commission lawsuits against about 100 people for unemployment fraud. several were tried fined and ordered to repay funds.
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Price Daniel
Ben Ramsey
Atty Gen
Will Wilson
Cchits
Texas Employment Commission
TEC
Houston
Browneaville
Card of Thanks from Stephenson Family
The Stephenson family thanks friends and relatives for comforting assistance and words of sympathy during our sorrow. W. S. Stephenson and family express deep appreciation for kindness and support.
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W. S. Stephenson
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