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Texas Taxes Rise as Clothing Becomes Taxable July First
Texas lawmakers raise state sales tax from 1 to 2 percent on autos and end exemptions for clothing. Shoppers rush to buy in June. Gov Connally signs budget after vetoes and a proposed ethics study. Screwworm eradication shows a 93 percent decline with improved reporting. Several bills vetoed or signed, including criminal procedure code and dairy jury service changes.
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John Connally
Connally
Murray
Travis County
Tex
Senate
Upper Guadalupe River
Angleton
Texas Water Commission
Water Commission
William J. Murom
Atty
Gen
Waggoner