Walker TX Rep files record number of bills in Austin
State Representative Gary L. Walker of District 80 reports filing more than 3,500 bills by the deadline, a new record. HB1 is the appropriation bill. He serves on a 27 member committee and subcommittees study emoluments and property tax relief. He also files HB 481 to reduce TAAS testing and save 8-10 million dollars for education initiatives.
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Texas Senate OKs zero tolerance school safety bill
Texas Senate passes a zero tolerance style bill expanding expulsions for on campus or school event offenses amid broader safe schools package. House must review as budget and education issues consume Capitol activity.
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Buster” Brown
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BBB Travel tips warn against scams in vacation offers
The Better Business Bureau urges skepticism toward post cards or calls claiming no cost vacations and warns against sharing credit card or bank details. Avoid high pressure sales and offers promising all major hotels or airlines. Verify through BBB numbers or local travel agents before proceeding.
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TDCI to seek national accreditation status Huntsville
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice will seek national accreditation from the American Corrections Association for its prisons. Executive Director Wayne Scott said the goal is to meet nearly 500 standards on safety health and operations. The Boyd Unit in Teague will be the first facility submitted with other units to follow as experience grows.
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