State Capitol Highlights in Texas Education and Welfare Moves
State negotiators approve local control for schools and an expanded public school choice program with grants, while a five year welfare wait is enacted. Tuition increases at public universities are planned, with in state rate parity for out of state athletes. Lone Star card launches streamline electronic welfare in Dallas with June 1 target.
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Mount Pleasant
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Greg Luna
San Antonio
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George W. Bush
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Harvey Hilderbran
Kerrville
Texas
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Teel Bivins
R-Amarillo
Ken Armbrister
Dvictoria
Armbrister
John Sharp
Dallas
Sharp
Ron Kirk
Lone Star
Lakewood
Gov
Texas Railroad Commission
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Clyde Alexander
Athens
Judith Zaffirini
D-Laredo
Walker ends session with education and welfare moves
Rep Walker summarizes a crowded Texas legislative session focusing on the Education bill and bills on juvenile justice and welfare reform. He notes Governor Bush signed HB 60 on concealed weapons and expects a welfare program rebirth after Senate concurrence. He thanks supporters and looks to engage district 80 in 1997.
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Ron Wilson
Houston
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Cotton crop notes Terry County warns of seedling issues and aphid risk
Irrigated cotton about 85 percent planted in Terry County with dryland progress at 5 percent. Deep seed placement causes crusting and stand problems while cooler weather raises seedling disease risk. Recent rains may reduce salt injury, and a soil survey showed one sample with elevated salts. Thrips pressure remains light but watch for aphids with late planting. Weevil counts down but high emergence expected during squaring. Overwintering weevils are being treated near San Angelo. Read Boll Weevil Management Guidelines. Furadan 24C exemption filed. Minimize inputs by reducing seeding rates on dryland, avoid replanting irrigated stands into dense stands, and prepare for a May–June Scout School at Plainview. For details, contact Terry County Extension, 637-4060.
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San Angelo
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