Land of Size Future: Texas as Five States Idea Revisited
Dallas Republican Rep. Jim Collins renewed the proposal to divide Texas into up to five states to recalibrate Senate power and regional balance. He argues new state lines could offset Northeast influence, while acknowledging the enormous logistical and economic implications of such a split amid rapid communications and industry shifts toward the Southwest. Texas, he says, has a future built on its size and potential.
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One Of The Great Ones Leon Jaworski Named Texan Of The Year
Leon Jaworski a Houston attorney and former Nuremberg prosecutor has been named Texan of the Year by the Texas Legislative Conference Officials. The noted lawyer led high level roles in the State Bar of Texas American Bar Association American College of Trial Lawyers and the Texas Civil Judicial Council.
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Social Security Reserve Concerns Highlighted By Senator Bentsen
Senator Lloyd Bentsen notes possible short term deficits in Social Security as a paper on the program is discussed by a bipartisan group of former health and welfare leaders. He cautions reserves may dip during recession and urges careful study, while linking to cost of living escalator and ongoing beneficiary expectations.
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Texas House approves presidential preference bill HB 679
The Texas House passed a presidential preference bill after two days of debate. It proposes direct district level delegate selection with 75 percent of delegates elected locally and 25 percent at state conventions, aiming for a May vote on pledged slates and drawing support from Gov. Briscoe and Sen. Lloyd Bentsen amid opposition from liberal Democrats and some Republicans.
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The Arab Oil Supply and a Warning From John A
A reader warns that oil shortages and storage limits could force Arabs to cut supplies, raising prices and testing U S dependence on oil. The letter argues for energy independence and recalls a father’s tale about scarce wood as a lesson in changing times.
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