Texas Legislature Opens With Fast Pace And Broad Agenda
The 64th Texas Legislature began with rapid action. Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby announced a full Senate committee roster on January 14 while Rep. Bill Clayton became the House speaker and pursued rules changes. The session saw proposals for emergency pay raises for state workers, extended unemployment benefits, and $80 million in school aid. Gov. Briscoe submitted a list of emergency measures and long-range recommendations for a joint session.
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Austin
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Texas
House
Bill Clayton
Springlake
Bill Hobby
Senate
Don Adams
Jasper
Housekeeping
Pete Snelson
Midland
Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Fiace Clayton
Carl Parker
Port Arthur
Dolph Briscoe
Briscoe
Hobby
Inflation, Government Spending, and Business Cited by NFIB
The piece argues inflation is caused by government actions rather than business or consumers. It cites NFIB members cutting spending to counter inflation and accuses the Labor Department of masking higher car prices by excluding safety feature costs, per Wall Street Journal commentary.
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Department of Labor
Wall Street Journal
Labor Department
Friday Snorts From Harper Texas
Governor Briscoe warns Ford energy proposals could lift Texas utility and gasoline costs by about 3.4 billion dollars. Tourism in Texas grows toward a near record as Lime stone County is urged to be declared a disaster area. Consumer headlines note higher car prices not matching quality gains amid belt lock controversy and broader federal actions.
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Briscoe
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Texas
Hill Country Scouting Events and Training Schedule
The Hill Country District outlines upcoming events in February and March including adult leader skills outdoor at Camp Gene Ashby Mason and Scout-O-Rama kickoff tickets. Leaders are urged to send 1974 1975 rosters with names addresses unit numbers positions and awards to complete district books and renew charters.
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Stonewall
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Blanco
Marbie Falls
Burnet
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Mason
Harper
Doss
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Gene Ashby
Capitol Area
Wood Badge
Corral
Harry Wahrmund
Dennis Lange
E. B. Kinsey Memorial Fund
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Austin
First State Bank
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Hill Country District
Cubs
Department of Public Safety
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Kenneth Treibs
Public Safety
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Ralph Weiershausen
Fred
Ericksburg
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Houston
Tom Law
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