Texas lawmakers weigh new sales tax plans and sunset committees
Amid debate over a hit and miss tax approach, lawmakers discuss proposed 2 percent sales taxes tied to corporate income, 2 percent levies on items above five dollars, and selective excise taxes. Governor Daniels forms a tax study committee aimed at compromise paths.
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Charlies N. Wilson
Trinity
House
George T. Flinson
Mineola
Daniels
Texas
Changes Proposed For Deer Hunting In Llano County
Two Texas Game and Fish Commission proposals will be discussed at a Llano meeting at 8 p m on Wednesday June 28. A possible deer bag limit increase on a bonus basis is explored and a proposal to remove deer checking stations is considered. Attendees include Jack Ward Thomas Elgin Dietz and Bill Swope with about 35 Edwards Plateau staff.
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Llano County
Texas Game and Fish Commission
Jack Ward Thomas
Llano
Elgin Dietz
San Marcos
Bill Swope
Edwards Plateau
Llano News
State Capital Highlights Sidelights by Vern Sanford
Austin reports a pending Texas tax debate with a large bill likely in July or August. Lawmakers seek home district opinions to guide a swift solution when the special session begins July 10. Central Texas lawmakers respond to Gov Price Daniel on a proposed 341 million dollar revenue plan and broad coverage tax.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Price Daniel
Barroom Firehouse Gas Attack Case Sparks Suit
John Jones operated a service station and supplied gasoline in a dirty paint bucket to an enraged customer who tossed and lit the fuel in a barroom full of hecklers. Several patrons suffered severe burns, leading to a police arrest and prison sentence for the attacker. The bar patrons then filed a civil suit against the gas station owner seeking damages.
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John Jones
Liability for dangerous goods and foreseeability in negligence
A Texas State Bar feature explains negligence where a seller or keeper of hazardous items may be liable when foreseeable misuse leads to damage. It covers gas sold in an open bucket, loaded guns left accessible, misrouted train passengers, and unlocked construction equipment used by vandals. The piece cautions readers to consult an attorney for fact‑specific law.
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Jones
State Bar of Texas
Surprise Birthday Supper for Mrs Klein at Klaerner's Park
Mr and Mrs Edwin Klein and their children Ruben Missex Lavern and Rita attended a surprise birthday supper at Klaerner's Park on Saturday. Relatives joined from Louisiana Houston San Antonio Fredericksburg and Harper to celebrate Mrs Klein's birthday.
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Ruben
Missex Lavern
Rita
Klaerner’s Park
Mrs. Klein
Louisiana
Houston
San _ Antonio
Fredericksburg
Harper
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