Texas House committee backs recording votes for lawmakers
A Texas House committee approved a measure to record lawmakers votes on state legislation, making final vote records permanent in state law. The proposal, by Rep. Dan Branch, awaits full House and Senate approval amid mixed views from supporters and Rep. David Swinford who called it symbolism over substance. Open government groups push for statutory recording beyond current rules.
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State Affairs Committee
Senate
Lubbock infant kidnap accusee faces federal charges
Rayshaun Parson, 21, is charged in federal court with kidnapping after allegedly taking a newborn girl from a Lubbock hospital room. The infant was later reunited with her mother as Parson faces extradition to Texas and potential New Mexico fugitive charges. Parson awaits an initial appearance in Lubbock as investigators assess the case.
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New Braunfels Council Advances Local Preference and Creekside Plans
The council passed a local bid preference, moving to consider local vendors within five percent of the lowest bid. It approved incentives for Leisure Pools USA Trading Inc to relocate HQ to New Braunfels with a 50,000 grant and a 450,000 loan. An economic agreement and a tax increment reinvestment zone backed Creekside development, with a special meeting set for Wednesday to address river issues and a life jacket ordinance.
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Leisure Pools USA Trading Inc
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Petitioners request Good Friday holiday for NBISD
A group led by Pastor Wasser asked NBISD to consider preserving Good Friday as a holiday, stressing it was a request with no demand and citing 1000 signatures. Smith and Johnson framed the exchange as calm, emphasizing understanding and avoidance of weather makeup day designations while keeping the discussion open.
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Wasser
NBISD
Smith
God
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