Texas Senators Urge Congress to Lift Oil Price Controls
Texas lawmakers push for federal action to remove price controls and environmental limits on oil and gas. They seek incentives for exploration, higher depletion allowances, and suspended auto exhaust rules to ease energy shortages. Critics warn of higher motorist costs and rollbacks of environmental gains.
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Texas lawmakers react to energy crisis with smiles and backs
In Austin the Texas Legislature resumes amid an energy crisis as lawmakers greet each other with back slaps and new outfits. Governor and Briscoe push swift highway action while voices seek investigations into oil and policy amid a busy session.
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No New Taxes Hopes Raised By Official
Morning Edition of The Lubbock Journal reports officials predict modest gains for the state budget as preparations begin for the next legislative session. Comptroller Robert S. Calvert offers cautious optimism about revenue prospects, noting higher than expected general fund receipts may support a tighter tax stance. Officials emphasize prudent spending and potential revenue adjustments to sustain the biennial budget through next year.
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