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Texas budget battles loom over tax hikes and new colleges
Lawmakers debate a 3 percent state sales tax with rebates to cities and broader levies, while liquor by the drink faces a tight vote. Riot control bills and city police cooperation are urged. Public hearings in June to July consider six proposed state colleges costing 201 million for 1973-1977, with openings in San Antonio Midland Odessa Dallas Fort Worth and Houston.
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Legislative Budget Board
Connally
Texas
Crawford Martin
Preston Smith
Ben Barnes
Higher Education Coordinating Board
Big City
Coordinating Board
San Antonio