Senate debates use of Rainy Day Fund in Texas budget
Texas Senate splits over a plan to tap 6 billion from the Rainy Day Fund over two years to cover budget gaps. Sen Steve Ogden backs it, urging use to avoid education and human services cuts, while Gov Perry and House Republicans resist. The plan faces a 21 vote hurdle with a 19 11 GOP edge.
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Texas Waste Dump Sparks Citizen Alarm Over Risks
Public Citizen Texas released a report warning that expanding the Texas site to accept low level radioactive waste from 36 states poses health and safety risks with inadequate safeguards. Debra Medina joins opposition, noting costs to taxpayers. Officials say the facility could offer a secure solution, but critics highlight liabilities, groundwater threats near the Ogallala Aquifer, and costly cleanups.
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GOP leader praises Texas job model in California visit
A California Assembly Republican delegation praised Texas lower taxes and lighter regulation as a growth model during a two day tour. They met Governor Rick Perry and spoke with business owners about why firms leave California. Connie Conway said bills would curb burdensome rules and offer tax relief to help local companies. Texas also faces a $27 billion deficit over two years and could lose 335000 jobs under deep cuts.
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