Texas to End Odd Even Gas Plan Ahead of Schedule
Governor Bill Clements announced that Texas odd-even gasoline rationing will end at midnight September 2, with a possible return next spring if energy conditions worsen. The 17 counties including Harris Dallas and Tarrant will keep tank-topping bans and minimum six dollar purchases for small tanks. The plan, begun in June, reduced lines and allocations but eased as supplies improved and demand fell after vacation season.