Texas House redistricting plan struck down by judge
State District Judge Harley Clark ruled the 1981 House redistricting plan unconstitutional for crossing 12 county lines including El Paso Tarrant Bexar Dallas and Harris. He planned to strike the entire plan but suggested partial invalidation possible. Plaintiffs say the ruling opens a fresh chance for Hispanic representation.
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Harley Clark
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Bexar
Dallas
Harris
Richard Gray
Clark
House
Texas
Senate
Clements
House Committee
Tim von Dohlen
D-Goliad
House Committee On
Don Gladden
Azie
Reagan faces criticism for unclear foreign policy
As president, Ronald Reagan defends a policy he says exists but will not spell out. Critics argue a comprehensive plan is overdue after nearly six months in office, with unresolved SALT III talks and other major issues cited by advisers and observers.
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Ronald Reagan
United States
Reagan
Soviet Union
Taiwan
Jody Powell
Carter
Water fund sparks transport of drought debate in Texas
Texas lawmakers return amid a looming Ogallala drought with forecasts showing half the irrigation water in the state by 2000. Speaker Billy Clayton aims to push a large water fund through a special session after a failed regular session attempt.
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Texas Water Development Board
Rio Grande Valley
Dallas
Fort Worth
Houston
Galveston
el Paso
Texas
Billy Clayton
Springlake
Senate
Gas taxes rise while wholesale gas prices fall
Gasoline taxes are increasing in seventeen states this year and are being debated in eight more as the AP reports tax hikes aimed at road upkeep. Despite falling wholesale prices since March, pump prices rise for consumers due to higher state levies, potentially curbing summer driving.
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Dan Lundberg
Michigan
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