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After six weeks of debate the Texas Legislature committee unanimously sent an omnibus tax relief bill to the House for next week. It includes homestead exemptions, a tax freeze for seniors and disabled, and $420.7 million to reimburse school districts for lost revenues, with penalties if appraisal rates lag state averages. Governor Bill Clements trips abroad amid China Russia talk, while teachers and AFL-CIO criticize his education budget. The Senate also backs SB 602 to separate presidential primaries, a plan facing steady opposition but possible revival after 60 days with broader votes. Lt. Gov. Hobby and Speaker Clayton back the measure.
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Austin
Texas
House
Wayne Peveto
Orange
SEDCO
Hunt Oil Co
China
Clements
June L. Karp
Texas Federation of Teachers
Afl-Cio
Karp
Legislative Budget Board For Education
LBB
FSP
John Hill
Senate State Affairs Committee
Jack Ogg
Houston
Senate
Bill Hobby
Clayton