Texas Legislation Updates and New Laws Explained
A digest of recent Texas law changes and legislative activity. Highlights include SJR 1 passing for November ballot, interim charges for upcoming sessions, Sept 1 implementation of 659 bills, hunting dog allowances for wounded deer in certain counties, and changes to concealed handgun license class time and renewal requirements.
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Readers submit odd goals for America before the end
A columnist invites readers to share bucket list ideas for the nation. Submissions range from statehood for Puerto Rico to whimsical plans like helium balloons for all and a Grand Canyon chocolate fountain. Several readers offer political digs, pop culture jabs, and satirical reforms.
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Santa Clarita Valley
Calif
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NSA
Grand Canyon
Ben Bernanke
Steve
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Arkansas
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ESPN
Governor Perry Contact Information
Contact your representatives regarding state issues with Governor Rick Perry. Calls to 512 463 2000 and visit www governor state tx us for official updates and services.
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James White
Capitol Extension
P.O
Austin
Rick Perry
Regulation without Representation ends regulation excess
In a Tom Purcell humor column excerpt from Comical Sense the author discusses the growth of federal regulation. Clyde Crews criticizes the regulatory state noting trillions in compliance costs, thousands of new rules since 1995, and the extensive reach of agencies like the FDA. He calls for accountability, cost benefit analysis, voting on major rules, and a regulatory report card to curb overreach.
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Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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