Port Lavaca Wave in Port Lavaca, Texas

Texas heavy on gas and fuel costs rise 1980 warned

Regional policy meeting in Dallas Fort Worth warns Texas and neighboring states used most oil per person for transportation and predicts petroleum costs will rise sharply by 1980. Transportation planner Bill Barker cites 5 to 37 cent per gallon possible tax increase and notes high oil use in North Texas. In Austin, Senator Ron Clower proposes cutting kindergarten classes to 1 to 10 ratio, citing $85 million first year, $99 million second year impact. Also Legal Notice: bids invited for Port Lavaca drainage district three wooden bridges with 5 percent bid bond, bids due May 8, 1975.