Senate Debates Texas Newsmen Shield Bill H 10
The Texas Senate faces a vote on the Newsmen Shield Bill as supporters push for a strong privilege protecting confidential sources. Sen. Chet Brooks and Rep. Dave Allred clash with critics over Supreme Court involvement and the potential need for a conference committee.
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Senate House
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Texas Supreme Court
Park Name Bill Would Rename Mustang Island State Park
The House Environmental Affairs Committee endorsed a bill to rename Mustang Island State Park the Harry Jersig State Park. Rep. Dewitt Hale of Corpus Christi introduced it, with Rep. Ron Bird of San Antonio noting Jersig’s long work on park acquisition. An amendment allows exploration for oil and gas in wilderness areas while barring 10 other minerals.
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Mustang Island State Park
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San Antonio
Jim Nowlin
State Parks and Wildlife Department
House delays Lombardino bill on repeat traffic violators
The House again delays action on Rep. Frank Lombardino's bill to make habitual traffic law violators felons. Lombardino asks for postponement to Wednesday then seeks Thursday after announcing a complete substitute, but the copy distribution is incomplete.
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Frank Lombardino
Lombardino
Texas lawmakers approve jury service pay bill
The House passed a bill by Rep. R. L. Vale allowing county commissioners to set jury pay. The measure cleared on a voice vote and moves to the Senate.
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San Antonio
R. L. Vale
Texan defends editorial rights at UT Austin
UPI reports law student Jack W. Gullahorn horn objects to the Daily Texan editorials on off campus matters citing state funding. Attorney General John Hill supports the Texan’s editorial freedom. District Judge Herman Jones sides with Hill and denies a temporary injunction against the Texan.
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