Watchdogs Cite Senator in Mortgage Bill Fight
In Austin Sen. Mike McKool criticized Meridian Sen. P. Word's SB 123 to allow mortgage origination charges to be amortized over a loan life, arguing it could erode the 10 percent ceiling. He praised Senate watchdogs Sen. Joe Bernal, Glenn Rothmann, Ben Kenard, Oscar Maury, Bill Patmar, Jim Wallace, Barbara Jordan, Hank Grover, and Ronald Bridges for voting against it. absent was Wayne Connally. The debate stalled further action as McKool pursued more votes to defeat the measure.
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Austin Ryveon
Austin
Texas
Chihuahua
Senate
Mike McKool
Dallas
Meridian
P. Word
Word
MecKool
Joe Bernal
Glenn Rothmann
San Antonio
Ben Kenard
Fort Worth
McKnos
Oscar Maury
Bill Patmar
Ganado
Jim Wallace
Barbara Jordan
Hank Grover
Houston
Ronald Bridges
Corpus Christi
Wayne Connally
Floresville
McKool
HaBain
Charles Wilson
Lutkin
Sen Barnes
W. C. Sherman
Port Worth
Corporation
Bills
Sundaco
Twe
Cook's Discount Stores
Kennari
Morse
Senate Plants Welfare Shift To Avert Aid Cuts
The Texas Senate approved a 30 to 0 plan to move up to 32 million dollars in welfare funds to prevent a imminent May 1 cut in aid to families with dependent children. The measure follows a March forecast of shortages that would shrink monthly checks and cut about 4,000 families from the program. The House considered an ethics bill restricting lawyers from practicing before state agencies during sessions and barring board members from substantial business interests.
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State Welfare Department
Mixed Drink Tax Proposal Stirs Texas Legislature
In Austin, legislators push a mixed drink tax as part of a broader $492.5 million tax bill. Hearings set to rewrite the measure, with supporters citing litter control and highway funding needs, while opponents warn of higher costs and local tax shifts. A Senate subcommittee will refine amendments ahead of a final public hearing.
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Wade Spilman
House
Texas
Senate
Spilman
Vuaon
Charles Wilson
Lufkin
Homer Leon
Texas Brewers Institute
Senate State Affairs Committee
Proup
Leonard
Panel Studies Drug Measures in Texas Legislature
The House War Jurisprudence Committee sent two San Antonio bills to a five member subcommittee for study. One bill would make it a misdemeanor to drive or be in a vehicle with narcotics or dangerous drugs to which someone else is connected. The other bill would protect confidences given by a drug addict to a clinician to encourage treatment, arguing current fears deter youths from seeking help. The measures, sponsored by Rep. Frank Lombardino and Rep. Wayland Simmons, were referred to the subcommittee chaired by Rep. Tom Ahern with members from Bay City Jasper Brownwood El Paso and others.
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Jaustin
House
Et 4
Earl C. Brown Jr
el Paso
Churagemen’s Association
Fred Orr
DeSoto
Orr
Austin
San Antonio
Hose Hill
Frank Lombardino
Wayland Simmons
Guy Hloyd
Floyd
Tom Aher
Bay City
Ban Adams
Jasper
Lynn Nabers
Brownwood
Terry Doyle
Peay Ridge
Tall Santles
Chan
Bill allows oversized vehicle permits in city streets
Texas lawmakers report a new measure by Rep. Frank Lombardino to let municipalities issue special permits for oversized and overweight vehicles to use city streets has become law. The House, noting procedural rules, saw the general appropriations bill addressed. the bill passed 48-1 in appropriations and 26-0 in the Senate, with enactment pending governor signature.
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Light
Avalon
Austin
Frank Lombardino
San Antonio
Bil
Texas House
House
Gus Mutscher
Appropriations
Senate
Sion
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