Easter Holidays Senate to Learn Five Members on Tax Bill
In Austin the Senate learned which five members will work on the tax bill during Easter holidays. Major proposals include raising the motor vehicle sales tax, increasing the gasoline tax, and adding new taxes on liquor, amusements, and corporate incomes. Kennard and other senators presented items to committees as lawmakers debated changes and potential revenue.
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Senate
W. J. Moore
Bryan
Don Kennard
Fort UM
Austin
Moore
Kennard
Palion
Texas
Ben Barnes
Joe Christie
el Paso
I Fi
Tany
Barnes
Austin Burens
Joetered
Kennal
San Antonio
Curfew for Bars Pushed Again in Texas House
Austin reports Rep. Frank Lombardino of San Antonio urges a New Year curfew bill to keep bars open until 3 am on New Year’s Eve. The measure failed in past sessions. Lombardino calls it a safety move to prevent drunk driving once crowds disperse. A liquor committee sent the bill to a subcommittee for review.
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Austin
Frank Lombardino
San Antonio
Lombardino
Hill
Senate
House
Lee Laghe'e
Nelson Wolff
Justice of the Peace
House Judiciary Committee
Wolff
Justices of the Peace
James
State Loses Bond Chance in Texas Water Plan Vote
A constitutional 4 percent cap on interest is said to bar a $26 million water bonds issue, with Texas Water Development Board revealing a similar offer may be attempted if market conditions improve. The panel noted a February sale of $151 million at about 3.9984 percent. An amendment on the May 18 ballot would lift caps to permit up to 6 percent interest on water bonds and authorize $100 million for waste treatment facilities. Friends of the Earth opposes the change, warning it could affect $200 million in authorized but unused bonds tied to the Texas Water Plan.
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Water Quality Board
Senate
Senate Environment Committee
Texas Water Quality Board
Bernal
Statewide
esPen
Pic Sen Il
Blanchard Laubhack Alee
Blanchard
Barbara Jordan
Houston
Austin
Texas
Water Development Board
Friends of the Earth
Friends
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Charles Tupper
Highway and Roads Committee
Cammitee
Penneys
Mcoreless City
Terrell Plaza
Northwest Center
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