Smith Money Bill Defeated In Texas House Vote
The Texas House rejected Gov. Preston Smiths Spend-now pay-later plan to issue 450 million in school bonds to fund current education, vote 22 to 125. Rep. Ben Atwell said no tax bill this session with potential later tax proposals, while questions on ultimate cost remained unresolved. The session moved quickly as the measure failed.
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Preston Smith
Smith
Ben Atwell
Dallas
House
Will Lee
Atwell
Gus Mulscher
Anvarna Wiehnl
Spot Light on Austin Bill Raises Nonresident Tuition
Austin Rep Harold Dae proposes a bill to raise nonresident college tuition from 200 to 700 dollars per semester. The measure targets state residents studying away from home and aims to boost higher education revenue.
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Senate
Austin
Harold Dae
Welfare amendment clash in Bexar votes split
Bexar County lawmakers debated a House version of a constitutional measure to remove ceilings on AFDC welfare spending and to lower limits on aid for families. The House backed Joint Resolution 5 unanimously, while Bexar reps split on the broader funding ceiling and potential conference. opposition argued the plan could raise total welfare costs amid statewide estimates of tens of millions.
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Senate
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Cei
Alfdc
Tony Dramberger
You Soxt
Athe
Counties Would Set Pollution Standards
Light's Austin Bureau reports senators Bernal and Galena along with Rep. Rex Briana introduced bills to let counties set air and water standards stronger than state agencies. The measure aims to shift candidate selection influence from party processes to local control, amid presidential primary reforms. Bernal also filed SB 150 proposing residential primary reform as part of broader disillusionment with the current system.
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Yaurier
Bernal
Prima- 5
Eit
Bornal
Bank loaned money for stock by five astronauts in Sharpstown case
Dallas court papers show Sou Oak CEL Bank involved in a federal loan to five astronauts to buy AM stock. Dallas Bank & Trust president Edmend i testified about hazy terms while Blalock recalled DBT loans and participations sold to Soucy Oak CHT Bank and City Bank & Trust. Sharpestown scrutiny began as regulators examined DBT’s records last May.
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Sharpstown
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Workers Win Judson Boost
Union members of Brewery and Saft Nrink Workers Local No. 110 vote to approve a wage increase contract for ACU escar Candies. George Hichler notes the retroactive terms cover about 125 processing and delivery employees.
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Auden Candies, Inc
Ain
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Saft Nrink
Cawly Workers
George Hichler
Gas Explosions Kill Four in Lambertville NS
A pair of gas explosions in the Delaware River area near Lambertville NS killed at least four people and damaged three homes within two hours. Police said emergency crews responded to the blasts and feared additional casualties as investigators searched the wreckage for answers. Local authorities coordinated with fire and rescue services to secure the scene.
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