Six Constitutional Amendments Hit House Floor in Texas
A Texas House committee approved six constitutional amendments including no new taxes and use of oil and gas income to fund public schools while preserving aid to families with dependent children. Debate centered on funding, ethics, and changing session rules as observers warn of tight timelines before adjournment.
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Curren
Austin
Preston Smith
House
Smith
Burton
Hackney
Senate
Jo Ann Gutierrez
San Antonio
Don Cavness
Bob Armstrong
Cippisia
Jo Ama Gur Lerres
Rosita
Cat Gory
$27.7 Million Class Action Filed in Federal Court
A $27.7 million class action suit was filed in federal court against National Bankers Lite Insurance Co and Ren Will Lee of Moustoni Olympic Insurance Co. It names Gov. James Nugent of Kerrville and others including Gus Mutscher, seeking to protect minority shareholders and challenge ethics provisions in the companies. The suit aims to retain the right to set salaries and recover damages for Jesse C. Burton Jr. of Houston and other minority shareholders of Olympic.
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Houston
National
Bankers Lite Insurance Co
Ren
Will Lee
Moustoni Olympic Insurance Co
James Nugent
Kerrville
Iftoraston
Smith
House
Gus Mutscher
Jesse C. Burton Jr
Olympic
Witness From Texas Describes Suffering Amid Reform Debate
A San Antonio woman testifies before the House constitutional amendment committee that while registrators profit from slack deals, thousands of Texans are starving. The session touches stock manipulation litigation involving Bankers Life and others, with plaintiffs seeking damages and wider relief.
Joint Session Invites San Antonio Policeman to Speak
A House resolution invites undercover San Antonio officer Jerry Rangel to address a joint session. Lombardini notes Rangel’s role in nabbing violators and his Vietnam service before joining the police in 1969. The measure, to be heard Monday, aims for quick House and Senate action.
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Austin
House
San Antonio
Jerry Rangel
San
Rangel
Lambardina
Vietnam
Code of ethics passes hoped for by Mupene
A fragment quotes Mupene expressing hope that many will support a proposed ethics code. The passage hints at backing for the initiative but lacks additional context or names. The readable text centers on a forward push for governance standards and anticipated broad approval.
Auto Repair Bill Proposes Regulation Division in Texas
A proposed Texas bill would create a Division of Automotive Repair Dealer Registration within the State Highway Department. It would require registration of repair dealers, impose up to 51 000 fines for noncompliance, and establish an advisory board of six members including one auto repair industry representative. The measure, filed by Rep Fred Orr, aims to oversee registration and investigate violations.
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Austin
Texas
Fred
Arund
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Rush McGinty
Schutte
Gus Mutscher Sr
Tex+/PRS
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