Texas Senator Pushes Loan Shark Measure
State Sen Brive Reagan of Corpus Christi urged the Banking Committee to pass a loan shark bill as part of a three bill package. Senators Criss Cole and Don Kennant sponsored the other proposals, with five senators open to merging into a single working measure.
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Lawmakers Clash Over Railroad Commission Fallout
A Texas legislative debate centers on the railroad commission’s role in a large oil scandal. Lawmakers fault the commission’s lax oversight while committees consider Padre Island bills, mineral rights protections, and public trust as indictments and suits rise.
New Plant Tax Aid Urged In Texas Legislature
A Texas proposal seeks a 10 year state tax exemption for new manufacturing plants and their equipment, plus extensions for expanding existing plants. San Antonio freshman Rep Segrest leads 28 co sponsors including Bexar delegation, with Comptroller Calvert authorized to enter tax holiday agreements. Penalties for violations would include up to 10 years in prison and fines up to 10,000 dollars per day.
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Hungarian Premier says no second party in Communist states
Vienna dispatch notes Hungarian Premier Janos Kadar as saying Communist countries do not need more than one political party. In a televised speech he defended the People's Front unity, stressing a single path toward socialism and improved Catholic relations within the state framework.
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Texas women gain unanimous support for equal rights amendment
A Texas Senate committee approved a constitutional amendment for equal legal rights for women, with a hearing under an hour. Six witnesses supported the measure and one opposed, as advocates cited property law biases and urged passage to ensure women legal protection and equality. Opponents warned of potential legal uncertainty about community property.
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Dallas Attorney Attacks Two Loan Shark Bills
A Dallas attorney and SMU professor advocates against two proposed bills on high interest loans. He cites 49 to 90 percent annual rates plus forced insurances, warning such rates would worsen Texas economy and burden borrowers. Senator Criss Cole and others criticize the plan as unconscionable.
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Bill Aims at Schools Law Sparks Unconstitutional Debate
The measure by Austin Rep Dan Gladden and Corpus Christi Rep Reagan seeks state funding penalties to force school districts toward elections on desegregation. Opponents argue it seeds political influence and violates rights while proponents say it restores local control and integration oversight. The bill also contemplates payoffs and penalties affecting Fort Worth and San Antonio districts amid a tense political climate.
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