Senate panel backs reform bills for Texas civil trials
The Senate Jurisprudence Committee approved several judicial reform bills to speed civil trials in Texas while killing a proposal for 93 verdicts. Supporters say the changes would unclog dockets and not raise auto insurance, but critics warn of higher rates and bias.
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Senate Jurisprudence Committee
Texas
Senate
James P. Wallace
Houston
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Dallas
Maury
Jim Kronzer
Mouston
Texas Supreme Court
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Wisconsin
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Ray
Meires
Joe Kelly
Toria
Charles Betts
Owen Palmer J
Gulfport
M State
Jon Ganiel
Temple
Texas Association of Defense Lawyers
Daniel S
Daniel
Texas House weighs lowering voting age to 18
A Texas House committee heard testimony urging a constitutional amendment to lower the voting age to 18 for state and local elections. Supporters led by Trinity University Young Democrats president Terry Shand II argued youths want a say in politics while officials warned of administrative costs and changes.
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House
Terry Shand II
Trinity University Young Democrats
Shand
Texas
Congress
U.S. Supreme Court
Joe Allen
Baytown
Allen
Senate
Richard Buns
Texas State Student Association
Brus
Bruns
Randall Wood
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Bill Would Let DAs Choose Prosecution in Some Marijuana Cases
Rep Nelson Wolff of San Antonio introduces House Bill 865 to allow district attorneys to select prosecutorial approach in certain marijuana cases. The measure would permit limited researcher permits for controlled studies and provide immunity from prosecution for those acting within permit terms. A companion Senate bill by Sen Oscar Manzy mirrors the idea with health department permit oversight.
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Light Stair Auritor
Austin
Nelson Wolff
San Antonio
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Wolff
Oscar Manzy
Health Department
Senate
Post Drug Study Committee
Bucega
Guy Floyd
Floyd
Rouse
Texas House advances bill on special fares for seniors and disabled
Rep. Frank Lombardino of San Antonio pushes HB 600 to let public transportation agencies set special fares for people over 65 or disabled. The House gave preliminary approval on a voice vote on second reading. a third reading and final passage expected by week’s end. A companion Senate bill, sponsored by Sen. Joe Bernal of San Antonio, passed on Monday.
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Frank Lombardino
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Senate
Bexar County presses for full representation in Congress
Bexar and 3 other large Texas counties unite with 49 of 53 urban lawmakers to demand one congressman per big county. They urge splitting districts so each major county gains a full district while rural areas mix into fewer districts. Fort Worth and Dallas officials participate in the push.
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Bexar County
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Congress
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Dallas
Tarrant
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Bexar
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Lub Dock
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Sec
Washington
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Jones
Tower
Texas
Fexasi
Fort Worth
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