Regulation of Camps Faces stiff committee opposition
State bill to regulate and license summer camps drew strong resistance from private camp operators and Boy Scout groups. Rep. Lane Denton of Waco led the measure proposing inspections by the State Wealth Department and the Parks and Wildlife Department. Critics argued safety cannot be legislated, while supporters urged exemptions for civic and scout camps and warned of potential harm to youth programs.
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Lawmakers Debate Use of State Staff for Private Gain
Rep. Jake Johnson of San Antonio introduces HB 435 to bar state employees from aiding private business ventures of officials with a financial interest. No witnesses appeared as the bill moved to a subcommittee. The panel also sent HB 306 on daylight saving time for further study and reported HB 188 to close a Sunday closing loophole by banning at same-site separate corporations for sales.
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Brownsville
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Bud” Sherman
Concho County Wildlife Bill Clears House Committee
A Texas wildlife regulatory bill authored by Rep Hil Wildlife and supported by Del Rio Rep Frank Calhoun advances from the House Parks and Wildlife Committee. The measure seeks county wildlife rules, suspend a committee rule, and move toward a floor vote.
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