House Approves Tough Bribery Bill
The Texas House passed a stringent bribery bill, sending it to the Senate. It targets speakers candidates who promise committee positions or favors for votes, with a felony penalty up to five years. Speaker Price Daniel II denied any wrongdoing.
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Open Meetings Bill Advances From Senate Subcommittee
A Texas Senate subcommittee approved HB3 an open meetings bill allowing officials to attend private functions without deliberation thereon as long as no public business is discussed The panel also struck a penalties provision and added exceptions for gifts and land dealings The bill targets state agencies legislative committees and local bodies with a 500 fine and six month jail limit for violations and a requirement to post all meetings in advance
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Chet Brooks
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Will Davis
Texas Association of School Boards
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Euless
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Vale Bill Advances in Texas Legislature
The House Judiciary Committee favors a bill by Rep. Bob Vale to let district clerks deliver jury fee checks by mail or by authorized staff.Vale says the measure fixes a legal gap allowing payment to jurors. Elon Cade, Bexar County district clerk, suggests removing bailiff reference.
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Austin
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San Antonis
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Bexar County
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