Welfare Plan Changes AFDC Payments to Avoid Cuts
Lt Gov Barnes announced a plan to shift funds within welfare accounts to prevent cuts in AFDC payments for needy children. The proposal uses a contingency fund to bolster AFDC while lawmakers debate a constitutional amendment, with officials noting legality questions and a counterclaim of miscalculation by welfare staff.
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Pay Raise Sought for Solons in Seguin and Traeger Debate
Legislators seek a constitutional pay raise citing complexity of ballot wording and past spring elections. Proponents push 44 annually for speaker and lieutenant governor while general lawmakers compare pay to 15 40 thousand yearly for top officials. A subcommittee will study the measure as lawmakers argue about fairness and responsibility.
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Bexar Facing Premium Hike Over Auto Insurance Rates
A Texas statewide auto insurance rating proposal could raise premiums for Bexar County drivers across several classes under a plan reviewed by the Senate Interim Committee on Automobile Insurance Rates chaired by Sen. Oscar Matzy. The exhibit shows potential increases of 9 to 11 percent in several Bexar classes, with larger hikes in rural rating Territory 19.
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Senate panel approves bill easing welfare disability rules
A Texas Senate panel approved Senate Bill 546 to broaden the definition of permanently and totally disabled for welfare eligibility. Testifying in favor, Mel Eichelbaum of the Bexar County Legal Aid Society said the measure would allow more people in poverty to qualify for state assistance payments. Bernal and Austin were among sponsors, with San Antonio noted in the discussion.
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Whiskey 66 Proof Distillery Product Note
Homy MekKeana Distillery releases Whiskey 66 Proof for Pairheld and Kencuckys distribution. Brand emphasizes craft aging and local sourcing while noting regional availability and suggested tasting notes.
Constitutional amendment seeks rename Texas top courts
A House committee referred a proposal by Rep Wayland Simmons to rename the Texas Supreme Court of Criminal Appeals to the Supreme Court of Criminal Appeals. Judge Tom Onion of San Antonio argued the change would align with longstanding practice. supporters say it modernizes the state’s top courts. The measure would also empower the court to issue writs of mandamus in criminal cases. The bill faces subcommittee review led by Rep Frank Calhoun and Rep Chris Senning, with Simmons as sponsor.
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Abilene
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Senate panel backs raise for shorthand reporters clash
The Texas Senate committee debated SB 550 to raise shorthand reporters pay from $10,000 to $16,000 and heard opposition from Sen. Ralph Wall and Bexar County Judge Blair Reeves who questioned funding by the commissioners court. Sen. Bernal argued judges endorsed the bill while noting the commissioners must pay salaries. The panel sent SB 213 to study county civil service and Bernal headed the subcommittee.
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Finck Bill Aims to Create San Antonio Utility District
A bill by Rep. Finck of San Antonio, before the House Conservation and Reforestation Committee, proposes a public utility district near Randers Roads and Bandera. Backers say the district would provide long terms of service and enable orderly development. the measure was referred to subcommittee for study and naming of the district remains pending.
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