Reactions Split Over Gov Proposals On Insurance Reform
In Austin Bexar County lawmakers reacted to Gen Smiths plan for competitive rates in property and casualty insurance. Senator Joe Bernal said he did not want to attend the special legislative session and questioned the governors seriousness about insurance reform amid debate on rate competition and budgetary control during the joint session.
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Austin
Bexar County
Gen. Smith
Sen
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Bernal
Frank Lombardino
Duke Johnson
Pye
Bexar
Wayne Connally
Joresville
Senate
Lture
Insurance rating plan sparks legislative debate in Texas
Lawmakers debate the governors proposed competitive insurance rating system with co sponsorship by Rep Cayne Austin Sen Mike McKool and Rep Guy Floyd. Some call for restraint and a full committee review while others push immediate action in a possible special session.
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Ofpee
Smith
Sail
Mike McKool
Dallas
Senate Committee On Economic Development
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Houston
Wntil
House
Guy Floyd
Grain ships loading halted by picket line at Houston port
Three Liberian-flag grain ships were prevented from loading when longshoremen refused to cross an informational picket line. The action came as five labor organizations, led by the National Maritime Union, picketed ships at the Port of Houston public wharves and the Cargill grain elevator. The dispute arises amid a broader labor conflict affecting grain shipments.
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National Maritime Union Land Five
Ater
Lombardino to propose Texas insurance advisory council
Rep Frank Lombardino of San Antonio announced plans to introduce a bill creating a nine member Texas insurance advisory council to assist the Insurance Commissioner and State Board. The panel would include industry officers and independent agents plus five public members, with governor appointment power expected.
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Frank Lombardino
San Antonio
Texas Insurance Advisory Council
Commissioner of Insurance
State Board of Insurance
Lombardino
Fexag
Coma Yfrany
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