Tax break fight sparks Texas capital debate
The debate centers on taxing rural land by productivity for farmers and ranchers. House Speaker Bill Clayton promotes a constitutional amendment or bill to allow such breaks, with Gov. Briscoe and Comptroller Bullock amid accusations of supporting large corporations. Separately the Texas dome underground salt cavern project stores oil, with a planned 1 billion barrel reserve by 1985 and cost advantages over above ground tanks.
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Austin
Bill Clayton
Brea
Briscoe
Bullock
Clayton
West Hackberry
Lake Charles
Texas Dome
Crude Oil Stored at Bryan Mound Salt Dome Near Freeport
Crude oil is now stored in the Bryan Mound Salt Dome located two miles south of Freeport. This facility serves as a key storage site for crude oil reserves and supports regional energy infrastructure.
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Bryan Mound
Freeport
Briscoe appoints board members to Texas Tourist Development Board
Gov. Briscoe names Howard Anthony Bridge Jr. of Marshall Robert C. Richards Jr. of McAllen and Tom F. Herring of Laredo to the Texas Tourist Development Board. He also adds six to the School Tax Assessment Practices Board including Mrs. Don Workman of Lubbock William Benjamin Munson IV of Denison Judge Sergio Gonzalez Jr. of Del Rio Jim W. Weathersby of Kerrville Joseph A. VanDeWalle Sr. of San Antonio and Dr. John E. Codwell Sr. of Houston.
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Briscoe
Howard Anthony Bridge Jr
Marshall
Robert C. Richards Jr
McAllen
Tom F. Herring
Laredo
Texas Tourist Development Board
New School Tax Assessment Practices Board
Don Workman
Lubbock
William Benjamin Munson IV
Denison
Sergio Gonzalez Jr
del Rio
Jim W. Weathersby
Kerrville
Joseph A. VanDeWalle Sr
San Antonio
John E. Codwell Sr
Houston
Texas Supreme Court sets Dec. 14 hearing on credit code penalties
The Texas Supreme Court schedules a December 14 hearing on whether penalties apply for technical violations of the state consumer credit code and the federal truth in lending act when no damage is shown. The Court of Criminal Appeals says a Limestone County man charged with murder is entitled to bail. The State Board of Law Examiners will decide if a man convicted seven years ago for defiling the U S flag can take the state Bar exam. The Third Court of Civil Appeals rules on a Wood County man whose probation should not be revoked due to lack of evidence he knew the rider he accepted a lift with.
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Texas Supreme Court
Court of Criminal Appeals
Limestone County
State Board of Law Examiners
U.S
Third
Court of Civil Appeals
Wood County
Justice of the peace may move residence without vacating office
Atty. Gen. John Hill says a justice of the peace may relocate outside his precinct while remaining in office. In other opinions Hill finds metropolitan rapid transit funding by local sales tax constitutional except for a penalties provision. He also notes a city may require strict financial disclosure and income return attachments for officials and candidates.
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John Hill
Hill
Recommendations Seen For Party Rules At Hearing
The Democratic national commission on presidential nomination and party structure heard recommendations on party rules changes. A notable turnout included 240 attendees, outlining proposed reforms and organizational adjustments.
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Democratic Party
National Commission
Amarillo Job Matching Fair promises 300 jobs by Nov 1
Seven were hired and another 300 promised jobs by Nov. 1 at the Amarillo Job Matching Fair. Sen. Don Adams of Jasper served as governor for a day in ceremony honoring his Senate leadership. Atty. Gen Hill protested U S Customs plans to curb air support for law enforcement against narcotics smuggling. Third phase of La Vaca Gathering Co rate hearing continues before the Railroad Commission.
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Amarillo
La-Vaca Gathering
Central
South Texas
Railroad Commission
Gen Hill
U. S. Customs Services
Texas
Don Adams
Jasper
Adams
Senate
Soaking Nuts Eases Cracking and Drying Aids Storage
Gracking nuts require warm water soak for hours or overnight to soften shells. After shelling, dry nutrients on a paper towel for a few hours before storing.
Storm windows cut heat loss and cooling loss for homes
Storm windows provide an air buffer between indoors and outdoors reducing winter heat loss and summer cooling loss. They help keep warm air inside during winter and outside in summer, making them a worthwhile investment for homeowners.
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