Redistricting Expands Panhandle Districts in Texas Legislature
In Austin the Panhandle South and Rolling Plains area redistricting shifts add Hardeman Crosby and Carson counties to Fos ter Whaley s district while Bob Simpson loses Carson and gains Deaf Smith. Speaker Billy Clayton retires as districts split among Laney Rudd Simpson and Buchanan. Whaley says the expansion brings districts to about 94 586 residents and notes the three rural counties Carson Crosby and Carson were included.
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Foster Whaley
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Catton
Crosby
Bob Simpson
Carson County
Deaf Smith
Bill Heatly
Whaley
Billy Clayton
House
Laney
Rudd
Simpson
Buchannan
Heatley
Carson
South Plains
Texas House approves redistricting plan amid mixed reactions
Texas lawmakers pass a redistricting plan pairing a dozen incumbents into new districts ahead of campaigns next year. Rep. Paul Moreno denounces the measure as unconstitutional, while others praise the borderlines and predict court viability. The session also advances a wiretap bill with a 1985 review and higher penalties.
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Austin
Texas
House of Representatives
Paul Moreno
el Paso
Moreno
Dirty Thirty
House
Clements
Senate blocks amendment to halt nerve gas program at Pine Bluff
In a 48 to 50 vote the Senate refused to strike an amendment opposing nerve gas production at Pine Bluff arsenal. The decision preserves $20 million in the annual appropriations bill for the program through September 30. Senators Lloyd Bentsen and John Tower voted against the amendment.
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Washington
Senate
Pine Bluff, Ark
Wiretap bill backed to curb drug trade in Panhandle
Senator Bill Sarpalius cites support for new laws to halt illegal drug trade and border the Governor's War on Drugs, arguing a balance between rights and safety. He defends the wiretap bill as protecting the young while preserving essential freedoms amid concerns of privacy invasion.
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Austin
Panhandle
Lawmakers Propose Safeguards for Wiretap Use in Drug Crackdown
A survey in several district newspapers reveals public support for tapping suspected drug dealers. The bill limits warrants to nine judges, designates DPS officers for taps, allows 30 day terms with extensions, and imposes felony penalties for illegal wiretapping. Senator Bill Sarpalius invites responses via Austin mailing address.
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Department of Public Safety
DPS
Court of Criminal Appeals
Bill Sarpalius
P.O. Box
Austin
Texas
Is Gods Word Consistent From Beginning to End
The text argues that scripture is the Inspired Word of God and remains consistent across passages. It cites 1 Cor 14:33 about not causing confusion, notes Satan as deceiver, and uses Ep 2:8-9 Mark 16:16 Acts 2:38 to illustrate grace and baptism as part of salvation. It concludes scripture does not err if it conflicts with human notions.
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God
Satan
Wellington gas rate hike eyed for 8.29 percent rise
The Wellington area faces higher natural gas charges for residential and commercial customers outside incorporated units. The rate schedule, filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas, aims to boost company gross revenues in the Wellington region. A Statement of Intent is available for inspection at the company’s 817 W. Avenue office.
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Lone Star Gas Company
Serce Fevee
Wellington
Texas
Rairoad Commission of Texas
Company
Iocatea
W. Avenue
FPOC
Austin
Teaas
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