Legislature backs tax break on farm machinery in school funding debate
The 67th Legislature approves a constitutional amendment to exempt farm machinery from property taxes, promising modest relief for farmers but potential shifts in costs to landowners and homeowners. State funds may offset losses, while questions remain on how Texas public schools should be financed and funded equitable education.
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Wellington
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Henry Wells
Stop Explosions In Grain Elevators Say Senator
In a Texans column Senator Bill Sarpalius outlines four factors in grain elevator explosions and proposes an edible oil compound as a potential safety fix. The idea, proposed by Harry Barham of Lubbock since 1972, faces regulatory hurdles but shows promise to reduce dust incidents and grain weight loss.
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Senate Agriculture Subcommittee
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Lubbock
Barham
Washington
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Texas
Legislative special session ends after five days
Texas Legislature wraps a brief special session passing four constitutional amendments including the property tax repeal and two appropriations bills while addressing rail pension and Poland relation resolutions. Voters will decide the property tax repeal in November, with impacts on college funding and construction.
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Austin
Texas
Poland
Bill Clements
Texas Department of Corrections
Leader Readers Clay Don Lacy and Roy Dean Cardwell
Clay Don Lacy of San Angelo and Roy Dean Cardwell of Bethany Oklahoma are listed as leader readers in a community notice. The item notes their names and locations without additional event details.
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San Angelo
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Bethany
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