Santa drives home safe driving plea for Texans during holidays
Texas drivers are urged to avoid drinking and driving in a holiday campaign with Santa Claus and TxDOT. Last December 83 people died and 2,245 were injured in alcohol related crashes in Texas, which leads the nation. Billboards, radio PSAs and Santa decals promote the message. Police will patrol for impaired drivers during Dec 24 26 and Dec 31 Jan 2 as part of Operation Motorcide with all state troopers on duty.
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Texas Supreme Court voids VitaPro prison meat contract
The Texas Supreme Court unanimously ruled the Texas Department of Criminal Justice contract to buy VitaPro, a soybean based meat substitute, invalid. The 1994 agreement bypassed bidding and board approval, leading to investigations and cessation of VitaPro shipments in 1996. The ruling classifies VitaPro as a processed food not exempt from bidding laws.
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Texas to enforce parental notice for abortion starting January
The new eTexas pa rental notification law takes effect January 1 requiring physicians to notify a minor's parent or guardian 48 hours before abortion procedures to ensure parental involvement in the decision.
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