State capital redraws cloud Texas Senate election
Texas panels approve a 1994 use of Legislature drawn districts for all 31 Senate seats, replacing the 1992 court plan. Republicans criticize the ruling while Democrats cheer. Other items include school finance reform debates, a proposal to shorten the school year, and a push to curb drug dealers via civil liabilities.
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Austin
U.S
Harry Lee Hudspeth
el Paso
5Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Will Garwood
Walter Smith Jr
Waco
Dan Morales
Texas
GOP
Fred Meyer
Smith
Meyer
Garwood
House
Paul Sadler
House Public Education
Sadler
D-Henderson
Texas Classroom Teachers Association
Texas Federation of Teachers
Texas School Finance Amendments Urged For May 1 Vote
A Texas superintendent urges voters to back three constitutional amendments Proposition 1 equalizing school funding redistributes ad valorem taxes limits state recapture to 2.75 percent and hints at statewide impact. Proposition 2 bans unfunded mandates shifting costs to the Legislature. Proposition 3 authorizes up to 750 million in bonds to finance facilities.
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Texas
Hal Guthrie
The
Texas School Alliance
Guthrie
Houston
Spring Branch
Abilene
Amarillo
Arlington
Austin
Corpus Christi
Cypress Fairbanks
Dallas
el Paso
Fort Worth
Garland
Irving
Lubbock
San Antonio
Waco
Wichita Falls
Ysleta
Wimberley I.S.D
Equity Center
Wimberley
Hays County
Hays
Travis County
Texans
Dear Editor Opposes Robin Hood amendments in Texas education debate
Rudy Benson argues against Robin Hood plan, accusing legislators of hostage tactics and secrecy. He warns constitutional change would increase bureaucracy, tie schools to politics, and risk future taxes. He urges voters to reject the amendments to avoid gridlock and misallocation of funds.
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Texas
Robin Hood
Rudy Benson
Change not necessarily best for the community
Dear Editor and the Wimberley Community, residents argue against a wet town citing loss of character and rising problems. They warn liquor access could endanger roads, strain emergency services, and erode a quiet, family-focused culture in Wimberley.
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Wimberley
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Converse
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Craig Murphy
Senate
Buster Brown
Lake Jackson
Brown
Glen Maxey
Phil Gramm
Red Duke
Judith Zaffirini
Laredo
Wimberley View
Ephor
Jack Mynner
Mary Saunders
Janelle Delaney
Nancy Freeman
Louie Bond Harrell King
DB Bearden
Stone Park
Suite
Wimber View, Inc
Cornerstone Park
Suite A
P.O. Box
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Wimber
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Woodcreek
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San Marcos
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