Capitol panel outlines tax, education, and governance changes
A Senate planning committee reviewed constitutional revisions including keeping real property tax for state use while letting legislature set personal property taxation. It would keep the highway gasoline tax with 75 percent for highways and 25 percent for schools, allow a statewide referendum to abolish the highway fund levy with two-thirds legislative approval, preserve Permanent University Funds with UT and Texas A and M branches, guarantee equitable school funding, and limit elected statewide executive officers to the governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general with lawmakers deciding on electing or appointing other posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Texas
Texas A. & M. University
Railroad Commission
Officials Close Two Landmark Bawdy Houses
Local officials closed two notable bawdy houses in La Grange and Sealy at the request of state authorities. Briscoe noted mixed local reactions and reports of efforts to reopen the Chicken Ranch. Attorney General Hill said the operations were illegal, while Hill and Speir found no organized crime links. A separate article notes a projected 19.5 percent rise in workers compensation rates under a new law, with a $63 weekly maximum in benefits starting September, up from $49.
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la Grange
Sealy
Briscoe
la Grange Area
Hill
Speir
State Insurance Board
Legal opinions outline state agency powers and personnel shifts
Attorney General Hill releases opinions on open records exclusions for national banks and coverage under state employment laws, plus notes on firemen benefits, insurance for litigation costs, and regulatory powers. Also reports appointments: Jes Herring chairs the Senate Jurisprudence Committee, Hal Hood becomes Firemen Pension Commissioner, William Lyons joins the lieutenant governor staff, and Thomas Black becomes assistant attorney general.
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Hill
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Harlingen National Bank
Jes Herring
Austin
Senate
Hal, H. Hood
Marie Winters
William Lyons
Lufkin
Hobby
Thomas Black
Governor names 13 to Energy Advisory Council and more appointments
Governor Briscoe named thirteen representatives from industry and public to the Governor's Energy Advisory Council including L H True Wimberg T L Austin Jr Willard Barr Geo R Brown H William Houston Thomas B Cowden Edwin L Cox Michael T Halboury J R Maxfield Jr John J McKetta Jr Sam Naifeh and P H Robinson Also G R Stanford of Houston was named deputy executive director of the Texas Offshore Terminal Commission Sens W E Snelson and Tom Creighton were named to the Legislative Budget Board and Sen A R Schwartz was appointed to succeed former Sen Char-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briscoe
L. H. True
Wimberg
T. L. Austin, Jr
Dallas
Willard Barr
Fort Worth
Geo. R. Brown
Houston
H. Williain
Thomas B. Cowden
Austin
Edwin L. Cox
Michael T. Halboury
J. R. Maxfield, Jr
John J
Rangers Honor at Groundbreaking for Hall of Fame
The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame site was broken ground on the Brazos River in Waco. The Rangers observe their 150th anniversary of law enforcement this year as thousands attend the ceremony at Fort Fisher Ranger Museum.
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Brazos River
Waco
Fort Fisher Ranger Museum
Texas House Approves Bid for New Computerized Voting Machine
A low bid of 721625 dollars was accepted for a computerized voting machine in the Texas House of Representatives. Disaster area designation was sought for Limestone County after heavy rain wind and hail. GOP leaders urge George Bush to return and seek governor race. House panel investigations on child care education and guidance facilities moved to Corpus Christi. Land Commissioner Armstrong urged Congress to coordinate deep water port planning to avoid duplication.
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Texas
House of Representatives
Limestone County
GOP
George Bush
House
Corpus Christi
Bob Armstrong
Congress
Mayhew Home Hosts Several Visitors
Recent visitors at the Mayhew home include Mr. and Mrs. Burton Jones and Mary Ellen from Manchester Connecticut, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Witt and Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bridwell from Ballinger, Mrs. Dealon Hinds of Odessa, and Rev. and Mrs. M. H. Abbott.
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Elmo Mayhew
Burton Jones
Mary Ellen
Manchester
Conn
J. E. Witt
E. W. Bridwell
Ballinger
Dealon Hinds
Odessa
M. H. Abbott
Winters Enterprise Classifieds Lead Names Three Slaton Residents
Three individuals from Slaton are named in the Winters Enterprise classifieds. The note references Mark Paula and Melinda, with no further details provided in the readable text. It appears as a brief community listing on page 4 of the August 10 1973 edition.
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the Winters Enterprise
Texas
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A. D. Lee
Winters Flower Shop
Dial
Tfe
Western Mattress Service
Tfc
Foxworth - Galbraith Building Materials Center
Roach Electric & Furiture
N. Main
Ford
Balkum Grocery
East Truitt
Watkins
Dick Bullard
H. Q. Sharp
Winters Gin
Higginbotham
Itc
Camper
Earl Dorsett
Itp
Chevrolet
Brenda Blackerby
Alto Saxophone
Landa Walker
C. T. Hart
W. Roberts
Orbie Harrison
East Truett
Ito
Higginbotham Hardware
Ite
Charlotte Davis
Bravo
Glamour
Pullman
Tommy Smith
N. Cryer
Wingate Automatic Laundry
T. E. Boyd
E. Broadway
Paloma
W. R. Balkum
Laurel Dr
Clyde
W. L. Collins
Bowen
Bath
Nath White
Abilene
Tex
Bowen St
Winters
Edd Fisher
North Second
Floyd St
West Pierce
M. L. Dobbins
Registry Service
Bahiman Jewelers
Dry
West Plant
Finyd Sims
State St
Atta
Bahlman Jewelers
South Main
Wingate
Constitution Revision Commission
Here
Senate Planning Committee
Capitol Rotunda
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Hereford
Fireside
Winters Welding Works
Grenwelge Texaco
Burger Hut
Coleman
Bobby Mayo
Ballinger Salvage Company
Ethel
Granville Long
Mobil Station
Moore Cattle Co
Bob D. Pitchford
Norton
Robert
Jerre) Bailey
Glenda Graham
Better Hearing
Bryant Hearing Aid Service
S. Oakes San Angelo, Texas
Byron D. Jobe
W. G. Bedford
DR. Z. 1. Hale
Jno. W. Norman
Winters, Texas
C. R
San Francisco
Clay Street
U.S. Interior Department
AG Opinions
Amusement Machine Commission
Texas Air Control Board
Vernon
State Commission For the Blind
Drake
North Broadway
Rangers
Mark, Paula and
Melinda
Slaton
T. A. McMillan
J. R. Sims & Sons
S. Main St. Winters, Texas
Swatchsue Electric CO
Friedrich Air Conditioners
J. J. Swatchsue
Jose de la Cruz
Lonnie Fowler
Proctor Bookkeeping
West Dale
Riess Radio & TV
Mansell Brothers
Ballinger - Winters
John Deere
North Main
Milton
W. Dale
Auto Parts
Dayton Tires
John Sims
Gandy
del Monte
California
Balkum’s
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