State Capital Highlights New Voting Methods in Texas
Disputes over this year's close election spark talk of changing Texas scratch voting rules. Voters must scratch out all but one candidate on paper ballots, but many neglected minor party candidates, leading to ballots being discarded or counted variably. GOP leaders say uniform application could have altered results.
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Texas Legislature Eyes Fresh Election Code and Land Bond Debate
The Texas legislature plans further election code changes after failing to prove ballot fraud this year. A General Investigating Committee will study a veterans land bond sale of $12.5 million set for Dec. 5, with Land Board-backed rates in question due to a new administration. A payroll tax proposal aims to shore up treasury by taxing 1 percent split between employers and employees, though concerns about affordability and progressivity persist.
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State Supreme Court Reverses Insurance Ruling
In a rare turnaround the State Supreme Court reversed its prior decision on an insurance matter. The ruling affects policy interpretations and may alter obligations for insurers and claimants statewide.
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Insurance Board Vacancy Attracts Attention In State
Governor Daniel faces a high interest appointment for a new chairman of the State Board of Insurance as Penn J. Jackson resigns effective Jan 1 to return to his district judges post in Cleburne. Jackson opposed the merit rating plan amid board discord with Strain and Price who back keeping the controversial scheme. Public anger over the plan has raised rates about 30 percent.
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Tuition Hike Proposed For State Colleges
A proposed $50 annual tuition increase for state colleges is under consideration by the Commission on Higher Education. The move aims to raise funds for campus programs and expansions amidst ongoing debates over higher education funding.
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College tuition rise eyed with Houston system expansion plan
The commission voted to urge the Legislature to boost college support by 5 million a year and raise the nine month tuition from 100 to 150. It also seeks University of Houston admission to the state system with conditions to protect existing colleges, fund operations from dues rather than liquor sales, and electable officer governance, under rules to curb private club saloon openings.
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New Texas Private Club Rules Issued
The Liquor Control Board issues new requirements effective January 1 for private clubs to operate in Texas. The rules govern licensing, membership criteria, alcohol service, reporting, and compliance obligations for club owners and managers.
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Spend Holidays Here With Green Family in Texas
Mr and Mrs Johnny Green and sons of Dallas along with Mr and Mrs Bob Dunnam of Graham spent Thanksgiving with the Carl Green family.
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Mrs E Burton visits Houston and San Antonio during holidays
Mrs E Burton left Saturday for Houston to visit her granddaughter Mrs C W Shelby and Mr Shelby. She plans to visit San Antonio during the Christmas holidays in the home of her son Mr and Mrs Clyde Burton.
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