Texas Legislature Ranked 38th by CCSL Study
A 14 month nationwide CCSL survey ranks Texas 38th among 50 states and urges changes. It calls for weaker lieutenant governor powers, more annual legislative sessions, higher pay for lawmakers, and fewer committees. It notes rankings in control, information use, accountability, and representation.
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Auto Rate Rehearing Sought
Texas Automobile Insurance Service Office seeks a rehearing on auto rate increases ordered by the State Insurance Board in December. TAISO and 325 member companies ask the board to reevaluate rates becoming effective January 1 after hearings in Austin Dallas and Houston. The industry had urged 27.7 percent statewide. the board granted 14 percent while staff recommended 18 percent, with critiques of catastrophe limits and rate confinements under the Texas Insurance Code.
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State Insurance Board
TAISO
Austin
Dallas
Houston
Insurance Board
Registration to reopen as February voting drive looms
Legislature extends voter signup beyond January 31 and Gov. Preston Smith signs the measure. Sen. Joe Bernal says the act aligns with a Federal Court decision and eliminates the annual registration requirement amid disputes on election timing. Other bills seek a two or four year registration period and a registration by voting system.
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Joe J. Bernal
San Antonio
Texas
Governor Reshuffles State Posts and Sets May 18 Ballot
Governor announces several appointments to state bodies and judicial posts. Jack R. Stone named to the State Parks and Wildlife Commission, Clyde Whiteside replaced on the Board of Pardons and Paroles by William H. Heatly, and Lealand W. Greene named district attorney for the 132nd district. Otha F. Dent reappointed to the Texas Water Rights Commission, Randy Pendleton redesignated director of the state washington relations division. A special election is set for May 18 to approve four constitutional amendments including AFDC aid ceilings and a related measure.
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Smith
Ben Barnes
Barnes
Omnibus Clearing Fund
House Revenue and Tax Committee
Jack R. Stone
Wells
L. P
Pete) Gilvin
Amarillo
State Parks and Wildlife Commission
Gilvin
Clyde Whiteside
Seymour
Board of Pardons and Paroles
Jack Ross
Austin
Whiteside
William H. Heatly
Paducah
Young Heatly
Williams. Heatly
House of Representatives Appropriations Committee
Lealand W. Greene
Snyder
132Nd Judicial District
Tommie J. Mills
Otha F. Dent
Texas Water Rights Commission
Randy Pendleton
Andrews
Washington
Texas board approves 25 million bond sale bids Feb twenty fourth
Texas Water Development Board authorizes 25 million in development bonds with bids opening February 24. Agriculture secretary tells health department to prepare for meat inspection takeover in 15 states including Texas unless packing plants meet federal standards soon. Education official rules Crystal City district failed to show cause to reassign superintendent Briggs and orders contract honored. A record number of 31.0 million.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Texas State Department of Health
Texas
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J. W. Edgar
Crystal City Independent
John Brigvgs
Boat Lights Safety Reminder for Texas Boaters
Austin report urges boat owners to check navigation lights before lake trips. George Cook of Texas Parks and Wildlife warns that boats under 26 feet must show a bright white aft light visible 360 degrees and a combined fore lantern with red and green side lights. Properly functioning lighting helps prevent accidents and legal trouble.
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George Cook
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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Nations Produce Wide Range of Nickel and Copper Coins in 1968
In 1968, twenty one countries produced or circulated 44 denominations of pure nickel coins and ninety four countries produced or circulated 271 denominations of 74 percent copper and 25 percent nickel coins.
Trains to Plains Open Rapid Transit Link to Airport
The first U S rapid transit system connecting a city airport and downtown opened in November 1968. It speeds Cleveland Airlines passengers to Hopkins International Airport. Nickel stainless steel cars cut the trip roughly in half versus driving.
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Bank site proposals for Houston and Arcadia noted
Lion visits logged at Texas tourist attractions in 1970. Auto registration renewal began February 1. Southwest Bank and Trust proposes a bank at Sharpstown Center Houston and Arcadia is the proposed site for a new Santa Fe State Bank.
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