Texans Brace For 62nd Legislature And Budget Demands
Austin reports frantic prep for the 62nd Texas Legislature opening January 12 with Capitol renovations staff hiring and session planning underway. Lawmakers face a multibillion dollar budget and redistricting battles plus policy fights on liquor taxes welfare auto insurance pollution and higher education funding. Governor Smith opposes a Mustang Island land purchase funded by state money while seeking private donations. Authorities push for $2.1 million in federal park funds with state bond support amid park funding questions.
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Legislative Budget Board
Mustang Island
Smith
Parks and Wildlife
Harry Jersig
San Antonio
L. P. Galvin
Amarillo
PWC
Pearce Johnson
Austin
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Inaugural Balls Set for Smith Barnes Second Term
Six inaugural balls mark Gov Preston Smith and Lt Gov Ben Barnes second term on January 19. Main ball at Austin Municipal Auditorium features the grand march led by the governor and his wife. $15 per couple. Five free dances follow and additional events occur at the Austin Coliseum University of Texas gymnasium and downtown hotels. A noon inaugural ceremony on the capitol steps and a prayer breakfast are planned. A January 18 victory dinner at the same auditorium costs $30 per plate with Wayne Newton as headliner.
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Preston Smith
Ben Barnes
Austin Municipal Auditorium
Capitol Steps
Wayne Newton
Governor appoints judges to state appeals courts and district bench
Governor Smith appoints Wendell A. Odom of Houston to the Court of Criminal Appeals replacing John F. Onion Jr who becomes presiding judge on January 1. Gerald T. Bissett of Victoria is named Associate Justice of the 13th Court of Civil Appeals succeeding Paul Nye who ascends to Chief Justice. William M. Hatten of Houston moves from Domestic Relations No. 2 to the 176th district court with Andrew L. Jefferson of Houston set to succeed him.
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Smith
Wendell A. Odom
Houston
Court of Criminal Appeals
Odom
John F. Onion Jr
Gerald T. Bissett
Victoria
13Th Court of Civil Appeals
Paul Nye
William M. Hatten
Court of Domestic Relations
County plans bond sale proceeds delay ruling
County commissioners court considers whether bond sale proceeds should be deposited with the county treasurer until proposed hospital construction is completed or improved.
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County Commissioners Court
Dallas Court Finds Texas Filing Fees Unconstitutional
A three judge federal court in Dallas rules Texas political filing fees unconstitutional though low fees may be allowed. Governor Smith warns the ruling could bring tremendously chaotic conditions. Attorney General Martin hails the U S Supreme Court stance that voting in national elections must extend to 18 year olds but Congress cannot compel states to allow them in state and local elections.
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Texas
Smith
Martin
U. S. Supreme Court
Congress
Insurance rate hike seen easing for auto owners
Auto owners will receive notices this week about new insurance rates set to take effect after January 1. The statewide increase is now expected to be between 12 and 18.6 percent, down from an earlier 23.4 percent recommendation. The State Insurance Board staff projects after tax returns of six to seven percent of assets for insurers, despite companies seeking 27.7 percent.
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State Insurance Board
Statewide controversy over ongoing public policy dispute
A persistent statewide debate centers on a hot public policy controversy that has sparked frequent hearings and intense partisan responses through the period. Proponents argue for rapid reform while opponents warn of unintended consequences impacting local governance and fiscal stability.
Texas groups push housing study and capitol addition
The Texas Research League backs a broad study to size state housing needs. A House sub committee proposes a $3.75 million underground Capitol addition and expanded publicity for lawmakers. An interagency task force seeks stricter migrant housing standards and a state loan program to improve housing and rebuild barrios.
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Capitol
Inter-Agency Task Force
W. T
Shorty) Smith
Waco
Smith
Railroad Commission
Railpax
Texas
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Glen Rose
Somervell Coun
Lindleys Visit Odessa Family for Christmas Holidays
Mr. and Mrs. Don Lindley of Odessa spent the Christmas holidays in the home of his mother Mrs. Ben Lindley and with his sister Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hobbs of Abilene.
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Merriel Abbott
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Mark
Paula Nell
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Idalon
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Sharon
Tony
Nacogdoches
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Burton Jones
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Conn
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Ben Lindley
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Abilene
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