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State Capitol Highlights 1958 Lacked Sensational Headlines
A year-by-year review notes 1958 brought Elections, recession, and treasury concerns in Texas. Reports from the State Tax Study Commission and Hale-Aikin Committee shaped policy talk. Gov Price Daniel dismissed red-ink fears while a new Water Planning Board aimed to double storage capacity. Land Commissioner Earl Rudder resigned to join A&M as VP.
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State Tax Study Commission
The
Texas Research League
Hale-Aikin Committee
Board of Water Engineers
Legislative Council
Price Daniel
New State Water Planning Board
Texas
Earl Rudder
Bill Allcorn
Brownwood