Texas House Approves 3 Billion Budget Bill for States
Lawmakers sent a 3 billion dollar budget to the Senate amid protests over agency bequests and several raised concerns. Rep Forrest Harding objected to 1 000 salaries for executive directors at the Armory Board and Board of Control. Rep Terry Townsend challenged deputy commissioners’ pay totaling 14 800 more than authorized and attempted to cut 250 000 for Wheatley Ranch park improvements. He noted a 100 000 annual line for operation and maintenance of a high powered Land Office plane, and Cotten defended aerial work while a motion to strike the plane funding failed 72–68.
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House of Representatives
House
Senate
Forrest Harding
San Angelo
State Armory Board
State Board of Control
Terry Townsend
Brady
Texas Education Agency
Townsend
Wheatly Ranch
Blanco County
Cotten
Jhe Chapman
Sulphur Springs
Land Office
Texas Water Commission
Lawmaker Pushes to Round State Land Office Budget
Rep. James Cotten of Weatherford again urged the House to modify the budget bill by rounding the State Land Office figures. The effort narrowly missed adoption as part of a larger appropriations discussion.
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James Cotten
Weatherford
House
State Land Office
Lawmakers Spar Over Higher Education Funding Levels
Complaints arise over too low appropriations for 1964 65 with current figures: 159 six hundred thousand tied to 1962 63 from the State General Revenue Fund. Administrators seek 243 million for next two years. others propose 226 million and 295 million. Heatly bill allows 187 606 000 for inflow of war babies to state colleges next year. Parmer charges Arlington State College library budget cuts risking accreditation. amendment to raise funding fails.
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State General Revenue Fund
Price Daniel
Legislative Budget Board
John B. Connally
Paducah
Bil Heatly
Hugh Parmer
Fort Worth
Heatly
Arinston State College
Parmer
Don Gladden
Arlington
Governor Eyes Passage To Restore Maritime Funding
The Texas Maritime Academy in Galveston faced a $172,000 shortfall as the appropriations bill lacked the money. Governor Connally expressed real hope the Legislature would restore maritime funds, but gave no pledge on increasing higher education allotments.
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Texas Maritime Academy
Galveston
Connally
Beckham bill seeks higher emergency purchase limit
Rep Vernon Beckham of Denison clears a House panel to raise the limit for emergency purchases without advertising from $150 to $500, though a subcommittee slots it at $300 amid rising costs. Houston reps Grover and Whitfield win State Affairs approval for competitive bidding on school purchases over $1,000.
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Vernon Beckham
Denison
House Committee On
Beckham
Henry Grover
J. C. Whitfield
Houston
House State Affairs Committee
Sales Tax Freeze Amendment Fails in Legislature
Rep. John Allen of Longview loses a bid to amend the constitution to freeze the sales tax at two percent with exemptions for food and drugs, falling 72 to 64. A separate measure by Rep. Ben Atwell and Rep. Charles Wilson aims to simplify tax bookkeeping for grocers and may satisfy their push.
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John Allen
Longview
Ben Atwell
Dallas
Charles Wilson
Trinity
Tuition raises proposed by Representative Atwell
Representative Atwell backs a recommendation from the Commission on Higher Education to raise tuition. The proposal aims to bolster funding for state colleges and universities and faces legislative review and debate with potential impact on students and families.
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Atwell
Commission On Higher Education
Tuition hikes debated for Texas state colleges
Gov Connally ignored the commission on higher education as lawmakers consider raising tuition from 50 to 100 dollars per semester. Rep Dick Morgan of Dallas proposed 75 dollars, while Rep Parmer seeks free tuition for children of Texas National Guard members killed since 1950 in the Cold War era.
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Connally
Dick Morgan
Dallas
Texas National Guard
Representative Parmer
House backs convention call to curb reapportionment
The House approved a resolution urging Congress to convene a constitutional convention for legislative reapportionment to be left to state legislatures. Rep. Bill J. Parsley of Lubbock warned it could be the last chance for Texas to defend state rights, noting possible protection of a rural dominated legislature if the amendment gains enough states.
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House
Congress
Bill J. Parsley
Lubbock
Texas
Lake Travis Sets Uniform Fishing Rules Across Species
J. B. Phillips of the Texas Game and Fish Commission states Lake Travis rules are uniform across Burnet and Travis counties. Daily limits include channel blue and flathead catfish 25 each with no possession cap, crappie and white bass 25 each with no possession cap, black bass 15 with up to 10 over 11 inches and none under 7 inches. Minnow possession limited to 200. certain gear and methods permitted for specific fish.
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Lake Travis
J. B. Phillips
Texas Game and Fish Commission
Burnet
Travis
Phillips
Wingate Community Law Film Hunger At School Thursday
Wingate community hosts a screening of the film Hunger on Thursday March 21 at 7 30 p m in the Wingate Schoolhouse. Bill Harman CROP Community Chairman outlines the program and overseas aid work while local residents are urged to donate animals clothing or cash to support CROP activities in Ballinger and surrounding areas.
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Wingate Community Law Film
Wingate
Bill Harman
CROP
Christian Rural Overseas Program
Runnels
W. B
Red) Weatherford
Runnels County
Hugo Vogelsang
Funds Still Needed For Screwworm Fight By Stockmen
The Southwest Animal Health Research Foundation runs a drive to raise 1 million dollars to fund the Screwworm Eradication Program in the Southwest. Trustees say interest is high and expect to meet the March 1 target, but warn that a weak late push could stop the program. County chairs report varying progress with Victoria Refugio Kleberg and Crockett counties totaling over 11000 since February 1, while many counties lag. Marvin Bridges, foundation executive director, urges continuous effort until the final dime is collected.
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Southwest Animal Health Research Foundation
Swahrf
Victoria
Refugio
Kleberg
Crockett
Marvin J. Bridges
Foundation
Perry Foun
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