Texas Legislature grapples with tax hikes and bills at mid-session
Gov. Preston Smith pushes a 15 cent cigarette tax hike and a 0.5 percent gross receipts levy on chemical producers to fill a 71 million hole in a 261 million revenue plan. He backs sales tax on liquor and many personal services, and a $10 moving violation surcharge. The session advances bills on riot control, new state university branch, military family tuition, and a state utilities commission. Senate votes on a broad water plan and other noncontroversial local bills while oil output remains constrained by Mideast crisis levels.
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Governor NAMES Texas Guard leaders and regional appointees
Governor Smith reappointed Brig. Gen. James M. Rose of Austin as assistant adjutant general Texas Air National Guard and Col. Carl F. Schupp II of Austin as assistant for the Army Guard. Franklin G. Moffitt of Dallas became deputy director Southwestern Region Office of Economic Opportunity. Mrs. Gene Waugh of Austin named research and information specialist for Texas CEO. Col. Clarence A. Wilson of Luling elevated to com-
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Texas National Guard appoints new commander in San Antonio
The 36th Infantry Brigade will be led by a new commander seated in San Antonio, succeeding Maj. Gen. Ross Ayers of Friona who earlier became Adjutant General of the Texas National Guard after Senate confirmation. The AG opinions cover public use of dues to the Texas Municipal League, Jackson’s State Securities Board status, royalties from state lands for schools, and shell tax authorities.
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Welfare Change Explained by State Department
The State Welfare Department details a new grant calculation system effective May 1 aimed at needy families with dependent children. Commissioner Burton G. Hackney notes the reform follows voters rejecting a welfare ceiling rise from 60 to 75 million dollars. The plan bases aid on total recognizable needs and allocates about half to AFDC families, with minimal impact on aged blind and disabled.
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Your Representatives Mail Headers
The item lists LT. GOV. BEN BARNES at the Texas State Capitol in Austin along with SEN. DAVID RATLIFF of the 24th Senate District and REP. LYNN NABERS of the 64th House District at the Texas Capitol.
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Texas
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Texas State Senate
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