Texas lawmakers face looming tax bill in next year session
Legislative Budget Board staff projects a $192.9 million revenue need for the 60th Legislature, while Gov. Connally and Speaker Barnes dispute the figure. Lt. Gov. Smith says the number may rise above $200 million by mid year. Connally will not call a tax session until next year, timing unclear after June primaries. Budget board projects general fund spending rising to $470.3 million with targeted increases for health and education and minor agency cuts.
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Smith and Connally Discuss 1960 Gubernatorial Bid
Four days after Governor Connally returned from an African hunting safari, Lieutenant Governor Smith told him of his plans to run for governor. He asked, but did not get, Connally’s support.
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Connally Loyalists Split Over 1968 Run Amid Policy Clash
Connally signals possible 1968 bid while criticizing Smith and warning of centralized power in the governor's office. He will discuss options after talks with Texans and assessing state interests. Speaker Barnes hints at a run for lieutenant governor with possible gubernatorial bid if Connally retires. Texas can use Commission finds reduced oil production allowances 46.7 percent, cutting daily output by about 180,500 barrels and totaling 5,415,000 barrels for September.
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Texas oil production limits cut in September order
The Railroad Commission reduced September oil production allowances in Texas signaling tighter output. With Middle East tensions easing, analysts expect higher oil availability and potentially lower prices as supply steadies.
Texas Draft Quotas Set for October Induction
Draft boards must provide 977 men for October induction in Texas, with September at 1180 and August at 1421. July and June quotas were 974 and 975. Four thousand must undergo pre induction mental and physical exams in October, per Col. Morris Schwartz. Texas jobs rise outpacing U.S. growth. non farm employment up 21.7 percent in Texas while national rise is 18.2 percent.
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Ilinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Water Board Approves Cooper Dam Contract Amid Texarkana Water Row
The Water Development Board approves the Cooper Dam and Reservoir contract on the Sulphur River while criticizing federal posture over Texas water rights. It warns of potential permanent loss of water from the lower Red River and possible federal claims reaching up to two million acre feet if Corps of Engineers interpretations aren’t changed.
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State College and University Representatives Appointed
Compensation in State Support ed Colleges and Universities Reps. W Reed Quilliam Jr. of Lubbock Bob Thomas of Waco and Tom Bass of Houston. He reappointed Wales Madden of Amarillo.
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Lubbock
Bob Thomas
Waco
Tom Bass
Houston
Wales Madden
Amarillo
Texas Highway Department Golden Anniversary Dinner
The Texas Highway Department marks 50 years with a September 26 dinner here. Former Gov. Allan Shivers chairs the planning committee, Gov. Connally is the principal speaker, and an endowment fund will honor retiring State Highway Engineer D. C. Greer to fund engineering scholarships at Texas A&M University. Private subscriptions across the state finance the effort.
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Connally
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Greer
Appointments Chart State Archives Director Corkran
Charles W. Corkran of El Paso is named director of the State Archives succeeding Dr. James M. Day who joins the UT El Paso teaching staff. The House announces two key committees: Emergency Hospital Treatment Study and Top Committee on Faculty with members Keller Hand and others.
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el Paso
State Archives
James M. Day
University of Texas At el Paso
Barnes
George
Richar Keller
Christ Semoe
Tati ‘Santiesteba
Arthur
Vance
Don Hand
Sant ‘Antonio
Voting machines studied for Texas elections panel hears options
A day long hearing featured attorneys Dean Turner Jack Hayden and UT expert J B Williams as they advise Secretary of State John Hill on approving new all-electronic vote machines priced 1900 each Hill will select brands for counties Texas legislature authorized use of these machines as three firms seek approval The UT Bureau of Business Research notes Texas economy slowed 2 percent in July from June levels the second straight monthly decline yet remains 12 percent above July 1966
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Henderson
Jack W. Hayden
Houston
J.B. Williams
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John Hill
Texas Election Officer
Hill
Bureau of Business Research
Railroad hearing set on East Texas Salt Water Rules
The Railroad Commission schedules a September 20 hearing on East Texas Salt Water Disposal Company's request to change salt water injection rules in the Gregg Smith Rusky and Upshur counties field. Col Homer Garrison Jr of the Department of Public Safety notes Texas law requires applicants to meet current standards.
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Upshur
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Department of Public Safety
Winters Enterprise page 2 1967 contract awards and odor rules
The article notes Zacks Burkett Co. of Graham won a construction contract for piers at several Texas lakes. It also reports new air quality rules under the Texas Air Control Board seeking odor measurement methods to limit air discharges. It references driver's license birth date proof and list of state parks including Lake Brownwood Possum Kingdom Lake Lake Corpus Christi Fort Parker State Park Daingerfield State Park Huntsville and Martin Dies Jr State Park.
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