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Progress made on school financing (mysanantonio.com)
Jun 27, 2011HB 1, to revise school finance formulas to provide for less spending through the next two years, provide revenue mechanisms to balance the budget; would also specify more confidentiality for travel records for the governor’s security detail. ...San Antonio Express
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Morning Brief (malakoffnews.net)
Jun 23, 2011Perry signed HB 1614 last Friday, a piece of legislation authored by Gooden that he describes as relieving "the taxpayer of paying for the regulation of process servers and transfers this cost to the process server industry. ...Malakoff News
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Oregon football records lack text message details (oregonlive.com)
Jun 21, 2011The public-records bill (HB 2244) that aims to clarify the retention rules for correspondence records has passed the Senate and House and awaits Gov. John Kitzhaber's signature. Editor's note: The Oregonian requested from the University of Oregon three ...OregonLive.com
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Texas Cottage Food Bill Signed Into Law (blogs.houstonpress.com)
Jun 21, 2011The solution? The Texas Cottage Food Bill, also known as the Bake Sale Bill. HB 1139 sought to allow licensing of baked goods, jams, jellies, spice mixtures and many other "non-potentially hazardous" foodstuffs for sale. On Friday, June 17, ...Houston Press (blog)
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Alabama's Immigration Law: The New Jim Crow (opednews.com)
Jun 21, 2011Alabama didn't go the Texas route and outright deny the right to an education. But HB 56 is a thinly veiled way to discourage immigrant parents from enrolling their children in school. It reminds one of the poll taxes and literacy tests that made ...OpEdNews
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Legislature puts another limit on our right to know (caller.com)
Jun 19, 2011But there have been reports of clerks in other counties jumping the gun on HB 1573's Sept. 1 date to go into effect. That's no surprise. Another argument Gallego said he heard was that denying access to the indictments until arrest or bail would give ...Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Legislature puts another limit on our right to know (caller.com)
Jun 17, 2011But there have been reports of clerks in other counties jumping the gun on HB 1573's Sept. 1 date to go into effect. That's no surprise. Another argument Gallego said he heard was that denying access to the indictments until arrest or bail would give ...Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Conroe taxpayers deserve explanation on Porter residence (yourhoustonnews.com)
Jun 17, 2011Rob Eissler's (R-The Woodlands) HB 400, which threatens to cut teachers' salaries and increase their workload. According to the Texas Tribune, the bill has not only raised the ire of state teachers associations but has angered both Democrats and ...Your Houston News
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Hegar laments Legislature's failure to pass key bills in regular session (gonzalescannon.com)
Jun 16, 2011Senator Hegar characterized the passing of a realistic state budget (HB 1) for the next two years that is prudent with taxpayers' dollars by maintaining state expenditures below the rate of inflation and population growth as an amazing accomplishment ...The Gonzales Cannon
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Proposal would increase phone minutes for inmates (reporternews.com)
Jun 15, 2011McLane, a former Abilene resident, said the amendment, one of more than 100 amendments to HB1, has been approved by the Texas House of Representatives. It still must be approved by the Senate after a compromise is reached on HB1 by a conference ...ReporterNews.com
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Doctors Challenge Texas Abortion Law (courthousenews.com)
Jun 15, 2011Gov. Rick Perry, who is considering running for president, signed Texas House Bill 15 on May 19. The bill "takes effect on September 1, 2011, and applies to any and all abortions performed on or after October 1, 2011," according to the complaint. ...Courthouse News Service
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House OKs windstorm bill, but difference with Senate still unresolved (statesman.com)
Jun 15, 2011Hurricane season began June 1. Central to HB 3 is a provision to remove a policyholder's ability to sue for triple damages. Policyholders would be allowed to sue only to cover their losses, attorneys fees and interest under Smithee's bill. ...Austin American-Statesman
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Raising class sizes does disservice to public education (thecherokeean.com)
Jun 14, 2011For example, I authored a committee amendment to HB 72, which created the statewide prekindergarten programs to give educationally disadvantaged four-year-olds a head start. Bill Hammond – now President and Chief Executive officer of the Texas ...The Cherokeean Herald
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Interactive: Visualizing the 82nd Legislative Session (texastribune.org)
Jun 14, 2011Technically, five of the bills — including HB 1, the budget bill — are sent to the Comptroller of Public Accounts first. If Perry does not sign or veto a bill, it will become law. So far, Perry has only vetoed one bill: a bipartisan House bill that ...Texas Tribune
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Alabama law tops Arizona's immigration standard (sfgate.com)
Jun 10, 2011The 72-page legislation known as HB 56, also touches on issues from contract law to voter registration. It makes Alabama the fourth state, after Georgia, Utah and Indiana, to follow Arizona's lead in enacting significant statewide immigration reform, ...San Francisco Chronicle
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Close call on key revenue bill (statesman.com)
Jun 9, 2011“I've got to stress to you that we counted on this when we passed HB 1,” Pitts said. But the members didn't go along with their leaders — at first. They defeated Pitts' motion to table on a vote of 59-80. That gave Simpson's amendment a chance at ...Austin American-Statesman (blog)
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Our Take on the Latest TWIA Bill (texaswatch.org)
Jun 9, 2011On behalf of Texas Watch, a citizen advocacy organization with 15000 members across the state, please allow the following to serve as our written testimony in opposition to HB 3. As written, this legislation would strip coastal policyholders of vital ...Eye on Texas Blog (blog)
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School finance plan nears final vote (kxan.com)
Jun 9, 2011“I urge lawmakers to remove the Internet sales tax language from HB 1," Perry said in a statement. "I believe this provision risks significant unintended consequences, including a loss of Texas job opportunities and weakening of our state's competitive ...Austin News
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State's school financing plan does not address equity (mysanantonio.com)
Jun 8, 2011In reviewing HB1, it is clearly evident that this plan does not address equity. In 1995, the Texas Education Code was amended to state that Texas will establish a thorough and efficient system to be substantially financed through state revenue sources. ...San Antonio Express
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Latest Texas bills will hurt students (utepprospector.com)
Jun 8, 2011Gonzalez also said that another bill, HB 2907, "allows the maximum utilization of existing educational resources." The bill would give equalization grants to financially needy students who are Texas residents and enrolled in a certain number of classes ...The Prospector
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The great GOP wave breaks on the realities of the actual cost of government (austinchronicle.com)
Jun 8, 2011Yet before he voted for HB 1, the proud conservative told his fellow lawmakers that he was conflicted. He said: "It's easy to say, 'Cut government spending; cut the waste; cut the fat.' Show me where it is." His advice to his fellow freshmen was ...Austin Chronicle
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Frisco man seeks declaration of innocence (pegasusnews.com)
Jun 8, 2011This month, the Texas Legislature passed HB 2889. It has been sent to the Governor, but it has not yet been signed. HB 2889 allows a defendant to seek an expunction when the state dismisses his charges, and if the DA agrees to that expunction. ...Pegasus News
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Texas' community colleges say state funding won't meet growth (star-telegram.com)
Jun 7, 2011Tarrant County College's recommended academic funding is $41.2 million per year for 2012-13, according to the conference committee report (HB1) available on the Legislative Budget Board's website. TCC is looking for savings in next year's budget. ...Fort Worth Star Telegram
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Grain indemnity fund moves to governor's desk (southwestfarmpress.com)
Jun 6, 2011A key difference in the current and previous versions of HB 1840 is that the current bill is not a mandatory program. Any grain producer who has paid the assessment may request a refund by remitting a written request, along with proof of payment and an ...Southwest Farm Press
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Texas Rep. Riddle aims at illegal immigration (americanindependent.com)
Jun 6, 2011State Rep. Debbie Riddle (R-Tomball) has filed a trio of bills aimed at undocumented immigrants, extending her attempted crackdown into the current legislative special session. Riddle's House Bill 57 would make those ...The American Independent
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Texas House attempts new smoking ban, but 'niche' businesses resist bill (chron.com)
Jun 5, 2011The House Appropriations Committee voted 19-1 to recommend their colleagues approve HB 46, designed to stop secondhand smoke from polluting the air and lungs for others. "It's the No. 1 public health issue for this session. It's the No. ...Houston Chronicle
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School Finance Has ISD Eyes On Austin (hillsbororeporter.com)
Jun 5, 2011While titled SB 1 and HB 1 in the special session, according to Hillsboro Superintendent Buck Gilcrease, all the figures appear to be the same as SB 1811, which was killed by the filibuster. Based on calculations by the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) ...Hillsboro Reporter
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Texas House still has plenty of work to do on budget (reporternews.com)
Jun 4, 2011At this juncture, the only must-have bill is HB 1 (formerly SB 1811), which is an accompanying piece that supports the budget process. Embedded within this bill is the most critical component — the public schools funding mechanism. ...Abilene Reporter-News
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Legislators assess work in regular session (brownsvilleherald.com)
Jun 4, 2011Rick Perry's desk: HB 51: Establishes energy efficiency standards for state buildings and facilities. HB 452: Provides temporary housing between academic terms for students who have aged out of foster care. HB 451: Establishes the Don't Mess with Texas ...Brownsville Herald
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Coastal Bend lawmakers stick to party lines (caller.com)
Jun 4, 2011"I voted against HB 1 because voters sent me to Austin to make spending cuts to get our financial house in order and this budget fails to do that." Torres also voted for versions of a state windstorm insurance reform bill that could have raised rates ...Corpus Christi Caller Times
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State budget a tough break for school districts and students, advocacy group ... (yourhoustonnews.com)
Jun 4, 2011Teachers want lawmakers to do the same thing to the other side of the equation — Algebra I. “The appropriations bill, HB1, cuts $4 billion from school district funding formulas over the next two years,” Texas State Teachers Association Spokesman Clay ...Your Houston News
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Online Purchases Might Get Taxed, After All (kutnews.org)
Jun 3, 2011Last week, Governor Perry vetoed a bill that would have required internet retailers with a physical presence in Texas to charge sales tax. But now that same provision has found its way into House Bill 1, a sweeping fiscal matters bill being considered ...KUT News
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Gun bill shot down (panamericanonline.com)
Jun 3, 2011The Texas Senate now has 11 days to reconstruct the bill before the end of the legislative session. The Controversial HB 750 known as the "Guns on Campus" bill, which passed in the Texas Senate in May, halted on the House floor Tuesday. ...The Pan American
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Sharp Edge to BYU (ksl.com)
Jun 2, 2011(Jun 1, 2011 05:04 PM) Greg Wrubell: When James Anderson's departure made a scholarship available, BYU offered it to Hauns Brereton. When HB opted for Hawaii, BYU sat tight. (Jun 1, 2011 05:01 PM) Jeremiah Jensen: @gregwrubell is that from The ...KSL-TV
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Local representatives emphasized education during 2011 session (impactnews.com)
Jun 2, 2011Sen. Steve Ogden, R-Bryan, who also represents Williamson County, carried the bill in the Senate. Schwertner also helped write HB 1, the budget, and co-authored an “emergency issue” bill further restricting eminent domain authority.Community Impact Newspaper
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Texas TSA pat down ban may be back (thehill.com)
Jun 2, 2011"The federal government is attempting to deprive the citizens of Texas of their constitutional rights under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article 1, Section 9 of the Texas Constitution. If we do not stand for our citizens ...The Hill (blog)
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Legislature discussing cuts to education today and tomorrow (elgincourier.com)
Jun 2, 2011The bills under consideration — SB 1 and HB 1 would cut $1.4 million from the Elgin school district in the first year and $460 the next year, according to EISD Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations Kreis Alyea. “There are other things being ...Elgin Courier
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Class sizes, teacher furloughs fair game in special session of Texas legislature (pegasusnews.com)
Jun 1, 2011Yesterday, Eissler, who chairs the House Public Education Committee, would not say whether he intended to reintroduce HB 400, his mandate relief bill — only that he continued to believe such legislation was needed. The fate of Shapiro's measure and ...Pegasus News
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State budget knocked down as session ends (haysfreepress.com)
Jun 1, 2011HB 1's conference committee report, however, was a train without wheels: it could not go anywhere without passage of a “state fiscal matters” bill that instructs how and where the funding comes from. That bill, SB 1811, also in the form of a conference ...Hays Free Press
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"Fire Extinguisher" Bill is Signed into Law by Governor 6/1/11 (cbs7kosa.com)
Jun 1, 2011The “Fire Extinguisher Bill” inspired by a CBS 7 report is now officially state law in Texas. On May 27th Governor Rick Perry signed House Bill 564 into law. The law mandates the annual maintenance of portable fire extinguishers in government-owned ...KOSA
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Puppy Mill Bill Passes in Texas Legislature (prnewswire.com)
Jun 1, 2011AUSTIN, Texas, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As of May 30, House Bill 1451, often referred to in the media as the "Puppy Mill Bill," has passed by wide margins in both the Texas House and Senate. This proposed law, supported by the Texas ...PR Newswire (press release)
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Sampler Plate: This Week in Food Blogs (blogs.houstonpress.com)
Jun 1, 2011Barleyvine: The termination of House Bill 602 in the Texas legislature last week threw many beer lovers into a tailspin, as it had been such a triumph to even get the bill through the initial committees; getting so far and then having the bill ...Houston Press (blog)
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State budget knocked down as session ends (coloradocountycitizen.com)
May 31, 2011HB 1's conference committee report, however, was a train without wheels: it could not go anywhere without passage of a “state fiscal matters” bill that instructs how and where the funding comes from. That bill, SB 1811, also in the form of a conference ...Colorado County Citizen
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The HB 1 Apostates Explain Themselves (texastribune.org)
May 30, 2011The House voting board reflects the members' 97-53 vote to pass HB1 the state budget late Saturday evening on May 28, 2011. Given the Republican supermajority in the Texas House, the outcome of Saturday night's vote on House Bill 1 — the ...Texas Tribune
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Texting-while-driving ban on way to governor (statesman.com)
May 30, 2011A statewide ban on texting while driving, already against the law in Austin and some other Texas cities, is on its way to Gov. Rick Perry. His office could not say Monday whether Perry would sign House Bill 242 , sponsored by Rep. ...Austin American-Statesman
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Texas budget with $15 billion in cuts clears Legislature (star-telegram.com)
May 29, 2011HB1 cleared the Senate on a 20-11 vote. Approval by the House came less than two hours later on a 97-53 vote. The 2012-13 budget now goes to Comptroller Susan Combs for certification and then to Gov. Rick Perry, who could make line-item vetoes before ...Fort Worth Star Telegram
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East Texas state representative prepares to vote on school finance (ktre.com)
May 29, 2011First year east Texas representative James white spent the holiday weekend tying up loose ends at the capitol. "HB 1 - the budget - we passed that last night so we know how much we're going to have in the public education bucket," said James white. ...KTRE
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Limit on illegal-immigrant lawsuits faces test (azcentral.com)
May 29, 2011The Texas state court in 2005 issued a civil judgment of $850000 against Nethercott. A Cochise County judge later signed over Nethercott's ranch to the immigrants to cover some of the judgment. Nethercott called the passage of HB 2191 an "absolute ...Arizona Republic
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The Texas HIV Medication Program in Jeopardy (examiner.com)
May 29, 2011That sense of security is being questioned by many as we stand in the after mass of this 82ndRegular Session of the Texas Legislature refusing to include in this session's HB1 (State Budget) the additional needed funding for the THMP. ...Examiner.com
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Illegal immigration must be addressed by Congress (tulsaworld.com)
May 28, 2011Oklahoma dodged a bullet this session when House Bill 1446 was sidetracked. It was the only immigration bill that made it through the process, passing the House overwhelmingly but failing in the Senate on a procedural vote. HB 1446 was considered the ...Tulsa World
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Senate passes budget 20-11 (lonestarreport.org)
May 28, 2011The Texas Senate has adopted the budget (HB 1), 20-11. Several Democratic Senators attacked the budget, while Sens. Steve Ogden (R-Bryan) and Dan Patrick (R-Houston) defended it. "This budget lives within our means and does not raise taxes," Patrick ...The Lone Star Report
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In Texas, a Businesslike Budget, After a Fashion (texastribune.org)
May 27, 2011House Appropriations Committee Chairman Jim Pitts (l), R-Waxahachie, and Senate Finance Chaigman Steve Ogden (r), R-Bryan, talk to the press after the conference committee vote on HB1 on May 26, 2011. When Texas lawmakers said they ...Texas Tribune
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Heroic Media-affiliated Life Always unveils new ad starring Abby Johnson (americanindependent.com)
May 27, 2011Rick Scott has signed the elections bill, HB 1355, according to an announcement from his office, which did not include any statement or other additional information. # More… By Sofia Resnick | 05.19.11 Though Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) and his ...The American Independent
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Texas TSA Bill - Federal Bullying Stops Senate Despite Overwhelming Public Support (texasgopvote.com)
May 27, 2011By Texas GOP Vote (Austin) – Despite overwhelming support from the public for HB 1937, a bill to protect the Fourth Amendment rights of Texas citizens, the federal Department of Justice (DOJ) succeeded in intimidating the Texas Senate into submission ...Texas GOP Vote
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Senate news update: Senate votes to close budget gap (yourhoustonnews.com)
May 26, 2011HB 4 and HB 275, would combine with the general appropriations act, HB 1, and SB 1811, a bill to generate additional revenue for next biennium, to balance the state budget through 2013. "When it's all said and done, we will have a balanced budget for ...Your Houston News
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TX lawmaker says budget violates constitution (kcentv.com)
May 26, 2011Representative Garnet Coleman (D-Houston) says House Bill 1 violates the Texas Constitution. By a vote of 9-1, members of the conference committee passed the $172 billion budget bill. Chief budget writers expect the House and Senate to vote on HB1 ...KCEN-TV
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DOJ threatened to cancel all flights to and from Texas if state passed anti ... (opednews.com)
May 26, 2011In an amazingly naked act of tyranny, the Department of Justice has threatened to cancel flights going to and from Texas if that state's legislature passed HB 1937-- a bill that would protect the ...OpEdNews
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Indiana lawmakers attack reproductive health services (wsws.org)
May 25, 2011This part of the bill goes into effect on July 1. As noted by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which has joined with Planned Parenthood in the lawsuit against HB 1210, the law requires “doctors to read from a government-mandated script that ...World Socialist Web Site
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DOJ letter: 'TSA would likely be required to cancel any flight ...' (lonestarreport.org)
May 25, 2011The US Department of Justice sent a letter to House and Texas Senate leaders Tuesday -- reportedly in person -- threatening a shut-down of airports if HB 1937 is passed. The letter claims Rep. David Simpson's (R-Longview) anti-TSA-groping bill is ...The Lone Star Report
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Create a Memorial (tulsaworld.com)
May 25, 2011Daulton, HB, 83, musician, died Tuesday. No services planned. Moore's Eastlawn. Elliot, Herbert Wayne, 77, insurance worker, formerly of Tulsa, died Monday in Denison, Texas. Visitation 6:30-8 pm Thursday and service 2 pm Friday, both at Bratcher ...Tulsa World
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VIDEO: Fact Checking the President on Gas Prices (biggovernment.com)
May 25, 2011An astounding Department of Justice threat to cancel airline flights to and from Texas, in addition to underhanded lobbying by TSA representatives, has killed efforts in the state to pass HB 1937, a bill that would have made invasive pat downs by TSA ...Big Government
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What's Brewing: Suspect arrested in murder of gay E. Dallas couple found in ... (dallasvoice.com)
May 25, 2011The House voted 118-26 to concur with changes to the bill, HB 1942, and it now proceeds to Gov. Rick Perry's desk. The bill, by Rep. Diane Howard, R-Arlington, is Equality Texas' top priority in this year's legislative session.Dallas Voice
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Texas Capitol to see busy Monday (kxan.com)
May 23, 2011The HB 1 conference committee meets at 10 am in E1.030 to adopt the final section of the budget, Article III - Education (public and higher). Members reached a compromise over the weekend. The Legislative Budget Board will just verbally review what is ...Austin News
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Measure would allow 'market' pay for TxDOT leader (statesman.com)
May 23, 2011Turner said during a meeting of the conference committee on House Bill 1. That 10-member group is working on the final version of that state spending plan for the 2012-13 biennium, and the TxDOT salary measure was offered as a “rider,” or amendment. ...Austin American-Statesman (blog)
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Right to Work or Right to Work for less? Debate heated in N.H. (seacoastonline.com)
May 22, 2011During his testimony in support of HB 474 Smith also cited a survey by relocation firms saying that as much as 50 percent of companies were reluctant to move to states without RTW protection. "The data supports our economic argument," Smith said. ...Seacoastonline.com
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The Heron's Nest: 'Schools of Hard Knocks' coming Sunday (delcotimes.com)
May 21, 2011That includes a large chunk of the core, loyal readership of this newspaper. House Bill 633 is not only not needed, it's just a bad idea. Jason Giambi 7, Phillies 1. That's pretty much all you need to know about last night's Phils' game. ...Delaware County Daily Times
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Leaders: Agreement on $80.6 B state budget reached (themonitor.com)
May 21, 2011... Lt. Governor David Dewhurst and Texas House Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) announced a budget agreement from the Senate and House conferees of $80.6 billion in General Revenue on House Bill 1: "I'm pleased that the House and Senate have come to ...Monitor
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Texas Breeder Bill Advances (petproductnews.com)
May 19, 20111, 2011. PIJAC is urging residents to contact their Senator and request that he or she vote against the bill. Overall, the organization contends that HB 1451 is far stricter than what is currently required by the US Department of Agriculture. ...PetProductNews.com
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Education Legislation Struggle Breaks Old Alliances, Builds New Ones (nytimes.com)
May 19, 2011He led the charge against HB 400 from the right with an amendment that would have made any measures temporary, kept the class-size ratio intact and applied salary reductions and furloughs to administrators as well as to teachers.New York Times
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5 Worst States to Get Caught with Marijuana (opposingviews.com)
May 17, 2011Without further ado, here they are: 1. Oklahoma — Lawmakers in the Sooner State made headlines this spring when legislators voted 119 to 20 in favor of House Bill 1798, which enhances the state sentencing guidelines for hash manufacturing to a minimum ...Opposing Views
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International Myeloma Foundation Endorses Texas Oral Drug Parity Bill HB 438 (insurancenewsnet.com)
May 17, 2011The bill now before Governor Rick Perry will represent a tremendous victory for the myeloma community and all cancer patients in Texas . Once a rare disease of the elderly, multiple myeloma represents 1% of all cancers but is the second most common ...Insurance News Net (press release)
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Texas House Approves Concussion Bill: Student-Athletes Would Have To be ... (blogs.houstonpress.com)
May 17, 2011Additionally, HB 2038, which now awaits a vote in the Texas Senate, would require preseason neurocognitive evaluation for college-level interscholastic participants. Several other states -- such as North Carolina and Minnesota -- are voting on similar ...Houston Press (blog)
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Texas moves ahead with an online sales tax bill (internetretailer.com)
May 16, 2011Already approved by the Texas House of Representatives, the bill is expected to go before the governor by the end of this month. The bill, HB 2403, was written to clarify existing Texas sales tax law requiring online and catalog retailers to collect ...InternetRetailer.com
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House-Senate deal near on much of budget (statesman.com)
May 16, 2011Right now, the primary sticking point is how much to spend on public schools and higher education in House Bill 1, the 2012-13 budget. "I don't think we're going to agree on a funding level for education before a special session," Ogden said. ...Austin American-Statesman
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Senate votes to spend more Rainy Day Fund money than House (lonestarreport.org)
May 16, 2011The Texas Senate today voted to spend about $800 million more from the Rainy Day Fund for the current biennium than the House authorized. The Senate passed the committee substitute to HB 275 today by a vote of 30-1. It spends $3.97 billion from the ...The Lone Star Report (blog)
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The Worst States to Get Busted With Marijuana (theweedblog.com)
May 15, 2011Despite Texas' dubious distinction as the #1 pot prosecuting state in America, police and lawmakers have little interest in exploring alternatives. In 2007, Gov. Rick Perry signed legislation (HB 2391) into law granting police the option of issuing a ...THE Weed Blog (blog)
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Restine: What Republican stewardship has done for Texas (amarillo.com)
May 15, 2011Their response has been House Bill 1. First, the Texas House Appropriations Committee approved cutting $8 billion from education and $4 billion from Medicaid; reduced funding for care of the disabled; reduced the funding rate for state employees ...Amarillo.com
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Controversial state budget passes the Texas Senate (ballotnews.org)
May 13, 2011Since the budget bill (HB 1) originated in the House, a 19-12 split was enough to get it through. [1] Such procedural measures were taken out of knowledge that Senate Democrats would not pass a budget that didn't contain a contingency to tap the ...Ballot News
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The 5 Worst States to Get Busted With Pot (alternet.org)
May 13, 2011Despite Texas' dubious distinction as the #1 pot prosecuting state in America, police and lawmakers have little interest in exploring alternatives. In 2007, former Gov. Rick Perry signed legislation (HB 2391) into law granting police the option of ...AlterNet
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Appropriations Bill Negatively Impacts Youth Shooting and Scholarships (ammoland.com)
May 13, 2011HB 1-the House Version Hurts Texans, including TSRA members by taking fifty percent of the revenue, essentially taxing your charitable contributions to a scholarship program and to 4-H Shooting Sports. HB 1- the Senate Version Helps Texans, ...AmmoLand.com (press release)
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No headline - Local_briefs (gosanangelo.com)
May 13, 2011Based on House Bill 1 before the Texas Legislature, current projections for each of the next two years show ASU receiving $3.6 million to $4.4 million less than the current appropriation. Rallo indicated the changes will reduce administrative overhead ...San Angelo Standard Times
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The Big Conversation: (texastribune.org)
May 13, 2011That win, as the Tribune's Morgan Smith reports, came Thursday night with the death of House Bill 400, a controversial piece of Republican-backed public education legislation. The bill would have would have lifted the state's 22-1 student-teacher ...Texas Tribune
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Texas House seeks more transparency in Department of Insurance (bizjournals.com)
May 12, 2011TDI was last scheduled for review in 2009, but the legislature was not able to tackle the bill in time. The department was extended for another two years and is set to expire on Sept. 1 if HB 1951 is not passed. With a final vote of 101-40, ...Bizjournals.com
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NICHOLS: Five things about the Senate version of the budget that I support (lufkindailynews.com)
May 11, 2011Now that the Senate has approved its version of House Bill 1, it goes back to the House. The House may choose to either agree with the Senate changes or go to conference. In conference, select members from each chamber will negotiate the $12 billion ...Lufkin Daily News
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By: MetroSource News (newsradio1420.com)
May 11, 2011(Austin, TX) -- Governor Rick Perry is applauding state House members for passing legislation banning sanctuary cities in Texas. Perry says HB 12 will strengthen the discretion law enforcement officers need to effectively protect Texans. ...Sports Radio ESPN 1420
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Texas Senate to Hear Dog, Cat Breeder Bill (catchannel.com)
May 11, 2011A Texas bill that seeks to establish a licensing process for dog and cat breeders is up for a public hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday, May 12, 2011. House Bill 1451, which passed the House late last month, would require the state's dog and ...CatChannel.com
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DAVE MCNEELY: End may be near for bipartisan Legislature (gosanangelo.com)
May 10, 2011Wednesdays and Thursdays in the Senate are so-called "House bill" days, when bills from the House are atop the calendar, and can be brought up by a majority rather than two-thirds. Since the budget bill was HB 1, it qualified. ...San Angelo Standard Times
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Texas Senate to Hear Dog, Cat Breeder Bill (petproductnews.com)
May 10, 2011A Texas bill that seeks to establish a licensing process for pet breeders is up for a public hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday, May 12, 2011. House Bill 1451, which passed the House late last month, would require the state's dog and cat ...PetProductNews.com
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The Brief: Top Texas News for May 9, 2011 (texastribune.org)
May 9, 2011Bill Zedler, R-Arlington, votes 'aye' to table certain instructions to conferees on HB1 budget bill on May 6, 2011. House debate hit dramatic heights on Saturday in what could go down as the Great Mother's Day Fight of 2011. Threats of a walkout, ...Texas Tribune
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LAST CHANCE to STOP Texas Gambling Expansion Bills! (texasgopvote.com)
May 9, 2011Hamilton's HJR 147 and Rep. Hilderbran's HB 254. Hilderbran's bill is making rapid progress and is on the General State Calender for this Tuesday, on 5.10.11. Hilderbran's bill makes Texas horse racing derbies possible; and, of course, the next small ...Texas GOP Vote
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Senate Passes Budget on a Technicality [Politics] (austinist.com)
May 6, 2011With just over three weeks left in the 82nd Legislative Session, the Texas Senate on Wednesday passed out its version of the state budget--House Bill 1 ("HB1"), the appropriations legislation that will fund Texas for 2012-13. ...Austinist
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Legislation would prohibit property transfer fees (assets.bizjournals.com)
May 5, 2011The Texas House of Representatives approved a bill that prohibits private transfer fees on real estate transactions. Developers often include the fees, typically 1 percent of the purchase price, as a deed restriction or covenant for new homes that many ...San Antonio Business Journal
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Legislative Notebook: Concussion policy wins tentative OK (mysanantonio.com)
May 4, 2011Walter “Four†Price, R-Amarillo, primary author of HB 2038. The House passed the bill without opposition. A final vote today is necessary before it moves to the Senate, where approval also is expected. Rep. Richard Raymond, D-Laredo, started ...San Antonio Express
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House Passes Measure Allowing Texas to Join Other States to Address the Issues ... (texasinsider.org)
May 4, 2011House Bill 5 offers a creative solution to the inflexible health care system that forces federal interference upon the states by entering Texas into an interstate health care compact pursuant to Article 1, Section 10 of the United State Constitution. ...Texas Insider
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Senate Approves Budget Bill on Party-Line Vote (texastribune.org)
May 4, 2011The Texas Senate voted along party lines Wednesday to pass its own version of HB 1, the House's budget for the next biennium. The 19 Republicans outmaneuvered the 12 Democrats in the chamber by skirting a traditional two-thirds vote required to bring ...Texas Tribune
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Top Morning Stories May 4, 2011 (kutnews.org)
May 4, 2011And the budget bill, House Bill 1, just happens to be the first bill on the list. Lt. Governor David Dewhurst says he'll pass the budget one way or another, but doing it without bipartisan support is a last resort. Texas has executed its first inmate ...KUT News
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With Senate budget OK'd, next comes the real fight (statesman.com)
May 4, 2011John Whitmire, left, and Rodney Ellis, both Democrats, after the upper chamber passed House Bill 1 on Wednesday. The Senate version of the budget now goes back to the House. By Kate Alexander Running out of time and options, Senate leaders on Wednesday ...Austin American-Statesman
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Legislation would prohibit property transfer fees (bizjournals.com)
May 4, 2011The Texas House of Representatives approved a bill that prohibits private transfer fees on real estate transactions. Developers often include the fees, typically 1 percent of the purchase price, as a deed restriction or covenant for new homes that many ...Bizjournals.com
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Legislation would give Land Office control of state buildings, including ... (statesman.com)
May 4, 2011The House on Wednesday passed House Bill 2969 , by a 141-1 vote, which would authorize the General Land Office to sell underused properties to raise an estimated $82 million. The Land Office had suggested many of those sales in its annual report to the ...Austin American-Statesman
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Paul Sadler on giving school districts more flexibility (educationfrontblog.dallasnews.com)
May 4, 2011Chairman Eissler's HB 400 does exactly that- it gives your local school board tools to deal with massive budget cuts, because Eissler knows our best hope of resolving the crisis in a fair and compassionate way rests with giving school boards discretion ...Dallas Morning News (blog)
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Senate taking up budget after all (statesman.com)
May 3, 2011But tomorrow, HB 1 would be the first bill on the calendar and could be taken up with only 16 yes votes, under Senate Rule 5.10. The $176.5 billion two-year proposal crafted by senators makes significant cuts to public schools, higher education and ...Austin American-Statesman (blog)
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Departments manage cuts in unique ways (theeasttexan.com)
May 2, 2011"The University is developing its budget based on the numbers of the Committee Substitute for House Bill 1," Bob Brown, vice president for business and administration, said. "It is the version of the state appropriation which cuts the most from current ...The East Texan
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TribWeek: Top Texas News for the Week of Apr. 25, 2011 (texastribune.org)
Apr 30, 2011Plans to bring the Senate's substitute for the House's budget, HB 1, up for a vote on the floor this week have been pushed back. With less than five weeks left to go in the session, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst talked with the Tribune about his future ...Texas Tribune
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Leschper: Pending deer legislation focuses on breeding, management issues (lubbockonline.com)
Apr 30, 2011Senate Bill 460: Authored by Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, has gained Senate approval and has an identical companion piece of legislation, House Bill 957. It would allow the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to issue permits for the breeding and ...LubbockOnline.com
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State budget cuts threaten library databases (hbucollegian.com)
Apr 29, 2011Texas libraries, including the University's Moody Library, are bracing themselves for the effects of funding cuts proposed in the Texas Legislature's recent House Bill 1. The bill reduces funding to TexShare, a consortium administrated ...Houston Baptist Collegian
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State senate approves education board redistricting map (oaoa.com)
Apr 29, 2011Seliger stressed that his map, modified slightly from the House bill, was both fair and in compliance with Voting Rights Act. Redistricting plans in some areas of Texas, including Ector County, must have their plans reviewed by the Justice Department ...Odessa American
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Legislator wants equal funds for gay, family centers in Texas colleges (deseretnews.com)
Apr 28, 2011His amendment was approved to be added to the bill, but the bill itself, HB 1, is waiting on the intent calendar, according to the Texas Legislature's website. Those opposed to the bill have responded that the centers, like the Gender and Sexuality ...Deseret News
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State budget cuts threaten library databases (hbucollegian.com)
Apr 28, 2011Texas libraries, including the University's Moody Library, are bracing themselves for the effects of funding cuts proposed in the Texas Legislature's recent House Bill 1. The bill reduces funding to TexShare, a consortium administrated by the Texas ...Houston Baptist Collegian
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Colleges deal with impending cuts (panamericanonline.com)
Apr 28, 2011While many issues loom over the Texas House of Representatives and Senate including redistricting, the main issue to most is education cuts in the proposed House bill 1 at 18 percent and 9 percent with the Senate bill 1. HB1 could possibly mean a total ...The Pan American
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Texas Redistricting UPDATE: Rep. Alonzo Votes NO on House Bill 150 (texasinsider.org)
Apr 28, 2011The plan passed out of the House denies proper representation to people of color – but particularly Hispanics – who drove the population growth in Texas as a whole for the past decade,” said Alonzo. “At the end of the day all that matters is 1) what is ...Texas Insider
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Our state budget should have been priority from Day 1 (mysanantonio.com)
Apr 27, 2011Senate Bill 1 could address Texas' fundamental needs, but it will not emerge intact from a House-Senate conference committee. The final bill is destined to look more like House Bill 1, and that is unacceptable to me any many of my Senate colleagues. ...San Antonio Express
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House bill would limit sell of drinks in schools (newstimes.com)
Apr 26, 2011AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Schools would be prohibited from selling sugary drinks under legislation approved by the Texas House. The bill, which was adopted Tuesday, would ban the campus sale of drinks other than 1 percent milk, unsweetened water, ...Danbury News Times
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The First Word: Ode to Barbour, 'Ello to Paul (blog.mysanantonio.com)
Apr 26, 2011That could allow Republicans to ram HB1, which contains much deeper cuts to the programs that Democrats want to protect, through the Senate. There's nothing to say that Senate Republicans will find a vote for House Bill 1 anymore more palatable than ...San Antonio Express (blog)
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Texas class size bill stalled for now (kxan.com)
Apr 26, 2011HB 400's author, Rep. Rob Eissler , R-The Woodlands, said it would give districts financial flexibility at their level. "The 22-to-1, when it was put in, wasn't based on anything other than a political decision and a financial decision,” Eissler said. ...Austin News
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President, provost held meeting to continue budget effects talk (theshorthorn.com)
Apr 26, 2011Senate Bill 1 passed through the Finance Committee last week and would cut about $12 billion less than House Bill 1. The Senate bill could come to the floor for debate as early as Wednesday, after which, the two chambers will assemble a conference ...UTA The Shorthorn
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Video: Conservative Coalition Rolls Out Budget Ads (texastribune.org)
Apr 25, 2011The Senate is expected to vote on its version of the budget later this week, and it seeks to spend about $12 billion more than the lower chamber's draft, HB 1. TPPF announced it will broadcast three advertisements throughout the next few days, ...Texas Tribune
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Taylor Wolken: Bill flies in the face of conservatism (thebatt.com)
Apr 25, 2011Wayne Christian's HB 1, it is abundantly clear that the real false choice is between big government and big government-right. SB 63-106 defines itself as "A bill supporting an amendment before the Texas Legislature to require GLBT resource centers to ...Texas A&M The Battalion
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Special sessions could delay school budgets (boernestar.com)
Apr 23, 2011Earlier in April, the Texas House passed a $164.5 billion budget for the next two years - which would trim $23 billion from current state and federal spending. According to school officials from across the state who testified against House Bill 1, ...Boerne Star
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Students sound off about cuts (itemonline.com)
Apr 22, 2011... expected layoffs at the Texas Department Criminal Justice, which could result in lower enrollment. This resulted in projections of $4.2 million in lost revenue. “You have to realize that House Bill 1 reduced public education funding,” Johnson said. ...Huntsville Item
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Budget worries curtail summer maintenance at Royse City ISD (roysecityheraldbanner.com)
Apr 22, 2011Hancock said that the Texas House passed HB1 that took a nearly $10 billion cut to education, but that legislators did so knowing that the bill would be altered when it went to the senate. “There were so many people wanting to move money here and there ...Royse City Herald Banner
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Capitol Digest: House out on holiday without school bill vote; license plates ... (statesman.com)
Apr 21, 2011House Bill 938 was passed without debate. The legislation would direct the state to issue the plates to women who are active or former members of the US armed forces, the Texas National Guard or the Texas State Guard. The plates would include the words ...Austin American-Statesman
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Senators tend budget gap with rainy day reserves (statesman.com)
Apr 21, 2011They then approved their version of HB 1 on a vote of 11-4. "It doesn't generously meet the essential needs of Texas, but I think it is adequate, and I think in these circumstances, adequate is a pretty big deal," Ogden said. ...Austin American-Statesman
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Specialty License Plates Under Attack (aqha.com)
Apr 20, 2011However, House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1278 in the Texas legislature plan to take 50 percent of all annual specialty-plate revenue to whittle down the state's $23 billion budget deficit. In 2010, revenue of approximately $16330000 was collected from the ...American Quarter Horse Journal
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Efforts to raise state cap on class sizes hit snag (statesman.com)
Apr 20, 2011But educator groups have been fighting hard to stop the class size change and other provisions of HB 400. And Louis Malfaro, the past president of the labor group Education Austin and the current secretary-treasurer of the Texas chapter of the American ...Austin American-Statesman
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Let Texas voters decide if school fund should be tapped (statesman.com)
Apr 19, 2011He offered a blunt assessment of what happens to public schools under House Bill 1, which shorts school districts $8 billion below what they are owed under current law. The reduction in the Senate proposal is half that amount. "Our budget saves public ...Austin American-Statesman
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Legislature remains focused on budget, redistricting issues (coloradocountycitizen.com)
Apr 19, 2011Two of the Texas Legislature's toughest jobs, the passing of a state budget and the redrawing of district boundaries, remain front and center in the House and Senate. On April 1, the House passed HB 1, the state budget for fiscal years 2012-2013, ...Colorado County Citizen
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Senators ready to fight for their plusher budget (statesman.com)
Apr 18, 2011A tally of the differences between the Senate plan and House Bill 1 was not available. With six weeks left in the legislative session, Ogden's committee will begin three days of budget discussions today , culminating in a vote Thursday on HB 1. ...Austin American-Statesman
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Proposed budget cuts carve into Medicaid (cbs19.tv)
Apr 17, 2011An amendment in HB1 by Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, defunded the Texas arts commission by shifting $3.5 million to senior care. Simpson said he believes the Senate will rescind his funding shift, but funding for the poor and most vulnerable must ...KYTX
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Pitts' Work On Budget Recognized (hillsbororeporter.com)
Apr 17, 2011The Texas House of Representatives recently took the next step in writing the state's budget for 2012-2013 by passing House Bill 1 and sending it to the Senate for consideration. Acknowledging the complex process undertaken to pass this bill, ...Hillsboro Reporter
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TribWeek: Top Texas News for the Week of Apr. 18, 2011 (texastribune.org)
Apr 16, 2011The Big Men on Campus in the school known as the Texas Legislature have the unenviable job of finding money that might alleviate the massive cuts outlined in House Bill 1, the general appropriations bill for the next biennium. ...Texas Tribune
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Pitts recognized for work on HB 1 (thedailylight.com)
Apr 16, 2011AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas House of Representatives recently took the next step in writing the state's budget for 2012-2013 by passing House Bill 1 and sending it to the Senate for consideration. Acknowledging the complex process undertaken to pass this ...Waxahachie Daily Light
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Texas House votes to raise speed limit on rural highways to 75 mph (dallasnews.com)
Apr 15, 2011Gary Elkins, R-Houston, would allow the Texas Transportation Commission to set a speed limit of 75 mph on sections of highways where it is deemed safe and appropriate — generally outside of urban areas. The House bill also would eliminate speed limit ...Dallas Morning News
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GISD puts on thinking cap to tackle HB1 (gonzalesinquirer.com)
Apr 15, 2011Now that Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1, school districts statewide have begun scrambling to find a fix to what could be a much bigger blow than previously anticipated. “We are back to the table,” said said GISD Superintendent Dr. Kim Strozier. ...Gonzales Inquirer
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Hits and misses on the Appropriations Bills (easttexasreview.com)
Apr 14, 2011So in the end I could not in good conscience support HB 1. To use Rep. Sylvester Turner's words, it was “not a budget worthy of the Texas Legislature.” Such a budget, in my opinion, would have eliminated or at least drastically reduced corporate ...East Texas Review
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Your afternoon reading: (texastribune.org)
Apr 13, 2011Senate committee lays out plan for veterans' centers on college campuses, Texas Politics "The Big Men on Campus in the school known as the Texas Legislature have the unenviable job of finding money to alleviate the massive cuts outlined in House Bill 1 ...Texas Tribune
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Parks' place: Let's keep Texas parks well funded (chron.com)
Apr 13, 2011House Bill 1, the budget recently approved by the Texas House of Representatives, proposes to whack a full 25 percent from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's budget. That's a big hit. Much too big, in our estimation. ...Houston Chronicle
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AARP statement on HB 1 (thedailylight.com)
Apr 10, 2011“This approach to balancing the state budget dishonors Texas' elders. As passed, House Bill 1 cuts spending for critical senior services by as much as one third. Spending cuts of this magnitude would force staffing reductions and could close some ...Waxahachie Daily Light
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Criminal justice: Prison-related cuts may cost counties more (reporternews.com)
Apr 9, 2011Under Senate Bill 1 and House Bill 1, prison diversion programs, like the community corrections and misdemeanor probation programs, will suffer drastic cuts. The community corrections program, which oversees the adult probation program, stands to lose ...ReporterNews.com
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Let's keep the funding promises to our Texas parks (chron.com)
Apr 9, 2011Earlier this month, the state House of Representatives voted on a budget that makes massive cuts to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). HB 1 cuts funding for parks by 25 percent for the 2012-2013 biennium. ...Houston Chronicle
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Statement on Texas Budget (texasgopvote.com)
Apr 8, 2011By Texas GOP Vote The Latino National Republican Coalition of Texas (LNRC) appreciates the hard work of the Texas House of Representatives in passing House Bill 1 concerning our state's budget. Government spending must be brought under control. ...Texas GOP Vote
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Gallego: Budget fails to invest in the future; cuts devastate education (alpineavalanche.com)
Apr 7, 2011AUSTIN - House Bill 1, the enacting legislation for the 2012-13 budget, passed the Texas House of Representatives late Sunday evening by a vote of 98-49. Rep. Pete P. Gallego, D-Alpine, and his Democratic colleagues voted against the bill. ...Alpine Avalanche
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HB 1 cuts $74 million from Navarro County (corsicanadailysun.com)
Apr 6, 2011Last week, the Texas House of Representatives passed House Bill 1 which cut Medicaid reimbursements by 33 percent. The effect on Navarro County will be $74 million, spread between the hospital, nursing homes, home health agencies, hospice and other ...Corsicana Daily Sun
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Texas House Bill 1 passed and it is not what was expected (examiner.com)
Apr 6, 2011The Texas House passed HB 1 Monday setting down a plan for the appropriations of funds all across Texas. It has a total of $164.5 billion in All Funds, which is a reduction of $23 billion, or 12.3 percent, and $83.9 billion in General Revenue Funds, ...Examiner.com
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Texas House votes on "traditional values center" (readthehorn.com)
Apr 5, 2011The Texas House of Representatives approved an amendment to HB 1 on Friday that could require state colleges and universities to match any gender and sexuality center with a “family and traditional values” center. Rep. Wayne Christian, R-Center, ...The Horn
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UTA waits as HB 1 moves to Senate (theshorthorn.com)
Apr 5, 2011“Waiting for the Senate to send over a better bill is just bad policy,” said Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth. “Some of them have already said they can't live with the House bill.” Veasey said the budget will adversely affect Texas students. ...UTA The Shorthorn
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Rep. Hopson gets HB 1 rider passed (thecherokeean.com)
Apr 5, 2011The Texas House of Representatives passed the omnibus spending bill HB 1 at 11 pm Sunday. Of the 317 amendments considered in the final hours of debate, state Rep. Chuck Hopson (R-Jacksonville) added a rider which will make it more ...The Cherokeean Herald
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EDITORIAL: House passes stripped-down budget, but work remains before final ... (lufkindailynews.com)
Apr 5, 2011The curtain came down on the first act of the state's biennial budget process Sunday when the Texas House voted 98-49 to pass HB1, its 2011-2013 budget. The House version calls for $164.5 billion in expenditures in those years — about $23 billion less ...Lufkin Daily News
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Again Rejecting 33% HB 1 Medicaid Cut, THCA Says FMAP Phase Out, Deep Federal ... (prnewswire.com)
Apr 4, 2011AUSTIN, Texas, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Again warning that proposed 33% cuts to Medicaid-funded nursing and rehab care contained in HB 1 will force many local nursing facilities to close leaving seniors and workers to fend for ...PR Newswire (press release)
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Senate budget chief: Long way to go (statesman.com)
Apr 4, 2011He said he might merge the rainy day fund and HB 4 votes into one. "To get the senators to vote for HB 1 ... they're going to have to see all the cards on the table," Ogden said. Sunday night, the House approved a $164.5 billion two-year budget that ...Austin American-Statesman
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Abortion-related amemdment passes in HB 1 (statesman.com)
Apr 1, 2011The Texas House has passed an amendment to HB 1, the budget bill for the next biennium, that would take $4.2 million from state-funded family planning services and put it into alternatives-to-abortion ...Austin American-Statesman (blog)
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Session Watch: House Bill 1 is not what voters asked for (alpineavalanche.com)
Mar 31, 2011The Texas House Appropriations Committee finished the first phase of its work this past week, and the spending plan it produced for the 2012-13 biennium should be of great concern to all Texans - regardless of their political persuasions or economic ...Alpine Avalanche
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DISD Superintendent Hinojosa says state budget situation is 'coming to a head' (dallasisdblog.dallasnews.com)
Mar 31, 2011He told trustees that he's worried about House Bill 1, which would cut state funds to Dallas ISD by $180 million the next two school years. Lawmakers will begin discussing the bill Friday. Hinojosoa said he believes the bill has enough votes to pass, ...Dallas Morning News (blog)
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HB 1 slices Medicaid, harms senior care, community (mysanantonio.com)
Mar 30, 2011Texas legislators are trying to pass a budget (HB1), with Medicaid being cut by 33 percent. In Texas, there are 1100 nursing facilities that, on average, have 108 beds and employ 114 staff. This does not include outside agencies that assist people like ...San Antonio Express
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I won't kick the can further down the road (phillyburbs.com)
Aug 9The economic outlook in Texas is far brighter than in most of the rest of the country. I want to take that lesson and apply it here. My opponent voted for House Bill 2497, which is supposed to reform the Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS ...Burlington County Times
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DPS: 34 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction required beginning May 1 (ketknbc.com)
Aug 7Beginning May 1, anyone enrolling in a driver education course ... The additional hours were required under HB 339, which passed in the 2009 session of the Texas Legislature. Texas Education Code §1001.101(b)(3) provides that the driver education (DE ...KETKnbc.com
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Food fight in Congress focuses on fresh vs. frozen produce in schools (news.fidelity.com)
Aug 7In 2008, Congress set aside $1.2 billion to cover the program through 2017 ... “There’s nothing [in the House bill] that would stop fruit cups with syrup or frozen Tater Tots with sodium. You just don’t get those problems with fresh.”Inside Fidelity
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Police identify Army veteran as Wisconsin temple shooting gunman (edition.cnn.com)
Aug 7President Barack Obama told reporters when asked about the Wisconsin shooting at a White House bill-signing ceremony. However, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg criticized Obama and certain Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney for not ...CNN
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Statewide sales tax holiday scheduled for Aug. 17-19 (yourhoustonnews.com)
Aug 6The 81st Texas Legislature passed HB 1801 in 2009, expanding the list of items qualifying for exemption from Texas state and local sales and use taxes during the annual sales tax holiday. In addition to clothes, footwear and some backpacks, Texas families ...Your Houston News
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Zhongtian Lighting Introduces the New Product [ZT-HB-1-50W-LED Bay Light] (ktre.com)
Aug 5SOURCE: Zhongtian Lighting Co., Ltd. With the increasing demands of customers for cutting the energy consumption and cost and enhancing its quality and style, Zhongtian Lighting recently introduced its new product [ZT-HB-1-50W-LED Bay Light] accordingly.KTRE
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Zhongtian Lighting Introduces the New Product [ZT-HB-1-50W-LED Bay Light] (kcbd.com)
Aug 5SOURCE: Zhongtian Lighting Co., Ltd. With the increasing demands of customers for cutting the energy consumption and cost and enhancing its quality and style, Zhongtian Lighting recently introduced its new product [ZT-HB-1-50W-LED Bay Light] accordingly.KCBD
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Investigation: State Superintendent of Public Instruction Stan Heffner had conflict of interest, ethics violations (with document) (news-herald.com)
Aug 4While Heffner served as interim superintendent for the state last year, he supported House Bill 153, and he testified before ... and began the process of relocating to San Antonio, Texas, to work with ETS prior to his statements to the finance ...News-Herald.com
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Concussion Health and Dell Children’s Launch Innovative Program to Fill Educational Void and Encourage Best-Practice Concussion Management (prweb.com)
Aug 3About a year ago, Texas Governor Perry signed HB 2038, commonly referred to as Natasha’s Law. The components of the law applied to the 2011/2012 school year, while allowing school districts to be fully compliant by Sept. 1, 2012, in preparation for the ...PRWeb
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Rep. Gohmert Proposal Hits Obamacare as Unconstitutional (newsmax.com)
Aug 3Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, and 10 congressional co-sponsors' new House ... numbered “Revenue Provisions” that purported to amend a totally non-germane House Bill in violation of the Origination Clause’s mandate. About 20 years ago, in the ...NewsMax.com
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Concussion Health and Dell Children’s Launch Innovative Program to Fill Educational Void and Encourage Best-Practice Concussion Management (prweb.com)
Aug 3About a year ago, Texas Governor Perry signed HB 2038, commonly referred to as Natasha’s Law. The components of the law applied to the 2011/2012 school year, while allowing school districts to be fully compliant by Sept. 1, 2012, in preparation for the ...PRWeb
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House Passes Fast-Track Process for Rewrite of Tax Law (businessweek.com)
Aug 3The House bill would reduce the top individual and corporate tax rates ... comprehensive tax reform that includes these policies could lead to the creation of 1 million American jobs in the first year alone,” Representative Dave Camp, a ...Businessweek
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Concussion Health and Dell Children’s Launch Innovative Program to Fill Educational Void and Encourage Best-Practice Concussion Management (chron.com)
Aug 2About a year ago, Texas Governor Perry signed HB 2038, commonly referred to as Natasha’s Law. The components of the law applied to the 2011/2012 school year, while allowing school districts to be fully compliant by Sept. 1, 2012, in preparation for the ...Houston Chronicle
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The Battle for Barton Springs: A Brief Timeline (austinchronicle.com)
Aug 21987: The Texas Legislature enacts House Bill 4, barring a city from altering water quality ... AMD dedicates its new Lantana campus, donates $1.5 million to environmental groups. Hays County considers an agreement that would allow Belterra ...Austin Chronicle
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Online Tax, Peregrine, Whitman Founder Trial: Compliance (bloomberg.com)
Aug 2A House bill received a hearing July 24 at which Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith, a Texas Republican ... Holdings Ltd. (MFGLQ)’s brokerage customers, facing a $1.6 billion gap in funds, will eventually recoup between 90 percent ...Bloomberg
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House bill: Fire US workers who are tax deadbeats (chron.com)
Aug 1The cost to taxpayers rose from just under $600 million in 2004 to more than $1 billion by 2010, he added. The bill would make those who are seriously delinquent ineligible for federal employment, whether they're working for the government now or are ...Houston Chronicle
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Conaway: New 5-year farm bill unlikely this week (mywesttexas.com)
Jul 31"Not only does the House bill spend less than the Senate's bill ... With the economic growth rate having slowed to 1.5 percent in the second quarter, Conaway said now is not the time to consider restructuring the Bush-era tax cuts. "We have not recovered ...My West Texas
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Zhongtian Lighting Introduces the New Product [ZT-HB-1-90W-LED Bay Light] (ktre.com)
Jul 29SOURCE: Zhongtian Lighting Co., Ltd. With the increasing demands of customers for cutting the energy consumption and cost and enhancing its quality and style, Zhongtian Lighting recently introduced its new product [ZT-HB-1-90W-LED Bay Light] accordingly.KTRE
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Zhongtian Lighting Introduces the New Product [ZT-HB-1-90W-LED Bay Light] (kltv.com)
Jul 29SOURCE: Zhongtian Lighting Co., Ltd. With the increasing demands of customers for cutting the energy consumption and cost and enhancing its quality and style, Zhongtian Lighting recently introduced its new product [ZT-HB-1-90W-LED Bay Light] accordingly.KLTV
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Ron Paul Dissents on House Bill for Unlimited Military Aid for Israel, Shows Why He's a True Leader (policymic.com)
Jul 29The two “no” votes were cast by Texas Congressman and Republican presidential candidate ... Republicans’ proposed 2013 defense authorization bill, which contains $1 billion for Israeli anti-missile defense systems, in addition to the $3 billion ...policymic.com
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Katrina Currie: Let’s finish the job of reforming Pennsylvania’s corrections policies (triblive.com)
Jul 29However, a separate component, House Bill 135, which reinvests a portion of these savings ... and parole practices that will save the commonwealth more than $1 million in fiscal year 2012-13 with substantial savings in subsequent years.PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
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Ron Paul Dissents on House Bill for Unlimited Military Aid for Israel, Shows Why He's a True Leader (policymic.com)
Jul 28The two “no” votes were cast by Texas Congressman and Republican presidential candidate ... Republicans’ proposed 2013 defense authorization bill, which contains $1 billion for Israeli anti-missile defense systems, in addition to the $3 billion ...policymic.com
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Ron Paul Dissents on House Bill for Unlimited Military Aid for Israel, Shows Why He's a True Leader (policymic.com)
Jul 28The two “no” votes were cast by Texas Congressman and Republican presidential candidate ... Republicans’ proposed 2013 defense authorization bill, which contains $1 billion for Israeli anti-missile defense systems, in addition to the $3 billion ...policymic.com
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Ron Paul Dissents on House Bill for Unlimited Military Aid for Israel, Shows Why He's a True Leader (policymic.com)
Jul 28The two “no” votes were cast by Texas Congressman and Republican presidential candidate ... Republicans’ proposed 2013 defense authorization bill, which contains $1 billion for Israeli anti-missile defense systems, in addition to the $3 billion ...policymic.com
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Hongbao Launches HB-14 Anti-Cut Nitrile Work Gloves (newswest9.com)
Jul 28Gloves are made from biodegradable materials on the whole, and can be degraded completely within 1-2 months, so it is environment-friendly and will not cause any pollution. The size range of HB-14 nitrile work gloves is wide, from #7 to #11 ( from S size ...Newswest9.com
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Hongbao Launches HB-14 Anti-Cut Nitrile Work Gloves (kxxv.com)
Jul 28Gloves are made from biodegradable materials on the whole, and can be degraded completely within 1-2 months, so it is environment-friendly and will not cause any pollution. The size range of HB-14 nitrile work gloves is wide, from #7 to #11 ( from S size ...News Channel 25
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Hongbao Launches HB-14 Anti-Cut Nitrile Work Gloves (12newsnow.com)
Jul 28Gloves are made from biodegradable materials on the whole, and can be degraded completely within 1-2 months, so it is environment-friendly and will not cause any pollution. The size range of HB-14 nitrile work gloves is wide, from #7 to #11 ( from S size ...12newsnow.com
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U.S. agriculture official seeks to reassure local farmers (theeagle.com)
Jul 28In Texas, Garcia said, it’s a multi-step process that includes ... One main aspect that applies to both the Senate and the House bill is that the Direct and Counter — cyclical Payment Program, or DCP, is not being included, he said.Bryan College Station Eagle
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Rejected Emails Cause Headaches for Texas Insurance Regulators (insurancejournal.com)
Jul 26The Texas Department of Insurance recently was inundated by hundreds ... scheduled for July 12 and 13 to consider implementation of certain provisions of HB 3, which was passed last year. The agency said the meetings were canceled “due to ...Insurance Journal
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Tighter inactive well rules give rise to new plugging company (mywesttexas.com)
Jul 26In 2010, the Railroad Commission issued new, stricter rules regarding the state's inactive oil and gas wells, a move required by legislation passed by the Texas Legislature ... was coming up" following House Bill 2259, which established new ...My West Texas
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Texas Parks and Wildlife seeking corporate partners (fwbusinesspress.com)
Jul 25The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking corporate partners to help raise additional revenue. This new funding strategy was made possible during the last legislative session by the passage of House Bill 1300, in which state lawmakers gave ...Fort Worth Business Press
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ACLU Challenges PA Voter ID Law; Judicial Watch Seeks Information on Possible DOJ Involvement (breitbart.com)
Jul 25On July 17, 2012, we filed an amicus curiae brief with the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania in support of HB 934, a voter identification measure ... lawsuit on June 1, 2012, against the Obama Department of Justice (DOJ) to obtain records ...Big Hollywood
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Congress split over online sales tax (ft.com)
Jul 24Steve Womack, a Republican Congressman sponsoring a House bill, said small bricks-and-mortar retailers ... of the federal bills as individual states including California, Texas and New Jersey force it to start collecting the tax while letting ...Financial Times
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Zhongtian Lighting Releases the New Product [ZT-HB-1-80W-Led Bay Light] (ktre.com)
Jul 24SOURCE: Zhongtian Lighting Co., Ltd. Recently, Zhongtian Lighting released its new product [ZT-HB-1-80W-Led Bay Light]. This model’s performance is more excellent than previous models. Its light source is the LED white light with higher brightness and ...KTRE
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Fourteen Illegal Immigrants Die in South Texas Crash (transworldnews.com)
Jul 24At just 145 miles from the Texas-Mexico border, this stretch of Highway 59 is commonly ... an immigration lawyer can make sure they get the HB-1 or other work visa they need to be legally recognized. Many people across the globe hope one day they can ...Transworld News
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In the FCS Huddle: Southland chasing Sam Houston State again (foxnews.com)
Jul 24Central Arkansas coach Clint Conque decided to go to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Game after it moved to the Southland Conference's backyard in Frisco, Texas. He liked ... Central Arkansas, Sr. FB/HB - Richard Sincere, Sam Houston ...FOX News
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Corpus Christi Independent School District trustees discuss 3 percent salary increase, crossing guard funding (caller.com)
Jul 24The first would come in the form of a 1.5 percent increase to be divided into their semimonthly ... The changes are part of state legislation, House Bill 1942, approved last year. The legislation calls for school districts to respond promptly ...Corpus Christi Caller
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A High Standard For Patient Privacy In Texas (law360.com)
Jul 23Law360, New York (July 23, 2012, 1:27 PM ET) -- Texas patient privacy protections will soon become more substantial. During the 82nd legislative session in 2011, the Texas Legislature adopted House Bill 300 (HB 300), which amends the Texas Medical Records ...site.law360.com
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A High Standard For Patient Privacy In Texas (law360.com)
Jul 23Law360, New York (July 23, 2012, 1:27 PM ET) -- Texas patient privacy protections will soon become more substantial. During the 82nd legislative session in 2011, the Texas Legislature adopted House Bill 300 (HB 300), which amends the Texas Medical Records ...site.law360.com
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Carr: Not the Joe Paterno I knew (sportsillustrated.cnn.com)
Jul 21HB, Oklahoma; Rob Waldrop, DL, Arizona; Gene Washington, WR, Michigan State. And coaches Fisher DeBerry, Air Force, and Ron Harms (Concordia (Neb.), Adams State (Colo.), Texas A&M - Kingsville). Four persons were enshrined posthumously ...CNN Sports Illustrated
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House Bill to Press for One-Year SGR Delay (healthleadersmedia.com)
Jul 19Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) said on Wednesday that he will submit legislation this week to delay for one year the implementation of the sustainable growth rate formula (SGR). Without the delay, or other action, physicians face a 28% cut in Medicare ...HealthLeaders Media
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The Range: The Tucson Weekly's Daily Dispatch (tucsonweekly.com)
Jul 18A law virtually identical to HB 2800 has been enjoined by a federal court in Indiana, and similar efforts to defund Planned Parenthood have been blocked by federal courts in Kansas, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Howard told reporters ...Tucson Weekly
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Planned Parenthood Arizona Files Litigation to Protect Access to Preventive Health Care (commondreams.org)
Jul 17A law virtually identical to HB 2800 has been enjoined by a federal court in Indiana, and similar efforts to defund Planned Parenthood have been blocked by federal courts in Kansas, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. “It is wrong for the ...Common Dreams
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Four Colonels Garner 2012 Preseason All-SLC (sportsnola.com)
Jul 16Austin 6-1 205 Jr. Whitehouse, Texas RB Marcus Washington Nicholls State 6-0 210 Jr. Lillian, Ala. RB Jesse Turner Nicholls State 5-10 190 Sr. Houma, La. FB/HB Mike Brooks Stephen F. Austin 5-9 170 Jr. Irving, Texas WR Jesse Grandy Central Arkansas 5-11 167 Sr.sportsnola.com
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McNeese places six on 2012 preseason all-SLC teams (sportsnola.com)
Jul 16Austin 6-1 205 Jr. Whitehouse, Texas RB Marcus Washington Nicholls State 6-0 210 Jr. Lillian, Ala. RB Jesse Turner Nicholls State 5-10 190 Sr. Houma, La. FB/HB Mike Brooks Stephen F. Austin 5-9 170 Jr. Irving, Texas WR Jesse Grandy Central Arkansas 5-11 167 Sr.sportsnola.com
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Letters: Proposed abortion regulation law the right thing for Michigan (mlive.com)
Jul 16House Bill 5711 isn’t about “playing doctor” as she puts ... This will bring in the crux of their business -- being the No. 1 abortion provider in the United States. Lamerand states that stopping unintended pregnancies will save the ...MLive.com
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Oklahoma: Next criminal justice success story? (tulsaworld.com)
Jul 15Steele championed House Bill 3052 and managed to get it into law during ... a state that ranks No. 4 in overall incarceration per capita and No. 1 for women per capita. Texas' dramatic crime drop far exceeds the national trend and stands in ...Tulsa World
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Oklahoma: Next criminal justice success story? (tulsaworld.com)
Jul 15Steele championed House Bill 3052 and managed to get it into law during ... a state that ranks No. 4 in overall incarceration per capita and No. 1 for women per capita. Texas' dramatic crime drop far exceeds the national trend and stands in ...Tulsa World
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Oklahoma: Next criminal justice success story? (tulsaworld.com)
Jul 15Steele championed House Bill 3052 and managed to get it into law during ... a state that ranks No. 4 in overall incarceration per capita and No. 1 for women per capita. Texas' dramatic crime drop far exceeds the national trend and stands in ...Tulsa World
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A Doctor Shortage Means Less Access (tylerpaper.com)
Jul 12We know what that’s like in Texas. We also learned that good public policy can ... lawsuit reform was a top priority — culminating in the 96-page House Bill 4. At the same time, the Legislature crafted a constitutional amendment, Proposition ...Tyler Morning Telegraph
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A Doctor Shortage Means Less Access (tylerpaper.com)
Jul 12We know what that’s like in Texas. We also learned that good public policy can ... lawsuit reform was a top priority — culminating in the 96-page House Bill 4. At the same time, the Legislature crafted a constitutional amendment, Proposition ...Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Area lawmakers offer bill that would keep state out of Medicaid expansion (herald-review.com)
Jul 12House Bill 6197 was introduced last week by Republican state Reps ... Conservative governors in several other states, including Texas and Wisconsin, have said they will not accept the expansion. Citing Illinois’ gaping budget deficit, Brown and Mitchell ...Herald & Review
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A Doctor Shortage Means Less Access (tylerpaper.com)
Jul 12We know what that’s like in Texas. We also learned that good public policy can ... lawsuit reform was a top priority — culminating in the 96-page House Bill 4. At the same time, the Legislature crafted a constitutional amendment, Proposition ...Tyler Morning Telegraph
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House Bill Could Further Speed Hydro Permitting Process, an Industrial Info News Alert (pr-inside.com)
Jul 11release=908135&id=1792651&type=1& .. permitting process, according to Brock Ramey, Industrial Info's research manager for North American Power. Industrial Info Resources (IIR), with global headquarters in Sugar Land, Texas, and eight offices outside of ...PR Inside
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Smith's hydropwer measure in larger House bill (mysanantonio.com)
Jul 11Smith, a Republican, and Rep. Jim Costa, a Democrat from California, introduced a measure to exempt hydropower projects generating less than 1.5 megawatts from federal permitting rules. The Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act, passed Monday, increases the ...MySanAntonio
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Texas switches to one-drug execution (ksn.com)
Jul 11DALLAS (AP) — Texas is the latest to switch to single-drug executions as a drug shortage has left states scrambling for acceptable alternatives. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice says it will begin using a single dose of the sedative pentobarbital ...KSN.com
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Texas switches to one-drug execution (kget.com)
Jul 11DALLAS (AP) — Texas is the latest to switch to single-drug executions as a drug shortage has left states scrambling for acceptable alternatives. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice says it will begin using a single dose of the sedative pentobarbital ...KGET TV 17
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Texas switches to one-drug execution (ksn.com)
Jul 10DALLAS (AP) — Texas is the latest to switch to single-drug executions as a drug shortage has left states scrambling for acceptable alternatives. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice says it will begin using a single dose of the sedative pentobarbital ...KSN.com
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House bill looks to stop future "Solyndras" (news.fidelity.com)
Jul 10Under the House bill, the Energy Department would be required to submit a report to Congress outlining its decision-making process for any new loan aid. In addition, the legislation would prevent a repeat of the department's decision to restructure the ...Inside Fidelity
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Texas, U.S. government argue over impact of voter ID law (therepublic.com)
Jul 10A study cited by the U.S. government says that 1.5 million Texas voters lack the photo identification required to vote, a figure that lawyers for Texas say is vastly inflated. "It's a mess," District Judge Rosemary Collyer, one of three judges hearing the ...Republic
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House bill looks to stop future "Solyndras" (news.fidelity.com)
Jul 10Under the House bill, the Energy Department would be required to submit a report to Congress outlining its decision-making process for any new loan aid. In addition, the legislation would prevent a repeat of the department's decision to restructure the ...Inside Fidelity
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Texas House Bill 300 Significantly Expands State's Patient Privacy Protections for Covered Entities (jdsupra.com)
Jul 9the Texas Legislature adopted House Bill 300 ("HB 300"), which amends the Texas Medical Records Privacy Act ("Texas Act") and takes effect on September 1, 2012.[1] Since HB 300's effective date is nearing, Texas covered entities, including out-of-state ...jdsupra.com
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Bright Flat Panel Displays serve outdoor HMI applications. (news.thomasnet.com)
Jul 9Austin, Texas - iKey, a world leader in premium input devices ... iKey's brightest line to date includes the 15.1-inch FP15-PM-HB-1700 with 1700 nits and the 17.1-inch FP17-PM-HB-1000 with 1000 nits. Both are available with optional touchscreen (FP15 ...ThomasNet Industrial News Room
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Agriculture Committee releases discussion draft of farm bill (articles.orlandosentinel.com)
Jul 6The House bill also gives farmers a one-time choice between a revenue ... "Agriculture is a vital part of the West Texas economy," he said. "It is important for our producers to feel confident they can operate in a manner that will make their ...Orlando Sentinel
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Analysis: Scandal-hit Libor faces change but has no real rivals (news.fidelity.com)
Jul 6LONDON (Reuters) - A scandal over the rigging of the Libor interest rate that underpins financial contracts worth hundreds of trillions of dollars is likely to force regulators to reform the way it is set. But any decision they take will, at best, be a ...Inside Fidelity
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Lt. Gov. Murray to attend White House bill signing (mysanantonio.com)
Jul 6Those projects would have expired June 30. It also maintains interest rates of 3.4 percent for subsidized Stafford loans for undergraduates that would have doubled for new loans beginning July 1 if Congress hadn't acted.MySanAntonio
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House Dems fall short in blocking food stamp cuts (stltoday.com)
Jul 6Of that, $1.6 billion in savings would come from tightening eligibility ... said Rep. Michael Conaway, R-Texas. The House bill also differs from its Senate counterpart by preserving a price support program that pays farmers when prices fall below certain ...St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Governor Corbett Signs Legislation (newswest9.com)
Jul 6July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett signed into law the following bills on July 5: House Bill 3 (PN 3769 ... The fire started just after 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoon off of East Highway 158. Our photographer Officials responded ...Newswest9.com
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House bill would cut food stamps (gosanangelo.com)
Jul 6The legislative draft envisions reducing food stamp spending projections by $1.6 billion a year ... help farmers get through natural disasters and falling prices. The House bill differs, though, in giving farmers a one-time choice between ...Standard-Times
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House unveils its 5-year farm and food bill (statesman.com)
Jul 5"America's children, seniors and 1.5 million veteran households facing a constant struggle against hunger deserve better from Congress," Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., who led Senate efforts to block food stamps cuts, said of the House bill. The House ...Austin American-Statesman
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House unveils its 5-year farm and food bill (chron.com)
Jul 5"America's children, seniors and 1.5 million veteran households facing a constant struggle against hunger deserve better from Congress," Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., who led Senate efforts to block food stamps cuts, said of the House bill. The House ...Houston Chronicle
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House unveils its 5-year farm and food bill (beaumontenterprise.com)
Jul 5"America's children, seniors and 1.5 million veteran households facing a constant struggle against hunger deserve better from Congress," Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., who led Senate efforts to block food stamps cuts, said of the House bill. The House ...Beaumont Enterprise
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McAllen library birthed from abandoned Walmart (examiner.com)
Jul 4Texas, as well as every other state ... and public libraries was being threatened to be eliminated by House Bill 1 on June 17, 2011. “The budget restores $2.5 million over the biennium for TexShare but does not include funding for the K-12 databases ...Examiner
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Non-bank lenders seek exemption from consumer protections (stlamerican.com)
Jul 4Texas and Wisconsin. House Bill 1909, sponsored by California Representative Joe Baca (CA-43), would create a new federal charter for non-bank financial service providers to bypass CFPB. It would also preempt state consumer protection laws and rollback ...St. Louis American
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2013 NFL Mock Draft: Matt Barkley, Tyler Wilson and 1st-Round Predictions (bleacherreport.com)
Jul 31. Jacksonville Jaguars: Matt Barkley / QB / USC The Jaguars ... Cincinnati Bengals: Marcus Lattimore / HB / South Carolina It's amazing to think that a back of Lattimore's caliber could fall this far in the first round, but with the role of backs changing ...Bleacherreport.com
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State windstorm inspection shouldn't be a surprise (caller.com)
Jul 3Especially since the state-operated coverage is the insurer of last resort in 14 coastal Texas counties ... association's authorization of an inspector you can call 1-800-788-8247. House Bill 3 has required since 1988 that homes must meet ...Corpus Christi Caller
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Judge Blocks Clinic Closing (jacksonfreepress.com)
Jul 2Sigrest had an abortion at a small clinic in Houston, Texas, when she was 18 ... after extraordinary political pressure to fully enforce the law as of July 1. House Bill 1390 was signed into law on April 16 and was scheduled to go into effect ...Jackson Free Press
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Hundreds of new laws take effect in Mississippi (mysanantonio.com)
Jun 30But many take effect July 1. Here's a look at some new high-profile laws: — House Bill 1031 requires early dyslexia screening. If a dyslexic student in grades 1 through 6 is in a school that lacks programs specifically to help with the reading disorder ...MySanAntonio
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Genius’ Visa Granted to Canadian-born Playboy Playmate Shera Berchard (transworldnews.com)
Jun 29She has also appeared in a film, “Sweet Karma,” which won her the best actress award at the Fantastic Film Festival in Austin, Texas. With HB-1 visas meeting their yearly caps quickly, immigration lawyers look at O-1, which have no cap ...Transworld News
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U.S. Representative Brings Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez into Fight over Arizona Immigration Law (transworldnews.com)
Jun 28Actually Ms. Gomez of Texas has helped Mr. Beiber of Canada learn about his ... Immigration lawyers are instrumental in getting the necessary legal documents such as a HB-1 or work visas migrants and pave the way for eventual citizenship.Transworld News
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Deadline hours away, Pa. lawmakers work overtime (timesonline.com)
Jun 28The Senate unanimously approved its bill Saturday, while the House bill passed its an hour later, 120-77. The lengthy bills were barely unveiled before the votes. Supporters of each say they're designed to strengthen state oversight of charter schools ...Beaver County Times
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Deal would retain low federal student loan rate (ocregister.com)
Jun 28Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas. Though both parties ... The final $1.2 billion would come from limiting subsidized Stafford loans to undergraduates for only six years. The current House bill looks to repeal portions of President Barack Obama's 2010 ...Orange County Register
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H.B. Fuller Announces Quarterly Dividend (newswest9.com)
Jun 28The fire started just after 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoon off of East Highway 158. Our photographer Officials responded to a fire at the landfill in Midland County. The fire started just after 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoon off of East Highway 158. An update to a ...Newswest9.com
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Major Progress at Eliminating Fluoride in Water Supplies by Fluoride Action Network (lewrockwell.com)
Jun 2880,000) College Station, Texas (pop. 100,000) Moncton ... and passed unanimously by the NH Senate. HB-1416 was also signed quickly by Governor John Lynch, rather than being approved without his signature, showing his strong support for this action.Lewrockwell.com
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The 2012 Sector Analysis (hispanicbusiness.com)
Jun 27Although The Related Group at No. 2 mustered only half as much—$1.4 billion in 2011, compared to $960.9 million in 2010—it still shot up 44.6 percent. Hammering out a new spot on the list at No. 9 was JACO General Contractors of El Paso, Texas.Hispanic Business
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5 Careers on BostInno for Social Media & Content Addicts (bostinno.com)
Jun 261. Content Edcurator at Boundless Boundless ... B2B Technology PR Expert at HB Agency HB Agency is a PR/marketing firm based out of Newton and San Antonio, Texas. They focus primarily on the following 5 disciplines: energy and clean-tech ...bostinno.com
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Ariz. libraries prepare for new 'obscenity' law (chron.com)
Jun 24The Arizona Republic reports (http://bit.ly/PW3VYE) that the new law, which goes into effect Aug. 1, establishes significant consequences for those entities that don't have a strict policy against such materials. House Bill 2712 specifies the types of ...Houston Chronicle
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MHSAA says schools may lose 1 prep football game (mysanantonio.com)
Jun 22Chief among the topics they addressed was House Bill 707, which becomes law on July 1. It states that beginning in two years, the first day of school can fall no earlier than the third Monday in August. Hinton said the law will affect the high school ...MySanAntonio
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The Sixth Circuit Court Of Appeals Weighs Mifepristone Ban With SCOTUS Waiting In The Wings (rhrealitycheck.org)
Jun 22In June 2004 Ohio passed House Bill 126, a bill that regulates the use of the abortion ... could be faced with a similar dilemma in the wake of the Fifth Circuit Texas mandatory ultrasound law. In the meantime and while those legal challenges ...RH Reality Check
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Governor appoints Victoria judge to indigent defense commission (victoriaadvocate.com)
Jun 22His term expires Feb. 1, 2014. • Knox Fitzpatrick ... the Task Force on Indigent Defense in 2001 and a co-sponsor of HB 1754 this past session that created the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.Victoria Advocate
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Governor appoints Victoria judge to indigent defense commission (victoriaadvocate.com)
Jun 21His term expires Feb. 1, 2014. • Knox Fitzpatrick ... the Task Force on Indigent Defense in 2001 and a co-sponsor of HB 1754 this past session that created the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.Victoria Advocate
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Governor appoints Victoria judge to indigent dense commission (victoriaadvocate.com)
Jun 21His term expires Feb. 1, 2014. • Knox Fitzpatrick ... the Task Force on Indigent Defense in 2001 and a co-sponsor of HB 1754 this past session that created the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.Victoria Advocate
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VDA Productions and HB Agency Complete Fully Integrated Trade Show in Las Vegas for 14,000+ Attendees (newschannel10.com)
Jun 21"HB and VDA worked in lockstep to deliver creative points ... Home loan rates as low as 1-percent Home loan rates as low as 1-percent CANYON, TX- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has two types of home loan programs designed to help middle and low income ...KFDA
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VDA Productions and HB Agency Complete Fully Integrated Trade Show in Las Vegas for 14,000+ Attendees (abc3340.com)
Jun 21Building relationships and connecting attendees with the brand are paramount," said Kevin Hart, President, Creative Director at HB. "HB and VDA worked in lockstep to deliver creative points of immersion throughout attendees' experiences, driving them to ...ABC 33/40 News
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Lawmakers chafe as push continues to privatize prison health care (statesman.com)
Jun 20Efforts by private companies to get a piece of Texas' nearly $1 billion prisoner health care system ... countered by seeking to get the same wording inserted into another House bill that is not assigned to Madden's committee. No action has been taken ...Austin American-Statesman
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UConn among teams banned from postseason play due to APR (usatoday.com)
Jun 19On the positive side, NCAA runner-up Kansas, Sweet 16 qualifier Lehigh and five other NCAA men's basketball tournament teams (Belmont, Memphis, Michigan, Notre Dame and Texas) were among 11 men's basketball programs that scored a perfect 1000.USA Today
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Expansion of S.A. Missions caught up in political wrangling (mysanantonio.com)
Jun 19As it stands, the House bill would allow the San ... A proposed study, expected to cost upwards of $1 million, was not included in the legislative language. A similar bill sponsored by Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, was passed by the Senate Energy ...MySanAntonio
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Notes on the social crisis in America (wsws.org)
Jun 19House Bill 155, which goes into effect on August 1, will strip Temporary Assistance for Needy Families ... Child abuse and neglect surges in San Antonio, Texas Child abuse and neglect cases have increased by 10 percent so far this year in San Antonio ...World Socialist Web Site
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Activist turns to red-light cameras (gosanangelo.com)
Jun 18Elkins wrote that House Bill 1353 "allows a 75 mile-per-hour speed limit on Texas roads where reasonable and eliminates slower speed limits at night," in a letter to Mauz. The law went into effect Sept. 1, but the roadside signs were not ...Standard-Times
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HB vs. Suduroy 6 - 0 (soccerway.com)
Jun 16JavaScript must be enabled to use map visualization. However, it seems JavaScript is either disabled or not supported by your browser. To view Google Maps, enable JavaScript by changing your browser options, and then try again.soccerway.com
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Senate: We need $3 billion from rainy day fund for budget (statesman.com)
Jun 14The Finance Committee has spent the past two days cementing the building blocks for its more generous alternative to House Bill 1, a bare-bones budget bill that makes deep cuts to education, health care and more. The final committee vote on the budget is ...Austin American-Statesman
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Kansas Repeals 24-Month Severance Tax Exemption for Oil and Gas Production (finance.yahoo.com)
Jun 14HB 2117 provides a new, limited exemption for the production of oil. The exemption applies to the production of oil from a new well that begins production on or after July 1, 2012 and produces ... Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the Firm ...Yahoo Finance
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U.S. House Bill Could Send Well-Deserved Relief to Hydro Developers, an Industrial Info News Alert (pr-inside.com)
Jun 13Texas) -- Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. could give national hydroelectric generation : ctt.marketwire.com/?release=898419&id=1707217&type=1& .. developers long-awaited assistance in permitting. The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee's Energy and ...PR Inside
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Thank you for supporting gas (houmatoday.com)
Jun 12Stephen Ortego for taking the lead in supporting Louisiana’s energy industry with House Bills 1061 and 1213. HB 1061 makes propane gas more available for public use by authorizing the sale of propane autogas through self-service pumps.Houma Courier
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Report wants to know how much soda is bought with US food stamps (reuters.com)
Jun 12LOS ANGELES, June 12 (Reuters) - A new report from a California watchdog group is calling for the U.S. government to disclose how much sugary soda and other unhealthy food is paid for with food stamps at a time when policy makers are searching ...Reuters
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Texas Instruments narrows Q2 financial forecast (reuters.com)
Jun 11NEW YORK, June 11 (Reuters) - Texas Instruments on Monday narrowed the ranges of its targets for second-quarter earnings and revenue. The maker of chips for a wide variety of products including cellphones and industrial equipment forecast ...Reuters
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UPDATE 1-US Cash Products-Gulf gasoline up on Motiva Texas refinery outage (uk.reuters.com)
Jun 11Sources familiar with refinery operations told Reuters that the unit at the 600,000-barrels-per-day refinery in Port Arthur, Texas would be down for at ... 4.75 -0.25 Heating oil Cycle 33 JUL HO -1.25 -0.75 0.00 NEW YORK HARBOR <0#P-NYH> M2 ...Reuters UK
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UPDATE 1-US Cash Products-Gulf gasoline up on Motiva Texas refinery outage (uk.reuters.com)
Jun 11Sources familiar with refinery operations told Reuters that the unit at the 600,000-barrels-per-day refinery in Port Arthur, Texas would be down for at ... 4.75 -0.25 Heating oil Cycle 33 JUL HO -1.25 -0.75 0.00 NEW YORK HARBOR <0#P-NYH> M2 ...Reuters UK
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UPDATE 1-US Cash Products-Gulf gasoline up on Motiva Texas refinery outage (in.reuters.com)
Jun 11Sources familiar with refinery operations told Reuters that the unit at the 600,000-barrels-per-day refinery in Port Arthur, Texas would be down for at ... 4.75 -0.25 Heating oil Cycle 33 JUL HO -1.25 -0.75 0.00 NEW YORK HARBOR <0#P-NYH> M2 ...Reuters India
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UPDATE 1-Musket finishes expansion at Bakken crude terminal (reuters.com)
Jun 11On Monday, Bakken traded at a $10.25 discount to U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate. The scramble to add infrastructure to move crude out of the region is on as refineries in Canada and the U.S. West and East coasts all seek ways to move the ...Reuters
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UPDATE 1-Gulf Coast gasoline up on Texas refinery's CDU outage-trade (uk.reuters.com)
Jun 11HOUSTON, June 11 (Reuters) - Gulf Coast gasoline differentials surged on Monday on news that Motiva Enterprises' newly commissioned crude distillation unit at its 600,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, would be down for at ...Reuters UK
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CME cattle and hogs seen mixed as equities gain on Spain (af.reuters.com)
Jun 11Traders wait for feedlots to count the number of cattle available for sale this week. * Cash cattle in Texas and Kansas last week sold $1 per cwt higher at $122 per cwt. Live-basis cattle in Nebraska moved $1 to $2 higher at $123 to $124.Reuters
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US Plains HRW Wheat-Basis steady to firmer, harvest pushes north (af.reuters.com)
Jun 11with the July contract down 12-1/2 cents at $6.56 a bushel. Hutchinson -20 + N - 20 + N 6.36 Salina -30 + N - 30 + N 6.26 Wichita -15 + N - 15 + N 6.41 Kansas City -38 + N - 38 + N 6.18 Newton n/a n/a n/a Goodland -63 + N - 63 + N 5.93 TEXAS ...Reuters
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UPDATE 2-Centene sees Q2 loss, cuts 2012 view, shares plunge (reuters.com)
Jun 11... earnings of $1.45 to $1.65 per share, down sharply from its previous outlook of $2.64 to $2.84 a share. The company said it expects to return to profitability in the third quarter, even as rising costs at its Texas, Kentucky and Celtic ...Reuters
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UPDATE 2-Centene sees Q2 loss, cuts 2012 view, shares plunge (uk.reuters.com)
Jun 11... earnings of $1.45 to $1.65 per share, down sharply from its previous outlook of $2.64 to $2.84 a share. The company said it expects to return to profitability in the third quarter, even as rising costs at its Texas, Kentucky and Celtic ...Reuters UK
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UPDATE 2-Egypt's Orascom Construction optimistic for full year (reuters.com)
Jun 11The group's OCI Beaumont plant in Texas in the United States sold 38 thousand tonnes ... The company's shares were down 1.5 percent at 1026 GMT, roughly in line with the benchmark index's 1.4 percent drop. CONSTRUCTION ORDERS UP The construction ...Reuters
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UPDATE 2-Egypt's Orascom Construction optimistic for full year (reuters.com)
Jun 11The group's OCI Beaumont plant in Texas in the United States sold 38 thousand tonnes ... The company's shares were down 1.5 percent at 1026 GMT, roughly in line with the benchmark index's 1.4 percent drop. CONSTRUCTION ORDERS UP The construction ...Reuters
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UPDATE 1-Centene sees Q2 loss, slashes 2012 view, on higher costs (in.reuters.com)
Jun 11June 11 (Reuters) - Health insurer Centene Corp said it will post a loss in the second quarter and slashed its earnings forecast for 2012, citing higher costs and claims in Texas and Kentucky ... 2012 earnings of $1.45 to $1.65 per share ...Reuters India
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VIEWPOINTS: Immigrant children face Dixie heartache (blog.al.com)
Jun 10Doe ruling that grants every child in this nation, no matter his immigration status, equal access to a K-12 education, Section 31.13.8 of HB 658 denies undocumented ... In 1975, the Texas Legislature passed a law that authorized school districts ...Everything Alabama Blog
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Texas Considers 85 M.P.H. Speed Limit (newsfeed.time.com)
Jun 10Well, head on down to the Lone Star State, where the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT ... when the state legislature passed House Bill 1201, raising the maximum speed limit from 80 to 85 on certain highways. TxDOT officials are ...Time
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75 years and counting (timesrecordnews.com)
Jun 9The Oil Bowl celebrates its 75th anniversary tonight, and Texas coach Jim Garfield's offense ... Dakota ) 25 Jas'Sen Stoner, 5-11, 205 HB-LB, OKC Douglass (Central Oklahoma) 27 Jeremy Applegate, 6-1, 220 FB-LB, Wagoner (Northeastern State ...Wichita Falls Times Record News
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Texas Considers 85 M.P.H. Speed Limit (newsfeed.time.com)
Jun 8Well, head on down to the Lone Star State, where the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT ... when the state legislature passed House Bill 1201, raising the maximum speed limit from 80 to 85 on certain highways. TxDOT officials are ...Time
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After Juneteenth Project Stalls, a Replacement Emerges (nytimes.com)
Jun 8The Tejano Monument, unveiled in March on the Texas Capitol’s south lawn ... The new statue held a document labeled “House Bill 1016,” the legislation Mr. Edwards wrote in 1979 declaring Juneteenth a legal state holiday, instead of ...New York Times
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Legislation Will Help Missouri Students Transfer College Credit (ozarksfirst.com)
Jun 7Among House Bill 1042's provisions to help with degree attainment, the bill authorizes the Coordinating Board of Higher Education to: -Require all two- and four-year public institutions to create a core of at least 25 undergraduate courses by July 1 ...Ozarks First.com
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Tx-249 Tomball Parkway Houston, Tx (wn.com)
Jun 6For every 100 females there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age ... which is located in Voting District No. 2. The Texas House of Representatives bill that created the water authority, HB 2965, was signed into law on June 18, 1999.Radio Egypt
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Lawmakers Unite to Fight FDA Cigar Regulations (rollcall.com)
Jun 6The lawmakers, with almost 200 colleagues — from National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Pete Sessions (Texas) to Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Steve Israel (N.Y.) — are backing a House bill that would block the ...Roll Call Online
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New law won’t require license for concealed weapon in home, business (cincinnati.com)
Jun 6The General Assembly passed House Bill 484 with ease in this year’s regular session, passing the House 86-5 and the Senate 36-1 with the governor signing ... “Kentucky, Florida and Texas are three of the most welcoming states dealing with ...Cincinnati.com
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Texas would receive $450 million in military construction in House bill (article.wn.com)
Jun 5Native Americans make up 0.5% of Texas' population, and number over 118,000 individuals. Native Americans of non-Hispanic origin make up 0.3% of the population, and number over 75,000 individuals. Cherokee Indians made up 0.1% of the population ...Worldnews.com
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Texas would receive $450 million in military construction in House bill (mysanantonio.com)
Jun 5The Texas projects were approved by the House and first included in President Barack Obama's budget for fiscal year 2013, which begins Oct. 1. Funding for construction ... of the hospital at Fort Bliss. The House bill passed, 407-12, late Friday.MySanAntonio
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Texas military installations eyeing $450 million in projects (blog.mysanantonio.com)
Jun 5The Texas projects were approved by the House and first included in President Barack Obama’s budget for fiscal year 2013, which begins Oct. 1. Funding for construction ... of the hospital at Fort Bliss. The House bill passed, 407-12, late Friday.MySanAntonio
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Texas military installations eyeing $450 million in projects (blog.chron.com)
Jun 5The Texas projects were approved by the House and first included in President Barack Obama’s budget for fiscal year 2013, which begins Oct. 1. Funding for construction ... of the hospital at Fort Bliss. The House bill passed, 407-12, late Friday.Houston Chronicle
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Tomball ISD targets bullying with policy changes (chron.com)
Jun 5The state Legislature amended Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code in 2011 to broaden the scope ... Last year, the state Legislature passed House Bill 1942, written by state Rep. Diane Patrick, R-Arlington, which defined bullying to include acts done ...Houston Chronicle
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Leaders playing politics with lives of battered people (thetandd.com)
Jun 4The House bill omits three provisions of the more expansive Senate ... and liberal agendas to do what they were elected to do — govern. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, defended the House-passed version of the bill ...Times and Democrat
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Arts Council: $500,000 in funding may be lost (sulphurdailynews.com)
Jun 1State funding for the arts in Louisiana is on track to take a $500,000 hit from last year if House Bill 1, the state’s budget bill, passes the Senate. HB1 was passed from the Senate Finance Committee to the floor of the Senate Monday with $1 million ...Southwest Daily News
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Notes and quotes from the Louisiana Legislature (mysanantonio.com)
May 29, 2012The measure (House Bill 1058) will finance the operations of many state courts, including the Louisiana Supreme Court, in the new year that begins July 1. The judicial budget for the current year is $159 million. Supreme Court leaders sought a boost to ...MySanAntonio
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Session's final week all about the money (houmatoday.com)
May 28, 2012The Senate Finance Committee met earlier this morning to further prepare the budget, found in House Bill 1, for its hearing on the Senate floor, which is not yet scheduled. Once passed out by the committee, it's expected that most or all of the ...Houma Courier
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Session's final week all about the money (houmatoday.com)
May 28, 2012The Senate Finance Committee met earlier this morning to further prepare the budget, found in House Bill 1, for its hearing on the Senate floor, which is not yet scheduled. Once passed out by the committee, it's expected that most or all of the ...Houma Courier
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Session's final week all about the money (houmatoday.com)
May 28, 2012The Senate Finance Committee met earlier this morning to further prepare the budget, found in House Bill 1, for its hearing on the Senate floor, which is not yet scheduled. Once passed out by the committee, it's expected that most or all of the ...Houma Courier
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Let's stop cities from using tax money to seek more tax money (chron.com)
May 24, 2012At a recent Texas House Ways and Means Committee hearing held to discuss ... to recall a bill he introduced in 1997 that would have outlawed government lobbying. Elkins' bill, HB 2501, was powerful but simple. Its two sentences prohibited any political ...Houston Chronicle
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Dan Liljenquist Works to Breach Orrin Hatch’s Stronghold (rollcall.com)
May 24, 2012But the Club for Growth, which spent $1.7 million in the effort to oust Indiana Sen ... We’re going to get there in Texas. I’m hopeful we can get there in Utah as well.” The X-factor, Walker said, is Romney. Not only does the presumptive Republican ...Roll Call Online
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House bill backs transparency in health care costs (smartbrief.com)
May 24, 2012A bill introduced last week by Reps. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, and Gene Green, D-Texas, would mandate that hospitals communicate charges for inpatient and outpatient care. "Arming patients with cost information is an important step in improving our country ...SmartBrief
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Parents express concern over cuts to Early Steps Program (ksla.com)
May 24, 2012House Bill 1, the proposed budget for the 2012- 2013 fiscal year, is now in the hands of the Senate Finance Committee. In a public hearing Saturday, people expressed their concerns over the $268 million cut that would hit higher education and healthcare the hardest.KSLA
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Bryant signs laws affecting students and veterans (chron.com)
May 23, 2012House Bill 1031, which requires the early dyslexia screening, also allows a limited amount of school choice. If a dyslexic student in grades 1 through 6 is in a school that lacks programs specifically to help with the reading disorder, the new law will ...Houston Chronicle
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Bryant signs laws affecting veterans and students (wdam.com)
May 23, 2012The three education bills become law July 1. Senate Bill 2776 creates a ratings system that gives each school and school district a letter grade like a report card - A, B, C, D or F. House Bill 1031 requires ... COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Mike Mayers ...WDAM-TV
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Bryant signs laws affecting veterans and students (knoe.com)
May 23, 2012The three education bills become law July 1. Senate Bill 2776 creates ... school choice for dyslexic students. House Bill 1032 creates a college scholarship program for people who want to study dyslexia therapy. Texas company admits oil spills in La ...KNOE TV8
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John Thune Eyes Rise in Ranks (rollcall.com)
May 23, 2012That would give him precious little time to mount an insurgent campaign for Whip against current NRSC Chairman John Cornyn (Texas) because the secret-ballot leadership elections for both parties generally take place within two weeks of the elections.Roll Call Online
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Bryant signs laws affecting veterans and students (mysanantonio.com)
May 23, 2012The three education bills become law July 1. Senate Bill 2776 creates a ratings system that gives each school and school district a letter grade like a report card — A, B, C, D or F. House Bill 1031 requires each student to be screened for dyslexia in ...MySanAntonio
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EURO GOVT-German yields fall after smooth debt auction (news.fidelity.com)
May 23, 2012They bid for 1.7 times the amount on offer, suggesting German yields may have room to fall below recent record lows in coming weeks. The so-called "flight to quality" is likely to continue in the run-up to Greek elections on June 17, which may produce a ...Inside Fidelity
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Rand Paul Tests Political Influence (rollcall.com)
May 22, 2012Ron Paul (R-Texas), to use in 2016. Some even predict the tea-party-affiliated Senator will run for president. But for now, at least, Paul is hoping his image as a libertarian outsider can boost his preferred candidates in House and Senate primaries across ...Roll Call Online
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PAC endorses Chris Paddie for East Texas House seat (ketknbc.com)
May 22, 2012AUSTIN — Today Texas Parent PAC announced its endorsement of community ... Voted FOR cutting $5.4 billion from the public education budget in House Bill 1, which resulted in teacher layoffs, increased class sizes, elimination of course offerings and ...KETKnbc.com
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Senate rejects bill to allow some inmates to seek parole from life sentences (nola.com)
May 21, 2012"Even Texas has a shorter period of time," he said. "So does Mississippi." On another corrections-related measure, the Senate amended then passed House Bill 518 by Rep ... apply to those named after Aug. 1. Lopinto's bill goes back to the ...nola.com
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Budget bills contain funding for St. Mary (daily-review.com)
May 21, 2012As passed by the state House of Representatives last week, House Bills 1 and 2 include money for numerous St. Mary Parish projects. House Bill 1 includes: —$250,000 to the City of Franklin for City Hall repair and support for archival space for five ...Daily Review
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J.T. Jezierski Connects Congress to Mitt Romney Campaign (rollcall.com)
May 21, 2012Continuing his interest in space, he served as legislative director for then-freshman Rep. Pete Olson (R-Texas), who represents part of the NASA campus in Houston. In 2011, he transitioned to a similar role for his hometown Congressman, freshman Rep.Roll Call Online
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Budget bills contain funding for St. Mary (daily-review.com)
May 20, 2012As passed by the state House of Representatives last week, House Bills 1 and 2 include money for numerous St. Mary Parish projects. House Bill 1 includes: —$250,000 to the City of Franklin for City Hall repair and support for archival space for five ...Daily Review
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Bell Helicopter workers claim Lotto Texas jackpot (ksat.com)
May 20, 2012A group of 10 co-workers from Bell Helicopter in Fort Worth turned in their winning ticket on Friday at the Texas Lottery office in Austin. KXAN-TV reports (http://bit.ly/LlcA8n ) each person gets $1.6 million after taxes. Mario Mercado ...KSAT 12
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Budget has millions for local projects (houmatoday.com)
May 20, 2012which begins July 1. House Bill 2 weighs in at $3.9 billion and is meant to support multiyear projects. For the coming fiscal year, there’s $350 million available overall and $390 million worth of requests. For Terrebonne and Lafourche ...Houma Courier
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Miss. voter ID bill signed, awaits feds' scrutiny (baytownsun.com)
May 17, 2012The U.S. Justice Department in recent months has rejected voter ID laws from Texas and South Carolina ... in Washington to consider Mississippi's proposed law. The bill is House Bill 921.Baytown Sun
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Big Country lawmakers support House bill that would quash Base Realignment and Closure (reporternews.com)
May 17, 2012The bill includes a 1.7 percent pay increase for troops and rejects proposals from Obama to ratchet up some military health care fees and establish new fees. Texas regional reporter Trish Choate can be reached at (202) 408-2709 or choatet@shns.com.Abilene Reporter-News
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Will GOP domestic violence bill hurt party with Hispanics? (usatoday.com)
May 16, 2012The House bill adds new requirements to illegal immigrants who claim ... an immigrant from fabricating tales of spousal abuse," said Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, during a hearing last week.USA Today
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Big Country lawmakers support House bill that would quash Base Realignment and Closure (reporternews.com)
May 16, 2012The bill includes a 1.7 percent pay increase for troops and rejects proposals from Obama to ratchet up some military health care fees and establish new fees. Texas regional reporter Trish Choate can be reached at (202) 408-2709 or choatet@shns.com.Abilene Reporter-News
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Texas Lottery launches new scratch game to celebrate 20 year anniversary (lotterypost.com)
May 14, 2012The Texas Lottery was launched on May 29, 1992, when the first ticket was purchased by Gov. Ann Richards at Polk's Feed Store in Oak Hill. Richards had previously signed House Bill 54 on Aug. 26, 1991, creating the Texas Lottery. On Nov. 5 of ...Lottery Post
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Texas Lottery launches new scratch game to celebrate 20 year anniversary (lotterypost.com)
May 14, 2012The Texas Lottery was launched on May 29, 1992, when the first ticket was purchased by Gov. Ann Richards at Polk's Feed Store in Oak Hill. Richards had previously signed House Bill 54 on Aug. 26, 1991, creating the Texas Lottery. On Nov. 5 of ...Lottery Post
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49 headless corpses found in northern Mexico (bdnews24.com)
May 14, 2012But the violence has spiralled since, and more than 50,000 people have fallen victim to the conflict, eroding support for Calderon's conservative National Action Party (PAN), which looks likely to lose power in presidential elections on July 1. A poll ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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When HIPAA Is Not Enough: Tougher Texas Privacy Laws (law360.com)
May 11, 2012Law360, New York (May 11, 2012, 1:44 PM ET) -- While many covered entities and business ... Rick Perry signed into law Texas House Bill 300 (HB 300), a measure that amends the state’s medical records privacy laws by strengthening privacy protection ...site.law360.com
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Public Safety HB 3052 signed into law (baledger.com)
May 10, 2012The law goes into effect Nov. 1. “Increasing public safety is a top priority of my administration and a primary function of state government. The reforms in HB 3052 will help to reduce crime and ensure our streets are safer for Oklahoma families,” Fallin said.Broken Arrow Ledger
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Rapids add Edu to roster, waive Janniere (woai.com)
May 8, 2012Colorado Rapids forward Edu has received his ITC and P-1 work visa and has been added to the roster. Edu signed late last month, and the 33-year-old will bring experience from the La Liga in Spain the UEFA Champions League to Major League Soccer.WOAI
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United States: When Complying With HIPAA Is Not Enough: Tough New Medical Privacy Laws Are In Effect In Texas (mondaq.com)
May 8, 2012The amendments, which took effect September 1, 2011, provide for health privacy protections ... schools and universities and other entities in Texas that process PHI. HB 300 will primarily impact "covered entities." However, while the definition of ...Mondaq
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House bill aims to keep C-130s in Texas (idahostatesman.com)
May 8, 2012The bill includes $589 million to "pause" retirements and reassignments of Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve aircraft until Congress and the Government Accountability Office review cost-benefit analyses of the proposals and $1.5 billion ...Idaho Statesman
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House bill aims to keep C-130s in Texas (charlotteobserver.com)
May 8, 2012The bill includes $589 million to "pause" retirements and reassignments of Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve aircraft until Congress and the Government Accountability Office review cost-benefit analyses of the proposals and $1.5 billion ...CharlotteObserver.com
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H.B. Fuller to sell Latam paints business for $120 mln (news.fidelity.com)
May 8, 2012May 8 (Reuters) - Specialty chemicals maker H.B. Fuller (Symbol : FUL) said it will sell its Central American paints business to a Grupo Mundial unit for $120 million, to focus on its core adhesives business. The business being sold generated a revenue of ...Inside Fidelity
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House Bill Offers Aid Cuts to Save Military Spending (nytimes.com)
May 8, 2012The showdown in the House was set up by last summer’s protracted crisis over the debt ceiling, when Republicans agreed to raise the nation’s statutory borrowing limit in exchange for guaranteed deficit reduction of $1.2 trillion over 10 ...New York Times
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House bill offers aid cuts to save defense spending (mysanantonio.com)
May 8, 2012The showdown in the House was set up by last summer's protracted crisis over the debt ceiling, when Republicans agreed to raise the nation's statutory borrowing limit in exchange for guaranteed deficit reduction of $1.2 trillion over 10 years, which was ...MySanAntonio
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House bill offers aid cuts to save defense spending (mercurynews.com)
May 8, 2012The showdown in the House was set up by last summer's protracted crisis over the debt ceiling, when Republicans agreed to raise the nation's statutory borrowing limit in exchange for guaranteed deficit reduction of $1.2 trillion over 10 years ...San Jose Mercury News
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Fort Worth oilman honored for longtime involvement in education [Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas]
May 7, 2012Then the Texas Legislature passed the landmark House Bill 72 in 1984 and charged a reconstituted State Board of Education with implementing the contentious measure. "Gov. [Mark] White called me back to ask me to chair it, and this time I didn't ...Businessweek
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House bill aims to keep C-130s in Texas (sanluisobispo.com)
May 7, 2012The bill includes $589 million to "pause" retirements and reassignments of Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve aircraft until Congress and the Government Accountability Office review cost-benefit analyses of the proposals and $1.5 billion ...San Luis Obispo Tribune
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New Arizona abortion law will likely land in court (yourwestvalley.com)
May 7, 2012HB 2800 spells out an order for dividing up any public funds ... The governor’s action comes even as a federal judge has barred Texas from using a similar regulation to defund Planned Parenthood in that state. But Matthew Benson said his boss is unconcerned.YourWestValley.com
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HB, Boston-Based Integrated Marketing Communication Agency, Joins IPREX (pbn.com)
May 7, 2012SAN ANTONIO, Texas, and MINNEAPOLIS ... IPREX enquiries David Watson executive@iprex.com +44 1273 845462 HB Mark O'Toole motoole@hbagency.com +1 781 893 0053Providence Business News
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HB, Boston-Based Integrated Marketing Communication Agency, Joins IPREX (bizjournals.com)
May 7, 2012SAN ANTONIO, Texas, and MINNEAPOLIS, May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HB, the integrated marketing communication ... For a limited time, get a 1-Year Membership to PR Newswire FREE of charge.The Business Journal
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Garry Rayno's State House Dome: Senate may scuttle 2 O'Brien-backed bills (unionleader.com)
May 7, 2012House Majority Leader D.J. Bettencourt is the prime sponsor of HB 1560, which would establish the interstate ... which is nearly identical to what has been passed in six states: Utah, Texas, Oklahoma, Indiana, Missouri and Georgia, said it ...Union Leader
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SIFUENTES: A learning experience (nctimes.com)
May 6, 2012With little money, Evelyn, her older sister and their mother made their way from Mexico City to the border in Texas. Evelyn said she remembers ... In response, state lawmakers passed a sweeping immigration law, HB 1804, in 2007. At the time, before ...North County Times
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Brewer signs legislation to block Planned Parenthood funding (eastvalleytribune.com)
May 5, 2012HB 2800 spells out an order for dividing up any public funds ... The governor's action comes even as a federal judge has barred Texas from using a similar regulation to defund Planned Parenthood in that state. But Matthew Benson said his boss is unconcerned.East Valley Tribune
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Justice Dept. send letter on Ala. immigration law (mysanantonio.com)
May 4, 20121, 2011, which was several weeks after the official beginning ... should be acting as immigration enforcement officers, and the revised version of HB 56 (the bill that carried the immigration law) that the governor supports would clarify that point ...MySanAntonio
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Obama under pressure as China dissident appeals for help (bdnews24.com)
May 4, 2012"I want to come to the US to rest. I have not had a rest in 10 years," Chen said, according to a translation by Bob Fu, the president of Texas-based religious and human rights group ChinaAid. Fu held his cellphone to the microphone so that Chen could be ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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Bengals sign 14 college free agents (foxsportsohio.com)
May 2, 2012HB Rodney ... QB; 6-1, 218; Colorado; Murrieta, Calif. --Justin Hilton, WR, 6-2, 190; Indiana State; Kissimmee, Fla. --Grant Hunter, LB, 6-2, 245; Butler; Liberty Township, Ohio --Brandon Joiner, LB, 6-3, 225; Arkansas State; Killeen, Texas --Julian ...FS Ohio
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Standardized tests mark the end of the school year (yourhoustonnews.com)
May 2, 2012The STAAR tests replace the TAKS tests. According to the Texas Education Agency, “STAAR includes the 12 end-of-course (EOC) assessments mandated by SB 1031 in 2007 and the new grade 3-8 assessments mandated by HB 3 in 2009.” The tests were implemented ...Your Houston News
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Pigeons on House bill (wakefieldexpress.co.uk)
May 2, 2012Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Lawson, Delilah, and BibleCode Sundays have been added to the bill, which also includes Texas, Human League, Matt Cardle, Beverley Knight, Paul Heaton and the Inspiral Carpets. On the food side, world-renowned pastry chef and ...Wakefield Express
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Ameritox Supports Governor Rick Scott's Call to Work With Clinical Labs in Seeking Alternative Approaches (marketwatch.com)
May 2, 2012BALTIMORE, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Ameritox ... http://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4.27.12-HB-787-Transmittal-Letter.pdf Ameritox Plans Are OIG Reviewed In the same April 30 Millennium Laboratories press release ...Marketwatch
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Governor to sign sweeping justice reform bill (ajc.com)
May 2, 2012But Georgia now joins a host of other states -- including Texas, Mississippi, North Carolina and South ... the think tank that strongly supported H.B. 1176, predicted the process will take years. Safety valves, he said, could help inmates ...Atlanta Journal Constitution
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The Ongoing and (Slow-Moving) Fight to Regulate Boarding Homes in Dallas (blogs.dallasobserver.com)
May 1, 2012About three weeks ago, the city council's housing committee was told that licensing and regulating the homes could cost the city upwards of $1 million a year and would ... they'll finally agree on how to implement HB 216, the state law that allows cities ...Dallas Observer (blog)
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BBB and SMA warn of unscrupulous movers during National Moving Month (mywesttexas.com)
May 1, 2012Also, Texas recently enacted a new law that goes the extra mile in dealing with habitually unethical companies. In September of 2011, House Bill 1523 took effect. This bill imposes more stringent penalties on unlicensed, unethical movers ...My West Texas
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County by county news for Wednesday (ajc.com)
May 1, 2012Performing will be Chris Cagle on May 25, Steel Magnolia on June 29, Lorrie Morgan on July 27, Marty Stuart on Aug. 11 and Little Texas and Restless Heart ... Act 593, from HB 1290, alters the outlines of seven of the nine school board members ...Atlanta Journal Constitution
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Tomball ISD keeps growth plan on track (chron.com)
May 1, 2012Ross said when HB 1 passed, TISD saw a revenue spike of about 18 percent. "Across the state, it was 24 percent," Ross said. However, by the end of the 2007-08 school year many school districts in Texas had already exhausted the state funding from HB 1.Houston Chronicle
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April 2012 Ballot Access News Print Edition (ballot-access.org)
Apr 30, 2012Texas law requires a party to poll at least 5% for ... The bill had already passed the Senate. Idaho: on March 1, Governor Butch Otter signed HB 391, which eliminates the presidential primary, starting with this year. That means that two states ...Ballot-access.org
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British tea scion Twining hopes changing India will buy ‘the bag’ (hindustantimes.com)
Apr 29, 2012Stephen H B Twining, the 10th-generation descendant of the Twinings ... Twinings is seeking growth from India’s 1.2 billion people, whose tastes are becoming more upmarket and sophisticated. “There’s huge potential for growth in places ...Hindustan Times
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Jean Ann (Watts) Rodgers (tulsaworld.com)
Apr 29, 2012Jean Ann graduated from Central High School in Tulsa in 1940, and then went on to earn in 1943 a BBA degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. For a four-year ... formulation and passage of HB 1318 which created Tulsa County ...Tulsa World
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Voting record for local legislators (elpasotimes.com)
Apr 29, 2012HB 1 Appropriated $20.1 million to fund the session and the year-round activities of the Legislature. (Passed unanimously in House and Senate.) HB 2 The main budget bill, it appropriated $5.6 billion to fund state government operations.El Paso Times
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Leppert asks cable TV to yank pro-Dewhurst super PAC's ad (trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com)
Apr 27, 2012FALSE ATTACK #1: "Sanctuary City" Sanctuary cities are loosely ... Just last year, David Dewhurst came out strongly against Texas' in-state tuition for illegal immigrants (HB 1430). Despite having numerous opportunities to stop in-state tuition for illegal ...Dallas Morning News (blog)
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Brecheen is pleased with human trafficking law (durantdemocrat.com)
Apr 27, 2012As the Senate author of HB 2518, I was pleased to see this important measure signed into law last week. The bill, which goes into effect November 1, 2012, will be used to ... trafficking people from Mexico and Texas port cities. Authorities also point ...Durant Daily Democrat
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Gov. Scott signs bill toughening child abuse laws (houmatoday.com)
Apr 27, 2012The first-term Republican governor signed HB 1355 on Friday that establishes stricter criminal ... The measure also would impose fines of $1 million on public or private colleges and universities if they fail to report child abuse, a response ...Houma Courier
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Goodyear sees decline in 2012 tire volumes (news.fidelity.com)
Apr 27, 2012* Shares fall 10 percent (Adds conference call comments and updates share movement) "We have and will continue to say no to business that is not consistent with our strategy, as we're not running our business for volume alone," Kramer said. The top U.S ...Inside Fidelity
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Human trafficking bill signed into law (news-star.com)
Apr 27, 2012HB 2518 goes into effect November 1, 2012. A measure to better protect youth from human ... I-35 corridor makes it a prime location for trafficking people from Mexico and Texas port cities. Hopefully, this new law will make these monsters think twice ...Shawnee News-Star
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Mexican woman pregnant with nine babies (bdnews24.com)
Apr 27, 2012The woman was identified as Karla Vanessa Perez of the northeastern state of Coahuila, which borders Texas. She is currently being treated at a hospital in the state capital Saltillo, the broadcaster said in the report. Perez, whose age was not given ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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Luck, RG3 go 1-2 as expected, deal-a-thon follows (dailyherald.com)
Apr 27, 20121982 — Kenneth Sims, New England, DT, Texas. 1981 — George Rogers ... 1957 — Paul Hornung, Green Bay, HB, Notre Dame. 1956 — Gary Glick, Pittsburgh, DB, Colorado A&M. 1955 — George Shaw, Baltimore, QB, Oregon. 1954 — Bobby Garrett ...Arlington Heights Daily Herald
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TJC Student Named To U.S Academic Team (tylerpaper.com)
Apr 27, 2012He was the only student from Texas on the team. Other awards include All Texas ... He worked for Baker Tank and H.B. Zachry, among others, and developed skills in welding, heavy machinery operation and leadership. After a motorcycle wreck ...Tyler Morning Telegraph
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NFL Draft No. 1 Selections (nbcsports.msnbc.com)
Apr 27, 20121982 - Kenneth Sims, New England, DT, Texas. 1981 - George Rogers ... 1957 - Paul Hornung, Green Bay, HB, Notre Dame. 1956 - Gary Glick, Pittsburgh, DB, Colorado A&M. 1955 - George Shaw, Baltimore, QB, Oregon. 1954 - Bobby Garrett, Cleveland, QB, Stanford.NBC Sports
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The NAFTA superhighway yet to be built (blog.mysanantonio.com)
Apr 26, 2012By 2003, the foundation was in place for passage of a loaded omnibus highway bill (the sort no lawmaker actually reads), HB 3588 ... to $1 billion/yr will give states the ability to fund the NAFTA Superhighways beyond I-69. It’s no surprise Texas ...MySanAntonio
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Florida Gov. Scott vetoes lifting of tuition cap at UF, FSU (articles.sun-sentinel.com)
Apr 26, 2012The legislation (HB 7129) was sought by University of Florida president ... public universities such as the University of North Carolina or University of Texas. They said that producing more degrees in science, math and engineering — a goal ...Sun Sentinel
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2012 NFL Mock Draft: Dontari Poe and First-Round Worthy Defensive Tackles (bleacherreport.com)
Apr 26, 20121. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck ... Cleveland Browns: Trent Richardson, HB, Alabama The Browns will likely take Richardson here. If they do, they still need to address their receivers in this draft. 5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Morris Claiborne, CB ...Bleacherreport.com
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Oklahoma human trafficking bill signed into law (chickashanews.com)
Apr 26, 2012“Oklahoma’s location along the I-40 and I-35 corridor makes it a prime location for trafficking people from Mexico and Texas port cities ... and protect our communities.” HB 2518 goes into effect November 1, 2012.Chickasha News
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National business briefs for April 26 (www2.timesdispatch.com)
Apr 26, 2012Excluding transportation equipment, orders declined 1.1 percent. That's the second drop in that ... another pair was placed at the chain's corporate headquarters in Texas. H+B said J.C. Penney then asked for 1,800 units to be installed in ...Richmond Times-Dispatch
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NFL Draft-Heisman List (nbcsports.msnbc.com)
Apr 25, 20121977 - Earl Campbell, senior, Texas, FB, 1978, Houston, first-1, (12). 1976 - Tony Dorsett, senior, Pittsburgh, HB, 1977, Dallas, first-2, (12). 1975 - Archie Griffin, senior, Ohio State, HB, 1976, Cincinnati, first-24, (17). 1974 - Archie Griffin ...NBC Sports
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Texas Instruments revenue forecast beats Street (article.wn.com)
Apr 25, 2012Green, and H.B. Peacock purchased GSI ... Materials and Devices," at this conference. In 1954, Texas Instruments designed and manufactured the first transistor radio. The Regency TR-1 used germanium transistors, as silicon transistors were ...Worldnews.com
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House GOP comes up with election-year bill to renew Violence Against Women Act (newser.com)
Apr 25, 2012Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, is preparing an alternative that would eliminate ... transitional housing aid and youth prevention programs. Sponsors of the House bill, which is still being drafted, said it would be close to the Grassley-Hutchison approach.Newser
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2012 NFL Mock Draft: Cleveland Browns and Teams Bound to Make Wrong Selection (bleacherreport.com)
Apr 25, 2012Cleveland Browns: Trent Richardson, HB, Alabama I love Trent Richardson as a player ... St. Louis Rams: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State Sam Bradford needs an unquestioned No. 1 receiver; that is what Blackmon could be. He could take pressure off ...Bleacherreport.com
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Mad Cow Number Four (blogs.alternet.org)
Apr 25, 2012And even as Mike Johanns, who succeeded Ann Veneman as agriculture secretary, tried to woo back Japan’s $1.5 billion a year business and ... but when the truck arrived at H&B Packing in Waco, she was dead and the truck turned around and ...AlterNet
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Sail Croatia 2012 Early Booking Discounts Announced For Croatia Yacht Vacation Packages From Master Charter (emailwire.com)
Apr 24, 2012“Linda” can accommodate a group of 14-16 guests, it is about 95 feet long and is exceptionally spacious with seven cabins that have 5 double and two double + 1 single bed ... Yacht charter and accommodation, H/B food option for 14 guests, 4 crew ...Emailwire
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Texas Instruments revenue forecast beats estimates (article.wn.com)
Apr 24, 2012Green, and H.B. Peacock purchased GSI ... Materials and Devices," at this conference. In 1954, Texas Instruments designed and manufactured the first transistor radio. The Regency TR-1 used germanium transistors, as silicon transistors were much more ...Worldnews.com
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Kan. abortion foes struggle to get bills passed (mysanantonio.com)
Apr 22, 2012After legislators return Wednesday from their annual spring break, they'll tackle political redistricting, finish a $14.1 billion budget ... The other measure is HB 2598.MySanAntonio
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Scott signs off on new state university (bradenton.com)
Apr 21, 2012The bills that Scott vetoed on Friday included a bill (HB 5103) dealing with early learning and school readiness programs. Lawmakers had pushed the changes in the wake of scathing state audit that found widespread problems with the more than $1 ...Bradenton Herald
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Fla. Gov. Scott signs off on new state university (gainesville.com)
Apr 20, 2012The bills that Scott vetoed on Friday included a bill (HB 5103) dealing with early learning and school readiness programs. Lawmakers had pushed the changes in the wake of scathing state audit that found widespread problems with the more than $1 ...Gainesville Sun
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BRETT HOFFMAN: In NCHA, the last shall be first (athensreview.com)
Apr 20, 2012FORT WORTH — In the sport of cutting horses, being slotted last to compete usually is frowned upon because it can mean the better cattle have been worked. Riders usually like to go near the first of the working order. However, during the first two jewels ...Athens Daily Review
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Women’s Rights Take a Big Step Backward in AZ (lavalleystar.com)
Apr 20, 2012HB-2625 would change that. The law, introduced by Republican state Rep. Debbie Lasko, allows Arizona religious- affiliated employers to opt out of the contraceptive mandate. This law sets a terrifying precedent for state-condoned employer ...Valley Star
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Stand your Ground: Violence in the name of self defense (anchoragepress.com)
Apr 19, 2012In Alaska, Representative Mark Neuman, HB-80 sponsor, said its wording came from the NRA ... while testifying he knew the decedent was not brandishing a knife. In Texas, a man killed two burglars who were leaving a neighbor’s home with ...Anchorage Press
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H.B. Fuller to lay off 130 from Forbo acquisition (twincities.com)
Apr 19, 2012H.B. Fuller has a plant in Fridley. There are about 500 workers in the state and 4,000 employees globally. Fuller makes adhesives that other companies use in their products, like in diapers and packaging, with $1.6 billion in revenue.Pioneer Press
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H.B Fuller announces plant closings, job cuts (article.wn.com)
Apr 19, 2012Native Americans make up 0.5% of Texas' population, and number over 118,000 individuals. Native Americans of non-Hispanic origin make up 0.3% of the population, and number over 75,000 individuals. Cherokee Indians made up 0.1% of the population ...Worldnews.com
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H.B. Fuller Integrates Acquired Business in North America (marketwatch.com)
Apr 19, 2012The facilities scheduled for closure by mid-2013 are: Pointe-Claire, Quebec; Morris, IL; Kansas City, KS; Eugene, OR; Jackson, TN; and Dallas, TX. These facility ... With fiscal 2011 net revenue of $1.6 billion, H.B. Fuller serves customers ...Marketwatch
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Kobach still seeks change in Kan. citizenship rule (mysanantonio.com)
Apr 18, 2012Last year, senators insisted on the Jan. 1, 2013, effective date ... Kobach's original measure was HB 2437. The revived version is House Sub for SB 17.MySanAntonio
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State Ethics Board may get limited appeal rights (houmatoday.com)
Apr 18, 2012"HB 942 is not meant to provide another bite at the apple in further prosecuting a case against a party who has already prevailed at the EAB level, but rather address compelling issues of law," Burns said.Houma Courier
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2012 NFL Mock Draft: Combine Busts Still Worthy of First-Round Pick (bleacherreport.com)
Apr 18, 20121. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck ... Cleveland Browns: Trent Richardson, HB, Alabama I don't like this pick for the Browns—though I love Richardson. I think they should trade down for Kendall Wright or Michael Floyd. Claiborne is going to be a top ...Bleacherreport.com
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5 dumbest criminals busted via Facebook (click2houston.com)
Apr 18, 2012In the past few years, Americans have become social media junkies. Checking status updates, tagging pictures and tweeting are all second nature for most of us by this point. Cellphones have become a permanent extension of the arm, as people ...Click2Houston.com
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Scott signs $69.9B Florida budget, vetoes $142.7M (mysanantonio.com)
Apr 17, 2012Scott signed the budget (HB 5001) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, at Cunningham Creek Elementary in northern St. Johns County. It is in St. Johns, an unincorporated, upscale bedroom community. The new budget doesn't raise taxes while eliminating ...MySanAntonio
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Scott signs $69.9B Florida budget, vetoes $142.7M (houmatoday.com)
Apr 17, 2012Scott signed the budget (HB 5001) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, at Cunningham Creek Elementary in northern St. Johns County. It is in St. Johns, an unincorporated, upscale bedroom community. The new budget doesn't raise taxes while ...Houma Courier
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Credo Petroleum Updates Bakken and Three Forks Activities in North Dakota (msnbc.msn.com)
Apr 17, 2012Smith 5-8H WPX Bakken 1.56% 821 Ethan Hall 6B-31-30-1H Enerplus Bakken 1.48% 3,732 ... Forks 12.50% 5/15/2012 QEP 150-92-26-27 QEP Bakken 11.25% 8/15/2012 Fettig 6-7 HB WPX Bakken 6.73% 5/15/2012 Linseth 149-95-12-13-1H WPX Three Forks 5.30% 6/15/2012 ...msnbc.com
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United States: Status Of Court Challenges To State And Local Government Immigration Laws (mondaq.com)
Apr 16, 2012On March 21, 2012, the United States Court of Appeals for the 5 th Circuit upheld a federal district court ruling that enjoined a law in Farmers Branch, Texas, that bars undocumented ... enforcement of Alabama's HB 56 that barred courts from enforcing ...Mondaq
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Texas Instruments picked to join Nasdaq 100 Index (article.wn.com)
Apr 16, 2012Green, and H.B. Peacock purchased GSI ... Materials and Devices," at this conference. In 1954, Texas Instruments designed and manufactured the first transistor radio. The Regency TR-1 used germanium transistors, as silicon transistors were much more ...Worldnews.com
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School districts OK resolutions putting lawmakers to test (hendersondailynews.com)
Apr 15, 2012As students started the first round of the new State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness test and ... Shapiro’s letter stated. However under the HB 3 rules, districts are left to figure out what is considered a passing rate for EOCs in Algebra ...Henderson Daily News
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Kan. gov., lawmakers may hit impasse over schools (mysanantonio.com)
Apr 15, 2012The reserves have grown: As of July 2011, they exceeded $1.7 billion and were 38 percent higher than five ... Senate's school funding plan is Senate Sub for HB 2200.MySanAntonio
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Tea party group barrages Scott's office with robo-calls urging veto of energy bill (tampabay.com)
Apr 13, 2012According to the Wall Street Journal, the Koch family uses OPEC oil at its Texas refineries and opposes ... calls and emails to Scott's office in opposition of HB 7117 outranked those in favor by 2,510-1. "I'm hoping he'll be bold,'' O'Brien ...St. Petersburg Times
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Santorum quits White House race (bdnews24.com)
Apr 11, 2012Santorum spoke to his main rival on Tuesday but did not endorse the front-runner or either of the two other Republican candidates, Texas congressman Ron Paul and former US House Speaker Newt Gingrich, both of whom are way behind Romney in polls.Bangladesh News 24 hours
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Santorum quits White House race (bdnews24.com)
Apr 11, 2012Santorum spoke to his main rival on Tuesday but did not endorse the front-runner or either of the two other Republican candidates, Texas congressman Ron Paul and former US House Speaker Newt Gingrich, both of whom are way behind Romney in polls.Bangladesh News 24 hours
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'We don't need any more people dying': Teen's family holds anti-bullying protests after boy, 16, 'commits suicide after years of threats' (dailymail.co.uk)
Apr 11, 2012On April 1, he took his life with a hunting rifle ... Last year, Equality Texas helped to pass a law, HB 1942, which requires Texas school districts to implement polices for reporting and responding to bullying. Meanwhile, Teddy's sister, Misa, says ...Daily Mail
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Santorum quits White House race (bdnews24.com)
Apr 11, 2012Santorum spoke to his main rival on Tuesday but did not endorse the front-runner or either of the two other Republican candidates, Texas congressman Ron Paul and former US House Speaker Newt Gingrich, both of whom are way behind Romney in polls.Bangladesh News 24 hours
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Louisiana editorial roundup (victoriaadvocate.com)
Apr 10, 2012The 12-month limit was intended to get the board to file charges in a timely manner after an ethics complaint is filed, but HB 950 would let the board suspend the time rule when a defendant is impeding a probe in an effort to run out the clock.Victoria Advocate
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Politics/Issues (citybeat.com)
Apr 10, 2012That is what Republican House Speaker John Boehner said would be priority No. 1 for Republicans after sweeping the House ... Five months after inauguration, the Ohio House passed its “heartbeat” bill, or H.B. 125. To this day, it’s the most radical ...Cincinnati CityBeat
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Bob Davis: Measuring charter schools’ impact in a Texas town (annistonstar.com)
Apr 8, 2012Such will be the case later this summer when the University of Texas at Tyler begins classes at three branches ... The debate over Alabama’s HB 541 will continue at the Statehouse. Bush posed the question that should be top of mind for parents with ...Anniston Star
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Bob Davis: Measuring charter schools’ impact in a Texas town (annistonstar.com)
Apr 8, 2012Such will be the case later this summer when the University of Texas at Tyler begins classes at three branches ... The debate over Alabama’s HB 541 will continue at the Statehouse. Bush posed the question that should be top of mind for parents with ...Anniston Star
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Term limits deserve attention (houmatoday.com)
Apr 7, 2012HB 292, which passed out of the House Education Committee last ... It's the educational lifetime of a child in grades 1-12 and a fitting time frame for school board members to serve. Two school districts in Louisiana currently have term limits ...Houma Courier
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Local Media Fail To Cover Climate Denial, ALEC Link (mediamatters.org)
Apr 6, 2012[LexisNexis, 1/1/07 - 4/4/12] H.B. 302 says that schools shall "not prohibit any teacher ... [LexisNexis, 1/1/07 - 4/4/12] Instead Of Proposing A Bill, "The Texas School Board Passed An Amendment Calling For 'Balanced' Teaching Of Climate Change, Meaning ...Media Matters
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2012 Legislative Session Sine Die (cumminghome.com)
Apr 6, 2012The Fiscal Year 2013 (FY 2013) state budget, House Bill 742, will guide state spending from July 1, 2012 through ... by Governor Deal, HB 1176 will place Georgia in the company of more than a dozen states, including Texas, South Carolina ...CummingHome.com
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Arizona law makes it illegal to 'annoy or offend' online (39online.com)
Apr 6, 2012Arizona House bill 2549 states if a person posts an offensive or even 'annoying' comment online, they could be charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor ... waiting on the governor's stamp of approval. HB 2549 would make it unlawful "to terrify ...39online.com
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Committee talks Ogallala conservation (gctelegram.com)
Apr 3, 2012Laurie Sisk/Telegram Steve Walthour, general manager of the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District, Dumas, Texas, addresses visitors at ... House Bill 2451 and Senate Bill 272. HB 2451 eliminated the "use it or lose it" water policy ...Garden City Telegram
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Telefonica cuts 1.3 bln euros debt in Colombia deal (news.fidelity.com)
Apr 2, 2012Content for this page, unless otherwise indicated with a Fidelity pyramid logo, is published or selected by Fidelity Interactive Content Services LLC ("FICS"), a Fidelity company with main offices in New York, New York. All Web pages that are published by ...Inside Fidelity
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LC land became valuable as farms (galvestondailynews.com)
Apr 1, 2012While I do not doubt there are other individuals who started farming earlier, according to a local newspaper called the Texas Coast Promoter dated May ... of the businessmen in League City like Col. H.B. Andrews, who operated the brickyard on the banks ...Daily News - Galveston County
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Hart: Business precepts may not cure schools, but could help (chron.com)
Mar 30, 2012Texas school districts would have been able to explore such ideas under legislation proposed last session by Rep. Rob Eissler, D-The Woodlands, but his HB 400 never passed. (It included lots of other controversial ideas, like modifying the 22-to-1 student ...Houston Chronicle
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Kansas could see another arts funding showdown (mysanantonio.com)
Mar 30, 2012But the Republican governor recommended that the GOP-controlled Legislature give the new commission $200,000 for the fiscal year that begins July 1, an amount arts advocates ... Commission is Senate Sub for HB 2454.MySanAntonio
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Senate approves tax check-off for food banks (mysanantonio.com)
Mar 30, 2012Fred Nessler of Mayfield, beginning Jan. 1, 2103, any taxpayer who is entitled to an income ... 10 to 15 members appointed by the commissioner of agriculture. The bill is HB 419.MySanAntonio
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Scott signs 3 high-profile Florida claims bills (mysanantonio.com)
Mar 29, 2012They are among nine claims bills totaling about $40 million that Scott signed into law. Scott, though, vetoed a bill (HB 697) that would have paid $1.4 million to motorcyclist Don Brown, who lost a leg in a collision with a Sumter County school bus.MySanAntonio
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US STOCK FUTURES: HOT STOCKS TO WATCH
Mar 29, 2012Collective Brands is the owner of Payless and Stride Rite shoe stores and had a market value of $1.12 billion as of Wednesday's close ... of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. H.B. Fuller Co.'s (FUL) fiscal first-quarter earnings rose ...Businessweek
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New Offensive in Texas' War on Women? “If you want an abortion, tell us what we want to know” (dailykos.com)
Mar 29, 2012Bill Zedler volunteered to carry the water for HB 1602, which declared ... troops found wherever women in Texas have a right left to lose – and I expect them to outnumber the defenders by at least 10 to 1, merely because they always do.DAILY KOS
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Texas Instruments Announces Complete Solution for Science Classroom, Lab and Field at NSTA 2012 National Conference (article.wn.com)
Mar 28, 2012Green, and H.B. Peacock purchased GSI ... Materials and Devices," at this conference. In 1954, Texas Instruments designed and manufactured the first transistor radio. The Regency TR-1 used germanium transistors, as silicon transistors were much more ...Worldnews.com
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GOP’s war on women is costing them votes (usforacle.com)
Mar 28, 2012Arizona’s approved HB 2625 states that a corporation may require its female employees to prove that contraceptives covered by their health insurance plan are for medical uses unrelated to pregnancy. For low-income women on Medicaid in Texas ...Oracle
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Oil industry comments on future options are not ‘commitments’ (newsminer.com)
Mar 25, 2012“We estimate that with meaningful tax reform (similar to the provisions in HB 110 for non-producing lands ... The previous contract for Miller’s Alaska oil was tied to West Texas Intermediate, which is substantially cheaper than North Slope oil.Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
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Oil industry comments on future options are not ‘commitments’ (newsminer.com)
Mar 25, 2012“We estimate that with meaningful tax reform (similar to the provisions in HB 110 for non-producing lands ... The previous contract for Miller’s Alaska oil was tied to West Texas Intermediate, which is substantially cheaper than North Slope oil.Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
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Defending, Not Attacking the Constitution (opednews.com)
Mar 23, 2012Yesterday, I was e-mailed by a well-known web site to advance their agenda of supporting AZ HB 2586 with the apparent intent of making ... Dick Cheney should have spent jail-time for violating Texas Game Laws and for his wanton disregard for the life ...OpEdNews.com
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A Proud Moment for New Hampshire (huffingtonpost.com)
Mar 22, 2012H.B. 437 proponents once again made the same ridiculous arguments ... David Bates (R-Windham), even railed against the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark Lawrence v. Texas ruling, which struck down the country's remaining anti-sodomy laws in 2003.Huffington Post
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No two teas are the same: Stephen Twining (hindustantimes.com)
Mar 22, 2012Stephen H B Twining, 10th generation member of the famed Twining tea family is the director, corporate relations of Twinings, the famous 300-year-old tea company that pioneered tea culture in Britain. (Queen Victoria honoured the company in 1837 ...Hindustan Times
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Tenn. abortion bill would publicize doctors' names (content.usatoday.com)
Mar 21, 2012The measure, HB 3808 ("The Life Defense Act of 2012"), is to be taken ... Similar measure have passed in Texas and Virginia. During floor debate, a Republican senator suggested that for women seeking an abortion because of rape, a doctor should ask her ...USA Today
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Tenn. abortion bill would publicize doctors' names (content.usatoday.com)
Mar 20, 2012The measure, HB 3808 ("The Life Defense Act of 2012"), is to be taken ... Similar measures have passed in Texas and Virginia. During floor debate, a Republican senator suggested that for women seeking an abortion because of rape, a doctor should ask ...USA Today
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Brazil Chevron oil leak charges to focus on safety (bdnews24.com)
Mar 20, 2012The Chevron leak was less than 0.1 percent of BP's massive spill and no oil reached shore ... Paul Bommer, a petroleum engineering professor at the University of Texas at Austin, said Chevron faced a "classic well-design problem." "Normally what happens ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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10 stars at Southern California qualifier (espn.go.com)
Mar 19, 2012Kiara Wright, AVA TX 18 Team Rox: This 6-1 outside hitter is the go-to on her AVA Texas team ... Sherridan Atkinson, TCA HB 16-Black: This 6-7 middle blocker will be a force to be reckoned with. She moves well and will be a great asset to ...ESPN
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UPDATED: Two-thirds of Oklahomans oppose out-of-state water sales, poll determines (journalrecord.com)
Mar 18, 2012The opposition figure is up from the 54.1 percent result of a poll conducted in the spring of 2010. About 29.3 percent support sales, with 5.7 percent voicing no opinion. Sen. Jerry Ellis, D-Valliant, is Senate author of HB 2552, which would ...Journal Record
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Fine! Here's some more medical myths you can write into law (dailykos.com)
Mar 18, 2012The bill, known as HB 1659, not only requires women to wait a mandatory ... New Hampshire isn't the first, Kansas is also considering having doctors tell this lie. While in Alaska, Texas and Oklahoma it's already on the books.DAILY KOS
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Consumer group gives Montana an “F” for state government transparency (bozemandailychronicle.com)
Mar 16, 2012Texas, Kentucky, Indiana, Louisiana and Massachusetts were graded ... The Montana Legislature has tried to create a one-stop-shop website for government transparency. Most recently, HB 444, sponsored by Bozeman Rep. Tom Burnett, sought to create such ...Bozeman Daily Chronicle
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Garry Trudeau Q&A on 'Doonesbury' abortion strips (newsday.com)
Mar 14, 2012I settled on resigned outrage. Texas's HB-15 (bill) isn't hard to explain: The bill says that in order for a woman to obtain a perfectly legal medical procedure, she is first compelled by law to endure a vaginal probe with a hard, plastic 10-inch wand.Newsday
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Submitted by Mary Faiella, Northwood, Science doesn’t back driver education programs (sentinelsource.com)
Mar 14, 2012HB 1440 comes up for a vote in the N.H. House of Representatives ... The editorial, however, cites Texas and Oregon studies that seem to raise alarms. The problem is that those studies were not “scientific evaluations” but reviews of the ...The Keene Sentinel
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Watch out Facebook, Twitter. Here comes Pinterest (bdnews24.com)
Mar 14, 2012Austin/Texas, Mar 14 (bdnews24.com/Reuters) - Christina Gomez has carefully displayed her dream cribs, rockers and mobiles on Pinterest, the increasingly popular online bulletin board. Never mind that she doesn't have a baby. "Ah, Pinterest - where I dress ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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Clarksville basketball players receive additional honors (theparisnews.com)
Mar 13, 2012Clarksville seniors Jarrian Roberts, Radonte Edwards and H.B. Rosser were selected to the Class A, Division I UIL boys basketball state all-tournament teams. The selections were made by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. The Class A, Division I ...Paris News
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Taking notice (dentonrc.com)
Mar 11, 2012Texas newspapers will be watching the ... notices on their official websites. Another bill, HB 507, would have let cities, counties and school districts in counties of more than 1 million people post only one newspaper notice when seeking ...Denton Record-Chronicle
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Roberts scores 20, Clarksville takes title, 65-47 (kltv.com)
Mar 10, 2012AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Jarrian Roberts scored 10 of ... Radonte Edwards added 23 points and seven boards for the Tigers while HB Rosser chipped in another 10 points. Clarksville (31-5) used an 18-1 second half scoring run to secure its third state title ...KLTV
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Doonesbury’ Takes on Texas Abortion Law (abcnews.go.com)
Mar 9, 2012A similar law was passed in Virginia last week, and will go into effect on July 1. In an interview with The Washington Post, Trudeau said to ignore the issue would have been “comedy malpractice.” “Texas’s HB-15 isn’t hard to explain ...ABC News
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Republicans Threaten the "Doctor-Patient Relationship" (dailykos.com)
Mar 9, 2012The committee did not hear any other testimony before drafting H.B. 2598. Even leaving aside the "forced rape ... Recently, a Federal Appeals Court upheld Rick Perry's new statute in Texas requiring abortion providers "to show or describe ...DAILY KOS
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Autism bill sent to the Senate for second read [The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.] (insurancenewsnet.com)
Mar 9, 2012Trained in ABA in Texas, she said ... and raise money. HB 4068 carried a projected tax loss of $450,000 while SB 460 carried a projected gain of $1.5 million. Members hope the combination will still result in a net gain. (c)2012 The Dominion Post ...Insurance News Net
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Autism bill sent to the Senate for second read [The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.] (insurancenewsnet.com)
Mar 8, 2012Trained in ABA in Texas, she said ... and raise money. HB 4068 carried a projected tax loss of $450,000 while SB 460 carried a projected gain of $1.5 million. Members hope the combination will still result in a net gain. (c)2012 The Dominion Post ...Insurance News Net
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Autism bill sent to the Senate for second read [The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.] (insurancenewsnet.com)
Mar 8, 2012Trained in ABA in Texas, she said ... and raise money. HB 4068 carried a projected tax loss of $450,000 while SB 460 carried a projected gain of $1.5 million. Members hope the combination will still result in a net gain. (c)2012 The Dominion Post ...Insurance News Net
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1A: _Clarksville over Olton (kvue.com)
Mar 8, 2012AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Gary Moore scored 17 points and HB Rosser had 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead Clarksville past Olton 55-35 in the Class 1A Division I semifinals Thursday. Clarksville (30-5) won its 18th straight game by holding Olton to ...KVUE
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Mumford Gets Shot At State And Perfect Season After 73-49 Win Over Kerens (kbtx.com)
Mar 8, 2012AUSTIN, TX -- The Mumford Mustangs will play for the Class ... The Tigers beat the Olton Mustangs rather handily in the other 1A D 1 semifinal game 55-35. Gary Moore and HB Rosser combined for 32 points as Clarksville, like Mumford, continues ...KBTX.com
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Florida Moves to "Privatize" Public Education (dailykos.com)
Mar 8, 2012Texas and Connecticut have since passed similar laws. Now Florida legislators are following suit. After all, everybody wants to be like Mississippi, right? In February, the Florida House passed its version of the parent trigger bill, HB 1191 ...DAILY KOS
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Clarksville ousts Olton, 55-35, in 1A D-I semis (statesman.com)
Mar 8, 2012Read more about the change here. AUSTIN, Texas — Gary Moore scored 17 points and HB Rosser had 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead Clarksville past Olton 55-35 in the Class 1A Division I semifinals Thursday. Clarksville (30-5) won its 18th straight game by ...Austin American-Statesman
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Clarksville ousts Olton, 55-35, in 1A D-I semis (elpasotimes.com)
Mar 8, 2012AUSTIN, Texas—Gary Moore scored 17 points and HB Rosser had 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead Clarksville past Olton 55-35 in the Class 1A Division I semifinals Thursday. Clarksville (30-5) won its 18th straight game by holding Olton to 21 ...El Paso Times
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It’s time to go on the offensive for women’s health (blog.chron.com)
Mar 8, 2012I believe that just as Democrats must make the 2012 elections in Texas about public education ... During committee debate on Rep. Villarreal’s HB 419, Republican Representative Jodie Laubenberg challenged the suggestion that contraception would reduce ...Houston Chronicle
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'Osama not buried at sea, flown to US' (bdnews24.com)
Mar 8, 2012The hackers, also calling themselves as the 'Shadow CIA', wrote the tabloid, claims that "Stratfor, based in Austin, Texas, were 'clueless' when it came to database security." In the emails, also shared with WikiLeaks, the firm's vice president for ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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New bill tweaks film/TV tax incentives (blogs.ajc.com)
Mar 7, 2012The Georgia House of Representatives late last night passed a bill (HB 1027) that tweaks the film and TV tax credits ... said this exemption saved production companies about 1 to 1.5 percent of their total budget. He doesn’t think this change ...Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
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Arizona Bill De-Funds Planned Parenthood, Abortion Industry (lifenews.com)
Mar 7, 2012The measure would have the state Join Texas, Indiana, New Hampshire and others that have ... http://www.dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=103934 The group said Planned Parenthood tried to defeat the measure in committee ...LifeNews.com
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Brookens talks about child-abuse, tech school bills (starj.com)
Mar 7, 2012First, HB 2533 substantially modifies the list of people who must ... Oklahoma, 0.80 percent, ranked 33; Texas, 1.90 percent, ranked 4th! Source: The Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2012. You may email me at: Brookens70@sbcglobal.net or write ...Hillsboro Star-Journal
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Carol Beaugard to Star in Off-Off Broadway Original Children's Musical (pr.com)
Mar 5, 2012She studied acting and dance at the prestigious HB Studio in Manhattan. Locally she was last seen on stage this past October starring as "Texas, the Kit Kat Girl" in “Cabaret” for the Muddy Water Players at Museum Village in Monroe, NY. She also ...PR.com
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VIEWPOINT: Do I look illegal? (blog.al.com)
Mar 4, 2012The law, HB 56, has unleashed a kind of vigilantism ... billions in economic activity each year and as much as $1 million each day in needed tax revenues. In addition, farmers are beginning to plant crops, not knowing whether they'll have ...Everything Alabama Blog
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States Consider Their Own Legislation Limiting Contraception Coverage, Abortion (kaiserhealthnews.org)
Mar 3, 2012The Arizona bill now goes to the Senate for consideration (Rau, 3/1). The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ... anti-abortion measure passed by the House on Thursday. Passage of HB 277 was unsurprising in the conservative-dominated House, though ...Kaiser Health News
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New Texas Drug Laws Recently Went Into Effect; Georgetown Criminal Defense Lawyer Analyzes Drug Offenses and Penalties in Texas (mysanantonio.com)
Mar 2, 2012The Texas legislature recently amended the state’s drug laws ... including substances such as synthetic marijuana, spice and K2. Additionally, HB 2118 added the cocaine-like synthetic substance commonly known as bath salts to Penalty Group 2 and includes ...MySanAntonio
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Romney wins nonbinding vote at Wyoming precincts (google.com)
Mar 1, 2012Rick Santorum finished second with 32 percent. Texas Rep. Ron Paul had 21 percent, and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich had 8 percent. The caucuses also elected delegates to county conventions, which meet next week to select 12 delegates and 11 ...Google
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Supreme spending highlights Pa. judicial-selection issue (articles.philly.com)
Feb 29, 2012The House Judiciary Committee is considering two bills, HB 1815 and 1816, sponsored by Rep ... West Virginia, Alabama, Texas, Louisiana, Illinois and Pennsylvania. Rep. Todd Stephens, R-Montgomery, questioned supporters of the bills whether ...Philadelphia Daily News
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Raese stumps at Lincoln Day Dinner (therecorddelta.com)
Feb 28, 2012“In West Virginia, we are one of the only states that has cap-and-trade because of HB 103, Joe Manchin’s centerpiece legislation ... is that if money is not in the fund come July 1, then employees and contracts cannot be paid because ...The Recorddelta
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Keeping felons from re-offending (fox23.com)
Feb 28, 2012A spokesperson for Speaker Kris Steele, author of HB 3052, says a similar proposal exists in 15 other states and crime went down 30% in Texas. Oklahoma also has the ... his budget has been cut by more than $1 million. The American Civil Liberties Union ...KOKI FOX 23
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Ohio Bill to De-Fund Planned Parenthood Gets Hearing (lifenews.com)
Feb 27, 2012Ohio is looking to become the next state to yank taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood after Texas, Indiana and others successfully ... including Planned Parenthood. HB 298, sponsored by Representatives Kristina Roegner and Cliff Rosenberger ...LifeNews.com
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WikiLeaks publishes security think tank emails (bdnews24.com)
Feb 27, 2012WikiLeaks did not say how it had acquired access to the vast haul of internal and external correspondence of the Austin, Texas company, formally known as Strategic Forecasting Inc. Hackers linked to the loosely organised Anonymous hackers group said at the ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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WikiLeaks publishes security think tank emails (bdnews24.com)
Feb 27, 2012WikiLeaks did not say how it had acquired access to the vast haul of internal and external correspondence of the Austin, Texas company, formally known as Strategic Forecasting Inc. Hackers linked to the loosely organised Anonymous hackers group said at the ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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WikiLeaks publishes security think tank emails (bdnews24.com)
Feb 27, 2012WikiLeaks did not say how it had acquired access to the vast haul of internal and external correspondence of the Austin, Texas company, formally known as Strategic Forecasting Inc. Hackers linked to the loosely organised Anonymous hackers group said at the ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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Critic, sponsor discuss gay marriage issue (unionleader.com)
Feb 26, 2012The Portsmouth Democrat, who left the Legislature in 2010, said he can't predict what will happen when lawmakers take up the repeal bill, HB 437 ... U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down Texas' sodomy laws. “All this bill is saying ...Union Leader
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Texas Regulators Looking at Ways to Restructure Windstorm Pool (insurancejournal.com)
Feb 23, 2012On July 1, 2008, TWIA had 247 open claims ... study group to analyze insurance needs along the Texas coast, examine TWIA operations and report back to the legislature. Among other things, HB 3 requires claims be filed within one year of an ...Insurance Journal
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For every presidential hopeful, a $1 million donor (google.com)
Feb 22, 2012Dore backed New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu and other state Democrats, but he has also funded Republican politicians, as well as charities in Louisiana and Texas. —The pro-Gingrich super PAC Winning Our Future also gained $1 million from Texas energy ...Google
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'Credit Creep' Bill Clears Senate (insideindianabusiness.com)
Feb 22, 2012Several states including Florida, Maryland, Texas and Wisconsin have passed similar ... http://www.in.gov/apps/lsa/session/billwatch/billinfo?year=2012&session=1&request=getBill&doctype=HB&docno=1220.Inside Indiana Business
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'Credit Creep' Bill Clears Senate (insideindianabusiness.com)
Feb 22, 2012Several states including Florida, Maryland, Texas and Wisconsin have passed similar ... http://www.in.gov/apps/lsa/session/billwatch/billinfo?year=2012&session=1&request=getBill&doctype=HB&docno=1220.Inside Indiana Business
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Texas 2011 Legislative Update (insurancejournal.com)
Feb 21, 2012Ambulance-chasing attorneys, frivolous lawsuit filings and contractual indemnification clauses were all subjects addressed by the Texas 2011 legislative session ... which went into effective Sept. 1, 2011. This new law, which applies to breach ...Insurance Journal
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Texas 2011 Legislative Update (claimsjournal.com)
Feb 21, 2012Ambulance-chasing attorneys, frivolous lawsuit filings and contractual indemnification clauses were all subjects addressed by the Texas 2011 legislative session ... which went into effective Sept. 1, 2011. This new law, which applies to breach ...ClaimsJournal.com
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44 dead after prison fight in Mexico (bdnews24.com)
Feb 20, 2012Inmates at the prison in Monterrey, about 140 miles from the border with Texas, include members of Mexico's Gulf cartel as well as the feared Zetas cartel. It is not clear if the fight was between those two groups, Domene said. "We hope that once the ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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44 dead after prison fight in Mexico (bdnews24.com)
Feb 20, 2012Inmates at the prison in Monterrey, about 140 miles from the border with Texas, include members of Mexico's Gulf cartel as well as the feared Zetas cartel. It is not clear if the fight was between those two groups, Domene said. "We hope that once the ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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Bengals sign RB Aaron Brown (cincinnati.com)
Feb 17, 2012The Bengals today signed free agent HB Aaron Brown. Classified a third-year NFL player for 2012, Brown (6-1, 205; Texas Christian) was a sixth-round draft choice by the Detroit Lions in 2009. He played in 22 games with two starts for the Lions ...Cincinnati.com
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Running back added to roster (local12.com)
Feb 17, 2012The Bengals today signed free agent HB Aaron Brown. Classified a third-year NFL player for 2012, Brown (6-1, 205; Texas Christian) was a sixth-round draft choice by the Detroit Lions in 2009. He played in 22 games with two starts for the Lions over 2009-11 ...WKRC
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Alaska Bill Would Criminalize TSA Screening Procedures (thenewamerican.com)
Feb 17, 2012Cissna’s bill, HB 262, states: A person commits the offense of interference ... requires another person to consent or otherwise submit to (1) physical contact by any person touching directly or through clothing the genitals, buttocks, or female breast ...New American
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Education recurring issue in District 127 race (yourhoustonnews.com)
Feb 15, 2012Nevertheless, the Texas State Teachers Association considered the current ... “According to the House Research Organization, this year's total budget passed in HB 1 for two years is $172.3 billion, and out of that the legislature appropriated $75.6 ...Your Houston News
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Legislation dealing with hunting plentiful at statehouse (yourwestvalley.com)
Feb 12, 2012The committee voted 6-1 to endorse the bill ... That includes HB 2536, which would prevent shooting animals via website. Kari Nienstedt, Arizona state director of the Humane Society of the United States, said a Texas-based website, for example, has ...YourWestValley.com
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Texting while driving ban appears stalled in Florida Legislature (local10.com)
Feb 12, 2012The House version (HB 299) has gone nowhere ... In 2010, she was riding in a 1-ton GMC truck that her husband was driving back to Florida from Texas after a deer-hunting trip.Click10.com
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Water issues are complex and easy answers few (tulsaworld.com)
Feb 12, 2012It all started years ago, when north Texas interests began coveting the free-flowing ... the people to sell water out of state in addition to legislative approval; HB 2202 by Rep. Ed Cannaday, D-Porum, which would amend current language covering ...Tulsa World
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Water issues are complex and easy answers few (tulsaworld.com)
Feb 12, 2012It all started years ago, when north Texas interests began coveting the free-flowing ... the people to sell water out of state in addition to legislative approval; HB 2202 by Rep. Ed Cannaday, D-Porum, which would amend current language covering ...Tulsa World
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Parts of I-10 and I-20 to see speed limit increase (alpineavalanche.com)
Feb 9, 2012The speed limit changes span 60 Texas counties, the largest conversion since the Texas Legislature passed a new law last year. Gov. Rick Perry signed HB 1353, which allows the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to establish 75 mph limits on ...Alpine Avalanche
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I-27 among Texas highways approved for 75 mph speed limit (lubbockonline.com)
Feb 6, 2012Ascencio said the new 75 mph speed limit is not effective on all highways, just those highways with 70 mph speed limits TxDOT studied after recent legislation, HB 1353, took effect Sept. 1. The bill passed by the 82nd Texas Legislature removed ...Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
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I-27 among Texas highways approved for 75 mph speed limit (lubbockonline.com)
Feb 6, 2012Ascencio said the new 75 mph speed limit is not effective on all highways, just those highways with 70 mph speed limits TxDOT studied after recent legislation, HB 1353, took effect Sept. 1. The bill passed by the 82nd Texas Legislature removed ...Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
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I-27 among Texas highways approved for 75 mph speed limit (lubbockonline.com)
Feb 6, 2012Ascencio said the new 75 mph speed limit is not effective on all highways, just those highways with 70 mph speed limits TxDOT studied after recent legislation, HB 1353, took effect Sept. 1. The bill passed by the 82nd Texas Legislature removed ...Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
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JFK staff caught stealing from Bangladeshi's pocket (bdnews24.com)
Feb 4, 2012Schmid was a 4 1/2-year old employee of the airport. She was charged with theft and violation of discipline in Queens criminal court. Baggage-theft arrests have been on the rise in airports. In Texas last Tuesday (local time), a Dallas airport screener was ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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Oklahoma the latest state to pin problems on video games, proposes sin tax (news.yahoo.com)
Feb 4, 2012bill (HB ... 1% of a $50 game is only 50 cents and may not seem much, the fear is that this bill could be laying the groundwork for larger anti-gaming movements. It’s definitely not the first time these sentiments have surfaced in legislation: Texas ...YAHOO!
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JFK staff caught stealing from Bangladeshi's pocket (bdnews24.com)
Feb 4, 2012Schmid was a 4 1/2-year old employee of the airport. She was charged with theft and violation of discipline in Queens criminal court. Baggage-theft arrests have been on the rise in airports. In Texas last Tuesday (local time), a Dallas airport screener was ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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State raises speed limit on Lindale portion of I-20 (news-journal.com)
Feb 2, 2012The change is due to take effect by May 1 after the new signs are in place ... farm to market and ranch-to-market roads are still under way. Prior to HB 1353, Texas had 1,445 miles of 75 mph speed limits and 521 miles of 80 mph speed limits ...Longview News-Journal
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Rep. Groen: HB 228 not social engineering (fosters.com)
Feb 2, 2012Now, 40 million aborted babies later, HB 228 seeks to restore the sanctity of human life to one small area of government funding. It is modeled after a Texas law that mandates any organization that does elective abortions and family planning ...Fosters Daily Democrat
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Speed limit increases on some highways (sealynews.com)
Feb 2, 2012Four Central Texas highways were the first to see higher speeds after the new law took effect. The commission's action brings the number of miles now zoned at 75 mph as a result of House Bill (HB) 1353 to 1,618. Posting new speed limits on 1,500 miles of ...Sealy News Onlines
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Speed limit now 75 mph on Interstate 20 (hendersondailynews.com)
Jan 30, 2012Hopefully the new signs will be in place by May 1.” The speed limit changes span 60 Texas ... farm-to-market and ranch-to-market roads are still under way. Prior to HB 1353, Texas had 1,445 miles of 75 mph speed limits and 521 miles of 80 ...Henderson Daily News
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Oklahoma Leads on Income-Tax Repeal (nationalreview.com)
Jan 29, 2012In fact, there are nine states, including Paul’s home state of Texas, that don’t levy income taxes ... It was introduced with 23 cosponsors in the State House as HB 3038. “In the past decade, states without a personal income tax outpaced Oklahoma ...Article.nationalreview.com
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Interstate traffic will soon be moving faster (ksla.com)
Jan 27, 2012Hopefully the new signs will be in place by May 1." The speed limit changes span 60 Texas counties ... farm-to-market and ranch-to-market roads are still under way. Prior to HB 1353, Texas had 1,445 miles of 75 mph speed limits and 521 miles of 80 mph ...KSLA
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Interstate traffic will soon be moving faster (kltv.com)
Jan 27, 2012Hopefully the new signs will be in place by May 1." The speed limit changes span 60 Texas counties ... farm-to-market and ranch-to-market roads are still under way. Prior to HB 1353, Texas had 1,445 miles of 75 mph speed limits and 521 miles of 80 mph ...KLTV
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Miles of Texas highways to see speed change to 75 mph (thetrucker.com)
Jan 27, 2012Four Central Texas highways were the first to see higher speeds after the new law took effect. Thursday's Commission action brings the number of miles now zoned at 75 mph as a result of House Bill (HB) 1353 to 1,618. Posting new speed limits on ...The Trucker
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Interstate to pick up speed (corsicanadailysun.com)
Jan 27, 2012Prior to HB 1353, Texas had 1,445 miles of 75 mph speed limits and 521 miles ... The Navarro College Board of Trustees has called a special meeting for 1 p.m. Monday in the President’s Dining Room on the Corsicana campus. It was an evening of dancing ...Corsicana Daily Sun
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75 mph speed limit accelerates across Texas (chron.com)
Jan 27, 2012Prior to HB 1353, speeds above 70 mph were limited to rural and low-density stretches of highway, mostly in West Texas. The bill permitted state highways to be considered for 75 mph speed limits regardless of population density. Posting new speed limits is ...Houston Chronicle
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State roundup: Conn. home worker demand soars; Family planning providers dwindle in Texas; Florida legislation on health budgets, prices, abortion (news-medical.net)
Jan 27, 2012Home care work is often sensitive, challenging and poorly compensated (Levin Becker, 1/25). The Texas Tribune: Updated Map Of Government ... off on a trio of abortion bills. ... One measure (HB 277) would further restrict third-trimester ...News-Medical.Net
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Put the hammer down: Speed limit on I-27 going to 75 mph (myplainview.com)
Jan 26, 2012Prior to HB 1353, Texas had 1,445 miles of 75 mph speed limits and 521 miles ... "Although the law took effect Sept. 1, the signage now reflects the actual speed limit." Motorists should still observe speed zones posted below the 70 mph speed limit ...Plainview Daily Herald
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Interstate 20 In East Texas Approved For 75 MPH Speed Limit (tylerpaper.com)
Jan 26, 2012Hopefully the new signs will be in place by May 1." The speed limit changes span 60 Texas counties ... farm-to-market and ranch-to-market roads are still under way. Prior to HB 1353, Texas had 1,445 miles of 75 mph speed limits and 521 miles ...Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Interstate 20 In East Texas Approved For 75 MPH Speed Limit (tylerpaper.com)
Jan 26, 2012Hopefully the new signs will be in place by May 1." The speed limit changes span 60 Texas counties ... farm-to-market and ranch-to-market roads are still under way. Prior to HB 1353, Texas had 1,445 miles of 75 mph speed limits and 521 miles ...Tyler Morning Telegraph
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I-20 approved for 75 mph speed limit (ketknbc.com)
Jan 26, 2012Hopefully the new signs will be in place by May 1." The speed limit changes span 60 Texas counties ... farm-to-market and ranch-to-market roads are still under way. Prior to HB 1353, Texas had 1,445 miles of 75 mph speed limits and 521 miles of 80 mph ...KETKnbc.com
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State Roundup: Conn. Home Worker Demand Soars; Family Planning Providers Dwindle In Texas; Florida Legislation On Health Budgets, Prices, Abortion (kaiserhealthnews.org)
Jan 26, 2012Home care work is often sensitive, challenging and poorly compensated (Levin Becker, 1/25). The Texas Tribune: Updated Map Of Government ... off on a trio of abortion bills. ... One measure (HB 277) would further restrict third-trimester ...Kaiser Health News
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Fed's extended low-rate forceast lifts oil prices (google.com)
Jan 26, 2012New York's main contract, West Texas Intermediate crude for delivery in March ... on an immediate ban on oil imports and a phase-out of existing contracts up to July 1. Iran sent mixed signals Thursday: the parliament is expected to consider next week ...Google
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U.S. Supreme Court denies strip club petition in Texas (yourhoustonnews.com)
Jan 26, 2012Texas Association Against Sexual Assault very respectfully encourages the governor, the Legislature and the comptroller to proceed with strategies to collect the fee established when HB 1751 passed in 2007. With the strip club industry's strongest ...Your Houston News
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U.S. Supreme Court denies strip club petition in Texas (yourhoustonnews.com)
Jan 26, 2012Texas Association Against Sexual Assault very respectfully encourages the governor, the Legislature and the comptroller to proceed with strategies to collect the fee established when HB 1751 passed in 2007. With the strip club industry's strongest ...Your Houston News
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Furor erupts over bills to let parents decide poorly performing schools' fate (articles.orlandosentinel.com)
Jan 23, 2012A key provision in the bills (HB 1191 and SB 1718) would allow parents to determine ... It has also triggered similar laws in Mississippi and Texas. About 20 other states are also considering such legislation, according to the group.Orlando Sentinel
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Fox and Hounds Carries Commentary, Criticizing California Legislature for Abolishing Write-in Space on November Ballots (ballot-access.org)
Jan 22, 2012You should really be more concerned about the SOS’s effort to codify her misinterpretation of Elections Code 8002.5. #1 ... Texas, which is somewhat different than that in other States. Elections Code Section 146.023 was amended in 1991 (HB ...Ballot-access.org
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Analysis: Texas ranks No.1 in efforts to fight domestic sex trafficking (baptiststandard.com)
Jan 20, 2012That led to six new bills addressing the problem, enabling Texas to rank No. 1 nationally in efforts to fight domestic ... introduced a bill to decrease demand of prostitutes in Texas. HB 1994 permits local communities to create "john schools."Baptist Standard
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Most U.S. Stocks Rise Amid Technology, Bank Rally; Euro Slumps (news.businessweek.com)
Jan 20, 2012The Standard & Poor's 500 Index gained 0.1 percent to 1,315.38 at 4 p.m. in New York ... to a record $2.1065 a pound as disease threatened crops in Texas and the U.S. halted imports during a probe into a banned fungicide. European Shares ...BusinessWeek
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Sharp clashes at Republican debate ahead of vote (bdnews24.com)
Jan 20, 2012The two-hour prize fight came at the end of one of the campaign's most tumultuous days, with Texas Governor Rick Perry dropping out and a new winner emerging in the Iowa caucuses held more than two weeks ago. Tension has increased as polls show the race ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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New Hampshire House Votes to De-Fund Planned Parenthood (lifenews.com)
Jan 18, 2012The New Hampshire House of Representatives passed HB 228 by an ... and $568,397 (or 3.1%) was spent on fundraising. The Obama administration is also forcing other states to fund the abortion business, including in Texas. After Indiana’s ...LifeNews.com
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Congress, States, Republicans (migration.ucdavis.edu)
Jan 12, 2012One reason for this decision was that Texas provided no data on the cost of educating unauthorized children. HB 56's education provisions ... those having 500 or more workers must enroll by January 1, 2012. The Georgia Restaurant Association reported ...Migration News
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Support legislation for an online driver’s ed course (cabinet.com)
Jan 11, 2012States that allow online drivers ed classes are Connecticut, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Texas. There’s been ... There will be a hearing for HB 1440 in front of the House Transportation Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 1:20 p.m. in Legislative Office ...Milford Cabinet
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Southeast conference hits on labor, food safety (thepacker.com)
Jan 11, 2012MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (86-94-75 ... Crossings (41-67-65, seedless 40-65-60, seeded 1-2-5) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early slow, late very slow. Prices lower. Red-flesh seedless-type cartons per ...Thepacker.com
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Bill would lower cost of driver’s education (nashuatelegraph.com)
Jan 11, 2012Oklahoma and Texas. There’s been no increase in teen car accidents since their online programs have been instituted. The House Transportation Committee has scheduled a hearing on HB 1440 for Jan. 31 at 1:20 p.m. in Legislative Office Building Room 203.Nashua Telegraph
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Texas' Sonogram Law Ruled Constitutional Signaling Biggest Pro-life Victory This Decade (pharmiweb.com)
Jan 10, 2012Liberty Institute filed an amicus brief in the lawsuit seeking to strike down Texas' new sonogram law (HB 15), which was originally scheduled to go into effect on September 1, 2011. Senator Patrick and Representative Miller were the authors of HB 15 in ...PharmiWeb
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Texas' Sonogram Law Ruled Constitutional Signaling Biggest Pro-life Victory This Decade (news.yahoo.com)
Jan 10, 2012Liberty Institute filed an amicus brief in the lawsuit seeking to strike down Texas' new sonogram law (HB 15), which was originally scheduled to go into effect on September 1, 2011. Senator Patrick and Representative Miller were the authors of HB 15 in the ...YAHOO!
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Texas' Sonogram Law Ruled Constitutional Signaling Biggest Pro-life Victory This Decade (pharmiweb.com)
Jan 10, 2012Liberty Institute filed an amicus brief in the lawsuit seeking to strike down Texas' new sonogram law (HB 15), which was originally scheduled to go into effect on September 1, 2011. Senator Patrick and Representative Miller were the authors of HB 15 in ...PharmiWeb
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2012 Brings Operational Changes for Texas Windstorm Insurer (insurancejournal.com)
Jan 10, 2012One significant change affecting agents is that effective Jan. 1, 2012, transactions processed ... operations will be forthcoming as the Texas Department of Insurance promulgates more rules to implement HB 3. TWIA has a link on its website ...Insurance Journal
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2012 Brings Operational Changes for TWIA (insurancejournal.com)
Jan 9, 2012One significant change affecting agents is that beginning Jan. 1, 2012, transactions processed ... changes will be forthcoming as the Texas Department of Insurance promulgates more rules to implement HB 3. A link on TWIA’s website, www.twia ...Insurance Journal
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Mary Lewis (herald-zeitung.com)
Jan 7, 2012Mary Lewis passed away on January 6, 2012. She was born in Rangerville Texas the second of four children on July 25, 1940 to Hugh Brantley (HB) Rowlen and Gladys Minor Rowlen. Mary was raised in the Valley area and graduated from Harlingen High ...New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
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Mary Lewis (herald-zeitung.com)
Jan 7, 2012Mary Lewis passed away on January 6, 2012. She was born in Rangerville Texas the second of four children on July 25, 1940 to Hugh Brantley (HB) Rowlen and Gladys Minor Rowlen. Mary was raised in the Valley area and graduated from Harlingen High ...New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
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Mary Lewis (herald-zeitung.com)
Jan 6, 2012Mary Lewis passed away on January 6, 2012. She was born in Rangerville Texas the second of four children on July 25, 1940 to Hugh Brantley (HB) Rowlen and Gladys Minor Rowlen. Mary was raised in the Valley area and graduated from Harlingen High ...New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
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Capital Highlights: New laws take effect; one affects observatory (alpineavalanche.com)
Jan 5, 2012of the bills that contain language that took effect as new state laws on Jan. 1. Thanks to the website legis.state.tx.us, Internet-using citizens have easy access to a list of 21 such bills. • HB 2857 by Rep. Pete Gallego, D-Alpine; the new law allows ...Alpine Avalanche
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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS (rockportpilot.com)
Jan 4, 2012One way to kick off the year 2012 is to look at all, or in this case just a few, of the bills which contain language taking effect as new state laws on Jan. 1. Thanks to the website legis.state.tx.us ... of them: • HB 843 by Geren/Davis ...Rockport Pilot
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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS (rockportpilot.com)
Jan 4, 2012One way to kick off the year 2012 is to look at all, or in this case just a few, of the bills which contain language taking effect as new state laws on Jan. 1. Thanks to the website legis.state.tx.us ... of them: • HB 843 by Geren/Davis ...Rockport Pilot
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Jan. 1: opening day for list of new laws (rockportpilot.com)
Jan 4, 2012AUSTIN – One way to kick off the year 2012 is to look at all, or in this case just a few, of the bills which contain language taking effect as new state laws on Jan. 1. Thanks to the website legis.state.tx.us ... them: • HB 843 by Geren ...Rockport Pilot
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New year brings implementation of new laws (mywesttexas.com)
Jan 3, 2012Here’s a look at some of the laws that were added to the books on Jan. 1: -- Metals protection (HB 2490): Entities may no longer purchase or sell precious crafted metals unless they are first licensed by the Finance Commission of Texas.My West Texas
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Cattlemen’s Column: An important message to ag producers regarding the ag sales tax exemption (ntxe-news.com)
Dec 31, 2011It is our hope that this proactive approach will ensure the agricultural sales tax exemption stays in place for generations of Texas farmers and ranchers. Here are some basic points about HB 268: • The bill requires that starting Jan.1 ...North Texas e-News
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Texas Comptroller requires registration for ag sales tax exemption (news-journal.com)
Dec 29, 2011The agriculture sales tax registration number is the result of HB 268, passed during the 82nd Texas Legislature, to ensure proper use of the tax savings program.Longview News-Journal
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Latino voters stick with Obama, Democrats (clickondetroit.com)
Dec 29, 2011According to the survey, Latino registered voters favor Obama over Republican presidential hopefuls Mitt Romney or Texas Gov. Rick Perry by margin of more than 2-to-1. The results are similar to the presidential election in 2008, when Obama got 67% of the ...ClickOnDetroit.com
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Wheelchair athlete eyes world cup competition (herald-zeitung.com)
Dec 29, 2011Now, he is playing on a team in Torino, Italy (HB Torino), and is looking forward to possibly ... The sport took Ian, originally from California, to the University of Texas at Arlington, where he played college ball, knowing all the while ...New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
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Wheelchair athlete eyes world cup competition (herald-zeitung.com)
Dec 29, 2011Now, he is playing on a team in Torino, Italy (HB Torino), and is looking forward to possibly ... The sport took Ian, originally from California, to the University of Texas at Arlington, where he played college ball, knowing all the while ...New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
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More Than 40,000 New State Laws Set to Take Effect (consumeraffairs.com)
Dec 28, 2011Most take effect Jan. 1, 2012. Washington, D.C., may have suffered gridlock ... The law also prohibits performance-based compensation for voter registration drives. Texas HB 2194 California will now prohibit any state or local government from requiring ...consumer affairs.com
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10 Ultra-Rich Congresspeople Who 'Represent' Some of the Most Financially Screwed Districts (alternet.org)
Dec 26, 2011Nine percent have used food stamp benefits in the past year, and 6.1 percent are making less than $10,000 a year. But back at home in Texas, plenty of McCaul's constituents are still having a rough time: 7.3 percent of them are unemployed ...AlterNet
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2011 YEAR IN REVIEW: OC endures state budget scare (oaoa.com)
Dec 26, 2011the House Appropriations Committee in the Texas Legislature voted to restore state formula funding to Odessa College and the three other community colleges. A State Legislature news release stated the move reverses the original proposal in HB 1 that ...Odessa American Online
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Seven people shot dead in Texas apartment (bdnews24.com)
Dec 26, 2011Grapevine, Texas, Dec 26 (bdnews24.com/Reuters) - Police in Texas found the bodies of seven people in a Dallas-area apartment on Sunday, all shot to death and surrounded by newly unwrapped Christmas presents, authorities said. Police in the town of ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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Seven people shot dead in Texas apartment (bdnews24.com)
Dec 26, 2011Grapevine, Texas, Dec 26 (bdnews24.com/Reuters) - Police in Texas found the bodies of seven people in a Dallas-area apartment on Sunday, all shot to death and surrounded by newly unwrapped Christmas presents, authorities said. Police in the town of ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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Seven people shot dead in Texas apartment (bdnews24.com)
Dec 26, 2011Grapevine, Texas, Dec 26 (bdnews24.com/Reuters) - Police in Texas found the bodies of seven people in a Dallas-area apartment on Sunday, all shot to death and surrounded by newly unwrapped Christmas presents, authorities said. Police in the town of ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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Recent growth in Texas workers compensation costs partly reflects impact of reforms, says new study (ntxe-news.com)
Dec 24, 2011CAMBRIDGE, MA, Dec. 20, 2011 – The average cost of a workers compensation claim in Texas grew five percent ... fee schedule increases under HB 7, most of which applied to services provided on or after March 1, 2008. Growth in medical payments ...North Texas e-News
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Rick Perry’s Virginia Petition Doesn’t Have Enough Valid Signatures (ballot-access.org)
Dec 22, 2011On May 20, 2003, he had vetoed HB 1274, which deleted a Texas requirement that petition circulators must read a 93-word statement to every voter they approach. The bill had passed both houses of the legislature unanimously. The statement ...Ballot-access.org
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Missouri looks to ease college transfer rules (stltoday.com)
Dec 21, 2011Mike Thomson (R-Maryville). Both were filed on Dec. 1, the first day to submit proposed laws for consideration in for the legislative session that begins next month College transfer bill is SB455 and HB 1042.St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Missouri looks to ease college transfers, increase 2-year degrees for 4-year students (therepublic.com)
Dec 21, 2011Mike Thomson (R-Maryville). Both were filed on Dec. 1, the first day to submit proposed laws for consideration in for the legislative session that begins next month College transfer bill is SB455 and HB 1042.Republic
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Study: Reforms Impacted Growth in Texas Workers’ Comp Claim Costs (insurancejournal.com)
Dec 20, 2011The average cost of a workers’ compensation claim in Texas grew 5 percent in 2009 ... This mainly reflects fee schedule increases under HB 7, most of which applied to services provided on or after March 1, 2008. Growth in medical payments ...Insurance Journal
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Recent Growth in Texas Workers’ Compensation Claim Costs Partly Reflects Impact of Reforms, Say New WCRI Study (news.yahoo.com)
Dec 20, 2011The average cost of a workers compensation claim in Texas grew five percent in 2009 ... This mainly reflects fee schedule increases under HB 7, most of which applied to services provided on or after March 1, 2008. Growth in medical payments per claim ...YAHOO!
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Even Data Privacy Obligations Are Bigger In Texas (law360.com)
Dec 16, 2011Rick Perry signed into law Texas House Bill (H.B. 300), which presents more stringent requirements for health privacy, data-breach notification obligations, and increased fines for violations. The law will become effective Sept. 1, 2012. The new law adds ...site.law360.com
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Gingrich to face attacks at Iowa 2012 debate (chicagotribune.com)
Dec 16, 2011Paul, a libertarian House member from Texas who would love to upset the conventional wisdom by winning Iowa, has been particularly critical of Gingrich. He has denounced him as a serial hypocrite, a Washington insider who made up to $1.6 million ...Chicago Tribune
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Gingrich to face attacks at Iowa 2012 debate (reuters.com)
Dec 15, 2011Paul, a libertarian House member from Texas who would love to upset the conventional wisdom by winning Iowa, has been particularly critical of Gingrich. He has denounced him as a serial hypocrite, a Washington insider who made up to $1.6 million ...Reuters
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No PA Marcellus Shale Fee for 2011 (dailykos.com)
Dec 15, 2011It would collect $160,000 over the 50-year life of an average Marcellus Shale gas well, the equivalent of a 1 ... Texas, Wyoming and many other energy-rich states. Now fast forward to this week. On Wednesday, the Senate amended the Scarnati plan ...DAILY KOS
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Ohio Legislative Committee Hears Testimony on Moving 2012 Primary to May 22 (ballot-access.org)
Dec 15, 2011On December 14, the Ohio House Government & Elections Committee held a hearing on HB 391, a bill introduced on December ... three of the most populous states in the United States, Texas, Ohio, and New York, still don’t know when they will ...Ballot-access.org
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A Day Without Immigrants: Georgia's Anti-Immigration Law (huffingtonpost.com)
Dec 12, 2011Georgia's law, HB 87, mirrors provisions of Arizona's controversial SB ... Elton Gallegly (California), Rep. Lamar Smith (Texas), and Sen. Chuck Grassley (Iowa)--are pushing a mandatory federal E-Verify bill. Their rhetoric mirrors Governor Deal's; they ...Huffington Post
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Texas APSE Class 1A all-state football team (kbtx.com)
Dec 11, 2011DEFENSIVE BACKS: Gunner Baker, Price Carlisle; Quentin Bryant, Mart; Chance Cook, Tahoka; Hud Harrison, Lindsay; Braden Hudson, Canadian; Jared Poncho, Price Carlisle; Alex Ramirez, Stinnett West Texas; Jessie Ramos, Stamford; H.B. Rosser, Clarksville ...KBTX.com
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See the AP Class 1A All-State football team (dallasnews.com)
Dec 11, 2011DEFENSIVE BACKS: Gunner Baker, Price Carlisle; Quentin Bryant, Mart; Chance Cook, Tahoka; Hud Harrison, Lindsay; Braden Hudson, Canadian; Jared Poncho, Price Carlisle; Alex Ramirez, Stinnett West Texas; Jessie Ramos, Stamford; H.B. Rosser ...Dallas Morning News
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Republican rivals gang up on Gingrich (afr.com)
Dec 11, 2011Some also challenged Gingrich's statement that the Palestinians are an "invented" people. "That's just stirring up trouble," said Representative Ron Paul of Texas. "That was a mistake," said Romney, adding that he would never make such an inflammatory statement.Australian Financial Review
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SEC Football by the Numbers: Alabama's Heisman history -- Trent Richardson joins list of Tide greats (al.com)
Dec 9, 2011The Washington Redskins made Gilmer the No. 1 pick in the 1948 NFL draft. Pat Trammell, quarterback, 1961: Bear Bryant's favorite player finished fifth behind Syracuse HB Ernie Davis, Ohio State HB Bob Ferguson, Texas HB Jimmy Saxton and ...Birmingham News
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Perry vetoes texting while driving ban, 22 other bills (statesman.com)
Dec 9, 2011The governor announced that he had signed into law House Bill 1, the state ... an amendment to HB 1616 that created the problem, and other legislative leaders had asked Perry to veto the bill. Two other bills, both addressing how the Texas Medical Board ...Austin American-Statesman
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ACND approves taxing goods-in-transit (rockportpilot.com)
Dec 7, 2011Approving the order removes a tax exemption on goods-in-transit. According to documentation, the 80th Texas Legislature enacted HB 621, which became effective Jan. 1, 2008 and allowed the exemption from taxation of certain tangible personal ...Rockport Pilot
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Texas’ Heisman Trophy history (blog.chron.com)
Dec 6, 2011A year-by-year look at players from Texas schools to win (or receive votes) in Heisman Trophy balloting: • 1936: Final results: 1. END Larry Kelley (Yale) | 2. FB Sam Francis (Nebraska) | 3. HB Ray Buivid (Marquette) | 4. QB Sammy Baugh (TCU ...Houston Chronicle
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Randy Bullock makes 2011 FBS Coaches' All-America Team (kbtx.com)
Dec 6, 2011Texas A&M Mike Sherman Klein ... LB-Adrian Young, E-Tim Rossovich, HB-O.J. Simpson; 1990 Notre Dame: DB-Todd Lyght, DL-Chris Zorich, LB-Mike Stonebreaker, WR-Raghib Ismail; 1999 Florida State: WR-Peter Warrick, OL-Jason Whitaker, DL-Corey Simon ...KBTX.com
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"Animal Rights" Activists Aim to Eliminate All Dog and Cat Breeding in Texas (breitbart.com)
Dec 6, 2011Senator Whitmire says he's bringing HB 1451 back for the next Legislative Session ... taking whatever steps necessary to preserve our historic relationship with animals. To receive Texas RPOA E-News, email rpoa@texas.net.Big Hollywood
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State gets tough on puppy mills (dailysentinel.com)
Dec 5, 2011... Legislature and signed into law last summer now requires dog and cat breeders to be licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. HB 1451 establishes licensing and inspection of dog and cat breeders who maintain 11 or more female ...Daily Sentinel
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Randy Bullock makes 2011 FBS Coaches' All-America Team (kbtx.com)
Dec 5, 2011Texas A&M Mike Sherman Klein ... LB-Adrian Young, E-Tim Rossovich, HB-O.J. Simpson; 1990 Notre Dame: DB-Todd Lyght, DL-Chris Zorich, LB-Mike Stonebreaker, WR-Raghib Ismail; 1999 Florida State: WR-Peter Warrick, OL-Jason Whitaker, DL-Corey Simon ...KBTX.com
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What we conservatives achieved in Austin (caller.com)
Dec 4, 2011The five planks of the pledge obligated signers to advance, support and vote for legislation to (1.) balance the budget ... free market by passing HB 274, a "Loser Pays" lawsuit reform measure that improves the Texas civil justice system so ...Corpus Christi Caller
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ERCOT warns of rolling blackouts for Texas next summer (mywesttexas.com)
Dec 1, 2011Texas could have repeat of last winter’s rolling blackouts ... “We are very concerned about the significant drop in the reserve margin,” ERCOT President H.B. “Trip” Doggett said in a statement. “If we stay in the current cycle of hot and ...My West Texas
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New ag exemption law goes into effect Jan. 1 (sealynews.com)
Dec 1, 2011For many years, Texas farmers and ranchers have received an exemption ... be it a tractor shop or feed store. With the passage of HB 268 earlier this year, beginning Jan. 1, 2012 a person claiming an exemption from sales tax on the purchase of ...Sealy News Onlines
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In defense of the much-maligned gas fee (philly.com)
Dec 1, 2011Those who want to stop all drilling in Pennsylvania say the fees contained in H.B. 1950 represent a 1 percent rate that compares unfavorably to corresponding rates in Texas and other states. But such calculations do not account for the more than ...Philadelphia Daily News
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In defense of the much-maligned gas fee (philly.com)
Dec 1, 2011Those who want to stop all drilling in Pennsylvania say the fees contained in H.B. 1950 represent a 1 percent rate that compares unfavorably to corresponding rates in Texas and other states. But such calculations do not account for the more than ...Philadelphia Daily News
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In defense of the much-maligned gas fee (philly.com)
Dec 1, 2011Those who want to stop all drilling in Pennsylvania say the fees contained in H.B. 1950 represent a 1 percent rate that compares unfavorably to corresponding rates in Texas and other states. But such calculations do not account for the more than ...Philadelphia Daily News
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Letters: Not sold on tort reform (chron.com)
Dec 1, 2011Regarding "Tort reform resulting in better care for Texans" (Page B7, Friday), I had the displeasure to encounter Dr. Thomas Wilder's essay in which he waxed romantic about how happy he is with the state of civil tort limitations in Texas. He said that ...Houston Chronicle
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GMX RESOURCES INC. Announces Signing of Term Sheet for $50 Million Volumetric Production Payment Transaction ("VPP") and Provides an Operational Update (msnbc.msn.com)
Nov 30, 2011(the "Company" or "GMXR"), reports today that the Company has agreed to sell an overriding royalty interest in certain long-lived producing assets in the Haynesville Bossier ("H/B") layer in Harrison County in East Texas to EDF Trading North ...msnbc.com
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GMX Resources (GMXR) Will Sell Certain Haynesville Bossier Assets in $50M Deal (streetinsider.com)
Nov 30, 2011GMX Resources, Inc., (NYSE: GMXR) has agreed to sell an overriding royalty interest in certain long-lived producing assets in the Haynesville Bossier ("H/B") layer in Harrison County in East Texas to EDF Trading North America, LLC, the trading group for ...StreetInsider.com
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From the UCA Archives: Four names over 100 years (thecabin.net)
Nov 26, 2011the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA); Texas State University ... co-sponsored House Bill (HB 49), along with Representative Paul Van Dalsem of Perryville, which passed the House by a vote of 87 to 1 and the Senate 33 to 0.Log Cabin Democrat
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Around East Texas: Football results for Tatum, New Boston, Hughes Springs, more (news-journal.com)
Nov 26, 2011After a Pickett interception and 31-yard return, Shaq Johnson scored on a 1-yard run and then Overstreet hit Pickett ... when linebacker Hollis Adler sacked Tiger quarterback HB Rosser for a 15-yard loss to secure the win. Mart(10-2) advances ...Longview News-Journal
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Around East Texas: Football results for Tatum, New Boston, Hughes Springs, more (news-journal.com)
Nov 26, 2011After a Pickett interception and 31-yard return, Shaq Johnson scored on a 1-yard run and then Overstreet hit Pickett ... when linebacker Hollis Adler sacked Tiger quarterback HB Rosser for a 15-yard loss to secure the win. Mart(10-2) advances ...Longview News-Journal
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Around East Texas (news-journal.com)
Nov 26, 2011After a Pickett interception and 31-yard return, Shaq Johnson scored on a 1-yard run and then Overstreet hit Pickett ... when linebacker Hollis Adler sacked Tiger quarterback HB Rosser for a 15-yard loss to secure the win. Mart(10-2) advances ...Longview News-Journal
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Around East Texas: Football results for Tatum, New Boston, Hughes Springs, more (news-journal.com)
Nov 26, 2011After a Pickett interception and 31-yard return, Shaq Johnson scored on a 1-yard run and then Overstreet hit Pickett ... when linebacker Hollis Adler sacked Tiger quarterback HB Rosser for a 15-yard loss to secure the win. Mart(10-2) advances ...Longview News-Journal
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State Capital Highlights (rockportpilot.com)
Nov 25, 2011HB 2357, asked the Texas Attorney General’s Office if the current $200 fine for driving a vehicle without license plates would remain in effect despite the missing language. The law is scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1. State Rep. Jerry ...Rockport Pilot
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State Capital Highlights (rockportpilot.com)
Nov 25, 2011HB 2357, asked the Texas Attorney General’s Office if the current $200 fine for driving a vehicle without license plates would remain in effect despite the missing language. The law is scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1. State Rep. Jerry ...Rockport Pilot
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State Capital Highlights (rockportpilot.com)
Nov 25, 2011HB 2357, asked the Texas Attorney General’s Office if the current $200 fine for driving a vehicle without license plates would remain in effect despite the missing language. The law is scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1. State Rep. Jerry ...Rockport Pilot
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Wildcats 11/27 (mywesttexas.com)
Nov 23, 2011Wildcat-D; Nicholson, M; A-2828, Blk N/A, Sec 1; 500 FWL 500 FSL of lse ... API #389-33072 Wildcat-D; HB/Hood, L V; A-1412, Blk N/A, Sec 4; 2301 FEL 2611 FNL of lse; 2301 FEL 2611 FNL of survey; 11.5 miles NE of Gail; obj: 5000; permit #727180 ...My West Texas
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Morning News and Stuff (citybeat.com)
Nov 23, 2011John Kasich's SB 5 failure, as at least one has broken away from Ohio Right to Life for refusing to endorse HB 125, the “heartbeat bill ... Michele Bachmann, Texas Gov. Rick Perry, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Pennsylvania Sen.Cincinnati CityBeat
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State Capital Highlights (pleasantonexpress.com)
Nov 23, 2011HB 2357, asked the Texas Attorney General’s Office if the current $200 fine for driving a vehicle without license plates would remain in effect despite the missing language. The law is scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1. Madden won’t seek ...Pleasanton Express
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Capital Highlights - Perry, Abbott applaud court's decision to hear case (grahamleader.com)
Nov 22, 2011HB 2357, asked the Texas Attorney General’s Office if the current $200 fine for driving a vehicle without license plates would remain in effect despite the missing language. The law is scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1. Madden won’t seek ...Graham Leader
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Top 10 Reasons Alabama’s New Immigration Law Is a Disaster for the State’s Economy (americanprogress.org)
Nov 18, 2011Alabama’s new immigration law, H.B. 56, will destroy the state’s economy ... In the first year alone, Arizona spent $1.9 million just to defend its own new law, S.B. 1070, in preliminary court cases. In Farmers Branch, Texas, and Hazelton, Pennsylvania ...American Progress
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New bill requires proof for ag sales tax exemption (brenhambanner.com)
Nov 15, 2011For years, Texas farmers and ranchers have received an exemption ... be it a tractor shop or feed store. With the passage of HB 268 earlier this year, beginning Jan. 1, a person claiming an exemption from sales tax on the purchase of agriculture ...Brenham Banner-Press
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PN-GISD tables possible tax monies (panews.com)
Nov 15, 2011During the 2011 special session, the Texas legislature created a new law ... In other business, the board approved final payments to H.B. Neild and Sons for over $1 million for the work on Groves Middle School and Port Neches Middle School, minus ...Port Arthur News
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Changes to Spousal Support in Texas (24-7pressrelease.com)
Nov 13, 2011The Texas legislature has changed some of the factors a court considers ... and added the phrase "minimum reasonable needs" to make the sections consistent. H.B. 901 changes a few of the factors. In addition to "marital mistreatment," they now add ...24-7PressRelease.com
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Drug helps fat monkeys slim down - are people next? (bdnews24.com)
Nov 12, 2011"Development of this compound for human use would provide a non-surgical way to actually reduce accumulated white fat," said Renata Pasqualini of University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, whose study appears in the journal Science Translational Medicine.Bangladesh News 24 hours
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Drug helps fat monkeys slim down - are people next? (bdnews24.com)
Nov 12, 2011"Development of this compound for human use would provide a non-surgical way to actually reduce accumulated white fat," said Renata Pasqualini of University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, whose study appears in the journal Science Translational Medicine.Bangladesh News 24 hours
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Texas checking possible case linked to Penn State scandal (reuters.com)
Nov 11, 2011SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Prosecutors in Texas say they have opened an investigation into whether former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky should be charged with sexual assault of a boy in Texas. The move comes ...Reuters
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Claiming ag sales tax exemption will require registration number (ntxe-news.com)
Nov 11, 2011FORT WORTH, TEXAS – The Texas and Southwestern ... Under a new law (HB 268), a registration number will be required by all producers who claim an exemption beginning Jan. 1, 2012. The registration number is free and good for 4 years.North Texas e-News
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Okla. quakes rattle nerves, no injuries reported (breitbart.com)
Nov 6, 2011Centered near Sparks, 44 miles northeast of Oklahoma City, it could be felt throughout the state and in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, northern Texas and some parts of Illinois and Wisconsin. It followed a magnitude 4.7 quake early Saturday that was felt from ...Big Hollywood
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Obama's rating improves: poll (bdnews24.com)
Nov 5, 2011He led businessman Herman Cain by 46 percent to 41 percent and was ahead of Texas Governor Rick Perry by 47 percent to 41 percent. The poll was taken as news reports about sexual harassment allegations against Cain in the 1990s broke. The poll was ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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Crews remove nighttime speed limit signs (reporternews.com)
Nov 5, 2011Texas Department of Public Transportation ... The 65 mph nighttime and truck speed limit was eliminated by HB 1353 enacted by the 82nd Legislature. Although the law went into effect Sept. 1, signs are now coming down because the removal had ...Abilene Reporter-News
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Obama's rating improves: poll (bdnews24.com)
Nov 5, 2011He led businessman Herman Cain by 46 percent to 41 percent and was ahead of Texas Governor Rick Perry by 47 percent to 41 percent. The poll was taken as news reports about sexual harassment allegations against Cain in the 1990s broke. The poll was ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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Right Stuff: Lip service to minority rights (hometownannapolis.com)
Nov 1, 20111. I was wrong with my prediction that same-sex marriage and ... Schuh introduced perhaps the nation's most serious proposal for nonpartisan redistricting, HB 997. It would not have affected this year's mockery of a travesty of a sham.HometownAnnapolis.com
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Analysis: Dollar's many woes complicate Japan intervention (reuters.com)
Oct 31, 2011That's because when policymakers intervene to limit yen strength, as they did Monday, they square off against a formidable array of forces, including U.S. monetary policy, Chinese reserve managers and global investors from Texas to Tokyo united ...Reuters
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TxDOT removing nighttime/truck speed limit signs in area (myplainview.com)
Oct 30, 2011The Texas Department of Transportation has begun work to remove ... distractions for their own safety and the safety of the workers, Eichorst added. HB 1353 legislation has also allowed TxDOT to create a 75 mph speed limit on any state highway ...Plainview Daily Herald
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Business digest (news-journal.com)
Oct 30, 2011Longview lawyer Doug Monsour again was named a Super Lawyer in the October issue of Texas Monthly magazine ... Monsour also was a featured speaker at the HB Litigation Conference for Transvaginal Mesh Litigation at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel ...Longview News-Journal
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Dominque Whaley Injury Video: Watch Oklahoma HB Suffer Ankle Injury on 1st Play (bleacherreport.com)
Oct 29, 2011Oklahoma has come out blazing after their upset loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders last week ... At 210 lbs, he runs a 4.4 40 yard dash, has a NBA-like 40" vertical and a 11'1" broad jump. His teammates were visibly bothered to see the talented junior ...Bleacherreport.com
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TxDOT removing nighttime/truck speed limit signs (kcbd.com)
Oct 28, 2011The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT ... workers and avoid distractions for their own safety and the safety of the workers, Eichorst added. HB 1353 legislation has also allowed TxDOT to create a 75-mile per hour speed limit on any state highway ...KCBD
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Teach Sex Ed accurately (articles.chicagotribune.com)
Oct 28, 2011Texas Gov. Rick Perry's 2007 executive order mandating that ... Illinois's current laws on sexual education are vague and outdated, and new legislation (HB 3027: Accurate Sexual Health Bill) has yet to receive legislative approval.Chicago Tribune
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New Law Increases Penalties for DWI With High BAC and Intoxication Assault; Dallas DWI Lawyer Examines Texas’ Drinking and Driving Laws (digitaljournal.com)
Oct 27, 2011Texas’ 82nd legislature recently passed a number of new laws, many of which affect drivers throughout the state. One such law, HB 1199, became effective on September 1st, and impacts drivers who are charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI ...Digital Journal
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Horse notebook: Lone Star bets off limits, says TRC (chron.com)
Oct 27, 2011... out-of-state wagering companies that it's now illegal to accept online horse or greyhound bets from Texas. In effect since Sept. 1, HB 2271 also outlaws phone wagers from this state. On Oct. 14, TRC executive director Chuck Trout wrote nine out-of ...Houston Chronicle
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John Sharp talks Texas A&M, agriculture at Farm and Ranch Show (victoriaadvocate.com)
Oct 25, 2011Rep. Geanie Morrison filed HB 2556 in early March to move the Victoria university under the Texas A&M umbrella. Sharp emphasized A&M does not decide the issue. "We're not necessarily the folks that advocate that," he said, "but, if Geanie ...Victoria Advocate
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Poverty rates up in most US states, cities: Census (bdnews24.com)
Oct 21, 2011The Texas region defined by the cities of McAllen ... Honolulu had the second lowest, 9.1 percent. The numbers of people collecting food stamps and relying on Medicaid, the government healthcare program for the poor, skyrocketed in recent years.Bangladesh News 24 hours
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Bill would require longer yellow lights at intersections (sun-sentinel.com)
Oct 20, 2011The House Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee voted 12-1 Wednesday for HB 33, which would require all local ... the bill indicates that this conclusion is debatable. The Texas Transportation Institute found that a one-second increase ...Sun Sentinel
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An Important Message to Ag Producers (gilmermirror.com)
Oct 19, 2011It is our hope that this proactive approach will ensure the agricultural sales tax exemption stays in place for generations of Texas farmers and ranchers. Here are some basic points about HB 268: • The bill requires that starting Jan.1, 2012, those ...Gilmer Mirror
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Rebecca Ruth ‘Becky’ Brand (cleburnetimesreview.com)
Oct 18, 2011Becky was born May 29, 1948, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to H.B. and Janelle Doss. She passed away Oct. 9 ... of Cleburne will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, in Cleburne’s First Baptist Church Chapel. Dr. Daniel E. Crosby will officiate.Cleburne Times-Review
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Earnings Preview: Texas Instruments, Veeco Report Results Monday (seekingalpha.com)
Oct 18, 2011Texas Instruments Incorporated ... VECO trades an average of 1.8 million shares per day. Veeco Instruments Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets equipment to make high-brightness light emitting diodes (HB LEDs), solar panels, hard-disk drives ...Seekingalpha.com
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Comments for "Texans celebrate repeal of Trans Texas Corridor" (lotterypost.com)
Oct 17, 2011to celebrate their collective victory in finally achieving the complete repeal of the Trans Texas Corridor from state statute (Kolkhorst's HB 1201 was signed into law June 17, 2011). Relating to repeal of authority for the establishment and operation of ...Lottery Post
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Texans celebrate repeal of Trans Texas Corridor (blog.mysanantonio.com)
Oct 17, 2011to celebrate their collective victory in finally achieving the complete repeal of the Trans Texas Corridor from state statute (Kolkhorst’s HB 1201 was signed into law June 17, 2011). Rep. Kolkhorst has introduced legislation to repeal the TTC for the ...MySanAntonio
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Michael Dell sends memo, of sorts, to HP (networkworld.com)
Oct 13, 2011AUSTIN, Texas -- Michael Dell sees no benefit to splitting off a PC ... First, he noted, the PC market growing. There are 1.5 billion PCs in the world and estimates are that there will be 2 billion PCs in a few years, "so it's a growth market," Moreover ...Network World Fusion
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United States: Railroad Commission Of Texas Issues Proposed Hydraulic Fracturing Chemical Disclosure Rule (mondaq.com)
Oct 11, 2011The proposed rule would implement Texas House Bill (HB) 3328 relating to Disclosure of Composition of ... rules for hazardous chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing by July 1, 2012 and to complete a rulemaking for all other chemicals by July 1, 2013.Mondaq
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Article on Americans Elect Hints at Broader Range of Potential Presidential Candidates (ballot-access.org)
Oct 11, 2011and Texas in 2005 had changed its deadlines by which presidential candidates had to file and by which the SOS had to transmit the names to the counties, along with deadlines for sending out ballots (See HB 2339 79th Regular Session). The ...Ballot-access.org
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Case Study: How One New Yorker Got Texas And Other States To Push Anti-Sharia Legislation (zimbio.com)
Oct 9, 2011Lawmakers from Alaska to Texas to South Carolina ... The bill Berman introduced, HB 911 , is a near carbon-copy to Yerushalmi’s model legislation. Here are a few examples of language that Berman lifted from Yerushalmi: Section 1 of Berman’s bill ...Zimbio
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Affluence spurs Asian medical tourism (bdnews24.com)
Oct 9, 2011From a nip-and-tuck to a heart bypass, hospitals from India to Singapore and South Korea treat more than 1 million foreign patients a year ... Research at the University of the Incarnate Word in Texas. "Consumer choice is a powerful force now in healthcare ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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David Knox On TV: Keep an eye on 'Honey Badger' (al.com)
Oct 8, 2011Herbstreit breaks down the meeting between No. 3 Oklahoma and No. 11 Texas in Dallas this way ... and Quindarius Carr (9), HB Philip Lutzenkirchen (43); DE Nosa Eguae (94), LBs Jake Holland (5) and Daren Bates (25), CB T'Sharvan Bell (22 ...Birmingham News
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National Driver Training Institute Files Suit Against the Texas Department of Public Safety (tmcnet.com)
Oct 6, 2011National Driver Training Institute (NDTI) today announced that it has filed a formal complaint with the District Court against the Texas State Department of Public Safety (DPS) for violating HB 339 and ... please call 1-800-942-2050 or visit ...TMCnet
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National Driver Training Institute Files Suit Against the Texas Department of Public Safety (newsblaze.com)
Oct 6, 2011LAKEWAY, Texas - (BUSINESS WIRE) - National Driver Training Institute (NDTI) today announced that it has filed a formal complaint with the District Court against the Texas State Department of Public Safety (DPS) for violating HB 339 and ...Newsblaze.com
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US Republican Palin decides not to run in 2012 (bdnews24.com)
Oct 6, 2011Her decision leaves Republican voters to choose from a field that is led by former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, Texas Governor Rick Perry ... you split off a percent to this one and 1 or 2 percent to that one. It just doesn't transform the race ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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Boeing gets huge tax break in San Antonio 787 Dreamliner contract (sacurrent.com)
Oct 5, 2011In March, Boeing selected San Antonio for the so-called incorporation work. The same month, state lawmakers Harvey Hilderbran and Trey Martinez Fischer filed HB 3727 in the Texas House. The bill, signed by Governor Rick Perry in June, directs the Bexar ...San Antonio Current
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How Georgia’s Anti-Immigration Law Could Hurt the State’s (and the Nation’s) Economy (americanprogress.org)
Oct 4, 2011Cities that passed anti-immigrant ordinances also saw steep costs: Farmers Branch, Texas, spent $4 million in legal fees ... Written into the preamble to Section 20.1 of H.B. 87 is a recognition of the importance of an industry that brings ...American Progress
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Defending the Defensible (weeklystandard.com)
Oct 4, 2011Three years later, the state legislature took up a bill (H.B. 1403) which extended the same benefit to all undocumented Texas children, provided they pass four requirements: (1) They must have resided with a parent or guardian while attending high school ...Weekly Standard
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Perry defends decade-old tuition law (nashuatelegraph.com)
Oct 2, 2011HB 1403 sailed to final approval with only four ... About 16,400 illegal immigrant students received in-state tuition in fiscal 2010, about 1 percent of the total enrollment, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.Nashua Telegraph
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Perry defends tuition law as conservatives back home revive repeal effort (kansascity.com)
Oct 1, 2011HB 1403 sailed to final approval with only four ... About 16,400 illegal immigrant students received in-state tuition in fiscal 2010, about 1 percent of the total enrollment, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.Kansas City Star
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Perry defends tuition law as conservatives back home revive repeal effort (bellinghamherald.com)
Oct 1, 2011HB 1403 sailed to final approval with only four ... About 16,400 illegal immigrant students received in-state tuition in fiscal 2010, about 1 percent of the total enrollment, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.Bellingham Herald
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Hog Hunting Means Money for Texas Operators (aviationtoday.com)
Sep 30, 20111, 2011. It is the authorizing document for a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)-administered ... TPWD has had an aerial shooting authorization in effect prior to HB 716, but it was somewhat convoluted and placed the cost of depredation directly ...aviationtoday.com
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Saving it for a nonrainy day (gosanangelo.com)
Sep 30, 2011Two things you'll never have enough of are time and money. The third thing is water." A new Texas rainwater bill, HB 3372, went into effect Sept. 1. "It allows us in San Angelo to use rainwater as the primary source, use city water as backup ...Standard-Times
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Perry defends tuition law as conservatives back home revive repeal effort (thesunnews.com)
Sep 30, 2011HB 1403 sailed to final approval with only four ... About 16,400 illegal immigrant students received in-state tuition in fiscal 2010, about 1 percent of the total enrollment, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.The Sun News
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Four Central Texas highways the first to see speed limit increases (elliscountypress.com)
Sep 30, 2011... approved higher speeds Thursday on four Central Texas highways making them the first in the state to be posted at the 75-mile an hour limit since recent legislation (HB 1353) took effect on September 1. After conducting engineering studies, the Texas ...Ellis County Press
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Texas Law Expected to Relieve Grid Strain by Boosting Combined Heat and Power (finance.yahoo.com)
Sep 30, 2011AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- HB 3268, which went into effect September 1, is expected to prevent electricity shortages and increase job opportunities by eliminating regulatory barriers for combined heat and power systems. Combined heat and power (CHP ...Yahoo Finance
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Head to Head: Should in-state tuition be available to kids brought here illegally? (sacbee.com)
Sep 29, 2011That's less than 1 percent of total enrollment in Texas public colleges ... but not for the nation. That would make the Texas HB 1403 affidavits on seeking legal status a dead letter. No path for these kids to legal employment or citizenship ...Sacramento Bee
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In-state tuition law haunting Perry in GOP presidential run (themonitor.com)
Sep 29, 2011In May, Campos graduated from UT with a 3.1 ... Texas public college or university. Campos’ sister is a U.S. citizen, and she has petitioned for legal residency for Campos, but he says that could take “10 or 15 years.” He remains hopeful, however ...McAllen Monitor
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Texas under attack (renewamerica.com)
Sep 28, 2011With regard to higher education and the in-state tuition by children of illegal immigrants, the issue Perry's opponents want to string him up on, the Texas legislature merely confirmed in HB 1403 what the federal court had already established in Plyler ...RenewAmerica
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Fed on alert amid gloomy outlook: officials (reuters.com)
Sep 28, 2011In a separate speech, one of Fisher's top lieutenants warned that the economy, which grew at an annualized pace of less than 1 percent in the first half ... Harvey Rosenblum said in San Antonio, Texas. "We are on an edge." To make his point ...Reuters
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Texas lieutenant governor critical of tuition law signed by Perry (sacbee.com)
Sep 27, 2011AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas' second highest-ranking official ... in the race to beat President Obama in November of 2012." The law, HB 1403, passed the state House by 142-1 and the Senate by 27-3.Sacramento Bee
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Fed on alert amid gloomy outlook: officials (reuters.com)
Sep 27, 2011In a separate speech, one of Fisher's top lieutenants warned that the economy, which grew at an annualized pace of less than 1 percent in the first half ... Harvey Rosenblum said in San Antonio, Texas. "We are on an edge." To make his point ...Reuters
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State law changes speed limits (thebatt.com)
Sep 27, 2011As of Sept. 1, Texas motorists no longer have separate speed limits for nighttime and daytime driving. The 82nd Texas Legislature passed HB 1353 this summer, which removed the distinction between night and day speed limits, as well as differential speed ...Battalion Texas AM
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State law changes speed limits (thebatt.com)
Sep 27, 2011As of Sept. 1, Texas motorists no longer have separate speed limits for nighttime and daytime driving. The 82nd Texas Legislature passed HB 1353 this summer, which removed the distinction between night and day speed limits, as well as ...Battalion Texas AM
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State law changes speed limits (thebatt.com)
Sep 26, 2011As of Sept. 1, Texas motorists no longer have separate speed limits for nighttime and daytime driving. The 82nd Texas Legislature passed HB 1353 this summer, which removed the distinction between night and day speed limits, as well as differential speed ...Battalion Texas AM
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State law changes speed limits (thebatt.com)
Sep 26, 2011As of Sept. 1, Texas motorists no longer have separate speed limits for nighttime and daytime driving. The 82nd Texas Legislature passed HB 1353 this summer, which removed the distinction between night and day speed limits, as well as differential speed ...Battalion Texas AM
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State law changes speed limits (thebatt.com)
Sep 26, 2011As of Sept. 1, Texas motorists no longer have separate speed limits for nighttime and daytime driving. The 82nd Texas Legislature passed HB 1353 this summer, which removed the distinction between night and day speed limits, as well as differential speed ...Battalion Texas AM
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State law changes speed limits (thebatt.com)
Sep 26, 2011As of Sept. 1, Texas motorists no longer have separate speed limits for nighttime and daytime driving. The 82nd Texas Legislature passed HB 1353 this summer, which removed the distinction between night and day speed limits, as well as ...Battalion Texas AM
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State law changes speed limits (thebatt.com)
Sep 26, 2011As of Sept. 1, Texas motorists no longer have separate speed limits for nighttime and daytime driving. The 82nd Texas Legislature passed HB 1353 this summer, which removed the distinction between night and day speed limits, as well as ...Battalion Texas AM
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Fed on alert amid gloomy outlook: officials (baltimoresun.com)
Sep 26, 2011In a separate speech, one of Fisher's top lieutenants warned that the economy, which grew at an annualized pace of less than 1 percent in the first half ... Harvey Rosenblum said in San Antonio, Texas. "We are on an edge." To make his point ...Baltimore Sun
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Immigration questions dog Perry after debate (articles.cnn.com)
Sep 24, 2011Rick Perry during last week's Republican presidential debate in Florida, few landed harder than questions about Perry's support for a Texas bill allowing illegal immigrants to pay in-state college tuition. Perry signed the bill, HB 1403 ...CNN
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Westwood scholars face UT admissions squeeze (impactnews.com)
Sep 23, 2011Senate Bill 175 caps those students at 75 percent of the incoming freshman class by admitting the top 1 percent, and then 2 percent ... treat the large public school.” Texas’ top 10 percent rule, also known as HB 588, was enacted in 1998 in response ...impactnews
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Fed takes new tack to avoid economic slump (reuters.com)
Sep 22, 2011The yield on the benchmark 10-year note dropped as low as 1.856 percent, the lowest in more than 60 years ... have also become a topic on the presidential campaign trail. Texas Governor Rick Perry, a leading Republican candidate, said any ...Reuters
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Fed takes new tack to avoid U.S. economic slump (reuters.com)
Sep 21, 2011The yield on the benchmark 10-year note dropped as low as 1.856 percent, the lowest in more than 60 years ... have also become a topic on the presidential campaign trail. Texas Governor Rick Perry, a leading Republican candidate, said any ...Reuters
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Fed looks set to ease policy as U.S. outlook dims (reuters.com)
Sep 21, 2011Faced with a lofty 9.1 percent unemployment rate ... The central bank's policies have become a topic on the presidential campaign trail, as well. Texas Governor Rick Perry, a leading Republican candidate, said any further Fed money printing ...Reuters
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Clay's Clincher-Concussion Discussion (valleycentral.com)
Sep 20, 2011Has the new UIL rule regarding concussions been superceded by Texas law, specifically HB 2038? A. It is true that last year the ... Conversely, if the athletes’ symptoms manifest themselves only in the 1 st few seconds after impact, then go away before ...KGBT-TV Presents VALLEYCENTRAL.COM
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Fed looks set to ease policy as U.S. outlook dims (kdvr.com)
Sep 20, 2011Faced with a lofty 9.1 percent unemployment rate ... The central bank's policies have become a topic on the presidential campaign trail, as well. Texas Governor Rick Perry, a leading Republican candidate, said any further Fed money printing ...KDVR.com
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VSU lecture to focus on Georgia’s immigration law (moultrieobserver.com)
Sep 17, 2011During Monday’s lecture, “Borders, Immigrants and National Values: Shaping Immigration Policy to Benefit Everyone,” West Cosgrove, executive director of Project Puente in El Paso, Texas ... law took effect on July 1. “It is considered one of ...Moultrie Observer
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SMU hold first North Texas anti-bullying education summit (smudailycampus.com)
Sep 16, 2011SMU addressed the recent movements to stop bullying during North Texas' first anti-bullying education summit ... worked to implement policies in her school district, similar to HB 1942, since November 2010 to "empower students to stand up ...SMU Daily Campus
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Constitutionality of business-attracting fund debated (newsok.com)
Sep 15, 2011HB 1953, which took effect last month ... address in February to establish a closing fund “so that when a business is deciding between, say, Texas and Oklahoma, we can reel that business in and get those jobs for our citizens and that revenue for ...Daily Oklahoman
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Results from NSSA Southwest Open Season #2 at southside HB Pier (surfline.com)
Sep 14, 2011After an uncharacteristic and frustrating first round exit in the first round of the season opener, Taylor Clark came storming back on a rampage lighting up heats at HB Pier. TC not only ... of his first victory at Open #1 by the last minute heroics ...Surfline
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Texas Law Expected to Relieve Grid Strain by Boosting Combined Heat and Power (finance.boston.com)
Sep 14, 2011HB 3268, which went into effect September 1, is expected to prevent electricity shortages ... Natural gas and biomass are the commonly used fuels for Texas CHP. Texas is the nation’s leader in electricity produced by CHP - also known as ...Boston Globe
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Texas Law Expected to Relieve Grid Strain by Boosting Combined Heat and Power (businesswire.com)
Sep 14, 2011AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HB 3268, which went into effect September 1, is expected to prevent electricity shortages and increase job opportunities by eliminating regulatory barriers for combined heat and power systems. Combined heat and power (CHP ...Business Wire
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Metabolon Announces Speaker Presentations at European Association for the Study of Diabetes Meeting (businesswire.com)
Sep 13, 2011The lecture is from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. and is entitled “Diabetes ... Chief Diabetes Division, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. The study determined that pioglitazone modulates novel metabolites related to lipid metabolism ...Business Wire
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Texas Legislature approves bill to regulate speed limits (news-journal.com)
Sep 12, 20111. This legislation allows the Texas Department of Transportation to create a 75 ... to determine where a 75-mile per hour speed limit may be safely posted. HB 1353 also eliminates the 65-mile per hour nighttime speed limit and all truck speed ...Longview News-Journal
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Coming Up This Week In Florida (news4jax.com)
Sep 10, 2011Jon Huntsman, Texas Rep. Ron Paul, Texas Gov ... Lawmakers earlier this year approved measures (HB 7107 and HB 7109) authorizing the expansion of managed care delivery of Medicaid services from pilot program to a statewide rollout.News4Jax.com
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Morning Open Thread: Good (Progressive) News Edition (dailykos.com)
Sep 9, 2011Here is the list of the bills along with a brief description of the bill: 1. Oregon: Accountability and Transparency for Corporate Subsidies HB 2825 (pdf format ... labor and civil rights laws.” 6. Texas: Protecting Workers From Wage ...DAILY KOS
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Port of Houston Authority Approves Submission of Self-Evaluation Report to Texas Sunset Advisory Commission and Purchase of Three High-Tech Fireboats (finance.yahoo.com)
Sep 8, 2011The Texas Legislature passed HB 2770 in June 2011, requiring the Port Authority to ... Port Authority to submit its completed Self-Evaluation Report (SER) by September 1, 2011. The SER highlights three basic components of this government agency: public ...Yahoo Finance
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New Texas criminal, traffic laws effective September 1 (pleasantonexpress.com)
Sep 7, 2011(SB 1, 82nd 1st Called Session ... with the exception of handgun proficiency requirements. (HB 2131, effective May 30, 2011) • The Texas Fusion Center Policy Council was created to assist DPS in monitoring fusion center activities in Texas.Pleasanton Express
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State Capital Highlights (rockportpilot.com)
Sep 7, 2011One of those Sept. 1 bills, House Bill (HB) 15, is a measure carrying amendments to chapter 171 of the Health and Safety Code, a 2003 law titled the Woman’s Right to Know Act. Texas Medical Providers Performing Abortion Services et al.,Rockport Pilot
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New traffic, criminal laws go in effect (thecherokeean.com)
Sep 7, 20111. The products are now illegal and will be considered ... have been added to Penalty Group 2 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act. (HB 2118, SB 331) Bath salts contain dangerous stimulants, and K2 mimics the effects of marijuana.The Cherokeean Herald
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Legislation regulating speed limit law takes effect (news-journal.com)
Sep 6, 2011The 82nd Texas Legislature passed and the Governor signed House Bill 1353, which took effect on September 1. This legislation allows the Texas ... per hour speed limit may be safely posted. HB 1353 also eliminates the 65-mile per hour nighttime ...Longview News-Journal
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Revisions to Aerial Management Permit (taylordailypress.net)
Sep 6, 20111, qualified individuals can pay to take depredating feral ... The commission at its Thursday, Aug. 25 public meeting approved permit requirements for implementation of HB-716 passed by the 82nd Texas Legislature. The new law is aimed at helping manage ...Taylor Daily Press
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Capital Highlights (grahamleader.com)
Sep 5, 20111: * Initiating a new state budget for fiscal years ... Judge Sam Sparks of the Austin Division of the U.S. Federal District Court, Western District of Texas, forbade enforcement of HB 15’s requirements that an abortion provider show a ...Graham Leader
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I'm Glad I Was Wrong On This One (mbd.scout.com)
Sep 5, 2011His last ten games this past season, from 3-point territory he went 1-3, 1-5, 1-8, 1-4, 2-7 ... and we really didn't need to even continue playing after the Texas game last season, because the Texas game was a game we absolutely had to win if we wanted ...Scout.com
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I'm Glad I Was Wrong On This One (mbd.scout.com)
Sep 5, 2011His last ten games this past season, from 3-point territory he went 1-3, 1-5, 1-8, 1-4 ... and we really didn't need to even continue playing after the Texas game last season, because the Texas game was a game we absolutely had to win if ...Scout.com
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I'm Glad I Was Wrong On This One (mbd.scout.com)
Sep 5, 2011His last ten games this past season, from 3-point territory he went 1-3, 1-5, 1-8, 1-4, 2-7 ... and we really didn't need to even continue playing after the Texas game last season, because the Texas game was a game we absolutely had to win if we wanted ...Scout.com
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I'm Glad I Was Wrong On This One (mbd.scout.com)
Sep 3, 2011His last ten games this past season, from 3-point territory he went 1-3, 1-5, 1-8, 1-4 ... and we really didn't need to even continue playing after the Texas game last season, because the Texas game was a game we absolutely had to win if ...Scout.com
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New traffic, criminal laws take effect in Texas (grahamleader.com)
Sep 2, 20111. Note that this is not a comprehensive list of all new ... with the exception of handgun proficiency requirements (HB 2131). * The Texas Fusion Center Policy Council was created to assist DPS in monitoring fusion center activities in Texas.Graham Leader
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Speed limit law takes effect (news-journal.com)
Sep 2, 2011The 82nd Texas Legislature passed and the Governor signed House Bill 1353, which takes effect on September 1. This legislation allows the Texas ... per hour speed limit may be safely posted. HB 1353 also eliminates the 65-mile per hour nighttime ...Longview News-Journal
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Pre-abortion sonograms part of ethics, not ideology (herald-zeitung.com)
Sep 1, 2011The Sept. 1 Associated Press article, "Texas to appeal judge's ruling," falsely states that Texas' ultrasound law, HB 15, "requires women to undergo an invasive vaginal ultrasound." HB 15 does not mandate the type of sonogram. The State of Texas ...New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
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Changes to Texas law now effective throughout state (gosanangelo.com)
Sep 1, 2011(SB 1, 82nd 1st Called Session ... with the exception of handgun proficiency requirements. (HB 2131, effective May 30, 2011) The Texas Fusion Center Policy Council was created to assist DPS in monitoring fusion center activities in Texas.Standard-Times
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New laws affect Texas drivers (ksla.com)
Sep 1, 2011(SB 1, 82 nd 1 st Called Session ... have been added to Penalty Group 2 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act. (HB 2118, SB 331) Bath salts contain dangerous stimulants, and K2 mimics the effects of marijuana. Both have been sold in convenience stores ...KSLA
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New legislation goes into effect today (dailytribune.net)
Sep 1, 2011become law on September 1, including: • HB 274, which implements several changes to streamline and lower the cost of litigation in Texas courts, allowing parties to resolve disputes more quickly and fairly, and less expensively.Mount Pleasant Daily Tribune
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Hog Hunting Means Money to Texas Operators (aviationtoday.com)
Sep 1, 20111, 2011. It is the authorizing document for a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)-administered ... TPWD has had an aerial shooting authorization in effect prior to HB 716, but it was somewhat convoluted and placed the cost of depredation directly ...aviationtoday.com
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New Traffic, Criminal Laws Take Effect (ksat.com)
Sep 1, 2011(SB 1, 82nd 1st Called Session ... with the exception of handgun proficiency requirements. (HB 2131, effective May 30, 2011) The Texas Fusion Center Policy Council was created to assist DPS in monitoring fusion center activities in Texas.KSAT 12
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New Texas traffic, criminal laws set to go into effect September 1 (elliscountypress.com)
Sep 1, 2011The bill requires law enforcement agencies to submit unanalyzed DNA evidence collected after September 1, 1996, to DPS for analysis ... handgun proficiency requirements. (HB 2131, effective May 30, 2011) · The Texas Fusion Center Policy Council was ...Ellis County Press
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New Texas traffic and criminal laws as of Sept. 1 (reporternews.com)
Sep 1, 2011(SB 1, 82nd 1st Called Session ... with the exception of handgun proficiency requirements. (HB 2131, effective May 30, 2011) · The Texas Fusion Center Policy Council was created to assist DPS in monitoring fusion center activities in Texas.Abilene Reporter-News
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New Texas traffic, criminal laws set to go into effect September 1 (kxii.com)
Aug 31, 2011all laws below take effect September 1, 2011. • Certain synthetic compounds deceptively labeled as “bath salts” and synthetic marijuana products (K2 or spice) have been added to Penalty Group 2 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act. (HB 2118 ...KXII.com
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New Texas traffic, criminal laws take effect Thursday (mineralwellsindex.com)
Aug 31, 20111. This is not a comprehensive list of all new laws passed ... have been added to Penalty Group 2 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act. (HB 2118, SB 331). Bath salts contain dangerous stimulants, and K2 mimics the effects of marijuana.Mineral Wells Index
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Hundreds of New Texas Laws Go into Effect (kbtx.com)
Aug 31, 2011HB 2678 Texas boaters born on or after Sept. 1, 1993 must complete a boater safety education course. This is a new effort by lawmakers to phase in more safety requirements for Texans using personal watercrafts and boats, especially since there are about ...KBTX.com
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Speed limit changes coming to Texas (panews.com)
Aug 31, 20111. This legislation allows the Texas Department of Transportation to create a 75-mile ... A second change comes from HB 1353 which eliminates the 65-mile per hour nighttime speed limit and all truck speed limits. The existing nighttime and truck speed ...Port Arthur News
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Bill brings bargain books (thebatt.com)
Aug 31, 2011HB 33 passed swiftly through the Texas House of Representatives and Senate with the support of students, educators and publishers alike. The bill was ratified on May 25, and signed by Governor Perry on June 17. The new legislation requires ...Battalion Texas AM
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Bill brings bargain books (thebatt.com)
Aug 30, 2011HB 33 passed swiftly through the Texas House of Representatives and Senate with the support of students, educators and publishers alike. The bill was ratified on May 25, and signed by Governor Perry on June 17. The new legislation requires ...Battalion Texas AM
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Legislation regulating speed limits takes effect (navasotaexaminer.com)
Aug 30, 20111. This legislation allows the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT ... limits to determine where a 75-mile per hour speed limit may be safely posted. HB 1353 also eliminates the 65-mile per hour nighttime speed limit and all truck speed ...Navasota Examiner
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New laws start Sept. 1 (corsicanadailysun.com)
Aug 30, 20111, according to the Texas Department of Transportation ... of support in the legislature but received a surprising veto from the governor at the end was HB 242, which would have banned texting while driving. The governor’s comment was that texting ...Corsicana Daily Sun
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Jumping ahead HB 10 requirements for TEXAS grant priority (need two of four) (thebatt.com)
Aug 29, 2011Completing the equivalent of 12 semester credit hours of college level programs in high school (dual credit, Advanced Placement, or International Baccalaureate) or completing the Distinguished Achievement Program Satisfying the Texas Success ...Battalion Texas AM
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Texas Legislature: New state, local laws take effect this week (elpasotimes.com)
Aug 29, 2011AUSTIN -- Texas motorists will be able to drive the ... HB 205: Allows the city of El Paso to again receive up to 1 percent of an 8.25 percent tax collected at Fort Bliss. HB 359: Continues to allow school districts to establish corporal ...El Paso Times
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Changes made to windstorm insurance (baycitytribune.com)
Aug 28, 2011In the event of a storm with more than $1 billion in damages in TWIA claims ... The surcharge would be determined by the Texas Department of Insurance. Another major change made by HB 3 is the length of time property owners have to make a ...Daily Tribune
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US on high alert as Hurricane Irene closes in (bdnews24.com)
Aug 27, 2011Irene, the first hurricane of the 2011 Atlantic season, already caused as much as $1.1 billion in insured losses in the Caribbean ... Irene will be the first hurricane to hit the US mainland since Ike pounded Texas in 2008. In Washington, Irene forced ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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Helicopters OK'd for coyote hunts (timesrecordnews.com)
Aug 26, 20111, qualified individuals can pay to take depredating feral hogs or coyotes from a helicopter under rules adopted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. The commission this week approved permit requirements for implementation of HB-716 ...Wichita Falls Times Record News
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The Dismal Science (Part 3 of 3): Rick Perry on Jobs and The Economy. (redstate.com)
Aug 26, 2011Part 1 discussed Michele Bachmann’s stated policies ... claim a greater role in the current state of economic conditions in Texas. He aggressively backed and signed into law HB 274 which included four significant law suit reforms.RedState
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Why I Voted Yes for the Congressional Map That Split Forsyth County (cumminghome.com)
Aug 25, 2011Today I voted yes on HB 20EX, which creates our new Congressional map for ... Southern states such as Florida, Texas, and us gained seats while rust belt states like Ohio and Michigan lost them. Because the vast majority of that population ...CummingHome.com
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Outdoors Time for Pennsylvania to allow Sunday hunting (phillyburbs.com)
Aug 25, 2011Our nearly 1 million hunters will be here long after the tobacco stains wash away along our wooded county roads. There is yet another bill in Harrisburg (HB 1760) that will effectively repeal the ban on Sunday hunting. It will allow the PA Game ...Burlington County Times
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Also, CEO Dreyer Reports Steel Tonnage Continues to Grow (msnbc.msn.com)
Aug 24, 2011The Texas Legislature passed HB 2770 in June 2011, requiring the Port Authority ... Authority to submit its completed Self-Evaluation Report (SER) by September 1, 2011. The SER highlights three basic components of this government agency: public ...msnbc.com
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United States: Strong Support For Mortgage Interest Deduction (mondaq.com)
Aug 24, 2011The Budget Control Act, which President Obama signed into law on August 2, 2011, increased the debt ceiling by $2.1 trillion and cut ... pursuant to CPLR 3213. Texas Anti-Indemnity and Anti-Additional Insured Legislation - HB 2093 (McGuireWoods LLP ...Mondaq
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Rick Perry and the Largest Tax Hike In Texas (thenewamerican.com)
Aug 23, 2011For example, a service company that has a gross revenue of $1 million and payroll expenses ... but would nevertheless owe the State of Texas a franchise tax on income that was never realized. In addition, HB 3 does not take into consideration the numerous ...New American
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Tax-Free School Supplies, Clothes Sales Start Today (tylerpaper.com)
Aug 19, 2011She predicted shoppers will save $62.1 million in taxes this weekend ... or items bought out from layaway during the Sales Tax Holiday. The 81st Texas Legislature passed HB 1801 in 2009, expanding the list of items qualifying for exemption from taxes ...Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Tax-Free School Supplies, Clothes Sales Start Today (tylerpaper.com)
Aug 19, 2011She predicted shoppers will save $62.1 million in taxes this weekend ... or items bought out from layaway during the Sales Tax Holiday. The 81st Texas Legislature passed HB 1801 in 2009, expanding the list of items qualifying for exemption from taxes ...Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Retailers gear up for Texas tax-free weekend (brenhambanner.com)
Aug 18, 2011Locally, the 8 1/2 percent sales tax on eligible items purchased ... which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend. The 81st Texas Legislature passed HB 1801 (2009) expanding the list of items qualifying for exemption from Texas ...Brenham Banner-Press
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Shoppers to save tax-free weekend (katytimes.com)
Aug 18, 2011School Supplies The 81st Texas Legislature passed HB 1801 (2009) expanding the list of items qualifying for exemption from Texas state and local sales and use taxes during the annual sales tax holiday in August. In addition to clothes, footwear and some ...Katy Times
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Texas gears up for sales tax-free weekend (corsicanadailysun.com)
Aug 18, 2011The 81st Texas Legislature passed HB 1801 (2009) expanding the list of items qualifying ... 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 1 at the Corsicana Public Library. Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church ...Corsicana Daily Sun
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Letters to the Editor (August 14) (timesrecordnews.com)
Aug 15, 2011When Republicans plans surfaced, Obama did one of three things to sabotage the plans: 1) He threatened to veto ... reported the fact that the Texas Legislature debated and passed, with Governor Perry's signing, a bill (HB 2510) that would exempt ...Wichita Falls Times Record News
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Perry candidacy real challenge for Obama (bdnews24.com)
Aug 14, 2011So it is no wonder why Texas Gov. Rick Perry's entry into the presidential race has shaken the Republican base, especially at a time when the present cast of GOP candidates including former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney and Congresswoman Michelle ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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Sasha Grey Adds Disc Jockey Feather To Her Cap (i4u.com)
Aug 14, 2011Former adult film star turned mainstream entertainer Sasha Grey offered her own unique spin on music when she played DJ and host at Stereo Live Friday night (August 12) in Houston, Texas. Grey, who single-handedly pushed Vinnie Chase down skid row on HBI4U
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Considering the strengths, weaknesses of Perry in NH (nashuatelegraph.com)
Aug 14, 2011The Texas governor’s late entry into the 2012 Republican presidential ... All things considered, his odds of winning the New Hampshire primary are about 5-1. That’s better than all declared candidates but frontrunner Mitt Romney (2-1), although others ...Nashua Telegraph
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Republican candidates spar in Iowa debate (bdnews24.com)
Aug 12, 2011But the debate and straw poll were overshadowed by Texas Governor Rick Perry's plan to enter the race on Saturday, a move that could dramatically reshape the contest and vault him into the top tier of contenders with front-runner Mitt Romney. In Iowa ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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United States: Michigan Senate Passes Health Insurance Claims Assessment Legislation (mondaq.com)
Aug 10, 2011The proposed legislation, with an effective date of October 1, 2011, would place obligations ... Defense contractors, video game companies. Texas Anti-Indemnity and Anti-Additional Insured Legislation - HB 2093 (McGuireWoods LLP) On June 17, 2011, Texas ...Mondaq
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Texas Takes First Steps to Comply with Puppy Mill Bill (breitbart.com)
Aug 10, 2011Those breeders meeting the thresholds in HB 1451 will have until September 1, 2012 to come into compliance with the provisions of the bill and subsequent regulations and to obtain the license. About Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN): Established in ...Big Hollywood
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Texas Takes First Steps to Comply with Puppy Mill Bill (news.yahoo.com)
Aug 10, 2011Those breeders meeting the thresholds in HB 1451 will have until September 1, 2012 to come into compliance with the provisions of the bill and subsequent regulations and to obtain the license. To learn more about Puppy Mills in Texas, click here.YAHOO!
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Texas Right to Life Defends Pro-Life Ultrasound Law in Court (lifenews.com)
Aug 9, 2011The Center for Reproductive Rights filed a lawsuit against the provision, which takes effect on September 1 and ... After the Texas Senate signed off on the legislation, the state House, on a 94-41 vote, voted to concur on the Senate changes to HB 15 ...LifeNews.com
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Texas Right to Life Defends Pro-Life Ultrasound Law in Court (lifenews.com)
Aug 8, 2011The Center for Reproductive Rights filed a lawsuit against the provision, which takes effect on September 1 and ... After the Texas Senate signed off on the legislation, the state House, on a 94-41 vote, voted to concur on the Senate changes to HB 15 ...LifeNews.com
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Texas Legislators Defend Pro-Life Ultrasound Bill in Court (lifenews.com)
Aug 5, 2011The measure is scheduled to go into effect September 1 and abortion businesses would be obligated ... Senator Patrick and Representative Miller were the authors of HB 15 in the Texas Senate and Texas House of Representatives, respectively.LifeNews.com
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Texas Legislators Defend Pro-Life Ultrasound Bill in Court (lifenews.com)
Aug 4, 2011The measure is scheduled to go into effect September 1 and abortion businesses would be obligated ... Senator Patrick and Representative Miller were the authors of HB 15 in the Texas Senate and Texas House of Representatives, respectively.LifeNews.com
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United States: Texas Anti-Indemnity and Anti-Additional Insured Legislation - HB 2093 (mondaq.com)
Aug 4, 2011On June 17, 2011, Texas Governor Rick Perry signed HB 2093, anti-indemnity and anti-additional insured ... This means that owners and general contractors can no longer require subcontractors to (1) indemnify them for the owner or general contractor's ...Mondaq
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Boaters better safe than sorry (chron.com)
Aug 4, 2011Beginning this year, increasing numbers of Texas’ million-plus boat operators ... to complete a boater education course.) Under the terms of HB 1395, a person born on or after Sept. 1, 1993, must complete an approved boater education course and ...Houston Chronicle
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Bengals sign three UFA's (local12.com)
Aug 4, 2011The Bengals today signed three unrestricted free agents -- two returning players and one from another club: * Returning is HB Cedric Benson (5-11, 227; Texas). He is a seventh ... ratio of 100-yard games to starts (1-to-3.08) of any rusher in Bengals ...WKRC
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Bengals sign three UFA's (local12.com)
Aug 4, 2011The Bengals today signed three unrestricted free agents -- two returning players and one from another club: * Returning is HB Cedric Benson (5-11, 227; Texas). He is a seventh ... ratio of 100-yard games to starts (1-to-3.08) of any rusher in Bengals ...WKRC
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United States: Texas Anti-Indemnity and Anti-Additional Insured Legislation - HB 2093 (mondaq.com)
Aug 3, 2011On June 17, 2011, Texas Governor Rick Perry signed HB 2093, anti-indemnity and anti-additional insured ... This means that owners and general contractors can no longer require subcontractors to (1) indemnify them for the owner or general contractor's ...Mondaq
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Feds Sue Alabama Over Immigration (theepochtimes.com)
Aug 3, 2011The Department of Justice (DOJ) challenged the state of Alabama’s recently passed immigration law, HB 56, in federal court on Monday, Aug. 1. The idea is that the new ... Doe in 1982 that Texas could not deny the children of illegal immigrants a public ...The Epoch Times
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Texas raising fees for importing alcoholic beverages (themonitor.com)
Aug 1, 2011Under the old rules, Texas residents can bring in a maximum of 1 quart of distilled spirits ... and the need to establish operations on new international bridges.” HB 1936 will enable Texans to import more alcohol from Mexico and allow for the ...McAllen Monitor
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Texas raising fees for importing alcoholic beverages (themonitor.com)
Aug 1, 2011Under the old rules, Texas residents can bring in a maximum of 1 quart of distilled spirits ... and the need to establish operations on new international bridges.” HB 1936 will enable Texans to import more alcohol from Mexico and allow for the ...McAllen Monitor
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Guest Commentary: Lynn Tesmer (corsicanadailysun.com)
Jul 30, 2011and persistently worked to get it passed through the Texas Senate. Gov. Rick Perry signed HB 90 on June 17, 2011, and enabled “Aaron’s Act,” effective Sept. 1, 2011. I could not have brought about this positive change for the state of Texas without ...Corsicana Daily Sun
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Bill Hammond: Focus on outcomes of higher education (reporternews.com)
Jul 29, 2011An increase of just 1 percent in ... of the Texas GRANTS program through the creation of a priority model for low-income student access to our colleges and universities (SB 28). We laid down the gauntlet, in our defense of HB 9, to tie part of ...Abilene Reporter-News
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Area lawmakers give 82nd Legislature a thumbs-down (brownsvilleherald.com)
Jul 29, 2011Another disappointment for the lawmaker was legislation meant to address the financially troubled and poorly managed Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. A biparti-san Senate bill he helped craft was discarded in favor of HB 3, which Lucio said is ...Brownsville Herald
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UCA picked third, places 10 on Southland preseason football teams (thecabin.net)
Jul 27, 2011Barrington, Ill. F/HB Gralyn Crawford Stephen F. Austin 5-10 175 Jr. Palestine, Texas WR Cordell Roberson Stephen F. Austin 6-3 192 Jr. Jefferson, Texas WR Simmie Yarborough Southeastern La. 6-1 205 Sr. Brookhaven, Miss. TE Justin Aldredge Northwestern ...Log Cabin Democrat
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Texas balances budget without raising taxes (moorenews.com)
Jul 27, 2011He also highlighted the importance of maintaining the predictable regulatory climate, fair legal system and world-class workforce that continue to make up the formula for Texas’ economic success. “Passing HB 1 this session was truly the hardest job I ...Moore News
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Bill Hammond, guest columnist: Texas business community focuses on higher ed results (wacotrib.com)
Jul 27, 2011An increase of just 1 percent in ... of the Texas GRANTS program through the creation of a priority model for low-income student access to our colleges and universities (SB 28). We laid down the gauntlet, in our defense of HB 9, to tie part of ...Waco Tribune-Herald
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COLUMN: We've lost sight of our goal (oaoa.com)
Jul 26, 2011An increase of just 1 percent in ... of the Texas GRANTS program through the creation of a priority model for low-income student access to our colleges and universities (SB 28). We laid down the gauntlet, in our defense of HB 9, to tie part of ...Odessa American Online
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State raises fees for importation of alcoholic beverages (brownsvilleherald.com)
Jul 26, 2011In a statement, Lucio noted that HB 1936 will enable Texans to import more ... which would be unwelcome from TABC’s point of view. When Texas raised its per-pack cigarette tax from 41 cents to $1.41 in 2007, cigarette importations at the border plummeted ...Brownsville Herald
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Rais failed as Stroman executed (bdnews24.com)
Jul 21, 2011AUSTIN, Texas, July 21 (bdnews24.com/Reuters) - Mark Stroman, who went on a killing spree after the 9/11 attacks and murdered two people he thought were Arabs, has been executed in Texas despite a Bangladeshi survivor's attempt to save him. Stroman ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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Rais failed as Stroman executed (bdnews24.com)
Jul 21, 2011AUSTIN, Texas, July 21 (bdnews24.com/Reuters) - Mark Stroman, who went on a killing spree after the 9/11 attacks and murdered two people he thought were Arabs, has been executed in Texas despite a Bangladeshi survivor's attempt to save him. Stroman ...Bangladesh News 24 hours
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Idaho changes law after inmate makes presidential ballot (spokesman.com)
Jul 20, 2011BOISE - Idaho has changed its election laws after a prison inmate in Texas successfully made the Idaho ballot for ... legislation passed this session,” Ysursa said. That legislation, HB 275, made a series of administrative changes to Idaho’s election ...The Spokesman-Review
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former heisman winner howard enshrined in college football hall (msn.foxsports.com)
Jul 18, 2011Howard was 1 of 16 players to be enshrined. Four coaches were also honored. Also inducted: Dennis Byrd (North Carolina State, DT, 1965-67); Ronnie Caveness (Arkansas, LB 1962-64); Ray Childress (Texas A&M ... Jerry Stovall (LSU, HB, 1960-62); Pat Tillman ...FOXSports.com
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Two Aggies inducted into College Football Hall of Fame (myfoxlubbock.com)
Jul 18, 2011Other players inducted Saturday night were: Dennis Byrd (North Carolina State, DT, 1965-67); Ronnie Caveness ( Arkansas, LB 1962-64); Ray Childress (Texas A&M ... 1973-75); Jerry Stovall (LSU, HB, 1960-62); Pat Tillman (Arizona St., LB, 1994-97); Alfred ...my FOX lubbock
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Howard enters Hall with 19 others 20 years after Heisman season (columbiatribune.com)
Jul 17, 2011Also inducted last night were Dennis Byrd (North Carolina State, DT, 1965-67), Ronnie Caveness ( Arkansas, LB 1962-64), Ray Childress (Texas A&M, DL 1981-84), Dexter ... 1973-75), Jerry Stovall (LSU, HB, 1960-62), Pat Tillman (Arizona St., LB, 1994-97 ...Columbia Daily Tribune
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Howard: Hard to believe it's been 20 years (sportsillustrated.cnn.com)
Jul 16, 2011Also inducted Saturday night were: Dennis Byrd (North Carolina State, DT, 1965-67); Ronnie Caveness ( Arkansas, LB 1962-64); Ray Childress (Texas A&M, DL 1981-84); Dexter ... 1973-75); Jerry Stovall (LSU, HB, 1960-62); Pat Tillman (Arizona St., LB, 1994-97 ...CNN Sports Illustrated
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Perry touts gas boons (dentonrc.com)
Jul 16, 20111. But before getting down to business ... “Think how lives are being changed in such a powerful way, and Texas is leading the way,” Perry said. He left without answering questions from reporters. Keffer said HB 3328 strikes a balance by ensuring ...Denton Record-Chronicle
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Texas legislation to allow lay equine dentists to practice under DVM supervision (veterinarynews.dvm360.com)
Jul 13, 20111. The legislation outlines training and education ... had been damaged by a non-veterinarian tooth floater, but HB 414 provides protection for horse owners and their animals,” the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) reports.DVM 360
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Texas legislation to allow lay equine dentists to practice under DVM supervision (veterinarynews.dvm360.com)
Jul 13, 20111. The legislation outlines training and education ... had been damaged by a non-veterinarian tooth floater, but HB 414 provides protection for horse owners and their animals,” the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) reports.DVM 360
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Texas woman gives birth to 7.3kg baby (theage.com.au)
Jul 13, 2011A Texas mother expected a big baby, but nothing like this: 7.3 kilograms. Janet Johnson remained in an East Texas hospital on Monday after giving birth to what her doctors called one of the biggest newborns they've ever seen. She was awaiting word from the ...Age
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Northern reflects on Legislature (scntx.com)
Jul 12, 2011FLOWER MOUND -- Following a lengthy 82nd Texas Legislature ... $1.08 to $1.05. No action was taken on the bill. There were also several bills Northern had opposed that related to homeowners associations. Many of them passed, including HB 8, HB 2761 ...Star Community Newspapers
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VINtek Helps Texas Reduce Motor Vehicle Agency Costs and Lender Exposure to Fraud (businesswire.com)
Jul 11, 20111, 2011 at which time the department ... lien holders to electronic liens with the passing of HB 2575,” said Larry Highbloom, president of VINtek. “Implementing an ELT program will assist Texas in reducing pressure on an extremely tight agency budget.”Business Wire
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VINtek Helps Texas Reduce Motor Vehicle Agency Costs and Lender Exposure to Fraud (businesswire.com)
Jul 11, 20111, 2011 at which time the department ... lien holders to electronic liens with the passing of HB 2575,” said Larry Highbloom, president of VINtek. “Implementing an ELT program will assist Texas in reducing pressure on an extremely tight agency budget.”Business Wire
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VINtek Helps Texas Reduce Motor Vehicle Agency Costs and Lender Exposure to Fraud (businesswire.com)
Jul 11, 20111, 2011 at which time the department ... lien holders to electronic liens with the passing of HB 2575,” said Larry Highbloom, president of VINtek. “Implementing an ELT program will assist Texas in reducing pressure on an extremely tight agency budget.”Business Wire
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Texas woman gives birth to 7.3kg baby (smh.com.au)
Jul 11, 2011A Texas mother expected a big baby, but nothing like this: 7.3 kilograms. Janet Johnson remained in an East Texas hospital on Monday after giving birth to what her doctors called one of the biggest newborns they've ever seen. She was awaiting word from the ...Sydney Morning Herald
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Publicopoly Exposed (inthesetimes.com)
Jul 10, 2011As noted in AFPF's 2003 tax records, the group paid U.S. House Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-Texas) $429,583, via FreedomWorks ... Florida State Representative Chris Dorworth (R-Lake Mary) introduced HB 1021. The bill sought to curtail the political ...In These Times
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Publicopoly Exposed (inthesetimes.com)
Jul 10, 2011As noted in AFPF's 2003 tax records, the group paid U.S. House Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-Texas) $429,583, via FreedomWorks ... Florida State Representative Chris Dorworth (R-Lake Mary) introduced HB 1021. The bill sought to curtail the political ...In These Times
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Column: Texas sonogram bill contradicts party ideals (uwire.com)
Jul 8, 2011Texas House Bill 15, effective Sept. 1 of this year, features a host of requirements for ... The recently added sonogram requirement, however, contradicts traditional Republican viewpoints. HB 15 specifies what a doctor must do and say during the sonogram ...U-Wire.com
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John “Bobby” Sparks (billingsgazette.com)
Jul 8, 2011Bobby was born on January 3, 1940, to parents James and Margaret (Henneke) Sparks in Monahans, Texas. He attended school in Monahans ... N.D. He went to Alaska in 1989 for HB&R on the Exxon Valdez oil spill. He also worked for HB&R in Prudhoe Bay.Billings Gazette
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Texas sonogram bill contradicts party ideals (thedailycougar.com)
Jul 7, 20111 of this year ... contradicts traditional Republican viewpoints. HB 15 specifies what a doctor must do and say during the sonogram procedure, as well as when and how he must perform it. The Texas Medical Association has voiced concerns over the ...College Media Network
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State Capital Highlights (rockportpilot.com)
Jul 6, 2011David Simpson, R-Longview, the primary author of HB 41, the House version of the anti-groping legislation ... Simpson assured the body: (1) the Texas attorney general’s office had vetted state and federal legal issues that might be triggered by ...Rockport Pilot
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State Capital Highlights (rockportpilot.com)
Jul 6, 2011David Simpson, R-Longview, the primary author of HB 41, the House version of the anti-groping legislation ... Simpson assured the body: (1) the Texas attorney general’s office had vetted state and federal legal issues that might be triggered by ...Rockport Pilot
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Orthodox Jewish Groups Testify in Support of Taxpayer Savings Grants (HB 33) in Austin (ou.org)
Jul 5, 2011Beren Academy, a preeminent Jewish day school in Texas, offered testimony in person. Especially note that Beren Academy's testimony strikes a blow at two of the main myths perpetuated about nonpublic schools: 1) their accreditation & success; and 2 ...Jewish Action
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Legislative session ends with rough day (coloradocountycitizen.com)
Jul 5, 2011David Simpson, R-Longview, the primary author of HB 41, the House version of the anti-groping legislation ... Simpson assured the body that: (1) the Texas attorney general’s office had vetted state and federal legal issues that might be triggered ...Colorado County Citizen
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Capital Highlights - Special session ends with rough day (grahamleader.com)
Jul 4, 2011David Simpson, R-Longview, the primary author of HB 41, the House version of the anti-groping legislation ... Simpson assured the body that: (1) the Texas attorney general’s office had vetted state and federal legal issues that might be triggered ...Graham Leader
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Legislators mull over windstorm insurance bill (brownsvilleherald.com)
Jul 3, 2011Texas has dealt with hard times before and has always managed ... J.M. Lozano, D-Kingsville, said that 12 of 14 bills requested by his constituents were signed into law. They are: 1. HB 3422 – Relating to the use of auction proceeds from the sale of ...Brownsville Herald
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Brecheen says the changes in HB 2131 will save the state at least $5 million (durantdemocrat.com)
Jul 1, 2011Last month, the Governor signed HB 2131. This measure, which goes into effect November 1, had three important components ... Other states, including Texas, saw crime rates drop and major cost savings by using community sentencing. It costs around $56 ...Durant Daily Democrat
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Think HIPAA's privacy rules are tough? You should see 'em in Texas (fiercehealthcare.com)
Jul 1, 2011The measure ( HB 300 ) bans for-profit sales of personal health information and sets up a process for notifying patients of any electronic transfer of their medical records. Under the new law--which goes into effect on Sept. 1, 2012--companies or providers ...FierceHealthcare
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Pet owners under attack3 (coloradocountycitizen.com)
Jun 29, 2011Texas HB 1451, the so-called “Puppy Mill” bill, (there are others with names intended to tug at legislators’ heartstrings with misleading titles) is just one ploy to destroy our lifestyles, freedoms and constitutional rights. Most legislators don’t ...Colorado County Citizen
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Texas declares light bulb sovereignty, incandescents to remain legal in Lone Star State (naturalnews.com)
Jun 26, 2011Authored by Marva Beck (R-Centerville), HB 2510 was passed in both the Texas House and Senate on May 25, and signed into law by Governor Rick Perry on June 17. Its provisions will come into effect on January 1, 2012, the same day that the light bulb ...Natural News.com
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Oil companies: Drilling-disclosure law is good (oaoa.com)
Jun 25, 2011Texas’ law will force drillers to post the chemicals ... the need to know and the need to protect proprietary information .” The law, HB 3328, goes into effect Sept. 1, and by July 2012, operators must disclose all chemicals listed on the Materials ...Odessa American Online
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Texas governor signs breast-density bill into law (smartbrief.com)
Jun 23, 2011Designed specifically for manufacturers of medical devices, health care information systems and diagnostic products, AdvaMed SmartBrief is a FREE e-mail newsletter. By providing a summary of the day's most important medical technologies news, AdvaMed ...SmartBrief
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Capitol Countdown: 1 week left in Texas Lege's special session (themonitor.com)
Jun 23, 2011When it passed the House, it contained House Public Education Chair Rob Eissler ‘s testing bill from the regular session, HB 500 ... and expands the Texas Education Agency’s authority to grant waivers for the 22:1 student teacher size ratio.McAllen Monitor
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Senator Hegar declares 82nd Legislative session a success for taxpayers (coloradocountycitizen.com)
Jun 21, 2011Senator Hegar characterized the passing of a realistic state budget (HB 1) for the next two years that is prudent with ... Senator Hegar noted other key legislation passed by the Texas Senate including: •SB 14 – Which combats voter fraud by requiring ...Colorado County Citizen
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Texas Gov. Rick Perry signs puppy mill bill and other animal welfare legislation (pegasusnews.com)
Jun 20, 2011HB 1451 ensures the humane care and treatment of dogs ... in cases of domestic violence was signed back in May and takes effect September 1 The next legislative session in Texas will not be until 2013, but preparations are already under way.Pegasus News
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Juneteenth makes 'equality' cause for celebration (alamogordonews.com)
Jun 18, 2011The Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln on Jan. 1, 1863, went into effect two and a half years later when Gen. Gordon Granger landed in Galveston, Texas, on June 19 ... The state of New Mexico passed HB-226 establishing ...Alamogordo Daily News
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Juneteenth makes 'equality' cause for celebration (alamogordonews.com)
Jun 18, 2011The Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln on Jan. 1, 1863, went into effect two and a half years later when Gen. Gordon Granger landed in Galveston, Texas, on June 19 ... The state of New Mexico passed HB-226 establishing ...Alamogordo Daily News
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Texas legislation passes allowing lay equine dentists to practice under veterinary supervision (veterinarynews.dvm360.com)
Jun 15, 2011If signed into law, the new rules would take effect on September 1. The legislation outlines ... by a non-veterinarian tooth floater, but HB 414 provides protection for horse owners and their animals,” the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA ...DVM 360
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Texas Legislators Must Protect Teen Girls From Abortions (lifenews.com)
Jun 15, 2011One of Texas Right to Life’s legislative goals for the recently adjourned 82nd Legislative Session, House Bill 2555 by Representative Fred Brown (R-College Station), would have closed the judicial bypass loophole. The purpose of HB 2555 was to ...LifeNews.com
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Taxpayer Savings Grants Could Help Texas Save More than $1 Billion (heartland.org)
Jun 7, 2011A House bill’s author predicted Texas would save more than $1.5 billion in 2012-13 with Taxpayer Savings Grants ... student that leaves under Taxpayer Savings Grants. He envisions HB 33 as a school reform plan that improves low-performing public ...The Heartland Institute
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Proposed Texas law would outlaw texting while driving (policeone.com)
Jun 2, 20111. The governor has 20 days after the Legislature ... "We'll let the governor decide that." If it becomes law, HB 242 makes texting and emailing while driving in Texas a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $200 and up to 30 days in jail.Police one.com
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Budget agreement announced | Texas Budget Source (texasbudgetsource.com)
May 20, 2011David Dewhurst and Texas House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, announced a budget agreement from the Senate and House conferees of $80.6 billion in general revenue on House Bill 1: ” 'I'm pleased that the House and Senate have come ...Texas Budget Source
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Town Hall Meeting on Texas State Finances & 2012 – 2013 Budget ... (takebacktexas.org)
May 20, 2011As these numbers show, House Bill 1 will result in 335244 jobs lost in Texas over the next two years, of which 146457 will be private sector jobs. It will also result in a net decrease of 2.3% in employment statewide, and a total of ...Take Back Texas Alliance
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Battle to de-fund Planned Parenthood rages on in Texas (brazosvalleypundit.blogspot.com)
May 19, 2011The move makes it so House Bill 1 could be the most pro-life budget Texas legislators have ever passed, but Elizabeth Graham, the director of Texas Right to Life, says the effort could be in jeopardy. “Some legislators on the budget ...Brazos Valley Pundit
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Plan B: Budget Rally for the Dallas Morning News (juliarobinsonphoto.blogspot.com)
May 19, 2011Several organizations including the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities participated in an all-day rally and vigil while the Texas House debates HB1 the budget bill that many expect will cut funding to state programs and services. ...Plan B
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Educational Equity, Politics & Policy in Texas: MALDEF FORCES ... (texasedequity.blogspot.com)
May 17, 2011To qualify for HB 1403, a student must: 1) graduate from a Texas high school or receive a GED after attending for three consecutive years; 2) live with a parent, legal guardian or conservator during that time; 3) register as an entering ...Educational Equity, Politics & Policy in Texas
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Defund Planned Parenthood in Texas | Dallas|Ft. Worth|Catholic ... (dfwcatholic.org)
May 17, 2011If you are not represented by the persons listed below, please call your own TX State Representative and Senator and urge him or her to speak to the Conference Committee members in support of the Chism/Morrison amendment to HB 1. ...Dallas|Ft. Worth|Catholic|News|Mass Times|Business Directory|Diocese
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MALDEF FORCES WITHDRAWAL OF LEGAL CHALLENGE TO TEXAS' INSTATE ... (hispanictips.com)
May 17, 2011To qualify for HB 1403, a student must: 1) graduate from a Texas high school or receive a GED after attending for three consecutive years; 2) live with a parent, legal guardian or conservator during that time; 3) register as an entering ...HispanicTips
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VICTORY! HB 1937 Passes Texas House | Libertarian Party (lp.org)
May 16, 2011Reuters Article: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/13/us-tsa-groping-texas-idUSTRE74... MNBC Interview: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43024996/ns/travel-travel_tips/. What's next? Soon we will know the Senate committee to which HB 1937 will be referred. More grassroots lobbying efforts will be needed then. In the meantime, please call your Texas Senator. Express your excitement about the passage of HB 1937 and urge him/her to support it. ... 1-800-ELECT-US info@lp.org ...Libertarian Party blogs
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You're the Cure - Texas: Moving Day in the House (yourethecuretx.blogspot.com)
May 12, 20111. Smoke-Free Texas: HB 670 which is the comprehensive smoke-free workplaces law is on the calendar today, about 100 bills down the list. Depending on how fast lawmakers work and pass bills ahead of it there is an outside chance of ...You're the Cure - Texas
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The Workroom: Texas State Rep. Ron Reynolds on HB1 (fbworkroom.blogspot.com)
May 12, 201119, Chairman Pitts (R-Waxahachie) filed House Bill 1, the proposed state budget for fiscal year 2012-2013. The released draft was a reality check on the highly anticipated, yet dismal financial condition facing Texas as a result of a ...The Workroom
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HB 1 conference budget | Texas Impact (texasimpact.org)
May 10, 2011ZERWAS: 1-888-838-0224. Lawmakers are leaving in place billions of dollars in frivolous tax exemptions, and hoarding taxpayer dollars in the "Rainy Day Fund". A few members from each chamber are meeting in "conference" to hammer out one ...Texas Impact - people of faith working for justice
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NRA-ILA: Texas: Urge Your State Senator to Support HB 716, The ... (nyfirearms.com)
May 10, 2011NRA-ILA: Texas: Urge Your State Senator to Support HB 716, The Feral Hog & Coyote Man. Feral hogs are responsible for an estimated $400 million in direct damages in Texas every year according to several sources. ...NY Firearms
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Texas Animal Friendly License Plates Issue | pawsitivelytexas.com (pawsitivelytexas.com)
May 10, 2011As you may recall, when H.B. 1 (the State Budget Bill) passed the House it included a holdback of over $1 million in the Animal Friendly License Plate Account to help “balance the Budget. ... Animal Friendly Texas License Plate ...pawsitivelytexas.com
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Senate approves HB1 panel | Postcards (statesman.com)
May 9, 2011Senate approves HB1 panel. By Mike Ward | Monday, May 9, 2011, 04:23 PM. The Texas Senate has just approved conferees for the Senate-House panel that will negotiate the final version of the state budget. ...Postcards
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Senate approves HB1 panel | Postcards (statesman.com)
May 9, 2011Senate approves HB1 panel. By Mike Ward | Monday, May 9, 2011, 04:23 PM. The Texas Senate has just approved conferees for the Senate-House panel that will negotiate the final version of the state budget. ...Postcards
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The "Wait...WHAT???" Blog: Texas A&M University Officials: A Call ... (thewaitwhatblog.blogspot.com)
May 7, 2011... and transgender (GLBT) students also provide an equal amount of funding for student centers that promote “traditional and family values”—to House Bill 1. The amendment passed 110-24. Though it is unclear whether or not the Texas ...The "Wait...WHAT???" Blog
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Video: Texas Senate Passes Budget (bidenforsenate.com)
May 7, 2011May 4, 2011 The Texas Senate voted along party lines to pass a substitute version of HB 1. Duration : 0:1:46. Technorati Tags: budget, budget cuts, texas, texas senate.Bid EN for Senate
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TribWeek: Top Texas News for the Week of 5/2/11 — TribWeek | The ... (texastribune.org)
May 7, 2011The Texas Senate voted 19-12 along party lines Wednesday to pass its own version of HB 1, the House's budget for the next biennium. Not only did the Democrats lose their power to stop the bill under the traditional two-thirds rule, ...The Texas Tribune: Main Feed
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LGBT community must call on Texas A&M leaders to send message that ... (onestopnewsstand.com)
May 7, 2011In April 2011, Texas State Rep. Wayne Christian, R-Center, proposed Amendment 143 to House Bill 1 — an amendment demanding that public universities that fund centers for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) students also ...One Stop News Stand
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Recession Realities in Higher Education: State budget cuts ... (recessionreality.blogspot.com)
May 7, 2011Texas libraries, including the University's Moody Library, are bracing themselves for the effects of funding cuts proposed in the Texas Legislature's recent House Bill 1. The bill reduces funding to TexShare, a consortium administrated ...Recession Realities in Higher Education
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Senate approves budget | Higher Education Harlingen Faculty ... (hehfa.org)
May 5, 2011TFA: HB1 is a disgrace. Texas Faculty Association President Mary Aldridge Dean said the passage of the House Budget today spells the end of hope for thousands of Texas students who have prepared for college but will be denied access ...Higher Education Harlingen Faculty Association
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Eye on Williamson » Texas Senate breaks tradition, rams through ... (eyeonwilliamson.org)
May 5, 2011Last night, after the budget debate, Dewhurst pointed out that by taking the Rainy Day Fund out of HB 1, we will have plenty of money in the fund to pay for any shortfall due to entitlement programs like Medicaid. ...Eye on Williamson
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Eye on Texas – Governor Perry on Senate Passage of HB 1 Budget ... (orwfd.wordpress.com)
May 5, 2011Eye on Texas – Governor Perry on Senate Passage of HB 1 Budget Bill. Filed under: Eye on Texas, Texas by Moderator — Leave a comment. May 5, 2011. I applaud Chairman Ogden, Lt. Gov. Dewhurst and the Texas Senate for passing their ...Old River-Winfree Community News
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Video: Senate Passes Budget Along Party Lines — 82nd Legislative ... (texastribune.org)
May 5, 2011The Texas Senate voted today along party lines to pass a substitute version of HB 1. "It didn't come together the way I envisioned," said Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst.The Texas Tribune: Main Feed
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This Week in Texas: Wednesday, May 4, 2011 (mignonm.com)
May 4, 2011All eyes were on the Senate today as they brought up House Bill 1, the appropriations bill for the 2012-2013 biennium. HB 1 was originally brought up Tuesday afternoon but Sen. Steve Ogden (R-Bryan) did not have the 21 voted needed to ...Mignon mcgarry
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Liveblog: Senate Attempts to Pass Budget... Again — 82nd ... (texastribune.org)
May 4, 2011The Texas Senate today is expected to attempt yet again to pass a state budget for the next biennium. On Tuesday, Sen. Steve Ogden's effort to get a two-thirds vote and send the chamber's substitute for the House budget, known as HB 1, ...The Texas Tribune: Main Feed
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Senate passes its budget – Off the Kuff (offthekuff.com)
May 4, 2011Last night, after the budget debate, Dewhurst pointed out that by taking the Rainy Day Fund out of HB 1, we will have plenty of money in the fund to pay for any shortfall due to entitlement programs like Medicaid. ...Off the Kuff
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Budget News: Senate budget debate; state property revenue; budget ... (texasbudgetsource.com)
May 4, 2011... colleagues today to break an impasse over the state budget. Democrats warned that such a move could have far-reaching implications in the upper chamber that would extend beyond today's fight over House Bill 1, the 2012-13 budget legislation. ... Advocates for shuttering Texas' 13 institutions for the disabled thought they had the numbers on their side: a budget crisis so severe that lawmakers would have no choice but to close some state-supported living centers. ...Texas Budget Source
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Senate Budget Maneuvers Come to a Head Tomorrow—Contact Your Senator! (texasaftblog.com)
May 3, 2011As of today, HB 1 is the first bill on the list eligible for consideration tomorrow. So call early tomorrow and urge your senator to take a strong stand against this inadequate Senate budget plan. The Texas AFT toll-free line to the ...Texas AFT Legislative Hotline
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School-Finance Bill to Enforce Budget Cuts Waits in the Wings (texasaftblog.com)
May 3, 2011Senate Democrats can still maintain some leverage over the budget, even if HB 1 passes tomorrow, because they can withhold their votes from SB 22, a school-finance bill that is essential to make the budget numbers add up–and that would ...Texas AFT Legislative Hotline
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When Arts Education Leaves The Building | Jim Drake.Me (jimdrake.me)
Apr 27, 2011Should HB 1 eventually be enacted at anywhere near the funding level recently passed by the House of Representatives, the fallout will be devastating across the state. When the State of Texas makes the decision to place 100000 highly ...Jim Drake.Me
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Texas A&M Student Senate Forgot That Hate Is Not An Aggie Value (transgriot.blogspot.com)
Apr 23, 2011I was not happy to read that on April 20 the conservafool dominated Texas A&M student senate passed SB 63-106, AKA the “Sexual Education Equality in Funding Bill” in support of TX Representative Wayne Christian's amendment to HB 1 ...transgriot
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Now that's what I call people power – Off the Kuff (offthekuff.com)
Apr 23, 2011When University of North Texas students work out at Pohl Recreational Center, they will be saving the environment as well as working off those extra end-of-semester calories. UNT has installed the ReRev renewable energy system on 36 ...Off the Kuff
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Texas AHG: Texas House Bill that will affect herbal practitioners ... (texasahg.blogspot.com)
Apr 23, 2011http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Search/DocViewer.aspx?K2DocKey=odbc%3a%2f%2fTLO%2fTLO.dbo.vwCurrBillDocs%2f82%2fR%2fH%2fB%2f01716%2f1%2fB%40TloCurrBillDocs&QueryText=HB+1716&HighlightType=1. Posted by Texas AHG at 7:42 AM ...Texas AHG
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Travis County Democratic Party | Senators tend budget gap with ... (traviscountydemocrats.org)
Apr 22, 2011They then approved their version of HB 1 on a vote of 11-4. “It doesn't generously meet the essential needs of Texas, but I think it is adequate, and I think in these circumstances, adequate is a pretty big deal,” Ogden said. ...Travis County Democratic Party
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The Take Back Texas Alliance | Take Back Texas Alliance (takebacktexas.org)
Apr 21, 2011The Texas House passed its proposed budget, House Bill 1, on April 3, 2011. This bill attempts to balance our state budget exclusively with spending cuts, a policy that would have disastrous long-term consequences for the vast majority ...Take Back Texas Alliance
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Specialty License Plates Under Attack – America's Horse Daily (americashorsedaily.com)
Apr 21, 2011However, House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1278 in the Texas legislature plan to take 50 percent of all annual specialty-plate revenue to whittle down the state's $23 billion budget deficit. In 2010, revenue of approximately $16330000 was ...America's Horse Daily
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Texas Nursing Home Medicaid | gericarefinder (gericarefinder.com)
Apr 19, 2011“Members, I will promise you today before we bring back a conference committee report on HB1 to you, we will continue to address the problems HB1 has for Texas grants, Medicaid, public education and nursing homes,” Pitts said. ...gericarefinder
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Finance Committee Wrapping Up Better Senate Budget... - Blogged ... (bloggedarteries.texmed.org)
Apr 18, 2011They will debate the Senate Finance Committee's version of House Bill 1. As passed by the Texas House, HB 1 is a $164.5 billion, bare-bones budget that includes a 10-percent cut in physician Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance ...Blogged Arteries
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Student Financial Aid After HB 1 and the Texas Guaranteed Student ... (newsworthysanantonio.com)
Apr 15, 2011Student Financial Aid After HB 1 and the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation's Estimable Report on Financial Aid in Texas. Consider these facts from the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation, a state-founded nonprofit that ...Newsworthy San Antonio: A Collaborative, Journalistic Project
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HB 1: The Long Wicked Twisted Road Ahead | The Right Side of Austin (therightsideofaustin.wordpress.com)
Apr 8, 2011The Texas House passed HB 1, the state's general budget bill, HB 4, the supplemental budget bill and HB 275 allowing the state to tap the rainy day fund for $3.2 billion. In the words of Texas Country artist Reckless Kelly this is one ...The Right Side of Austin
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Op-Ed: Texas Puts Education First (therightsideofaustin.wordpress.com)
Apr 8, 2011Filed under: Texas House of Representatives, Texas Legislative Update, Texas Politics, Texas Senate, Wayne Christian Tagged: HB 1, Texas Budget, Texas House Bill 1, Texas Puts Education First.The Right Side of Austin
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Texas Puts Education First (themoralliberal.com)
Apr 8, 2011Without raising taxes,HB 1 puts public education first and appropriates 56% of our state budget to education in general, while still adequately funding our state's other pressing obligations such as Texas roads and highways, ...The Moral Liberal
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Video: Senate Signals Changes Ahead For HB 1 ... - Texas Tribune (texastribune.org)
Apr 7, 2011The Texas House sent its budget blueprint to the Senate this week. But many senators say those cuts are too deep, and they're ready to make some drastic changes.The Texas Tribune: Main Feed
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Zero-Based Budgeting Finds Savings for Texas State Budget - Smart ... (smartgirlpolitics.ning.com)
Apr 6, 2011House Bill 1 passed the Texas State House of Representatives late Sunday night. Before the bill was adopted, Appropriations Chairman Jim Pitts said, Today w…Everyone's Blog Posts - Smart Girl Politics
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House Bill 1 Does Not Fire Teachers | The Right Side of Austin (therightsideofaustin.wordpress.com)
Apr 6, 2011Texas House Bill 1 appropriates the funds constitutionally available for the State of Texas to spend in the next two year budget cycle. HB 1 has nothing to do with public school funding formals or the firing or hiring of teachers. ...The Right Side of Austin
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HB 1, Texas' Budget « Kingwood TEA Party ("KWTP") (kingwoodtps.wordpress.com)
Apr 5, 2011HB 1, Texas' Budget. The House budget, HB 1, now goes to the Senate where good and responsible reductions can be undone. The House reduced spending about 23 billion (12.3%) compared to the previous budget. More than 400 amendments were ...Kingwood TEA Party ("KWTP")
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Eye on Texas – HB 1 Now in Senate Finance Committee « Old River ... (orwfd.wordpress.com)
Apr 5, 2011Notify me of follow-up comments via email. « Eye on Texas – Lt Governor Press Release on HB 1 · Birds of Chambers County – Woodpeckers and a note on Tourism Dollars on Birdwatching in Chambers County » ...Old River-Winfree Community News
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Respecting Choice: HB 1 Passes (respectingchoice.blogspot.com)
Apr 5, 2011H.B. 1 passed this weekend at the Texas State Capitol. H.B. 1 is known as the "Budget Bill" and includes amendments which severely cut family planning funds. Those in favor boast that H.B. 1 is cutting $61 million dollars from the ...Respecting Choice
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Slipping Through the Cracks: Don't Wreck Texas Rally – April 1, 2011 (slippingthroughthecracksintexas.blogspot.com)
Apr 5, 2011Like other Medicaid recipients, Suzanne's child's future is up in the air under HB 1. Texas can either pay now or pay later. Untreated, children with severe mental illnesses may end up homeless, hospitalized, or in jail. ...Slipping Through the Cracks
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Texas Insider » The Result of Hard work Was Passage of HB 1 This ... (texasinsider.org)
Apr 5, 2011The Result of Hard work Was Passage of HB 1 This Past Sunday. The Truth Behind The Budget Process. Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Since early February the 27 members of the Appropriations Committee have spent 250 hours listening ...Texas Insider
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Fwd: TSEU Legislative Update: House moves Texas backward in budget ... (sammalmaguer.blogspot.com)
Apr 5, 2011Debate on committee substitute to HB 1 began on Friday, April 1st; unfortunately it wasn't April fools on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives. The Republican majority chose to cut deep, and threatening the infrastructure of ...SAMM ALMAGUER
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Texas House Bill 1: The Details | The Right Side of Austin (therightsideofaustin.wordpress.com)
Apr 4, 2011After hours of exhausting debate spanning parts of three days the Texas House of Representatives passed the state's budget bill, House Bill 1. In total HB 1 reflects a budget that reduces spending by 3.7% from general revenue and 9.7% ...The Right Side of Austin
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TFA: HB1 is a disgrace | Higher Education Harlingen Faculty ... (hehfa.org)
Apr 4, 2011TFA: HB1 is a disgrace. April 4th, 2011 Janie Santoy 0 Comments. Texas Faculty Association President Mary Aldridge Dean said the passage of the House Budget today spells the end of hope for thousands of Texas students who have prepared ...Higher Education Harlingen Faculty Association
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Eye on Texas – Texas House of Representatives passes HB1 « Old ... (orwfd.wordpress.com)
Apr 4, 2011Texas Senate. House Bill 1 now heads to the State Senate where Senators have been working on their own budget proposal. The current form of that bill includes about 10-billion dollars in extra spending over the House's version, ...Old River-Winfree Community News
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the weaker party: HB 1 Passes Texas House (theweakerparty.blogspot.com)
Apr 4, 2011The Latest Measure of Political Knowledge · Mistrial declared in Harris County bribery trial · Equal Justice? HB 1 Passes Texas House · Don't Know Much About Politics · When the Supreme Court Fears Too Much Justice - Th.. ...the weaker party
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Texas House Budget HB1 Lives Within Our Means » Alvin TEA Party ... (alvinteapartypatriots.org)
Apr 4, 2011Phil King and several of his colleagues successfully amended House Bill 1 to remove some $100 million in new fees.) Check out Amend. 244 on HB1 at http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/Actions.aspx?LegSess=82R&Bill=HB1 ...Alvin TEA Party Patriots
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HB 1 Vote – Aye | A Word from James White (whiteforeasttexas.com)
Apr 4, 2011Of course, this was very disconcerting and added to my resolve not to support HB 1. Well, I learned that a couple of days is a lifetime in the Texas Legislature. By the end of the week, Chairman Eissler had scheduled a hearing on public ...A Word from James White
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Texas House Bill 1 (area5democrats.org)
Apr 4, 2011Texas House Bill 1. Austin–Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-Houston) released the following statement in response to his vote against House Bill 1: “I refuse to vote for a budget that will hurt children, harm our elderly, ...Area 5 Democrats
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Back Up Off My Kool Aid!: Introduction to HB1 (backupoffmykoolaid.blogspot.com)
Apr 3, 2011House Bill 1 is the proposed Texas budget for the 2012-2013 year (to see the full bill click here). This bill was passed on April 3, 2011 by the house of representatives and is currently being considered by the Senate. ...Back Up Off My Kool Aid!
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Still on HB 1 - A Word from James White | Texas State ... (whiteforeasttexas.com)
Apr 2, 2011The Texas Legislature is still considering HB 1. We are on Amendment #141 of 427 amendments in total. In particular, we are only on Article II of the budget which addresses Health and Human Services. Our Republican majority has been ...A Word from James White
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Budget Passes Texas House « Crosswind Communications (crosswindcommunications.com)
Apr 2, 2011This week budget writers in the Texas House debated and ultimately passed House Bill 1 (HB 1), the House's version of the budget for the next biennium. As many of you know, the Texas House passed its Supplemental Appropriations Bill (HB ...Crosswind Communications
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Liveblog: House Debates HB 1 (texastribune.org)
Apr 1, 2011We're back in the House chamber today to liveblog the debate over HB 1, the House version of the general appropriations bills for the next biennium. Expect hours of passionate discussion that could continue into the weekend. ...The Texas Tribune: Main Feed
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Video: Lawmakers React, Look Ahead to HB1 Battle ... - Texas Tribune (texastribune.org)
Apr 1, 2011State Reps. Mike Villarreal, D-San Antonio, and Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood, react to the passage of HB4 and HB275, and preview of the upcoming battle over HB1, the House's bare-bones general appropriations plan for the next biennium.The Texas Tribune: Main Feed
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Young Minority Conservatives: Texas Budget HB1 Continues... (youngminorityconservatives.blogspot.com)
Apr 1, 2011HB1, like many other current state budgets, is Texas' answer to fiscal responsibility. In our own homes we have to maintain budgets that analyze spending and reduce it where necessary. Our states and national governments need to do ...Young Minority Conservatives
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Now Thats What I Am Talkin About!!! | Texas PTA Legislative Action ... (theotalks.net)
Apr 1, 2011IN HB 1. THE BUDGET BILL FOR 2012-2013. CALL TODAY!!! What you need to know: Friday, April 1, the Texas House of Representatives will vote on the budget for the next two years. The budget on which they will vote makes deep cuts to ...Now Thats What I Am Talkin About!!!
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Young Minority Conservatives: HB1: TX 2012-13 Budget Discussion (youngminorityconservatives.blogspot.com)
Apr 1, 2011It is a beautiful and serious day in Austin, Texas, as the House discusses and debates the Texas 2012-13 Budget, reviewing its overall approach as well as fine points. Also known as HB1, this bill seeks to reduce spending. ...Young Minority Conservatives
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Special Post–Texas School Funding Crisis and House Bill 1 ... (drjerryrburkett.wordpress.com)
Apr 1, 2011I do understand the challenges that you are facing in developing the state's budget for the biennium, but on behalf of the school children of Texas, I urge you to vote against HB1 until all budget balancing options are utilized to ...Education in Texas
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Key Budget Vote on Disastrous Education Cuts–Tell Lawmakers “No ... (texasaftblog.com)
Mar 30, 2011Tell your state representative: “Don't Wreck Texas … Vote NO on HB1.” Call your Texas House representative now... The debate starts at 8:30 Friday morning and will run all day and into the evening, maybe even overnight, as hundreds of ...Texas AFT Legislative Hotline
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Stop the Man-Made Disaster–The Texas House Budget Bill (HB 1 ... (texasaftblog.com)
Mar 30, 2011For Texas public schools, the budget cuts in HB 1–the state House budget bill–add up to a man-made disaster. Tell your state representative to oppose this unbalanced bill and support a balanced approach to balancing the state budget. ...Texas AFT Legislative Hotline
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Get Ready for Action on the State Budget Bill, HB 1, Later This ... (texasaftblog.com)
Mar 29, 2011Tomorrow Texas AFT will provide you tools you can start to use to make your voice heard in opposition to this destructive budget bill, HB 1, which will come to a vote on the House floor on Friday. For those who can make it to the ...Texas AFT Legislative Hotline
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musings: Vigil for Texas House Bill 1 (muse-musings.blogspot.com)
Mar 28, 2011Vigil for Texas House Bill 1. I got this from Texas Impact, a statewide religious grassroots network that advocates for people to advocate with their legislators on specific issues related to social justice: What: The Texas House begins ...musings
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House Bill 1 Floor Vote | Texas Impact (texasimpact.org)
Mar 27, 2011On April 1st, the Texas House of Representatives will vote on House Bill 1— a budget that closes schools, hikes college tuition, eliminates pre-K programs, shutters nearly all of the state's nursing homes, devastates community-based ...Texas Impact - people of faith working for justice
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CPPP URGES REJECTION OF HOUSE BILL (HB) 1 AND SUPPORT FOR HB 4 AND ... (newsworthysanantonio.com)
Mar 24, 2011“The Texas House of Representatives should reject HB 1. Testimony before the Appropriations Committee establishes the damage the proposed budget for 2012-13 would do to Texans seeking an education and to children, the elderly, ...Newsworthy San Antonio: A Collaborative, Journalistic Project
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Legislative Update: H.B. 1 funding won't keep up with SNAP ... (hungerisunacceptable.com)
Feb 25, 2011The Texas legislature's House Budget Proposal (H.B. 1) for the next two-year budget cycle has been hit hard; a 17 percent reduction in total funding for state services compared to the previous budget cycle. On the chopping block are ...Capital Area Food Bank of Texas Blog
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HB1 Texas' 2012-13 State Budget Introduced — We The People of ... (wtplongview.com)
Jan 21, 2011HB1 Texas' 2012-13 State Budget Introduced. | January 21st, 2011 by Cindy in Texas Politics. Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – “Texas families have had to set priorities & make difficult decisions to live within their means. ...We The People of Longview, TX
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Texas Insider » HB 1, Texas' 2012-13 State Budget Introduced (texasinsider.org)
Jan 19, 2011HB 1, Texas' 2012-13 State Budget Introduced. Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – “Texas families have had to set priorities & make difficult decisions to live within their means. The introduced budget is a positive sign that the ...Texas Insider
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Texas Hotel News: HB 1 Filed: Funding for Texas Tourism Promotion ... (texashotelnews.com)
Jan 19, 2011Today, the Texas Legislature filed the first draft of the Texas state budget as House Bill 1. To address the anticipated $27 billion shortfall in the budget, HB 1 includes very aggressive cuts to every state agency. ...Texas Hotel News
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Teacher pay raise comes at others' expense - YNN - Your News Now (austin.ynn.com)
May 4, 2006A proposed pay raise for Texas teachers comes with a little give-and-take because state senators want to allocate money to teachers at the expense of support staff. House Bill 1 aims to lower the property tax cap by about 17 cents. ...News 8 Austin Top Stories