Stimulus Funds Available for Public Sector Energy Improvements
July 13, 2009
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Senate finishes work for special session
Both chambers passed SB 2, the sunset safety net bill, Wednesday.
     One issue placed on the governor's call wasn't addressed by legislators. Governor Rick Perry asked the Legislature to consider bills extending comprehensive development agreements (CDA), which are essentially public-private partnerships intended to pay for new roads.
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Texas AG explains state's objection to GM bankruptcy
The court
     The Texas Legislature has enacted numerous laws that govern the relationships between franchise dealers and automobile manufacturers. In an attempt to avoid those laws, General Motors - which is 60 percent owned by the federal government - tried to force Texas dealers to sign agreements that specifically waived their rights under state law
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Office of Rural Community Affairs Becomes Texas Department of Rural Affairs Sept. 1
New name will make their status as an official state agency unmistakable
     Since its creation in 2001 by the 77th Legislature, the agency has awarded over 4,891 grants, totaling more than $642 million.
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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AWARDS GRANT TO TEXAS FOR THE LAST BATTLE: AN INVENTORY OF PALMITO RANCH BATTLEFIELD
Grant of $20,285 to the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission
     The Battle of Palmito Ranch took place May 12
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