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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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Dueling tax proposals in the Lege

The Texas House passed a bill promising $17 billion in tax relief, a measure that is at odds with the Senate’s tax break plan, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The House bill would lower by half a home’s cap on appraisal increases. It passed overwhelmingly, 141-9. However, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the Senate, said that body will not approve it, preferring its plan to raise property exemptions from $40,000 to $70,000.

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Texas Department of Transportation calls for safe driving in work zones

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AUSTIN – Following a year in which fewer people were killed in work zone crashes in Texas, TxDOT is calling on all drivers to stay vigilant and help continue that downward trend. As National Work Zone Awareness Week kicks off, TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign is reminding drivers to stay alert and exercise caution when going through road construction and maintenance areas.

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Canadian City Wide Garage Sale is scheduled for this Saturday

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The Canadian Chamber of Commerce will hold a City Wide Garage Sale this Saturday, April 15, 2023. Maps are available at The Chamber of Commerce Office and also in the silver mailbox located at the front door of the Chamber building. Thirteen garage sale sites are illustrated on the map. For more information, call the Chamber at 806.323.6234.

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Commissioners Court honors Canadian Record Editor Laurie Ezzell Brown with resolution

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One of the items on the agenda of the Monday, April 10, meeting of the Hemphill County Commissioners Court was the Presentation of Resolution to Canadian Record Editor Laurie Ezzell Brown. Pictured are Hemphill County Clerk Sylvia Guerrero, Precinct #4 Commissioner Nicholas Thomas, Precinct #3 Curt McPherson, Laurie Ezzell Brown, Hemphill County Judge Lisa Johnson, Precinct #1 Dawn Webb, and Commissioner #2 Tim Alexander.

RESOLUTION

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Comptroller distributes $977 million in monthly sales tax revenue to local governments

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(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $977.2 million in local sales tax allocations for April, 12.8 percent more than in April 2022.

These allocations are based on sales made in February by businesses that report tax monthly.

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TPWD Cautions: Don’t Handle Wildlife, Especially Babies

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AUSTIN — Spring has sprung. With extended sunshine and milder days, more people are enjoying the outdoors as native wildlife adds new fawns and hatchlings to their broods. Texans may start to notice more wildlife in their backyard, neighborhood or surrounding areas. The best thing to do is to leave them alone.