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[News Script: 18 year olds]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Texas Senate. The Senate weathered threats of a filibuster and approved a measure to give 18-year-olds the same legal rights as adults. Senator Bob Gammage of Houston argued in favor while Tom Creighton was opposed.
Date: March 12, 1973, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Constitutional convention]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about following a second day of heated arguments, delegates to the constitutional convention at Austin voted to allow Texas governors to fire appointed state officials provided that he is backed up with a majority vote in the senate.
Date: March 12, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Cissy Dolph]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about district court judge Herman Jones at Austin who informed all parties in a 3 and half million dollar campaign finance suit that his courtroom will not be used to ventilate issues in a political campaign.
Date: March 12, 1974, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: 18-year old legal rights]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about legal rights for 18-year-olds. A showdown over a bill that would have granted 18-year-olds the same rights as 21-year-olds was called off after the threat of a filibuster. A debate was rescheduled.
Date: March 12, 1973, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Manford]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Texas House. The insurance sub-committee heard testimony on proposed bills. The bills would have eliminated state-set rates for car and home insurance and allow insurance companies to set their own rates.
Date: March 12, 1973, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: XGR]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Texas State Senate. The final vote for giving 18-year-olds the same rights as 21-year-olds was set for the following day. After debate, Senators gave tentative approval to the measure.
Date: March 12, 1973, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Insurance]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about insurance. The House insurance committee approved a bill that would require uninsured motorists to pay a fee to get their license plate. The committee also approved a bill that would shift the burden of proof from motorists to insurance companies.
Date: 1973-03-12T24:00:00
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Sissy's suit]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a state judge in Austin who has blocked the taking of depositions from 90 persons by the attorneys for Frances Farenthold in her suit against governor Dolph Briscoe.
Date: March 12, 1974, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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