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Spirits move House to keep last call: Foes derail bill aiming to boost convention business at big-city hotels.

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| March 28, 2007 | This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Karen Brooks

Mar. 28--AUSTIN -- Legislation that would do away with last call at big-city hotels in Texas is on the rocks. The bill, filed by a Houston Democrat who called it "an economic-development tool," failed 73-64 -- after a colorful debate on the House floor that invoked such notable populations as Sunday-schoolers and drunken lawmakers. The Sunday-school argument prevailed, at least for this round. "I don't know," said a surprised Rep. Harold Dutton, the bill's sponsor, when asked what happened to his legislation. "I think the Religious Wrong showed up." Technically, he's referring to the religious right. And yes, they showed up. "On a Sunday…

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