51.   The Texas Senate unanimously adopted legislation on Thursday to help improve border conditions.

52.   There is some concern about how the money would be divided among the states should they decide to settle as a group or if the federal legislation is adopted.

53.   TOBACCO-HEALTH -- WASHINGTON -- The Clinton administration urged Congress Tuesday to adopt comprehensive legislation that would severely restrict tobacco smoking at work and in public places.

54.   Werner said he hoped the legislation would be adopted.

55.   Without a budget, the judge said, payments can be made only if the governor recommends and the Legislature adopts emergency legislation.

56.   Parliament has adopted legislation that will make it easier for municipal governments to crack down on prostitution, officials said Friday.

57.   Palestinian Justice Minister Freih Abu Medein said after the Cabinet meeting that the proposed legislation was adopted unanimously, and without major changes.

58.   Prime Minister Adrian Nastase, however, said Monday that Parliament might adopt draft legislation the fall regarding the return of church property seized by the Communists.

59.   A U.S. official praised Bulgaria on Tuesday for adopting legislation cracking down on the pirate compact disc industry, but said the government should be tougher in its implementation.

60.   Also Tuesday, the Parliament in which her party has overwhelming control adopted legislation creating the machinery for a caretaker authority.