Texas Senate Resolution Proposes County Hospital Districts
The Texas Legislature proposes amending Article IX to allow creation of county wide Hospital Districts in counties over 190 000 and in Galveston County with authority to issue bonds and levy a hospital tax not exceeding 75 cents per 100 dollars while ensuring elected voters approve. The amendment adds section 4 and outlines election, governance, and fiscal provisions. It also adjusts Article V sections on precincts commissioners courts and county offices.
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Confederate States of America
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State Building Commission
Confederate States
Texas Voters Approve Four Year Terms For County Officials
A joint resolution proposes amending sections 9 and 15 of the Texas Constitution to establish four year terms for district court and county officers. It calls for staggered terms by election and outlines eligibility, succession, and compensation provisions. The measure seeks to align state and county offices with four year cycles.
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Texas Senate Joint Resolution No 4 Overview
The document outlines amendments to Texas constitutional sections from Article V and related sections, proposing elected County Attorneys in counties without a resident District Attorney, Sheriff and Tax official reforms, and the addition of a new Section 30 defining judges of county-wide courts. It details terms, vacancies, duties, and legislative provisions for these offices.
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Texas
Commissioners Court
United States
Constitutional Amendment Proposes Four Year Terms in Texas Offices
Text outlines a proposed constitutional amendment to redefine terms for elective district, county and precinct offices in Texas to four years. It details affected offices including district clerks, county judges, sheriffs, district attorneys, and inspectors of hides and animals. The measure will be placed on the November 1954 ballot for voters to approve or reject.
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Texas Amendment Proposal on Governor Salaries and Per Diem
A proposed constitutional amendment seeks to let the Legislature set salaries for the Governor and other top state officers while ensuring minimum levels remain as of January 1, 1953. It also fixes a per diem of 25 dollars for legislators for 120 days and directs the Governor to issue the proclamation. The measure rewrites sections of Article 4 to implement these changes and directs submission to voters.
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State of
Texas
General Land Office
Secretary of State
Supreme Court
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State constitutional amendments on salaries and retirement credits
Legislature to fix salaries of governor attorney general comptroller treasurer land office secretary of state and per diem for lawmakers set at 25 dollars for 120 days. Proposals include retirement credit for teachers and state employees and election slated for November 1954 with official proclamation and publication costs.
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State of Texas
General Land Office
Secretary OF State
Comptroller OF Public Accounts
General
Texas Senate Resolution Adds Retirement Credit to State Employees
The Texas Senate considers Constitution amendments adding section 63 to Article XVI to credit all service as teachers or public school and university workers toward retirement benefits under the Teacher Retirement System or Employees Retirement System. The measure seeks to apply to appointive officers and state employees as well.
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Texas
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Texas Senate Resolution Amends Constitution on Welfare Aid
The proposal empowers Texas Legislature to provide and pay aid to needy Texans over 65, needy blind over 21, and needy children under 16, with federal aid accepted and annual state payments capped at 42 million dollars or the federal share. It requires recipient lists for inspection and outlines election and publication steps.
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State of
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Texas Confederate Pension Fund and State Building Plan
The proposal transfers Confederate Pension Fund money to a State Building Fund to finance memorials and a new state office building, with up to six percent for memorials. It authorizes a 2 cent tax levy per $100 valuation to fund Confederate pensions and the building fund, and sets election procedures for approval in 1954.
Texas Senate Joint Resolution proposes State Building Commission
A proposed Texas constitutional amendment creates the State Building Commission with members including the Governor and Attorney General, and a State Building Fund funded annually from Confederate pension surpluses. The Legislature would earmark funds for the Building Fund and specify uses including memorial erections under set limits, with election and ballot provisions.
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State Building Commission
State Building Fund
Confederate Pension Fund
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Texas
Board of Control
Senate
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Warmer in Layered Clothing Due to Air Insulation
A statement explains that wearing two thin garments is warmer than one thick one because the air trapped between the layers acts as insulation, reducing heat loss.
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