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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1972
Page
7
Public notice for General Election on November 7 1972 proposes two constitutional amendments. Section 17 covers acting governor duties during vacancy and compensation equivalence. Section 24a adds an annual salary of 22500 to the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House, with ballots to vote yes or no.
The text outlines Proposed Constitutional Amendment Number 8 on the ballot SJR 1. It specifies a four year term for the Governor and other state officers from 1974 onward, detailing eligibility, residency, and duties for the Governor Attorney General Comptroller Treasurer Land Office and Secretary of State. The measure also addresses election timing and ballot procedures for the November 1972 vote.
Summary of proposed constitutional amendments to Section 33 and 40 Article XVI. The measure allows limited dual office holding for nonessential states positions and specifies exceptions for National Guard, reserve forces, and certain federal officials. It seeks to clarify that directors of Soil and Water Conservation Districts may hold more than one office or receive multiple emoluments under defined conditions.
The text outlines a constitutional amendment allowing a county commissioners court to cut the county permanent school fund and distribute the proceeds to independent and common school districts on a per scholastic basis. Funds would be used to reduce bonded indebtedness or fund improvements, with safeguards to retain enough to pay taxes on school lands and royalty interests. The measure also notes it preserves state aid to districts.
The text outlines a proposed constitutional amendment to create a constitutional revision commission. It details funding, staff, and procedures, including study timelines, the convening of the 63rd Legislature as a constitutional convention in January 1974, officer elections, compensation, rules, and the possibility to submit a new constitution or revisions to voters. Maintenance of the existing Bill of Rights is also noted.
The proposal revises constitutional limits on holding multiple civil offices in Texas. It clarifies who may serve in local governing bodies while receiving state funds and lists exceptions for National Guard personnel and certain U S officers, aiming to prevent double compensation.
A proposed constitutional amendment (HJR 82) seeks a six percent weighted average annual interest rate for bonds issued under constitutional authority. It would repeal existing rate caps and become effective upon adoption, to be decided by qualified voters at the upcoming general election.
On the ballot measure SJR 16, Section 3a adds equality under the law prohibiting denial or abridgment due to sex race creed or national origin. The amendment is to be submitted to Texas voters on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1972 with a voting option for or against.
The proposed Article VIII amends Section 1-b to allow counties cities and districts to exempt at least 3000 dollars of assessed value from ad valorem taxes for residence homesteads of residents aged 65 or older. Provisions cover state laws 1973 effective date election petition options and continuation of debt service.
Texas proposes amending Section 6 of Article IX to abolish the Lamar County Hospital District on the amendment’s effective date. The Lamar County Commissioners Court may arrange transfer or disposition of district assets. The measure appears on the general election ballot if approved.
The text outlines Section 61 of a Texas constitution amendment affecting officer pay. It sets salary basis for district and county officers in counties by population, grants Commissioners Courts authority to choose fee or salary for precinct officers, mandates salary for justices of the peace and certain sheriffs in broader terms, and specifies fee handling for all earned fees and notaries public, county surveyors, and public weighers. The amendment further requires salary compensation for justices of the peace in all counties.
A historical text outlines Section 24 of Article III approving annual salaries for Senators and Representatives not to exceed 8400 dollars and a per diem of 12 dollars for specified session periods. It also sets mileage at 28 dollars per 25 miles and caps session lengths and anticipatory appropriations for the 1973 biennium.
Amendment text outlines Section 2 of Article VIII including exemptions for public property religious and charitable uses, school property, and endowment funds, with two year continuation after purchase. It adds exemptions for disabled veterans and survivors with graduated amounts up to 3,000, spouse and children of killed service members up to 2,500, and surviving spouses/children of deceased veterans with equal exemption to the decedent.
Text details proposed on ballot number 10 HJR 68 Section 1 of Texas Constitution authorizing amendments in regular or special sessions. Requires two thirds approval, publication rules, and state election procedures with counting by counties. Governor proclaims passage if majority in favor.
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