Melvin News Briefs Reinforce Local Weekenders and Visitors
Aug 24 Melvin Texas notes a dry spell and cooler weather. Sunday guests included Rev. Lock pastor of Lobn Baptist Church and Rev. Crawford evangelist with Aaron in charge of singing. Numerous visitors from Austin Houston San Bernardino Killeen El Cajon and other cities gathered for gatherings and reunions at local homes and Richarda Park.
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Texas Cons Amendment Seeks Statewide Retirement System
Public notice outlines Senate Joint Resolution No. 4 proposing a constitutional amendment for a statewide retirement disability and death benefits system for county and other political subdivision employees. Election set for November 8 1966 with for and against ballots and governorship proclamation required.
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Texas Public Notice Proposed Constitutional Amendment Seven
A Texas public notice outlines Proposed Constitutional Amendment Number Seven on the ballot from House Joint Resolution 13. It seeks to repeal poll tax payment as a voting requirement and authorize voter registration. it details Section 2 amendments to Article VI and changes to Section 4, with effective dates and legislative implications. The notice also covers related provisions on absentee voting and armed forces voting, plus publication requirements.
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Proposed Constitutional Amendment on terms of district directors
Public notice outlines Amendment Four to Article XVI authorizing terms for directors of conservation and reclamation districts to not exceed six years. The measure validates pre-1966 terms and requires ballots to show For institutional amendment changing the maximum term from two to six years. Ballot timing aligns with the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
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Texas Amendment Proposal for Survivor Benefits for Officers
The document outlines a constitutional amendment to provide state paid assistance to the surviving spouse and minor children of law enforcement officers, corrections custodial staff, or full paid firefighters who suffer violent death while performing duties. It specifies ballot wording, election timing, and proclamation requirements.
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Texas constitutional amendment on legislature qualifications
The document outlines a proposed amendment to Texas Articles III and IIIA to set the date when newly elected Senators and Representatives shall qualify and take office. It specifies class division of Senators after apportionment, staggered terms, and the governor’s duty to issue a proclamation for the required election.
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Public Notice Proposed Constitutional Amendment on Agricultural Land
Public notice outlines Constitutional Amendment Number One on the ballot for Texas voters in 1966. It adds Article VIII Section 1-d to require land designated for agricultural use to be taxed only on factors related to agricultural use, with procedures for designation, inspection, annual valuation notes, and penalties for diversion or sale. The amendment sets criteria, filing duties, and an election date after the first Monday in November 1966.
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Public Notice Proposal Constitutional Amendment Eight on Ballot
Public notice outlines Proposed Constitutional Amendment Number Eight in Texas. It details adding Section 2a to Article VI to allow certain residents and former residents to vote for President and Vice President electors and all statewide offices, with varying residency rules and provisions for absentee voting. The notice references Governor approval, election law authority, and eligibility conditions.
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Constitutional Amendment Fifteen on Ballot Texas 1966
Public notice outlines proposed constitutional amendment number fifteen to allow state participation in programs funded by private or federal sources to establish and equip facilities aiding the blind crippled and other handicapped in becoming gainfully employed, rehabilitated, or served, with details on funding, oversight, and contracting. The amendment authorizes state agencies to accept funds and spend for private nonprofit entities under specified conditions and requires ballots to display the amendment description.
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