Texas proposes Article XI Section 7a amendment on sea walls
Legislative resolution outlines adding Section 7a to Article XI to authorize counties on the Gulf of Mexico to acquire land for sea walls and reclamation districts. It details funding, land ownership, bond issuance, district boundaries, condemnation, and the process to present the amendment to voters for ratification at a statewide election.
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Ama
Bay Shore
State of
Texas
Mexico
Gulf of Mexico
County Commissioners’ Court
Then
Lan
Qepurt
Republic of Texas
Mac
Senate
Yeas
Cause of Representatives
J. R
Department
State
Texas proposed constitution amendment on initiative and referendum
A detailed proposal from the Senate and House to add initiative and referendum to Texas law. It outlines voter petition thresholds, legislative submission, ballot wording, publication rules, and a $5000 appropriation for election operations. The measure progressed through both chambers with amendments in 1913 and was published for election in November 1914.
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State of Texas
Senate House of Representatives
Legis
Texas
A. D
Senate
House
House of Representatives
Propose Amendment to Texas Constitution on Legislature Pay
The document outlines a Senate Joint Resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to Section 24 of Article 3 of the Texas Constitution. It aims to increase compensation for members of the legislature and extend the length of the regular session, to take effect at the next general election.
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Profos
Senate Joint
Texas
Legislative pay and mileage amendment text from 1913 vote
The section outlines compensation for legislators twelve hundred dollars per year plus daily mileage for sessions and five dollars per day for special sessions. It describes mileage limits, proclamation costs, and the process for electors to approve the amendment, including votes and approval date in 1913.
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Senate
House
House of Representatives
Milam County Democrats Back Cited Support
A grateful note from a candidate thanks Milam County Democrats for their liberal support at the July event, acknowledging continued backing and encouragement from local party members.
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Milam County
Water 5 Cents Per Barrel From Santa Fe Tank
The Milano Gazette notes the Santa Fe Railway company now charges 5 cents per barrel for water drawn from their house tank. Large quantities are hauled daily as wagons queue for fills, and the lack of this well could drive people to dig wells themselves.
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Santa Fe Railway Pany
Milano Gazette
To Miiilam County People Appreciation Note
A brief message thanks supporters from the last Sa's primary. The speaker names Lam and expresses gratitude to those who backed them and reiterates appreciation for community backing.
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Miiilam
Last Sa
Lam
Skeeters Keep Ot and Ot Lotion Store Confusion
Fragmentary text hints at a local drug store name or product entries with errors. No clear event or person, but suggests a retailer issue or misprint involving lotions and insect terms. Further readable details are unavailable in the snippet.
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Skeeters
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