Amendments 10 to be voted on July 24th Texas proposal on voting precincts
House Joint Resolution No. 1 proposes amending Section 2 of Article 6 to allow qualified voters to vote in precincts other than their residence under conditions, with poll tax provisions and a statewide election set for July 24, 1915. The measure authorizes appropriation for proclamation and election costs. John G. McKay, Secretary of State.
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House
State of
Texas
State of Texas
United States
Congress
John G. McKay
Secretary
Commissioners’ Court
Texas Proposal to Amend Constitution on Supreme Court and Tax
The document outlines Senate Joint Resolution No 3 proposing a constitutional amendment in Texas. It details a Supreme Court with a Chief Justice and four Associate Justices, qualifications, tenure, and salaries, plus election procedures and vacancy rules. It also covers taxes limiting property tax rates, road levy authority, and election plans for July 1915 with a five thousand dollar appropriation for printing and proclamation.
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Senate
State of
Texas
Supreme Court
United States
John G. MekKay
Texas House Joint Resolution No 4 Proposal
A joint resolution from the Texas Legislature proposes and submits to voters an amendment to allow property tax valuations to exceed fifty cents per one hundred dollars in any county. This measure seeks to change current limits and requires public approval.
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House
State of
Texas
Texas House Joint Resolution to Create Student Loan Fund
The document proposes amending Article 7 Section 3b to allow counties by a voter majority to create a Student's Loan Fund for educational purposes. It outlines funding via property tax up to 20 cents per $100, with election triggers, publication requirements, and governing duties, including a $5,000 appropriation for election costs.
Texas readers vote on bond issuance amendment to Section 52
Senate Joint Resolution No. 13 proposes amending Section 52 of Article 3 to allow counties and districts to issue bonds and levy taxes for public improvements including rivers, canals, roads, and drainage. A 1915 special election on July 4 is set with ballots stating support or opposition and a $5000 appropriation for proclamation and printing costs.
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Senate
State of
Texas
State of Texas
Ueed
Pub .Treasury
Texas House Joint Resolution on UT and medical branch locations
Amendment to article 7 proposes establishing and maintaining the University of Texas with a permanent location in Travis County and fixing the medical branch location in Galveston County, continuing the process for separate maintenance and related constitutional provisions.
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House
State of Texas
University of Texas
Travis County
Galveston County
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