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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1934
Page
7
Texas voters are asked to approve amendments to Articles VIII and IX. The tax limit proposal ties state revenue to population, allows suspensions during war or disasters, and sets biennium caps. A separate measure lets Legislature create or modify counties with minimum areas and population, to be decided in November 1934.
The document outlines an amendment to the Texas Constitution Article 8 to establish equal and uniform taxation for real property and allow classifications for other property. It details exemptions including $250 of household goods and limits on occupation and income taxes, with provisions for counties cities and towns. The proposed amendment is set for a statewide vote on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1934.
Dwight Brightman thanks voters for the vote and lead in last Saturday's election and pledges to work harder for law enforcement if re-elected. He notes the runoff rules and asks supporters of all candidates to vote their choice, promising the highest type of service regardless of prior preference.
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