Amendments Set for July 24 Texas Ballot
Texas proposes constitutional changes including voter eligibility for state offices in certain precincts, Supreme Court size and terms, road tax limits, and a new Student’s Loan Fund. Proposals call for July 24 1915 election with five thousand dollar appropriations for proclamation, printing, and election costs.
Texas House Joint Resolution Four Proposal on Property Tax
Joint resolution from the Texas Legislature proposes an amendment to exceed fifty cents per one hundred dollars of property valuation in any county and submit it to a vote of the people for approval. The measure aims to adjust local tax limits and standardize fiscal authority across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
State of Texas
Commissioners’ Court
John G. MekKay
Secretary
House
Texas House Joint Resolution Amends Constitution
House Joint Resolution No. 9 proposes adding Section 3b to Article 7 to authorize the legislature to create a student loan fund in each county tied to public schools. It outlines the new county fund structure and frames the constitutional amendment for voter consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
State of Texas
Texas moves to amend constitution for bonds and taxes
Senate Joint Resolution No 18 proposes amending Section 52 of Article 3 to authorize county and district bonds for rivers, roads, dams and other public improvements with two thirds voter approval and tax levies. It also outlines college and university reorganization plans including the University of Texas in Travis County and the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas in Brazos County, with funding and location provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
State of
Texas
Pub Treasury
House
State of Texas
University of Texas
Travis County
Medical
Galveston County
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Brazos County
College of Industrial Arts
Denton County
Junior Agricultural College
Agricultural and Mechanical College Board
Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Prairie View
Waller County
Republic of State of Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
United States
Congress
John G. McKay
Supreme Court
John G. McWkay
R. F. Holloway
A. R. Jarrett
W. J. Wilkins
W. C. Reynolds
J. BL. Layne