Texas Constitution Amendment for apportionment board
Texas legislatures propose amending Section 28 of Article IX to create a Legislative Redistricting Board of five members to apportion the state if the legislature fails after a decennial census. The board would act within set timelines, with funding and court jurisdiction to enforce. A November 1948 vote would decide the amendment with For and Against clauses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
United States
Legislative
House of Representatives
Comptroller of Public Accounts
General Land Office
City of
Austin
Secretary of State
Sysem Court of Texas
Texas House Joint Resolution on Community Property Amendment
The document details a proposed Texas constitutional amendment allowing spouses to partition community property in writing into separate interests or upon equal undivided interests and to convert such interests to separate property. It outlines self executing provisions, submission to voters on November 2, 1948, and ballot wording for supporters and opponents. It includes authorization for form and recordation requirements and potential state legislation. It closes with a governor’s proclamation directive and a message from Otto P. Moore, Colorado County Attorney, thanking constituents for nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
State of Texas
Otto BP. Moore
Colorado County
Otto P, Moore, SA
Colorado
Amendment to Article IV proposes succession for governor vacancy
House Joint Resolution asks to amend Article IV by adding Section 3a to provide for gubernatorial succession if the governor dies becomes disabled or fails to qualify before taking office. It outlines proclamation and publication by the governor and establishes the needed sections.
Spite of Every Effort Teaches Parents Good Manners
Fragmentary note discusses attempts to instruct children by teaching them manners and parental guidance, reflecting social focus on upbringing and discipline in a local context.
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Mgr
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Bendix
Sherwin
Universal Supply Co., Inc
TIBE
Stiles Agency
Moore
Sweele
Eegular Bots
Mos
Quarrs
F. B. Dove
Main St
First National Bank
F. D.1.c
Eagle Lake Insurance Agency
W. E. McRee
Kuhn
Hime
Cae
Estlinbaum Bros
Massey Harris
Gless Farm Equipment CO
W.H. Strahan
Richmond
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