Texas Amends Constitution to Expand Supreme Court Nine Members
A proposed constitutional amendment would create a Supreme Court of nine members with a chief justice and eight associate justices, set six year terms, allow vacancies filled by the governor, and appoint six additional justices upon effect. It outlines appellate jurisdiction, writ powers, and open sessions at the State Capitol. The measure was approved in 1929 for a July special election.
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Texas proposed constitutional amendment on governor salary
Joint resolution to amend Section 5 of Article 4 to set the governor’s annual compensation at ten thousand dollars and provide use of the Governor’s Mansion. The amendment becomes effective January 1931 and is to be decided by a statewide vote on July 16, 1929 with ballots marked For the amendment to the Constitution of the State.
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Sunday Movie Law Move Aimed at Texas Enforcement
Rep Ben Woodall of Marshall backs strict enforcement of the Sunday closing law for movie shows in all Texas towns after Gov Moody vetoed a bill to legalize Sunday films. He plans a resolution for the special session directing law enforcement officers, including the governor, to enforce existing Sunday closing statutes.
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Texas theaters run Sundays in 142 towns amid law clash
Woodall says 142 Texas cities show movies on Sundays despite penal code. He argues for uniform enforcement with no discrimination against theater operations.
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Notice to Contractors for State Road and Bridge Work
Sealed proposals to improve part of State Highway 9 in Gillespie County reopenS A P 42 A and B will be received in Austin until 10 A M April 24 1929. Work includes 26 drainage structures removing 22 dips grading and surfacing approaches between the Mason and Kendall county lines over 17 63 miles with 100 working days. Plans and specs available from Judge Herman Usener Fredericksburg and S S Posey Resident Engineer Fredericksburg.
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