Galveston Bond Amendment Proposed for Protective Works
Senate Joint Resolution No 23 proposes amending Article sixteen to allow Galveston City and County to issue up to 5 million dollars in bonds for seawalls breakwaters and protective works. It outlines tax levies sinking fund requirements and voter approval. The Governor would issue a proclamation for the November 1919 vote with a 5 thousand dollar appropriation for costs.
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State of Texas
Galveston
State of
Texas
Galveston County
City of
Board of Commissioners
City and
Coun
Texas bond issue for highway construction proposed amendment
A Texas House Joint Resolution proposes amending Section 49 to authorize up to 75 million dollars in state bonds for durable highway construction. It outlines tax provisions, county apportionment, and a statewide vote on the November 1919 election, with emergency suspension for rapid passage.
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George F. Howard
Texas Constitutional Amendment on Local Tax Powers
A proposed Texas constitution amendment would raise local tax limits for roads buildings and maintenance. It outlines levy caps of thirty-five cents state tax, thirty-five for city county purposes, thirty cents for roads, fifteen for jurors, and up to fifty cents for public buildings and related works, with a onetime sixty cent road levy allowed by voters. It specifies election procedures and a $5,000 appropriation for publication and election costs.
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State of
Texas
State of Texas
Commissioners’ Court
A. D
George F. Howard
Texas House Joint Resolution delaying Confederate pension tax measure
The document outlines amendments to Texas Constitution Section 51 Article 3 allowing pensions for Confederate soldiers sailors and widows who resided in Texas before 1910 with a seven cent tax on property to fund the pension. It specifies eligibility, entitlement to pension rolls, and authority to create a pension fund plus home provisions and election timing for ratification in 1919. It also includes a second proposed amendment to Article 16 Section 60 enabling a division of prison system net profits between the state and prisoners or dependents, with an election in November 1919 and related appropriation for election expenses.
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State of
Texas
State of Texas
Confederacy
George FF. Howard
George F. Howard
Printing and service phone number inquiry
A terse note seeking contact for good quality printing and associated service. The message requests a phone number to reach the provider for printing needs and support.
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George BF. Howard
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Thomas J. Martin
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