Texas Legislature Proposes Salaries Amendment for 1972 Vote
Public notice announces a constitutional amendment to Article II Section 24 raising annual salaries for Senators and Representatives to $8,400 from the public treasury and a per diem of $12 for specified days plus mileage, with a 140 day regular session limit and election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1972.
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State OF
Texas
Putitie
Senate
House of Rep
House of Representatives
Constitutional Amendment on County and District Officers Pay
A Texas constitutional amendment proposal sets statewide salary pay for district and county officers and mandates salary for justices of the peace and precinct officers in most counties. It designates county commissioners to decide fee or salary for various offices and outlines fee handling and notary and surveyor pay rules. The measure would be decided in the November 7, 1977 general election.
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State OF Texas
Texas
State of
Commissioners Courts
Proposed Texas ballot amendment on tax exemptions for property and veterans
The text outlines Section 2 of Article VIII proposing exemptions from property taxes for public property used for public purposes, religious worship premises, church or religious society dwellings, school properties, and endowment funds under certain limits, plus detailed exemptions for disabled veterans and surviving spouses and children. It specifies two year limits for land and property owned by certain institutions and describes disability percentages and value caps for exemptions, including survivor benefits for fallen service members.
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State OF
Texas
State of Texas
Constitutional Amendment Abolishes Lamar County Hospital District
Public notice states Section 6 of Article X be amended to abolish the Lamar County Hospital District on the amendment’s effective date. Commissioners Court may transfer or dispose of assets. Voters decide at the general election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1972.
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State OF Texas
Lamar County
Commissioners Court of
Lamar County Hospital
State of
Texas
United States
Supreme Court of
Texas constitutional amendment proposes limits on dual offices
Public notice outlines a proposed constitutional amendment affecting Article XVI Sections 33 10 and 40. It aims to prevent accounting officers from issuing state funds to individuals holding multiple civil offices and to clarify limits on who may serve on local governmental district governing bodies while receiving state pay. The measure details exceptions for certain national guard and reserve officers and notes protections for nonstate officers. It references specific provisions and voting procedures for the November 7 ballot.
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State OF
Texas
State of Texas
Soil and Water Conservation Districts
United States
Texas Constitutional Revision Commission Amendment Proposed
Public notice outlines a proposed constitutional amendment adding a revision commission. It details staff, funding, study deadlines by November 1, 1973, and the 63rd Legislature convening January 1974 as a constitutional convention. It covers compensation, dissolution rules, and election procedures for proposed changes.
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State OF
Texas
State of Texas
Supreme Court
Court of Criminal Appeals
General Revenue Fund
Texas Tax Exemption Amendment Proposal Details
Public notice outlines constitutional amendment allowing exemptions of at least $3,000 of assessed value from ad valorem taxes for residence homesteads. It permits counties cities and school districts to adopt exemptions for residents aged 65 or older and requires election triggers if petitioned by 20 percent of voters. The measure includes safeguards for pledged debts and contract obligations.
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State OF
Texas
Texas Constitutional Amendment Election Notice 1972
Public notice announces a proposed constitutional amendment adding Section 3a to guarantee equality under the law regardless of sex race color creed or national origin. The amendment is self operative and will be voted on November 7 1972 at the general election with ballots listing for or against the proposition.
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State OF
Texas
Texas Counties May Reduce Permanent School Fund Under Bill
Public notice outlines proposed constitutional amendment Section 6b allowing a county commissioners court to cut the county permanent school fund and distribute funds to independent and common school districts per scholastic basis to reduce bonded indebtedness or fund permanent improvements while preserving tax payments on school lands and royal interests. The measure does not affect state financial aid to districts.
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State OF Texas
Commissioners Court
Texas constitutional amendment on ballot number 10
Public notice outlines proposed amendment number 10 to revise Texas Constitution Article XVII Section 1. It details legislative proposal, two thirds approval, required publications, notices by secretary of state, publication rates, and election procedures for the amendment.
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State OF
Texas
State of Texas
Secretary of State
Constitutional amendment sets six percent interest ceiling for bonds
The section amends Article III to allow bonds issued under constitutional authority to bear interest at a weighted average rate not exceeding 6 percent. It repeals conflicting provisions and requires voter approval at the upcoming general election to adopt the change.
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State OF
Texas
Constitutional Four Year Term Amendment Passed
The proposed constitutional amendment sets a four year term for the Governor Lieutenant Governor Attorney General Comptroller Treasurer Commissioner of the General Land Office and Secretary of State and certain statutory state officers elected at large. It specifies residency qualifications and salary provisions and requires funds be deposited into the State Treasury.
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State of
Texas
Comptroller of Public Accounts
General Land Office
Secretary of State
Public Notice on Texas Constitution Section Reforms November 1972
A public notice proposes ballot language on constitutional amendments concerning Section 33 and Section 40 of Article XVI. It outlines restrictions on holding multiple offices and executive pay, including allowances for National Guard members and specific exceptions for Soil and Water Conservation District Directors. The text references legislative authority and intent for amendments and directs ballots for voting on the proposition.
Texas Constitutional Amendment Public Notice
Public notice of proposed constitutional amendments in Texas details Section 17 vacancy rules for governor and lieutenant governor, compensation during administration, and a new Section 24a setting annual salaries of 22 500 for the lieutenant governor and Speaker. Election date listed as November 7 1972 with ballots to indicate support or opposition.
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Texas
Senate
House of Representatives
Togethor
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