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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1972
Page
3
Texas Legislature proposes a constitutional amendment to set annual salaries for Senators and Representatives at 8400 dollars and per diem rules. The measure, to be voted on November 1972, includes mileage allowances and session length limits. It will be self enacted and funds remain from the 1971 73 biennium.
Voter guidance for the November 2 1972 general election includes proposed changes to Article XVI Section 61. The measure would require most county and district officers to be paid on a salary basis with phased mandates for sheriffs deputies and precinct officers beginning 1949 to 1978.
Public notice outlines a proposed November 1972 general election constitutional amendment. It details exemptions for property owned by public and religious entities, disabled veterans, and surviving spouses of service members, with specific percentage and dollar limits for various disability levels. The text specifies eligibility, benefit amounts, and related conditions.
Constitutional amendment resolves that Section 6 of Article 1X is amended to abolish the Lamar County Hospital District on its effective date. The Lamar County Commissioners Court may arrange transfer or disposal of the district assets.
The election on November 1972 will include a ballot item to vote for or against abolishing the Lamar County Hospital District at the Bara District polling place. Ballots must show the proposition clearly for or against.
Public notice summarizes a proposed constitutional amendment from the Texas Legislature Section 33. The text permits some state employees to serve on local government bodies without forfeiting state pay while outlining exceptions to prohibitions on holding multiple civil offices. The draft covers qualifications for offices and conditions affecting pensions and compensation.
A constitutional amendment would create a revision commission to study changes and report by November 1, 1973. The 63rd Legislature would convene as a constitutional convention in January 1974 to draft a new constitution or amendments with rules, compensation, and election procedures. The convention could be dissolved by two thirds, and the current Bill of Rights remains intact.
Public notice summarizes a proposed Texas constitutional amendment adding Section 3a to protect equality under the law regardless of sex race color creed or national origin. It calls for submission to voters on the first Tuesday after the 1972 election with ballot wording for or against the proposition.
The proposed amendments extend four year terms to the Governor Lieutenant Governor Attorney General Comptroller of Public Accounts Treasurer Commissioner of General Land Office and Secretary of State and relevant statutory officers elected at large. The Attorney General remains four years with reelection eligibility and residency at the state capital. The measure specifies duties and salary levels for officeholders and outlines forfeiture and legal advisory duties.
The draft constitutional sections permit certain nonelective office holders to hold additional nonelective positions if no conflict arises and benefits the state. It sets conditions for National Guard and reserve officers and clarifies who may serve as Soil and Water Conservation District directors while holding other offices.
Public notice outlines proposed changes to Article VIII Section 1-b and related provisions allowing counties cities and school districts to exempt at least 3000 dollars of assessed value for homesteads of residents aged 65 or older from ad valorem taxes. It describes alternative petition driven elections to set exemptions and notes tax pledges may continue under debt contracts.
A public notice reproduces a proposed Texas constitutional amendment section detailing how amendments may be proposed by the Legislature, election timing, publication requirements, and certification by officials. It includes procedures for explanatory statements, posting, publication timing, rate standards, and election returns to Governor proclamation if approved.
Public notice outlines a proposed constitutional amendment to Article VII Section 6b allowing a county to reduce its county permanent school fund and distribute the proceeds to independent and common school districts per scholastic pupil to reduce district debt or fund improvements while preserving tax revenue for lands and royalties.
Public notice summarizes a constitutional amendment proposing a Section 65 to allow bonds issued under constitutional authority to bear interest at a weighted average rate not exceeding six percent. It repeals conflicting provisions and sets the measure for a state election. The amendment becomes effective upon adoption and asks voters to approve a six percent rate ceiling for such bonds.
The text outlines proposed changes to Article IV Section 17 and Article Wy to set compensation for the Lieutenant Governor while acting as Governor and for the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House. It requests voter approval at the November 7, 1972 election for a salary of 22,500 for the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House.
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