Texas Constitution Amendments Proposed on Banking and Taxes
A sequence of proposed Texas constitutional amendments seeks to authorize banking corporations with state supervision, limit chartering to single locations, forbid foreign banks except U S national banks, and set election dates in August 1937. Other measures propose ad valorem tax limits tied to fair market value and discounts for early payment, with appropriations for election costs and implementation.
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S.J. R
Texas
State OF Texas
Cvapital
United States
State of
Edward Clark
Secretary of State
Texas H J R 26 A proposes aid to destitute children
A Texas House joint resolution seeks adding Section 51d to Article VII to authorize state funds up to 1.5 million dollars per year for destitute children under 14, with monthly aid limits of 8 dollars per child and 12 dollars per family. It allows U S government aid and sets election timing for August 1937, plus related publication and appropriation steps.
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State of
Texas
United States
Government of
United States of America
Texas constitutional amendment on road plan for Harris County
S J R No 16 VII Section 52d adds a Texas constitutional provision allowing Harris County and road districts to adopt a road plan by majority vote of local residents owning taxable property. It authorizes a limited five year annual tax to fund road and bridge construction, with formal requirements for plan submission, funding, and election procedures. The measure targets Harris County and road districts therein and was set for a statewide vote on the fourth Monday in August 1937.
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Harris County
State of
Texas
State of Texas
Commissioners’ Court
Constitution Amendment Would Rename Section 51-c
H J R No 26 11 of the Constitution seeks to rename to Section 51 c and endows it with power to provide under legislative limits and restrictions. The measure outlines how authority is granted while deferring specifics to the Legislature for implementation.
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State of
Texas
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