Texas constitutional amendment on Permanent University Fund investments
The legislature proposes amending Article VIE to allow the University of Texas Board of Regents to invest the Permanent University Fund in securities and other qualifying instruments within prudent man rules. It limits exposure to any single corporation and requires US-listed, dividend-paying stocks. The measure, self-enacting, is to be voted on in November with voting prompts for and against.
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State OF Texas
State of Teas
Board of Regents
University of Texas
United Males
University of Yoxasem
United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Permandt University Fund
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Amendment text from Texas Legislature amending Section 18
The document records a constitutional amendment proposed by the Texas Legislature. It seeks to modify Article 11 by deleting Section 18 and replacing it to bar a Senator or Representative from holding any civil office created or whose emoluments increased during their term, with specific due date details for term Ineligibility and voting restrictions clarified for members of either house.
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Texas Constitutional Amendment on Teacher Retirement Contributions
Joint Resolution No 4 proposes amending Section 48a of Article 11 of the Texas Constitution to allow state and school district contributions to a retirement fund based on full salaries for teachers, with voter approval set for November 1968 and gubernatorial proclamation. The amendment details funding, eligibility, and publication steps.
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PNATE
State of
Texas
Yeader
Constitutional Amendment on Cigars Tax Refund Texarkana Vote
Public notice proposes adding a constitutional section to allow the Texas Legislature to refund taxes paid on the first sale of cigars and tobacco products in Texarkana and nearby areas. The amendment would be put to a 1968 election ballot with FOR and AGAINST options mirroring the text.
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Texas
Texarkana
Exas
Constitutional amendment to exempt inventory in public warehouses
Public notice outlines proposed Texas constitutional amendment to exempt certain property temporarily stored in a public warehouse from ad valorem taxation. It specifies criteria for exemption, storage duration up to eight months, interstate shipments, and access to books for tax authorities, with related legislative notes.
Senate Joint Resolution for Texas revenue bond amendment
A Senate joint resolution proposes amending Article HT to grant the Legislature power to authorize cities and counties to issue revenue bonds for industrial development. The amendment sets a statewide election on the first Tuesday after the 1908 election date with ballots listing the proposed change. The governor to issue proclamations and publish the amendment as required by law.
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Senate
State of
Texas
Constitutional Amendment Eight On Texas Purchasing
Public notice outlines proposed Constitutional Amendment Number Eight addressing Section 21 of Article 16. It proposes contracting for stationery and printing to lowest bidder, bans official self interest, and removes provisions on fuel purchases and required approvals by the Governor, Secretary of State, and Comptroller.
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Odomy Roy Moto
State OF Texas
Texas School For the Deaf
Judicial Department
Public notice on ballot amendment for El Paso and Tarrant counties
The notice details proposed constitutional amendment HJR60 Section 1 adding Section 64 to allow consolidation of governmental offices and functions within El Paso or Tarrant Counties. It outlines election requirements, contracting between counties, and limits on offices held. Section 2 states the amendment will appear on the election ballot on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1968.
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State OF Texas
el Paso
Tarrant Counties
Tarrant Coun
Texas proposal allows tax exemption for pollution control equipment
The text details an amendment Section 2-a granting the Texas Legislature authority to exempt from ad valorem taxes equipment or improvements on real property that are installed to eliminate or reduce air emissions or water contaminants, provided investment meets state air and water standards. It notes provisions for anticipatory legislation and references the upcoming November 1968 election wording.
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Texas
State of
Texas Constitutional Amendment on Public Assistance Limits
Section 1 revises Article Li to empower Legislature to provide and coordinate federal matching funds for needy aged, disabled, and dependent individuals, with State funds limited to 75 million dollars per year for public assistance and tied to federal matching. It includes rules on cooperation with the U S Government, rehabilitation services, and eye care provisions, plus constraints on optometrist practice.
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State OF
Texas
United States
Pblic
Against the Constitutional Amendment on State Tax Reductions
The ballot text advocates against a constitutional amendment aimed at steadily reducing state ad valorem taxes until all are abolished by 1978 except the levy for certain higher learning institutions. It references exemptions for widows of veterans and specific pension rules, with penalties and fund trusts described and long legislative caveats noted. The opposing side argues removal of state taxes, while preserving certain levies for education.
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