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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1962
Page
11
Public notice details Senate Joint Resolution No 9 proposing to raise state funds for needy aged blind and children from 47 to 52 million dollars per year. It outlines eligibility limits, federal matching, and required proclamations, ballots, and publication for the November 1982 election.
The amendment would add Section 31 to Article IX allowing hospital districts in Ochiltree Castro Hansford and Hopkins Counties with tax authority up to 75 cents per $100, enabling land acquisition, operation, and tax bonds and transferring titles to districts. It would be voted on November 6, 1962 with yes or no on the ballot.
The measure amends Article III to add Section 49-d authorizing the Texas Water Development Board to acquire and develop reservoir storage, lease or sell facilities, and use proceeds for bond obligations. It sets bond limits at 200 million and outlines approval, contracts with the federal government, and required gubernatorial proclamation for the November 6, 1962 election.
A proposed amendment to Article IX adds Section 9 authorizing the Legislature to create hospital districts from one or more counties, assume indebtedness, transfer city or county hospital assets, issue bonds, levy taxes up to 75 cents per $100, and require voter approval. It prohibits state funding and mandates a statewide election for adoption in 1962 with public notice and governor's proclamation.
The proposal changes Section 51 b of Article II to Section 61-b-1, allowing state funded assistance to needy US citizens aged 18 to 64 who are totally disabled, with a strict cap of 2.5 million dollars per year and a 20 dollar monthly limit per recipient. The amendment, to be voted on November 1962, requires ballots stating support for the ceiling.
Proposed Amendment Nine would authorize creation of two hospital districts in Brazoria County including parts of West Columbia and Damon ISDs and coterminous with Sweeny ISD. It covers funding, potential consolidation, bonds, and a Titus County home for the aged with up to 25 cent tax. Election proclamation by Governor required.
The item outlines a constitutional amendment to permit state employees to serve in advisory roles or on advisory committees or public school boards if not teaching personnel. It requires approval by the relevant state head or board, allows expense reimbursement, and includes conflict of interest safeguards. The governor will issue the election and publication order.
Proposal to amend Section 49 b to allow resale of unsold Veterans Land Fund lands to veterans. Sets election timing, proclamation by the Governor, and law-based terms, prices, and interest rates. Requires majority vote for adoption and publication as required by state Constitution.
Public notice outlines Constitutional Amendment Number Fourteen enabling general law to provide for trials de novo in appeals from actions or decisions of state agencies and political subdivisions. It states Legislature power to set procedures and that courts may not alter such appeals, with specific election details and framing on the ballot.
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