Washington on the Brazos: Cradle of Texas Independence
The Washington on the Brazos State Park site is the birthplace of Texas independence, hosting a replica smithy where the Declaration was signed and the restored home of Dr. Anson Jones. The area preserves 1836 era history with monuments, pilgrimages, and plans for a Freedom Tower.
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Washington On the Brazos
Cradle of
Texas
Independence
Washington State Park
The
Brazos
Alamo
Goliad
San Jacinto
Anson Jones
Republic of Texas
Brenham
Texas Independence Day Organization
Tido
George Childress
Washington County
Navasota
Washington-on-the-Brazos
Texas Constitution Amendment on retirement fund for state workers
The proposed amendment to Section 62 of Article XVI authorizes the Legislature to levy taxes to fund a state retirement disability and death compensation system for state officers and employees, with specific eligibility rules and investment limitations. It sets contribution limits, specifies investment standards, and requires sufficient funds on hand for annual payments. The measure will appear on a statewide ballot on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1957 with For and Against options. The governor is directed to issue the proclamation for the special election.
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HOUSE
Texas
State OF
Teran
Sis
Constitutional amendment to raise aid for aged and blind
Joint Resolution No. 2 proposes to amend Article III Section 51a to raise the maximum monthly state grant for needy aged persons to 25 dollars and increase total yearly outlay from 42.6 to 47 million dollars for aid to aged, blind, and dependent children, with related federal matching and funding through December 1959. The measure goes to voters on November 5, 1957 with provisions on eligibility and accountability.
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NOUSE
Texas
State OF
United States
Omnibus
State Department of Public Welfare
Parents May Claim Tax Exemption Of Working Children
Parents may claim an exemption for a working son or daughter under 19 or a non student working child under 19 by year end. The exemption applies regardless of how much the child earns, including summer earnings up to $600 before school resumes.
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R. L. Phinney
Internal Revenue
Austin
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Andrew Robinson
Brazos River
Navasota River
Noah T. Byars
Hatfield
Washington on-the-Brazos
Phinney
Railroad Avenue
Ray's Food Town
Evadale Hywy
T. V. Service
Motorola
Granteed Alize
RCA
CBS
Warrick TV
Silsbee
Member
Federal Reserve System
Silsbee State Bank
Nsus
Houston Natural
Houston Natural Gas Corporation
Houston
Houston Pipeline Company
Houston Natural Gas Production Company
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