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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1968
Page
12
Public notice outlines proposed constitutional amendment number 21. It mentions cities and counties and potential development plans under consideration by a state or local authority. Details are fragmentary but indicate official action and timelines for public input.
The amendment would empower counties cities and towns to issue revenue bonds for industrial development with bond proceeds taxed property. Political process provisions outline anticipatory legislation and the required gubernatorial proclamation for the election on the constitutional amendment.
A Texas constitutional amendment proposal adds Section 1-1 to Article VIII to authorize refunds of tobacco tax paid on cigars and tobacco products sold at retail within Texarkana and nearby incorporated cities or towns. The amendment proposes a statewide election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1968.
A constitutional amendment proposal sets annual salary for Texas legislators at up to 8400 dollars and per diem of 12 dollars, with mileage and sessions limits. It directs submission to qualified electors at the next election for a vote on the salary framework and per diem.
Text shows proposed constitutional amendment Section 1 changing ad valorem taxation rules for merchandise in public warehouses. It specifies goods held by a warehouseman for hire with no financial link to owner, held beyond six months, and shipped out of state, may be exempt from taxation if stored in a public warehouse and available for inspection.
Public notice outlines Section 21 of Article 16 amending state procurement rules. It describes contracts for stationery and printing, bids by lowest bidder, and restrictions on conflicts of interest. The amendment also targets fuel purchases and contracting for legislature rooms and halls pending legislative approval.
Public notice outlines a constitutional amendment authorizing Dallas County to issue road bonds under Article IIT Section 52 upon a majority vote of resident property taxpayers qualified electors. It also directs ballot wording for and against the amendment at the November 1968 election and notes bond debt limits.
The proposed amendment authorizes consolidation of governmental offices and functions within El Paso and Tarrant Counties. It permits intercounty contracts for governmental functions and requires separate voter approval in each affected subdivision. Election timing set for the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1968.
Public notice announces Senate Joint Resolution No 4 proposing a Texas constitution amendment to Section 48a Article III. It outlines funding for a Teacher Retirement System including state and employee contributions, election timing, ballot wording, and proclamation requirements for a November 1968 vote.
Public notice summarizes proposed Texas constitutional change deleting Section 18 and replacing it to bar Senators and Representatives from civil office or appointments during their term and restricts voting for other members. Submitting the amendment to electors of Texas at a statewide election.
Texas proposed constitutional amendment to allow UT System Board of Regents to invest Permanent University Fund in US government and corporate securities with limits on holdings. The measure requires prudent management, full disclosure of investments, and self enactment upon adoption.
Fragmentary text outlines legislative power to set eligibility and limits for rehabilitation and welfare programs funded by federal aid. Mentions Old Age Assistance, Aid to the Totally Disabled, and federal payments up to 75 million dollars. Note references to education or eye care provisions and residency requirements.
Public notice outlines Renate Joint Resolution No. 39 proposing a constitutional amendment to create the Employees Retirement System of Texas, vesting administration in a state board of trustees and allowing investments with strict 6 percent contribution cap. It details election, ballot, and publication provisions and references related constitutional sections.
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