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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1968
Page
10
Legislative action in Texas proposes a tax refund amendment for cigars and tobacco sold at retail within Texarkana corporate limits or any Texas city contiguous to Texarkana. Election details set for the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1968.
State proposes a constitutional amendment setting legislators annual salary not exceeding 8400 dollars and mileage. vote to be held in 1968 with ballots listing the amendment.
Public notice outlines a proposed constitutional amendment adding Section 1f to Article VII and details whether certain merchandise held by public warehousemen falls under ad valorem taxation. It notes inspection rights, validity of current statutes, and the amendment’s anticipated voting measures and timing.
Public notice highlights a Texas constitutional amendment to Section 21 of Article 16 altering procurement rules. It proposes bidding requirements for stationery and printing, excluding proclamations and certain school and judicial needs, and seeks voter approval to remove provisions governing fuel purchases and room furnishings in the Legislature with Governor and Comptroller contract oversight changes.
Public notice announces a proposed constitutional amendment to authorize Dallas County to issue road bonds under Article III Section 62 with a majority vote of resident property taxpayers. The measure would exempt such bonds from the county debt limit and outlines ballot language for November 1968.
Public notice outlines a proposed Texas constitutional amendment adding Section 64 to Article IV. It allows the Legislature to authorize consolidation of government offices and functions within Paso and Tarrant Counties, requiring a countywide election for affected subdivisions. It details contracting for governmental functions and limits on offices held.
A Texas constitutional amendment proposal would amend Section 48a of Article III to base retirement contributions on full salaries of Teacher Retirement System members. It would require voter approval at a statewide election with gubernatorial proclamation and publication. The measure details fund management and age or service thresholds.
A scanned legislative notice outlines a proposed Texas constitutional amendment to Article II Section 18. It details ineligibility of senators and representatives for civil offices of profit during their elected terms and explains ballot wording and election timing for the amendment.
Public notice announces proposed constitutional amendment authorizing the Board of Regents of The University of Texas to invest the Permanent University Fund in US government and corporate securities within prudent man rules. It specifies limits on ownership, eligible stocks, and required disclosures. The amendment sets election qualification and wording for voter ballots.
Section 5l-a grants the Legislature power to provide medical care and rehabilitation assistance to needy persons in cooperation with the United States. It sets eligibility limits, allows matching funds, and caps annual state expenditures for Old Age Assistance and related programs at 75 million dollars. It preserves existing Article XVI references and clarifies services including vision and corrective lenses. It reserves final authority on funds and interpretation to the state constitution.
Public notice outlines a constitutional amendment to Subsection (a) of Section 62, Article XVII, creating the Employees Retirement System of Texas and a State Board of Trustees. It sets funding limits, investment powers, and governance, with self-enacting language and the election date to be November 6.
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