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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1968
Page
12
Public notice reports a proposed constitutional change adding Section 52a to Article II authorizing counties cities and towns to issue revenue bonds for industrial development with tax provisions and election language to appear on the first Monday after a specified date. Proclamation and publication requirements noted.
Public notice announces proposed Texas constitutional amendment to add Section 1-f restoring ad valorem tax exemption for merchandise held in public warehouses if shipped by regulated carrier, held briefly, and destined out of state. It outlines adoption process and required legislative language while noting it does not validate existing laws.
Statewide public notice announces Constitutional Amendment AA related to Section 21 of Article 16 and procurement rules. Amending provisions remove certain fuel purchase and furnishing contracts of the Legislature and approve contracts by Governor Secretary of State and Comptroller.
Public notice outlines proposed constitutional amendments delegating to the Legislature authority to refund taxes on cigars and tobacco products sold at retail within Texarkana Texas and its contiguous Texas cities. It specifies reading and voter consideration on the first Monday in November.
A public notice outlines a Texas constitutional amendment to Section 24 of Article III. It proposes lawmakers receive up to 8400 dollars annually plus per diem and mileage allowances, with session length limits and travel rates. The measure would appear on the ballot for voter approval and details salary caps and mileage calculations.
Public notice details a Texas constitutional amendment to allow Dallas County to issue road bonds under Article III Section 52e with a majority vote of resident property taxpayers. It states bonds not counted toward the debt limit and presents voters with FOR and AGAINST ballots to be cast at a November election.
Section 64 would let the Legislature authorize consolidation of governmental offices and functions within El Paso and Tarrant Counties. An election would be held in affected subdivisions for approval by a majority. Counties may contract with each other to perform governmental duties under Legislature set terms. No contract would create multiple offices for any one person. The amendment would be voted on on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
A proposed Texas constitutional amendment would add Section 48a to Article III to allow retirement fund contributions based on full salary of Teacher Retirement System members. It calls for a November 1968 election with specific ballot language and Governor’s proclamation.
Public notice outlines a constitutional amendment restricting lawmakers from holding civil office with emoluments during terms and defines ineligibility and voting rules. Electors will decide at the November 1968 election with the ballot showing For and Against the amendment.
Public notice outlines proposed Texas constitutional change to allow the University of Texas Board of Regents to invest the Permanent University Fund in US government securities and select stocks with strict limits on exposure. It details prudent management standards, income allocation, and legislative disclosure requirements for corporate investments. The amendment specifies self enacting provisions and effective upon adoption.
Public notice outlines a proposed Texas Constitutional Amendment authorizing state cooperation with the U S government to provide assistance and medical care for needy individuals and to fund rehabilitation and services under federal programs. It sets annual state funding caps for aid to Old Age Assistance, Aid to the Permanently Disabled, Aid to the Aided Families with Dependent Children at 76 million dollars, and details related provisions and restrictions.
The notice outlines a proposed constitutional amendment to create a state retirement system for Texas employees. It details the new agency as the Employees Retirement System of Texas with a State Board of Trustees, governance rules, investment powers, and participation rules. It notes self-enacting provisions and election specifics for November 6 and ballot wording.
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