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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1968
Page
10
Public notice outlines a constitutional amendment adding Section 62a to Article I II, empowering counties cities and towns to issue revenue bonds for industrial development with tax provisions and anticipatory legislation validity. Election details and ballot wording are provided for the November election.
Public notice details proposed constitutional amendment Section 1 authorizing refund of the cigarette and tobacco tax paid on retail sales within Texarkana and adjoining Texas cities. Vote set for first Tuesday after 1968 election date with ballots printing amendment on tax refunds.
Public notice outlines a Texas constitutional amendment to set lawmakers salaries at up to 8400 dollars per year with per diem and mileage details. It specifies session length limits and travel allowances plus election timing for the amendment.
The notice describes an amendment to Article VII of the Texas Constitution to exempt merchandise in public warehouse custody from ad valorem taxation if shipped by regulated private carriers, kept for under six months, and destined out of state, with records open to tax authorities. A special election is set for November 1968.
Public notice announces a Texas constitutional amendment to Section 21 of Article 16 altering procurement rules for stationery printing and contracts. It includes removal of provisions requiring governor secretary of state and comptroller approval for certain purchases and related procurement restrictions.
The notice outlines a referendum on amending Article II and III to allow Dallas County to issue road bonds under Section 62 with a majority vote of resident property taxpayers. It specifies bond issuance without extra legislation and excludes prior bonds from debt limit calculations. The ballot presents FOR and AGAINST options for the amendment.
The notice outlines a constitutional amendment in Texas counties including Tarrant and El Paso proposing consolidating and contracting governmental functions. It notes qualified electors will vote in November 1968 on authorizing legislature to merge or transfer offices and duties at state and local levels.
Public notice outlines a proposed constitutional amendment to Section 48a Article III of the Texas Constitution. It seeks to allow state and school district contributions to a retirement fund for teachers based on full salary, subject to voter approval at the November 1968 election. The notice directs proclamation, publication, and election procedures.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a proposed constitutional amendment altering Section 18 of Texas Article III. It discusses eligibility for civil office, terms of office for Senators and Representatives, and voting on the amendment by qualified electors in November with ballots printed to show support or opposition.
Constitutional amendment proposes allowing the University of Texas Board of Regents to invest the Permanent University Fund in U S government securities and certain corporate stocks with limits. It requires prudent management, full disclosure by law, and self enactment upon adoption. Qualified electors will vote on the amendment.
Public notice outlines proposed Constitutional Amendment Number WWO to authorize the Legislature to fund and regulate medical care rehabilitation and related services for needy individuals, with federal matching funds and a cap of 75 million dollars for certain aid programs. It details residence requirements for participation and clarifies provisions about eye care and optometrists, plus submission to voters on first Monday in November 1968.
A proposed joint resolution to amend Subsection a of Section 62, Article XVI of the Texas Constitution to establish the Employees Retirement System of Texas as a state agency. It appoints a State Board of Trustees to manage investments and operations, sets contribution limits, and outlines self-enacting provisions for immediate effect upon adoption. November 5, 1968, ballots would include the amendment.
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