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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1935
Page
2
Long draft text of proposed Texas constitutional amendments covering trial by jury protections, temporary commitment of mentally ill persons, state free textbook provision, school funding, and officer salaries. Includes submission dates, election procedures, proclamations, and appropriations.
A legislative measure proposes to amend the Texas Constitution to let courts suspend sentences after conviction and probation terms under legislative rules. It also includes a section creating a new old age assistance program with up to 15 dollars monthly for eligible seniors, funded by state and federal aid.
The text outlines ballot language for a Texas August 1986 election on an amendment to authorize a state system of old age assistance up to fifteen dollars per month per person and to accept federal aid. It states the governor must issue the proclamation and print the necessary election materials, and mentions available funds of five thousand dollars for the election.
A joint resolution proposes amending Article XVI to strike 20a to 20e and restore statewide prohibition with local option. It sets for an August 1936 vote to repeal statewide prohibition, define open saloon, and allow counties and cities to choose sale legality by majority. An $8000 appropriation funds publication and election costs.
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