Texas Constitution Amendment on Mental Health Commitment
A legislative proposal seeks to amend Article 1 and 4 of the Texas Constitution to allow temporary commitment for observation or treatment of mentally ill persons not charged with a crime for up to 90 days by county court order without a jury trial. The measure sets election dates, funding, and authorizes related provisions for text books and school funding as part of broader constitutional amendments.
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Texas Electors Vote On Old Age Aid Amendment
The document outlines amendment text for a Texas election on the fourth Saturday, including provisions for a system of old age assistance not to exceed fifteen dollars per person per month and eligibility for U S government aid. It also notes gubernatorial proclamation duties and a five thousand dollar appropriation for publication costs.
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Texas Open Saloon Prohibition Amendment Proposal
A joint resolution proposes amending Article XVI to ban open saloons statewide and empower the Legislature to regulate intoxicating liquors, including a State Monopoly on distilled spirits, with local option elections to determine legalization in counties, precincts, or cities. A special election is set for August 1985, with a $4,000 appropriation for publication costs.
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