Texas Constitutional Amendments Dominated by Property Tax Clause
The document discusses multiple Texas constitutional amendments including repeal of Article VII Section 17 on state property tax funding for 17 universities, shifting to a legislature funded through appropriations, and proposing new limits and terms for various district boards, treasurer auditor mergers, and bond interest rate ceilings to align with modern market conditions. It highlights arguments for and against, emphasizing local funding, education, and fiscal flexibility.
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Ala
Texas
University of Texas System
Texas A&m University System
Hungry Artist Show Slated October 30-31
Two Wellington residents in the arts will join the Hungry Artist Show at Western Plaza Amarillo on October 30 and 31. John Dodge and Barbara Duncan will showcase works alongside more than 130 Panhandle artists. Proceeds fund scholarships for high school and college art students in the Texas Panhandle.
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Wellington Peopl
Western Plaz
Amarillo
John Dodge
Doodlin Dodges
Barbara Duncan
Herb Duncan
Amarillo Fine Art Association
Panhandle
Texas Panhandl
Jack Hightower Deserves Re-election Support Letter
A political letter praises Congressman Jack Hightower for representing farmers in Washington and voicing concerns over Japan's trade restrictions. The writer notes his eight years in office, seniority, and respect among colleagues, urging voters to re-elect him next Tuesday.
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Jack Hightower
Congress
Washington
Japan
Henry Wells
State Rep Foster Whaley backs all six Constitutional Amendments
Political Notebook quotes State Representative Foster Whaley expressing support for all six amendments. He notes No 1 would tax felt rates, No 2 would raise the spending cap for aid to needy children and medical care, No 3 raises farming implement exemptions, No 4 has no issues, No 5 affects only two counties, and No 6 lifts the bond ceiling from 10 to 12 percent to match market conditions. Henry Wells.
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Foster Whaley
Craig Washington
Texas
Henry Wells
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Texas Press Association
Wellington
Tarrant
Bee
Wellington High School
Texas Education Agency
Austin
Wanda Cardwell
Political Notebook
the National Association of Secretaries of State
The
Advertising Council
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