The DeLeon Free Press. (De Leon, Tex.), Vol. 46, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, July 31, 1936 Page: 3 of 8
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S. J. R. No. 2u
4 JOINT RESOLUTION
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Said proposed Constitution-
the qualified electors o/
al the next general elect-
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first
uv uub oi ine year, ana nave reduced the price to
move them. Come early while the sizes are complete.
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the State
not otherwise
the expense of
There is hereby creat-
Paroles.
members
Goyp^or
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prenr.ation therefor.
Be It Resolved by the Legislature
S. J R. No. 14
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Ladies’ two-tone
navy and white
Values, On Sale .
Prnnorin? amendment to the Con-
«‘itut-on nf S’ate cf Tex?„ fixine,
•he ssln^es of certain c'mstitvtmnal
Section 5 of
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R. B. STANFORD
Secretary of State
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Boys’ two-tone black and white,
and tan combination, large assort-
ment of sizes, .$1.95, $2.95 values
is a true and correct
R. B. STANFORD
Secretary of State
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Ladies* All White Sandals, Straps,
Ties, rnjd Pumps, both high and
Medium hMfi. Reg. $2.95 values .._.
X Th TE invite you to ride in a Ford V 8
* ’ “Scottie” demonstration car. See
for yourself the increased gas mileage
you get today in a Ford V-8.
This car is a regular Ford V 8, taken
from regular stock. It is specially painted
and fitted with a glass measuring tank
which shows exactly how much gas is used
as you ride. You take no one’s word for
anything. You sec the results for yourself.
Take this "Scottie Car” ride today.
Learn, once and for all, that you can have
Visit the F<JrD EXHIBIT at the TEXAS CENTENNIAL at Dallas, June 6-November 29.
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stock heavy on Ladies’ White Shoes
at this of the year, and have reduced the
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tutional amendments at the general
election to be held on the first Tues-
day after the first Monday in Nov-
ember, A. D. 1936, at which election
each ballot shall have printed there-
on the word?:
“For the amendment of Section 11
of Article IV of the Constitution of
the State of Texas, so as to provide
for a Board of Pardons and Paroles,
and to make the Governor’s pardon-
ing power subject to recommendation
of said Boaid, except in cases of trea-
son the Governor may grant re-
prieves, commutations and pardons
with the adviie and consent of the
legislature.
“Against >lhe amendment of Section
11 of Article IV of the Constitution
of the State of "Texas, so as to pro-
vide for a Board of Pardons and Par-
oles, and to make the Governor’s par-
doning power subject to recommenda-
tion of said Board, except i
of treason the Governor may grant I
reprieves, commutations and pardons) r._r
•With the advice and consent of the al Amendment shall "be submitted
j a vote of
with j this State
t/»gixlhture.”
Each voter shall strike out ,
pen or pencil the clause which does ion to be held throughout the State
not indicate his desire regarding the the first Tuesday after the
- above proposed -tmrenAnent. * • * Monday In Nd-fember, T938,' iX which
Sec. 3 The Governor is hereby election all voters favoring such pre-
directed to issue the necessary proc-, posed Amendment Shall write or have
tarnation for said election, and to printed on their ballots the words-
have the above proposed amendment “For the Amendment to the State election'
published- in Ute manner and for the , Constitution fixing the salary of the
time required by the Constitution and Governor a* Twelve Thousand (>12 -
laws of this State. , OOO.dO) Dollars per annum; the sal
tan and white,
Regular $3.95
of the Stato
Section ].
tide IV of the Constitution
State of Texas be emended
hereafter to read follows:
“Section 11.
ed a Board of Pardons and
to be composed of three
who shall have been resident citizen°
of the State of Terfas for a period of
not less than two1 years immediately
preceding such appointment, each cf
whom shall hold office for a term of
six years: provided that of the mem-
bers of the first board appointed,
one shall serve fcr two years, one for
four years and on« for six years from
the first day of February, 1937, and
they shall cast lots for their respect-
ive terms. One member of said
Board shall be appointed by the Gov-
ernor. one member bv the Chief Just-
ice of the Supreme Court of the State
of Texas, and one member by the
presiding Justice o* the Court of
tjiniinal Appeals; the appointments
shall
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offi/.prs hv amending r.„: ;
A-ti-le J «f the Constitution cf
-State of Texas fixing the salary
thfi Govereor et Twelve
per annum;
Sec. 4. The sum of
land (*3,000.001 Dollars,
thereof as may be necessary
Proposing an r~7~±_____; __ ’----\ .2_
11 of Article IV of the Constitution ’n Fhe Treasury
of the State of Texas, so as to pro- < propriated to
vide for a Board of Pardons and Par- such publication and election.
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of the State of Texas:
Section ]. That Section 5 of Ar-
ticle 4 rf the (.'institution of the
• tate of Texas be so amended a< to
hereafter read as follows:
“Sec. T'he Governor shall, at
stated times, receive as compensation
.for his services an annual ‘■alarx of
Twelve Thousand ($12,000.00) Dollars
and no more, and shall have the us,
and occupation of the Governor’s
Mansion, fixtures and furniture; pro-
vided that the amendment shall not
become effective until the third Tues-
c. • !
dons and Paroles
commutations of punishment and par- | amending Section 2? <»f Article 4 of
the Constitution of S‘ate of Tex-
es fixing the salary of the Attorney
General at Ten Thousand ($10 000 001
Dollars ner annum; bv amending
Section 2? f •.-■rle 4 nf the Consti-
tution of the State nf Pexas fixing
the salary cf the Comptroller. Treas-
urer and Cnnrnissioner of the Gen-
erel j Ore;,.P Pt Six Th<)lIsand
($0 009 00) Dollars per annum and
bv amending Section 21 of Article
4 of the Constitution of the State of
Texas fiv>n<r f},e sa]arv nf Cp(.
'Z'iLL"f Srate Six Thousand
(•>6000.00) Dollwrs per annum; pro-
viding fop its swbnifssic.’, to tl.
of the State of Texas ns u..?
the Constitution, and making
tional Representative to each one
hundred thousand (100,000) popula-
tion in excess of seven hundred thous
and (700.000) population.”
And those opposed to said Amend-
ment shall write or have printed on
their ballots the words:
“Against the Amendment to the
Constitution of Texas, limiting every
county to not morejthan seven (7)
Representatives under any appor-
tionment unless said county shall
have a population of more than seven
hundred thousand (700,000) people as
ascertained by the most recent Unite ! ;
States Census in which event such J
county shall be entitled to one addi-1
tional Representative to each one
hundred thousand (100,000) popula-
tion in excess of seven hundred
thousand ('’00,000) population.”
If it appears from the returns of
said election that a majority of the
voters are in favor of said Amend-
ment, the same shall become a part of
the State Constitution.
Sec. 3. The Governor of the State I
of Texas, is hereby directed to issu” I
the necessary proclamation for said
Election and to have same published
as required by the Constitution for j
Amendments thereto.
Sec. 4. The sum of Ten Thousand I
Dollars ($10,000.00) or go much, I
thereof as may be necessary is here- I
by appropriated out of any funds in I
the Treasury of the State of Texas, |
appropriated, to pay I
such publication and I
of all members of said Board
be made with the advice and consent
of two-thirds of the Senate present.
Each vacancy shall be filled by the
respective appointing power that
theretofore made the appointment to
such position and the appointive pow-
ers shall have the authority to make
recess appointments until the conven-
ing of the Senate.
In all criminal cases, except trea-
son and impeachment, the Governor
shall have power, after conviction, on
the written signed recommendation
and advice of the Board of Pardons
and Paroles, or a majority thereof,
to grant reprieves and commutations
of punishment and pardons; and un-
der such ru’es as the Legislature may
prescribe, and upon the written rec-
ommendation and advice of -a.major-
ity of the Board of Pardons and Par-<
oles, he shall have the potver to re-
mit fines and forfeitures. The Gov-
ernor shall have the power to grant
one reprieve in any capital case for
a period not to exceed thirty (30)
days: and he shall have the power
to revoke paroles and conditional
pardons. With the advice and con-
sent of the Legislature, he may grant
reprieves, commutations of punish-
ment and pardons in casAS of trea-
son.
The I egislature shall have power
* o regulate procedure before ’tlie
Hoard of Pardons and Paroles and
shall require it to keep record of its
.-ctions and the reasons therefor, and
shall have authority to enact parole
laws.”
Sec. 2.
rd amendment shall be submitted to
the electors of this State who are
the advantage of 8-cyUnder pcrfcm;once
and still get the real economy you want.
Phone your Ford Dealer now. There’s
absolutely no obligation.
YOUR FORD DEALER
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Support covered heels and stacked \ Z
heels. Regular $3.95 values, Sale .. Y"»vU
oles, composed of three members, ;
whose term* of office shall be for a I
period of six years, one to be appoint- '
ed by the Governor, one by the Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court of the
State of Texas, and one bv the pre-
siding Justice of the Court of Crim-
inal Appeals, such appointments to
be with the advice and consent of
two-thirds of the Senate present;
and so as to provide that the Gover-
nor of the State shall have the pow-
er on the recommendation &nd advice
of the majority of the Board of Par-
dons and Paroles to grant reprieve*,
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dom and to remit fines and forfeit-
ures, and, with the advice and con-
sent of the Legislature, to grant re-
prieves, commutations of nunishment
and pardons in cases of treason; and
to ptevide that the Governor shall
have power to. grant one reprieve in
anv capital case not to exceed thirty
( 0) days; and shall have the power
to revoke paroles and conditinal par-
dons; and to provide that the Legis-
lature shall have authority to regu-
late procedure before the Board and
/ to enact parole laws; and to provide
for an election for such proposed con-
stitutional amendment, and to make
an appropriation therefor.
Pe It Revolved by :he Legislature
of Texas:
That Section 11 of Ar-
of the
, so as
dav in January, 1937.”
Sec. 2 That Section 22 of Article
4 of the Constitution evf the State of
Texas be so amended as to hereafter
read as follows:
Sec. 22. The Attorney General
shall hold office for two years and
untd his successor is duly qualified
He shall represent the State in all
suits and pleas in the Supreme
Court of the State in which the State
may be a party, and shall especially
inquire into the charter rights of
all private corporations, and from
time to time, in the name of the
State, .take such action in the courts
as may be proper and necessary to
prevent any private corporation from
exercising any power or demanding
or collecting any species of taxes,
toils, freight or wharfage not author-
ised by law. Re shall, whenever
sufficient cause exists, seek a judi-
cial forfeiture of such charters, un-
less otherwise expressly directed by
law, and give legal advice in writing
to the Governor and other executive
officers, when requested by them, and
perform such other duties as may be
required by law. He shall reside at
the seat of government during his
continuance in office. He shall re-
ceive for his services an annual sal
ary of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00)
Dollars, and no more.”
Sec. 3. That Section 23 of Article
4 of the Constitution of the State of
Texas, be amended so as to hereafter
read as follows:
“S.ec 23. The Comptroller of Pub-
lic Accounts, the Treasurer, and the :
Commissioner of the General Land i
Office shall each hold office for the '
term of two years and until his suc-
cessor is qualified; receive an annual
salary of Six Thousand ($6,000.00)
Dollars, and no more; reside at the
Capital of the State during his con-
tinuance in office, and nerform such
duties as are or may be reouired by
law. Thev and the Secretary
State shall not receive to their own
use any fees, corts or perquisites of county shall be entitled to one addi-
offiee. All fees that may ^>e pay-
able by law for any service perform-
x . pd hr any officer specified
(lUalified to vote on proposed consti- Section, or in his office,
naid, when received, into
Treasury.”
Sec. 4. That Section 21
4 of the Constitution of the State of
Texas be so amended as to hereafter
read as follows:
“Sec. 21. There shall be a Secre-
tary of State, who shall be appointed
by the Governor, by and with the ad
vice and consent of the Senate, and
who Shall continue in office during
the term of service of the Governor.
He shall authenticate the publication
of the laws, and keep a fair register
of all official acts and proceedings
of the Governor, and shall, when re-
quired, lay the .same and all papers,
minutes and vouchers relative there-
to, before the Legislature, or either
House thereof, and shall perform such
other duties as may be required of
him by law. He shall receive for his
services an annual salary of Six
in cases. Thousand ($6,000.00) Dollars, and no
' more.”
Sec. 5.
H. J. R. No. 9
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an Amendment to Section
26 of Article 3. of the Constitution of
Texas, by adding thereto Section 26a,
providing that under no apportion-
ment shall any county be entitled to
more that seven (7) Representatives
unless the population of such county
shall exceed seven hundred thousand
(<00,000) people; providing for the
apportionment in counties of more
than seven hundred thousand (700.-
000) people; providing for its submis-
sion to the voters as required by the
Constitution and making an appro-
priation therefor.
Be It Resolved by the Legislature
of the State of Texas:
Section 1. That Section 26, of Ar-
ticle 3, of the Constitution of Texas,
be amended by adding thereto Section
26a, as follows:
Section 26a. Provided■* however,
that no county shall be entitled to o»
have under apportionment more than
seven (7) Representatives unless the
population of such county shall ex-
ceed seven hundred thousand (700.-
000) people as ascertained by the
most recent United States Census, in
which event such county shall be en-
titled to one additional Representative
for each one hundred thousand (100,-
000) population in excess of seven
hundred thousand (700,000) popula-
tion as shown by the latest United
States Census; nor shall any district
be created which would permit any
county to have more than seven (7)
Representatives except under the con-
ditions set forth above.”
„ Sec. 2. The foregoing Constitu-
tional Amendment shall be submitted
to a vote of the qualified electors of I
this State, at the next Genera] El- I
ection, to be held on the first Tues- |
day after the first Monday in Novein- I
ber, 19,36, at which election all votes? I
favoring said proposed Amendmen’ I
shall write or have printed on their I
ballots the words:
“For the Amendment to the Con- I
stitution of Texas, limiting every I
county to not more than seven (7i I
Representatives under any apportion- J
ment unless said county shall have a I
population of more than seven hun- I
dred thousand (700.000) people as I
of ascertained by the most recent United I
States Census in which event such I
> Treasurer and Commissioner of the
; General I/ind Office at Six Thousand
(■$(•,000,001 Dollars per annum, and
the salary of ’he Secretary of State
i at Six Thousand ($6,000.00) Dollars
per annum.”
And those voters opposing said
| proposed Amendmcrit shall write or '
have printed on their ballots ths I
words:
“Against the Amendment to the j
State Constitution fixing the salary )
of the Governor at Twelve Thousand I
(i* 12,000.00) Dollars ner annum; the
salary of the Attorney General at I
Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars)
per annum; the -alarv of the Comp-|
(roller, Treasurer and Commissioner
of the General Land Office at
Thcusam! ($6,000.00) Dollars
annjiTi. and the salary of the Secre-
tary of State at Six Thousand ($6,-
000.00) Dollars per annum.”
If It appears from the returns of
said election that a majority of the
votes cast are in favor 'of said
Amendment, the -nine shall become a
part cf the State Constitution.
Sec. 6. The Governor of the State
' f Texas is hereby directed to issue
the necessary proclamation for said
election and to have same published
ns required by the Constitution and
! aws of this State.
Sec. .. The sum of Five Thousand
+$ •.000.00) Dollars or so much there-
of as may he necessary, is hereby ap-
propriated out of the State Treasury
to pay for the expenses of said pub-
lication and election.
The above is a true and correct
copy. R. B. STANFORD
Secretary of State
Five Thous- I
------, or so much ! Thousand
thereof as may be necessary,
amendment to Section j hereby anp* .priated out of any funds
r not otherwise
pay the
of the State of Texas,
ary of the Attorney General at Ten I
-rk------($io,000.00> Dollars per
, is annum; the salary of the Comrtro’ler j
Unds .. w,. 1 —i_____ >
ap-
expenses of
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Scott, Mrs. R. L. The DeLeon Free Press. (De Leon, Tex.), Vol. 46, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, July 31, 1936, newspaper, July 31, 1936; De Leon, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1278658/m1/3/: accessed July 12, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Comanche Public Library.