The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-25
Legislature,
'As-'n
AUSTIN Ian. %. 1883.

kJNtTuIfNut iJI iul HlOtls luC mag
istratg il Thy servant for the eXecu-
tic1 III law, for the peace of society
and for the good of state. Make this
senate feel that ~ legislators they are
responsible 10 Thee, and may they
seek guidance at Thy hand. May they
have wisdom granted. In the bust
ness of this day, in matters of state
and benevolent interest, may they dc
for the best. Preserve their health
bless their constituency, and preserve
the commonwealth in peace and pros.
perity, for Christ'ssake. Amen
PETITIONS.
BY Mr.. Fleming: Authorizing the
sale Of school lands to actual settlers
instead of leasing the same.
Also, a petition of the citizens OF
Jones county to sell lands in said coun-
ty.
BY Mr.. Terrell: Memorial of Mrs
A. @. Wilson, asking for duplicate
debt certificate OF public school.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
BY Buchanan: Resolution amend
ing section 10, article l, constitution,
TO authorize incorporated cities,
towns, counties and school districts
or communities under certain circum-
stances to levy and collect a special
nd valorem tax for the support of
public free schools in addition to the
pro rata available fund received from
the state. Referred.
SECTION /. Be II re -Olyed by the legis-
lature OF the state oil Texas, That section
10 OF article IL OF the constitution of the
state OF Texas be amended 10 rs TO here
after read na follows:
s'Sec. 10. The legislature may consti.
ture any city or town IA separate school
district, ana tho city authorities of any
incorporated city or town may levy and
collect an annual ad valorem tax not to
exceed u OF l per cent in addition 10 the
: pso f-ta available school fund received
from the state. for the maintenance of
public free schools la such city or town,
II az an election held for that purpose
two.tbirds of the property tax payers Of
such city or town shall vote for such tax,
and the proposition submitted at such
election may be for tax not to exceed
u OF 1 per c mt or IL may be for specific
per cent within u of l per cent. The
legislature may also confer upon counties
and school districts or communities the
same powers as are by this section con-
ferred upon Incorporated cities and
towns"
-l~seJ. 2. That the governor OF this state
shall issue his proclamation ordering. an
election TO be held on the -. day Of.
1885,. at " hich time the foregoing amend
ment shall DC submitted Cor adoption to
the qualified electors OF this state.
Sec. That those voting Tor the adop-
ton of said amendment shall have writ
ten or printed on their ballots the words,
s'For amendment section 10, article II of
the constitution. School tax !" and those
voting against said amendment s'Iall have
written or printed upon theii ballots,
against amendment section ., article
IL, Of the constitution. School tax"
BY Mr.. Stratton. Resolution au-
thorizipg Christian Jordan to sue the
state Of Texas. Referred.
BY Mr.. Getzendaner: a bill for
laying out and opening all public
roads In unorganized counties. Re
ferred.
BY Mr.. Kleberg: A bill providing
for leasing the public school lands OF
the state. &.
Sec. 1. The state board shall have
power, and it shall be its duty, to
lease surveyed sections of land belong
ing to the common school fund of the
state for not less than three cents per
acre and for terms not exceeding ten
years.
Sec. 2. Land chiefly valuable for
timber, shall not be leased. Rental
shall DO paid annually in advance.
The state board shall have power to
make such rules and regulations, and
employ such assistance, as shall be
necessary To efficiently execute the
powers and duties herein imposed.
Referred.
On motion Of Mr.. Fowler, Mr.. Ran
dolph was excused on account of sick
ness.
BY Mr.. Matlock: \ bill to ascer-
tain and liquidate any indebted
ness of Texas for furniture sup
piled for the state capitol by authority
Of act of legislature, entitled an act to
provide for the erection OF capitol of
the state of Texas; approved Febru- |
airy H.. 1882. Referred.
BY Mr.. Martin: n bill amendatory
OF article 1916 revised statutes, rela-
ting TO mode of serving process on
insurance companies. Referred.
BY Mr.. Perry: A bill designating
who shall work public roads, and fix
Ing the length of time of such ser
vice. Referred.
BY Mr.. Farrar: A bill fixing the
tine for holding district court in
counties of the thirteenth judicial dis
trict. Referred.
BY Mr.. Strattton: a bill providing
Tor the travelling expenses of the
quartermaster of the frontier batal- |
lion. Referred.
Also. "A bill amending section 222 of |
an act providing for the protection of
the fro liter.
On nIotion of Mr.. Davis, second as
sistant secretary, Hunter was excused |
on account OF sickness.
BY Mr.. Houston: A resolution that |
the senate, at IL o'clock, ballot for Il
United States senator. Adopted.
Mr.. Martin reported the correct en- |
grossment Of senate bills Nos. 50 and |
Mr.. Collins, on motion of Mr.. Getzen-
daner, was added to the committee on |
county and county boundaries.
BY MIR. Fleming A petition |
that the legislature put on the |
market the asylum lands in Shackle- |
ford and Stevenson counties. Re
ferred.
On motion of Mr.. Houston, Mr..
Pope was made member of the COM
mittee on internal improvements.
BILLS ON SECOND READING.
Senate bill No.s s, defining who are
officers, with adverse report, was made |
special order for Tuesday, january
2Oth.
Senate bin No. 2. designatir ne
time within which persons q: ed to |
commence suit for the TO VERY of |
real property or to make any defense |
founded on the title thereto, shall |
commence the same together with |
majority and minority reports.
Theminority report was substituted |
for that Of the majority, and adopted.
An amendment offered by Mr.. !
Houston increasing the length of time
which action shall be barred from
tveaty-two years to twenty-five.
and an amendment by Mr.. Chesley |
providing that the limitation |
shall not operate against lun-
ntics and persons in Imprisonment,
We're adopted, and the bill engrossed |
by vote of IL ayes to - nays, after |
several calls of the senate in order to |
get 4 fun vote.
Z A committee substitute for senate
Joint resolutions No. Is, authorizing
commissioner courts to grant county
judges leaves of absence for not
longer than ninety days, was dis
cussed Mt great length, on amend !
ments by Mr.. Davis fixing the limit at
twenty days, and one by Mr.. Stratton,
making the limit thirty days. were |
lost. and the committee substitute |
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