VERNON'S TEXAS CIVIL STATUTES
CHAPTER 11. COUNTY SCHOOLS
Art. 2676a. Election of county board of school trustees in counties
of 100,000 to 200,000
Sec. 1. From and after the effective date of this act in any county
in this state having a population of not less than 239,000 and not
more than 242,000, the general management and control of the public
free schools and high schools in each county unless otherwise
provided by law shall be vested in five (5) county school trustees
elected from the county, one of whom shall be elected from the
county at large by the qualified voters of the county and one from
each commissioners precinct by the qualified voters of each
commissioners precinct, who shall hold office for a term of two (2)
years. The time for such election shall be the first Saturday in
April of each year; the order for the election of county school
trustees to be made by the County Judge at least thirty (30) days
prior to the date of said election, and which order shall designate
as voting places or places at which votes are cast for the district
trustees of said common and independent school districts,
respectively. The election officers appointed to hold the election
for district trustees in each of said school districts,
respectively, shall hold this election for county school trustees.
Sec. 1 amended by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 1833, ch. 542, Sec. 71,
eff. Sept. 1, 1971; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 597, Sec. 10, eff.
Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 669, Sec. 155, eff. Sept.
1, 2001.
Sec. 2. It shall be no valid objection that the voters of a
commissioners precinct are required by the operation of this Act to
cast their ballots at a polling place outside the commissioners
precinct of their residence.
Sec. 3. The Commissioners Court of each county within the scope of
Section 1 shall appoint county school trustees to serve until the
first regularly scheduled election as provided herein.
Sec. 4. All five (5) county school trustees shall be elected at the
first regulary scheduled election. Two (2) of the trustees elected
at this election shall serve initial terms of one (1) year. Two (2)
or three (3) county school trustees shall thereafter be elected,
alternately, at each subsequent election. The county school
trustees shall draw lots to determine which two (2) shall serve
initial terms of one (1) year.
Sec. 5. All vacancies occurring between elections shall be filled
by appointment of the remaining trustees.
Sec. 6. The county judge of each such county shall continue to
perform, without additional compensation, duties formerly
constituting the role of the county superintendent. The
Commissioners Court shall provide funds for secretarial and
stenographic assistance to the county judge in performing these
duties.
Sec. 7. The county school trustees shall not detach territory from
any independent school district in such county and annex such
territory to another independent school district without the prior
consent of the school trustees of the district from which such
territory is being detached as well as the prior consent of the
school trustees of the district to which such detached territory is
to be annexed.
Acts 1963, 58th Leg., p. 1348, ch. 511.
Art. 2676b. Election of county-wide district trustees in counties
of 5,150 to 5,175
This Act applies to a county-wide school district in a county having
a population of more than 5,200 and less than 5,283. The Board of
Trustees may order that the trustees of the district shall run at
large in the county. If the Board orders that its members shall run
at large, each position shall be filled by election from the county
at large upon expiration of the current term of office.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 456, ch. 233, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1965.
Amended by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 1818, ch. 542, Sec. 8, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971; Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 571, ch. 237, Sec. 44, eff.
Sept. 1, 1981; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 597, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1,
1991; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 669, Sec. 156, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Art. 2676c. Election of county school trustees in counties of
2,000,000 or more
Elections for county school trustees in certain counties
Sec. 1. This Act applies to the elections for county school trustees
in all counties having a population of 3.3 million or more.
Date of election
Sec. 2. The election for county school trustees shall be held on the
first Saturday in April of each odd-numbered year, or on the first
Saturday in October of those years as designated by the order of the
board of county school trustees.
Order for election
Sec. 3. The order for election shall be made by the board of county
school trustees at least 30 days before the date the election is to
be held, and shall define the voting precincts and name the judges
of election.
Notice of election
Sec. 4. The board of county school trustees shall give notice of an
election by posting a notice in each of three public places in the
county, one of which shall be at the courthouse door, or by
publishing a notice more than 20 days before the date of the
election at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the
county, or by both publication and posting.
Election officers
Sec. 5. So far as possible, the board of county school trustees
shall designate the election officers holding the election for
local trustees in each of the school districts in the county as the
officers to hold the election for county school trustees.
Expenses of holding an election
Sec. 6. All expenses of holding an election shall be paid out of the
administration funds under the jurisdiction of the board of county
school trustees.
Declaration of election results
Sec. 7. The officers holding an election shall report the returns of
the election to the secretary of the board of county school trustees
at his office in the courthouse in the county seat immediately after
the election is held. The board of county school trustees shall
declare the results of an election within 10 days after the holding
of an election.
Candidate for county school trustee; application; eligibility
Sec. 8. (a) Any person desiring to have his name printed on the
ballot as a candidate for the office of county school trustee shall
file his written application with the secretary of the board of
county school trustees at least 15 days before the date of the
election.
(b) No person is eligible to be a candidate unless he is a qualified
elector in the State of Texas.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 1291, ch. 595, eff. Aug. 30, 1965. Sec. 1
amended by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 1817, ch. 542, Sec. 3, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971; Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 571, ch. 237, Sec. 45, eff.
Sept. 1, 1981; Sec. 1 amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 669, Sec.
157, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Art. 2685a. Expenses of administering scholastic affairs in certain
counties
That in each county of this State with a population of not less than
thirteen thousand, six hundred (13,600) and not more than thirteen
thousand, six hundred fifty (13,650) and in all counties containing
a population of not less than fifteen thousand, two hundred
(15,200) and not more than fifteen thousand, seven hundred
(15,700), as shown by the Federal Census last preceding such
action, the county board of trustees is hereby authorized to set
aside from the Available School Fund of the county, in accordance
with the provisions of the General Law governing the assessment for
the support of the county superintendent's office, an amount not to
exceed Six Hundred Dollars ($600) to defray the expenses of the
county superintendent and the county board of trustees in the
administration of the scholastic affairs of the county.
Acts 1935, 44th Leg., p. 437, ch. 175, Sec. 1.
Art. 2685b. Counties of 5,100 to 5,200; expenses of administering
scholastic affairs
In each county of this State with a population of not less than five
thousand one hundred (5,100) nor more than five thousand two
hundred (5,200) as shown by the Federal Census of 1930, the county
board of trustees is hereby authorized to set aside from the
Available School Fund of the county, in accordance with the
provisions of the General Law governing the assessment for the
support of the county superintendent's office, an amount not to
exceed Six Hundred ($600.00) Dollars per year to defray the
expenses of the County Judge serving as ex officio County
Superintendent within the county.
Acts 1939, 46th Leg., Spec.L., p. 627, Sec. 1.
Art. 2685b-1. Counties of 5,950 to 6,050; expenses of
administering scholastic affairs
In each county of this State with a population of not less than five
thousand, nine hundred and fifty (5,950) nor more than six thousand
and fifty (6,050), as shown by the Federal Census of 1940, the
county board of trustees is hereby authorized to set aside from the
Available School Fund of the county, in accordance with the
provisions of the General Law governing the assessment for the
support of the county superintendent's office, an amount not to
exceed Nine Hundred Dollars ($900) per year to defray the expenses
of the County Judge serving as ex officio county superintendent
within the county.
Acts 1941, 47th Leg., p. 119, ch. 92, Sec. 1.
Art. 2687b. Meetings in counties of 130,000 to 133,000 population
In all counties in Texas having a population of not less than one
hundred and thirty thousand (130,000) and not more than one hundred
and thirty-three thousand (133,000), according to the last
preceding Federal Census, the County School Trustees shall hold
meetings once each month on the first Monday of each month, or as
soon thereafter as practicable, or at such other times when called
by the President of the Board of County School Trustees or at the
instance of any three (3) members of said Board and the County
Superintendent; the meeting place to be at the County Courthouse
and in the office of the County Superintendent, or at such other
place in the County Courthouse as may be designed by the President
of said Board of County School Trustees. Each County School Trustee
shall be paid Six Dollars ($6) per day for the time spent in
attending said meetings, not exceeding twenty-four (24) days in any
one year. Such compensation shall be paid out of the school
administration fund of said county by warrants drawn against such
fund as the law now provides, after the approval of this Act.
Acts 1937, 45th Leg., 1st C.S., p. 1820, ch. 40, Sec. 1.
Art. 2687c. Meetings in counties of 48,800 to 50,400; compensation
Section 1. In all counties in Texas having a population of not less
than forty-eight thousand, eight hundred (48,800) and not more than
fifty thousand, four hundred (50,400) inhabitants, according to the
last preceding Federal Census, the County School Trustees shall
hold meetings once each month on the first Monday in each month, or
as soon thereafter as practicable, or at such other time when called
by the President of the Board of County School Trustees, or at the
instance of any three (3) members of said Board and the County
Superintendent, the meeting place to be at the county seat and in
the office of the County Superintendent, or at such other place in
the county courthouse as may be designated by the President of said
Board of County School Trustees. Each County School Trustee shall
be paid Five Dollars ($5) per day for the time spent in attending
such meeting not to exceed twenty-four (24) days in any one year.
Such compensation shall be paid out of the school administration
fund of each county by warrants drawn against such fund as the law
now provides, after the approval of this Act.
Sec. 2. The provisions of this Act shall be cumulative of all laws
on the subject of this Act when not in conflict herewith, but in
case of conflict the provisions of this Act shall control and be
effective. All laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed
to the extent of such conflict.
Acts 1941, 47th Leg., p. 1314, ch. 587.
Art. 2687d. Meetings of trustees in certain counties; compensation
Section 1. In all counties in this State having a population of not
less than fifty thousand, nine hundred and fifty (50,950) nor more
than fifty-one thousand, one hundred (51,100), all counties having
a population of not less than thirty-four thousand (34,000) nor
more than thirty-five thousand (35,000), and all counties having a
population of not less than twenty-nine thousand, two hundred and
twenty-five (29,225) nor more than twenty-nine thousand, two
hundred and forty (29,240), according to the last preceding Federal
Census, the County School Trustees shall hold meetings once each
quarter on the first Monday in August, November, February, and May,
or as soon thereafter as is practicable, or such meetings may be
held on the first Monday in each month and at such other times when
called by the President of the Board of County School Trustees or at
the instance of any two (2) members of such Board and the County
Superintendent.
The meeting place shall be at the county seat, and, if convenient,
in the office of the County Superintendent. Each Trustee shall be
paid Four Dollars ($4) per day for the time spent in attending such
meetings, not to exceed twenty-five (25) days in any one year, to be
paid out of the State and County Available School Fund by warrant
drawn on the order of the County Superintendent and signed by the
President of the Board of County School Trustees, after approval of
the account, properly sworn to by the President of the Board of
County School Trustees.
Sec. 1a. In all counties in this State having a population of not
less than twenty-three thousand and five (23,005) nor more than
twenty-three thousand, three hundred (23,300), according to the
last available Federal Census as same now exists or may hereafter
exist, the County School Trustees shall hold meetings once each
month on the first Monday in each month, or as soon thereafter as
practicable, or at such other times when called by the President of
the Board of County School Trustees, or at the instance of any three
(3) members of said Board and the County Superintendent; the
meeting place to be at the county seat and in the office of the
County Superintendent, or at such other place in the County
Courthouse as may be designated by the President of said Board of
County School Trustees. Each County School Trustee shall be paid
Five Dollars ($5) per day for the time spent in attending such
meetings, not to exceed fifteen (15) days in any one year. Such
compensation shall be paid out of the school administration fund of
each county by warrants drawn against such fund as the law now
provides, after the approval of this Act.
Sec. 1b. In all counties in this State having a population of not
less than thirty-one thousand, eight hundred and thirty (31,830),
nor more than thirty-two thousand, nine hundred and forty-one
(32,941), according to the last available Federal Census as same
now exists and may hereafter exist, the County School Trustees
shall hold meetings once each month on the first Monday in each
month, or as soon thereafter as practicable, or at such other times
when called by the President of the Board of County School Trustees,
or at the instance of any three (3) members of said Board and the
County Superintendent; the meeting place to be at the county seat
and in the office of the County Superintendent, or at such other
place in the County Courthouse as may be designated by the President
of said Board of County School Trustees. Each County School Trustee
shall be paid Four Dollars ($4) per day for the time spent in
attending such meeting, not to exceed eighteen (18) days in any one
year. Such compensation shall be paid out of the school
administration fund of each county by warrants drawn against such
fund as the law now provides, after the approval of this Act.
Sec. 2. The provisions of this Act shall be cumulative of all
existing laws on this subject when not in conflict herewith. All
laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith are repealed.
Acts 1941, 47th Leg., p. 1302, ch. 577.
Art. 2688b. Appointment of county superintendent in counties of
over 350,000
In all counties having a population in excess of three hundred and
fifty thousand (350,000) inhabitants, according to the last
available Federal Census, the County Superintendent shall be
appointed by the Board of County School Trustees and shall hold
office for four (4) years.
Acts 1934, 43rd Leg., 2nd C.S., p. 162, ch. 67, Sec. 1.
Art. 2688d. Certain counties of not more than 4 school districts;
office abolished; county judge to perform duties
Section 1. In all counties of the State where, according to the
preceding annual statistical report of the schools said county has
not more than four (4) school districts, with one (1) of such
districts comprising more than half of the county and having more
than two thousand (2,000) pupils in average daily attendance in the
one (1) district alone, and such district having an assessed
valuation of more than Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000) and
where there is only one (1) common school district in such county
with an average daily attendance of less than sixteen (16), the
office of county superintendent is hereby abolished, to be
effective at the end of the term of the incumbent county
superintendent, as is now provided by law.
Sec. 2. Any duties that may still be required by law of the office of
county superintendent of such counties that may come under Section
1 of this Act shall be performed by the county judge of said county
as is now provided by law. (Articles 2701 and 3888, Revised Civil
Statutes).
Acts 1961, 57th Leg., p. 313, ch. 164.
Art. 2688g. Counties of 600,000 with 4 or more school districts;
election; abolition of office; transfer of duties
(a) The electorate of any county in this State having a population
of not less than six hundred thousand (600,000), according to the
last preceding Federal Census, and wherein there are four (4) or
more common school districts, shall, at the next General Election
following the passage of this Act, determine by majority vote
whether the office of county superintendent shall be abolished in
said county. At such election all ballots shall have printed
thereon the following:
"FOR the abolishment of the office of county superintendent."
"AGAINST the abolishment of the office of county superintendent."
(b) Where the majority of the qualified electors approve the
abolition of the office of county superintendent in such counties,
the duties of such abolished office as may still be required by law
shall vest in the county judge in ex officio capacity upon the
expiration of the current term of the office of county
superintendent. In addition to all other compensation the county
judge in such ex officio capacity shall receive a salary to be
determined by the county board of school trustees. This additional
compensation shall not exceed the maximum amount provided by
Article 3888, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes.
Acts 1962, 57th Leg., 3rd C.S., p. 47, ch. 17, Sec. 1.
Art. 2688h. Counties of 190,000 to 205,000; county superintendent
and board of trustees; abolition of offices; transfer of duties;
assistants to county judge
(a) Repealed by Acts 1981, ch. 237, p. 599, ch. 237, Sec. 145, eff.
Sept. 1, 1981.
(b) From and after May 1, 1962, the office of the county board of
school trustees and the office of county superintendent shall cease
to exist in any county in this State having a population of not less
than 250,000 and not more than 251,000 which has no common school
district and whose county ad valorem evaluation is in excess of Two
Hundred Fifty Million Dollars ($250,000,000); provided, however,
that the county superintendents in such counties who have been
heretofore elected or appointed to the office of county
superintendent shall serve until the expiration of the term for
which they were elected or appointed. The duties now performed by
the board of school trustees and county superintendents in such
counties shall be performed by the County Judges of such counties.
(c) The county judge may name or appoint an assistant or assistants
to help perform duties formerly performed by the board of school
trustees and the county superintendent, and the salary for such
assistant or assistants and all necessary office expenses and
travel expenses relating to the performance of duties by such
assistant or assistants or the county judge shall be paid from the
County Available School Fund.
Subsec. (c) added by Acts 1969, 61st Leg., p. 2461, ch. 826, Sec. 1,
eff. Sept. 1, 1969; Subsecs. (a), (b) amended by Acts 1971, 62nd
Leg., p. 1840, ch. 542, Sec. 98, eff. Sept. 1, 1971; Subsec. (c)
amended by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 227, ch. 102, Sec. 1, eff. May
18, 1973; Subsecs. (b), (c) amended by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p.
571, ch. 237, Sec. 46, eff. Sept. 1, 1981; Subsec. (b) amended by
Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 597, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Subsec.
(b) amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 669, Sec. 158, eff. Sept.
1, 2001.
Art. 2688i-1. County superintendents, ex officio county
superintendents and county boards of education; abolition of
offices in certain counties; transfer of duties
Sec. 1. This Act applies to a county
(1) if the office of county superintendent and the county school
board has been abolished in the county; and
(2) if the county has one county-wide independent school district
and no common school district.
Sec. 2. The office of ex officio county superintendent is abolished
upon the effective date of this Act.
Sec. 3. All duties and functions, except as hereafter provided,
that are now required by law of the office of ex officio county
school superintendent, shall be performed by the superintendent of
the independent school district, and all the duties that may now be
required by law of the county board of education shall be performed
by the elected board of trustees of such independent school
district, except that the county judge shall, without pay from the
State of Texas, continue to approve or disapprove application for
school transfers to other schools outside of the county. The
commissioners court shall hereafter receive, hear and pass upon all
petitions for the calling of elections for the creation, change or
abolishment of county school districts and all authorized appeals
from the independent school board of trustees shall be made
directly to the State Board of Education or to the courts as
provided by law.
Sec. 4. All school records of the original independent and/or
common school district shall be transferred to the control and
custody of the independent school district office, save and except
the original financial records which shall be retained by the
county treasurer, and thereafter the county judge shall be required
to make no records or reports but said reports shall be made by the
superintendent of such independent school district; that as soon
as practicable after the effective date of this Act, all remaining
state funds in the hands of the county board of education shall be
transferred by the county treasurer and the county judge to the
County Independent School District's Administration Account.
Sec. 5. The provisions of this Act shall not apply to counties
having a population of not less than 5,200 and not more than 5,283
and to counties having a population of not less than 47,150 and not
more than 47,350.
Sec. 6. No county having a population of more than 32,350 and less
than 32,400 shall have the offices of county school superintendent,
ex officio county school superintendent, and county board of
education.
All duties and functions, except as hereafter provided, that are
otherwise required by law of the office of county school
superintendent or ex officio county school superintendent governed
by this section shall be performed by the superintendents of the
independent and rural high school districts, and all duties that
may otherwise be required by law of the county board of education
governed by this section shall be performed by the elected Board of
Trustees of such independent and rural high school districts,
except that the County Judge shall, without pay from the State of
Texas, continue to approve or disapprove application for school
transfers. The Commissioners Court of such county shall hereafter
receive, hear and pass upon all petitions for the calling of
elections for the creation, change or abolishment of county school
districts and all authorized appeals from the independent school
Board of Trustees shall be made directly to the State Board of
Education or to the courts as provided by law.
All school records of the original independent and/or common school
district governed by this section, shall be transferred to the
control and custody of the independent school district office,
located at the county seat, save and except the original financial
records which shall be retained by the county treasurer, and
thereafter the County Judge shall be required to make no records or
reports but said reports shall be made by the superintendent of such
independent or rural school district; that as soon as practicable
after the effective date of this Act, all remaining State funds in
the hands of the county board of education shall be transferred by
the county treasurer and the County Judge to the independent and
rural high school districts in proportion to the number of
scholastics enrolled in such districts.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 1641, ch. 706, eff. Aug. 30, 1965. Sec. 5
amended by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 1849, ch. 542, Sec. 126, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971; Sec. 6 amended by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 1835, ch.
542, Sec. 79, eff. Sept. 1, 1971; Secs. (5), (6) amended by Acts
1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 597, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Secs. 5, 6
amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 669, Sec. 159, eff. Sept. 1,
2001.
Art. 2688k. Counties of 16,000 or more; ex officio school
superintendent and county board of education; abolition of
offices; transfer of duties
Section 1. In all counties in this state having a population of
sixteen thousand (16,000) or more, according to the last preceding
Federal Census, and having no Common School District and only one
Independent School District, the offices of the Ex Officio School
Superintendent and County Board of Education is hereby abolished,
effective as of the expiration of the current term of the incumbent
Ex Officio School Superintendent.
Sec. 2. All duties and functions, except as hereafter provided,
that are now required by law of the office of Ex Officio County
School Superintendent, shall be performed by the Superintendent of
the Independent School District, and all the duties that may now be
required by law of the County Board of Education shall be performed
by the elected Board of Trustees of such Independent School
District, except that the County Judge shall, without pay from the
State of Texas, continue to approve or disapprove application for
school transfers to other schools outside of the county. The
Commissioners Court shall hereafter receive, hear and pass upon all
petitions for the calling of elections for the creation, change or
abolishment of County School Districts and all authorized appeals
from the Independent School Board of Trustees shall be made
directly to the State Board of Education or to the courts as
provided by law.
Sec. 3. All School Records of the original Independent and/or
Common School District, shall be transferred to the control and
custody of the Independent School District Office, save and except
the original financial records which shall be retained by the
County Treasurer, and thereafter the County Judge shall be required
to make no records or reports but said reports shall be made by the
Superintendent of such Independent School District; that as soon
as practicable after the effective date of this Act, all remaining
state funds in the hands of the County Board of Education shall be
transferred by the County Treasurer and the County Judge to the
County Independent School District's Administration Account.
Acts 1963, 58th Leg., p. 1150, ch. 446.
Art. 2688n. Counties of 25,750 to 28,000; county superintendents;
abolition of office; transfer of duties
The office of County Superintendent is abolished in all counties
having a population of not less than 25,750 nor more than 28,000
according to the last preceding Federal Census. After the
effective date of this Act, the duties of the office shall be
performed by the County Judge as ex officio County Superintendent.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 1509, ch. 654, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1965.
Art. 2700a. Salary and office expenses of superintendent
Section 1. That the salary of the Superintendent of Public
Instruction in all counties in Texas having 210,000 population or
more according to the last preceding Federal census, shall be from
and after the passage of this act the sum of $4,800.00 (forty-eight
hundred dollars) per annum and the same is fixed by this act at the
sum.
Sec. 2. In making the annual per capita apportionment to the
schools, the county school trustees of all counties having 210,000
population or more according to the last preceding Federal census
shall also make an allowance out of the State and county available
school funds for the payment of the salary of the Superintendent of
Public Instruction of all counties having 210,000 population or
more according to the last preceding Federal census $4,800.00
(forty-eight hundred dollars) and office expenses in any sum not
exceeding $600.00 (six hundred dollars) per annum for stamps,
stationery, expressage, and printing incidental to and necessary in
the administration of his office; and shall be prorated to the
schools in said county in proportion to the scholastic population
of each district or community in the county that is under the
jurisdiction and supervision of said county superintendent. And
the Commissioners' Court of all counties having a population of
210,000 or more according to the last preceding Federal census may
spend out of the general fund of said county any sum not exceeding
the sum of $900.00 (nine hundred dollars) per annum to defray the
travelling expenses of the County Superintendent.
Sec. 3. The salary and expenses for stamps, stationery, expressage
and printing provided herein shall be paid monthly upon the order of
the county school trustees; provided that the salary for the month
of September shall not be paid until the said Superintendent of
Public Instruction shall have presented a receipt or certificate
from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction showing that
he has made all reports required of him. That the travelling
expenses provided for herein shall be paid monthly by the County
Treasurer on order of the Commissioners' Court as said expenses may
be incurred.
Acts 1927, 40th Leg., p. 393, ch. 266.
Art. 2700b. Superintendent's salary and office expenses in certain
counties
Section 1. That the salary of the County Superintendent of Public
Instruction of each county in Texas having a population of not less
than 60,000 nor more than 73,000 according to the last Federal
census, shall from and after the passage of this Act be not less
than the sum of $2,800.00 per annum nor more than the sum of
$3,800.00 per annum.
Sec. 2. In making the annual per capita apportionment to the schools
of the counties having a population of not less than 60,000 nor more
than 73,000, the County School Trustees shall also make an annual
allowance out of the State and County Available Funds for the
payment of the salary of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
not less than $2,800.00 nor more than $3,800.00 and office expenses
in any sum not exceeding $200.00 per annum for stamps and
stationery; and the Commissioners' Courts of the Counties having a
population of not less than 60,000 nor more than 73,000 may expend
out of the general funds of said counties any sums not exceeding the
sum of $600.00 per annum to defray the expenses incurred by said
County Superintendent which said sum shall be paid by said
Commissioners upon certificate of said Superintendent that the
expenses have been incurred in the discharge of his duties as such
Superintendent.
Sec. 3. The salary to be paid monthly upon the order of the School
Trustees; provided, that the salary for the month of September
shall not have been paid until the Superintendent of Public
Instruction shall have presented a receipt or certificate from the
State Superintendent of Public Instruction showing that he has
made all reports required of him; that the expenses provided for
herein shall be paid monthly by the County Treasurer on the order of
the Commissioners' Court.
Acts 1927, 40th Leg., p. 394, ch. 267.
Art. 2700c. Superintendent's salary and office expenses in counties
of 12,100 to 12,190 population
Section 1. That the salary of the County Superintendent of Public
Instruction of each County in Texas having a population of not less
than twelve thousand one hundred (12,100) and not more than twelve
thousand one hundred and ninety (12,190), according to the last
available Federal Census, shall from and after the passage of this
Act be not less than the sum of twenty-one Hundred Dollars
($2100.00) and not more than the sum of Three Thousand Dollars
($3,000.00) per annum.
Sec. 2. In making the annual per capita apportionment to the schools
of the counties having a population of not less than twelve thousand
one hundred (12,100) and not more than twelve thousand one hundred
and ninety (12,190), according to the last available Federal
Census, the county school trustees shall also make an allowance out
of the State and County Available Funds for the payment of the
salary of the County Superintendent of Public Instruction, not less
than Twenty-one Hundred Dollars ($2100.00) nor more than Three
Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00), and an office expense not exceeding
Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) per annum for stamps and
stationery, and the Commissioners' Courts of the counties herein
affected may expend out of the General Fund of such counties any
sums not exceeding Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) per annum to
defray the traveling expenses incurred by said County
Superintendent, which said sum shall be paid by said Commissioners'
Courts upon certificate of said Superintendent that the expenses
have been incurred in the discharge of his duties as such
Superintendent.
Sec. 3. The salary shall be paid monthly upon order of the county
school trustees; providing that the month of September shall not be
paid until the County Superintendent shall have presented a receipt
or a certificate from the State Superintendent of Public
Instruction, showing that he had made all reports required of him;
the expenses herein authorized shall be paid monthly by the County
Treasurer on the order of the Commissioners' Court.
Acts 1929, 41st Leg., p. 90, ch. 44; Acts 1931, 42nd Leg., Spec.L.,
p. 433, ch. 219.
Art. 2700d. Superintendent's salary and expenses in counties of
100,000 to 150,000 population
Section 1. That the salary of the County Superintendent of Public
Instruction of each County in Texas, having a population of not less
than 100,000 nor more than 150,000 according to the last Federal
Census, shall from and after passage of this Act be not less than
the sum of $2,800.00 per annum, or more than the sum of $3,800.00
per annum.
Sec. 2. In making the annual per capita apportionment to the schools
of the Counties having a population of not less than 100,000 and not
more than 150,000 the County School Trustees shall also make an
annual allowance out of the State and County Available Funds for the
payment of the salary of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
not less than $2,800.00 nor more than $3,800.00 and the
Commissioner's Courts of the Counties having a population of not
less than 100,000 nor more than 150,000 may expend out of the
general fund of said counties any sums not exceeding the sum of
$1200 per annum, to defray the expenses incurred by said County
Superintendent which said sum or any part thereof shall be paid by
said Commissioners upon certificate of said Superintendent that the
expenses have been incurred in the discharge of his duties as such
superintendent.
Sec. 3. Said salary to be paid monthly upon the order of the county
school trustees, provided that said salary to the Superintendent of
public instruction for the month of September shall not be paid
until the Superintendent shall have presented a receipt or
certificate from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction
showing that he has made all reports required of him; that the
expenses provided for herein shall be paid monthly by the County
Treasurer on the order of the Commissioner's Court.
Acts 1929, 41st Leg., p. 323, ch. 148.
Art. 2700d-2. Superintendent's salary in counties having a
population of 4,660 and not more than 4,700
Section 1. That the salary of the County Superintendent of Public
Instruction of each county in Texas having a population of not less
than 4,660 nor more than 4,700 according to the Federal Census of
1920, shall, from and after the passage of this Act be not less than
the sum of $2,400.00 per annum nor more than the sum of $3,000.00
per annum.
Sec. 2. In making the annual per capita apportionment to the schools
of the counties having a population of not less than 4,660 nor more
than 4,700 according to the Federal Census of 1920, the County
School Trustees shall also make an allowance out of the State and
County Available Funds for the payment of the salary of the County
Superintendent of Public Instruction not less than $2,400.00 nor
more than $3,000.00 and office expenses not exceeding $300.00 per
annum for stamps and stationery; and the Commissioners' Courts of
the counties having a population of not less than 4,660 nor more
than 4,700 may expend out of the general funds of such counties any
sums not exceeding the sum of $300.00 per annum to defray the
traveling expenses incurred by said County Superintendent, which
said sum shall be paid by said Commissioners upon certificate of
said Superintendent that the expenses have been incurred in the
discharge of his duties as such Superintendent.
Sec. 3. The salary shall be paid monthly upon the order of the
County School Trustees; provided, that the month of September
shall not be paid until the Superintendent of Public Instruction
shall have presented a receipt or a certificate from the State
Superintendent of Public Instruction showing that he has made all
the reports required by him; that the expenses provided for herein
shall be paid monthly by the County Treasurer on the order of the
Commissioners' Court.
Acts 1930, 41st Leg., 5th C.S., p. 255, ch. 83.
Art. 2700d-4. Superintendent's salary in counties of 2865 and not
more than 2870, etc.
That the salary of County Superintendents of Public Instruction in
all counties in Texas having not less than two thousand eight
hundred and sixty-five (2,865) and not more than two thousand eight
hundred and seventy (2,870) population and in all counties in Texas
having not less than three thousand eight hundred and fifty (3,850)
and not more than three thousand nine hundred (3,900) population,
and in all counties in Texas having not less than four thousand nine
hundred and fifteen (4,915) and not more than four thousand nine
hundred and twenty (4,920) population, each, according to the last
preceding Federal Census from and after the effective date of this
Act shall be paid from the Available School Fund of such County.
Acts 1935, 44th Leg., p. 197, ch. 80, Sec. 1.
Art. 2700d-5. Superintendent's expenditures in certain counties
In counties having a population of not less than seventy-seven
thousand (77,000), and not more than seventy-seven thousand, six
hundred (77,600), and in counties having a population of not less
than fifteen thousand, five hundred and fifty (15,550), and not
more than fifteen thousand, five hundred and sixty (15,560), and in
counties having a population of not less than nineteen thousand,
one hundred and thirty (19,130) and not more than nineteen
thousand, three hundred (19,300); and in counties having a
population of not less than thirty-four thousand, six hundred
(34,600) and not more than thirty-four thousand, seven hundred
(34,700), according to the last preceding Federal Census, the
County Boards of Trustees may make such provisions as they deem
necessary for office and traveling expenses of the County
Superintendent of Public Instruction, and any assistant he may
have; provided that the amount of such expenditures for office and
traveling expenses shall not exceed the sum of Six Hundred Dollars
($600) per annum. The amount allowed shall be paid in the manner
and in accordance with now existing laws governing the maintenance
of the office of the County Superintendent.
Acts 1935, 44th Leg., p. 545, ch. 232, Sec. 1.
Art. 2700d-6. County superintendent's salary and traveling
expenses
In counties having a population of not less than thirty thousand
(30,000) and not more than thirty thousand and twenty-nine
(30,029), and counties having a population of not less than
eighteen thousand four hundred twenty-five (18,425) and not more
than eighteen thousand five hundred twenty-eight (18,528), and
counties having a population of not less than forty-three thousand
one hundred (43,100) and not more than forty-three thousand three
hundred (43,300) and counties having a population of not less than
twenty-three thousand eight hundred and eighty (23,880) and not
more than twenty-three thousand nine hundred (23,900), and in
counties having a population of not less than thirty-four thousand
(34,000) and not more than thirty-five thousand five hundred
(35,500), and in counties having a population of not less than
eighteen thousand eight hundred fifty (18,850) and not more than
eighteen thousand eight hundred seventy-five (18,875), and
counties having a population of not less than ten thousand one
hundred fifty-three (10,153) inhabitants and not more than ten
thousand one hundred fifty-six (10,156) inhabitants, and counties
having a population of not less than nineteen thousand one hundred
(19,100) and not more than nineteen thousand one hundred fifty
(19,150), and counties having a population of not less than thirty
thousand four hundred (30,400) and not more than thirty thousand
six hundred (30,600), according to the last preceding Federal
Census, the County Boards of Trustees may make such provisions as
they deem necessary for office and traveling expenses of the County
Superintendent of Public Instruction; provided that the amount of
such expenditures for office and traveling expenses shall not
exceed the sum of Six Hundred ($600.00) Dollars per annum. The
amount allowed shall be paid in the manner and in accordance with
now existing laws governing the maintenance of the office of the
County Superintendent.
Acts 1935, 44th Leg., 2nd C.S., p. 1852, ch. 471, Sec. 1.
Art. 2700d-7. County superintendent's office and travelling
expenses in counties of enumerated population
Counties of 24,060 to 24,075
Section 1. In counties having a population of not less than
twenty-four thousand and sixty (24,060) and not more than
twenty-four thousand and seventy-five (24,075), according to the
last preceding Federal Census, the County Boards of Trustees may
make such provisions as they deem necessary for office and
traveling expenses of the County Superintendent of Public
Instruction; provided that the amount of such expenditures for
office and traveling expenses shall not exceed the sum of Six
Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The amount allowed shall be paid
in the manner and in accordance with now existing laws governing the
maintenance of the office of the County Superintendent.
Counties of 30,288 to 30,292
Sec. 1-a. In counties having a population of not less than thirty
thousand, two hundred eighty-eight (30,288), nor more than thirty
thousand, two hundred ninety-two (30,292), according to the last
preceding Federal Census, the County Boards of Trustees may make
such provisions as they deem necessary for office and traveling
expenses of the County Superintendent of Public Instruction, and
any assistant he may have; provided that the amount of such
expenditures for office and traveling expenses shall not exceed the
sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The amount allowed
shall be paid in the manner and in accordance with now existing laws
governing the maintenance of the office of the County
Superintendent.
Counties of 12,469 to 12,473
Sec. 1-b. In counties having a population of not less than twelve
thousand, four hundred sixty-nine (12,469), nor more than twelve
thousand, four hundred seventy-three (12,473), according to the
last preceding Federal Census, the County Boards of Trustees may
make such provisions as they deem necessary for office and
traveling expenses of the County Superintendent of Public
Instruction, and any assistant he may have; provided that the
amount of such expenditures for office and traveling expenses shall
not exceed the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The
amount allowed shall be paid in the manner and in accordance with
now existing laws governing the maintenance of the office of the
County Superintendent.
Counties of 27,800 to 27,804
Sec. 1-c. In counties having a population of not less than
twenty-seven thousand, eight hundred (27,800), nor more than
twenty-seven thousand, eight hundred four (27,804), according to
the last preceding Federal Census, the County Boards of Trustees
may make such provisions as they deem necessary for office and
traveling expenses of the County Superintendent of Public
Instruction, and any assistant he may have; provided that the
amount of such expenditures for office and traveling expenses shall
not exceed the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The
amount allowed shall be paid in the manner and in accordance with
now existing laws governing the maintenance of the office of the
County Superintendent.
Counties of 11,996 to 12,000
Sec. 1-d. In counties having a population of not less than eleven
thousand, nine hundred ninety-six (11,996), nor more than twelve
thousand (12,000), according to the last preceding Federal Census,
the County Boards of Trustees may make such provisions as they deem
necessary for office and traveling expenses of the County
Superintendent of Public Instruction, and any assistant he may
have; provided that the amount of such expenditures for office and
traveling expenses shall not exceed the sum of Six Hundred Dollars
($600) per annum. The amount allowed shall be paid in the manner
and in accordance with now existing laws governing the maintenance
of the office of the County Superintendent.
Counties of 12,522 to 12,526
Sec. 1-e. In counties having a population of not less than twelve
thousand, five hundred twenty-two (12,522), nor more than twelve
thousand, five hundred twenty-six (12,526), according to the last
preceding Federal Census, the County Boards of Trustees may make
such provisions as they deem necessary for office and traveling
expenses of the County Superintendent of Public Instruction, and
any assistant he may have; provided that the amount of such
expenditures for office and traveling expenses shall not exceed the
sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The amount allowed
shall be paid in the manner and in accordance with now existing laws
governing the maintenance of the office of the County
Superintendent.
Counties of 17,062 to 17,066
Sec. 1-f. In counties having a population of not less than seventeen
thousand, sixty-two (17,062), nor more than seventeen thousand,
sixty-six (17,066), according to the last preceding Federal Census,
the County Boards of Trustees may make such provisions as they deem
necessary for office and traveling expenses of the County
Superintendent of Public Instruction, and any assistant he may
have; provided that the amount of such expenditures for office and
traveling expenses shall not exceed the sum of Six Hundred Dollars
($600) per annum. The amount allowed shall be paid in the manner
and in accordance with now existing laws governing the maintenance
of the office of the County Superintendent.
Counties of 11,446 to 11,450
Sec. 1-g. In counties having a population of not less than eleven
thousand, four hundred forty-six (11,446), nor more than eleven
thousand, four hundred fifty (11,450), according to the last
preceding Federal Census, the County Boards of Trustees may make
such provisions as they deem necessary for office and traveling
expenses of the County Superintendent of Public Instruction, and
any assistant he may have; provided that the amount of such
expenditures for office and traveling expenses shall not exceed the
sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The amount allowed
shall be paid in the manner and in accordance with now existing laws
governing the maintenance of the office of the County
Superintendent.
Counties of 14,586 to 14,590
Sec. 1-h. In counties having a population of not less than fourteen
thousand, five hundred eighty-six (14,586), nor more than fourteen
thousand, five hundred ninety (14,590) according to the last
preceding Federal Census, the County Boards of Trustees may make
such provisions as they deem necessary for office and traveling
expenses of the County Superintendent of Public Instruction, and
any assistant he may have; provided that the amount of such
expenditures for office and traveling expenses shall not exceed the
sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The amount allowed
shall be paid in the manner and in accordance with now existing laws
governing the maintenance of the office of the County
Superintendent.
Counties of 22,640 to 22,644
Sec. 1-i. In counties having a population of not less than
twenty-two thousand, six hundred forty (22,640), nor more than
twenty-two thousand, six hundred forty-four (22,644), according to
the last preceding Federal Census, the County Boards of Trustees
may make such provisions as they deem necessary for office and
traveling expenses of the County Superintendent of Public
Instruction, and any assistant he may have; provided that the
amount of such expenditures for office and traveling expenses shall
not exceed the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The
amount allowed shall be paid in the manner and in accordance with
now existing laws governing the maintenance of the office of the
County Superintendent.
Counties of 13,934 to 13,938
Sec. 1-j. In counties having a population of not less than thirteen
thousand, nine hundred thirty-four (13,934), nor more than thirteen
thousand, nine hundred thirty-eight (13,938) according to the last
preceding Federal Census, the County Boards of Trustees may make
such provisions as they deem necessary for office and traveling
expenses of the County Superintendent of Public Instruction, and
any assistant he may have; provided that the amount of such
expenditures for office and traveling expenses shall not exceed the
sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The amount allowed
shall be paid in the manner and in accordance with now existing laws
governing the maintenance of the office of the County
Superintendent.
Counties of 28,625 to 28,630
Sec. 1-k. In counties having a population of not less than
twenty-eight thousand, six hundred twenty-five (28,625), nor more
than twenty-eight thousand, six hundred thirty (28,630), according
to the last preceding Federal Census, the County Boards of Trustees
may make such provisions as they deem necessary for office and
traveling expenses of the County Superintendent of Public
Instruction, and any assistant he may have; provided that the
amount of such expenditures for office and traveling expenses shall
not exceed the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The
amount allowed shall be paid in the manner and in accordance with
now existing laws governing the maintenance of the office of the
County Superintendent.
Counties of 15,147 to 15,152
Sec. 1-l. In counties having a population of not less than fifteen
thousand, one hundred forty-seven (15,147), nor more than fifteen
thousand, one hundred fifty-two (15,152), according to the last
preceding Federal Census, the County Boards of Trustees may make
such provisions as they deem necessary for office and traveling
expenses of the County Superintendent of Public Instruction, and
any assistant he may have; provided that the amount of such
expenditures for office and traveling expenses shall not exceed the
sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The amount allowed
shall be paid in the manner and in accordance with now existing laws
governing the maintenance of the office of the County
Superintendent.
Provisions cumulative; conflicting laws
Sec. 2. The provisions of this Act shall be cumulative of all
General Laws on the subject and where not otherwise provided
herein, such General Laws shall apply; but, in case of conflict,
the provisions of this Act shall control and be effective.
Acts 1937, 45th Leg., p. 35, ch. 27.
Art. 2700d-8. Office and traveling expenses of Superintendent and
assistants
Counties with 14,540-14,580 population
Section 1. In counties having a population of not less than fourteen
thousand, five hundred and forty (14,540) and not more than
fourteen thousand, five hundred and eighty (14,580), according to
the last preceding Federal Census, the County Boards of Trustees
may make such provisions as they deem necessary for office and
traveling expenses of the County Superintendent of Public
Instruction; provided that the amount of such expenditures for
office and traveling expenses shall not exceed the sum of Six
Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The amount allowed shall be paid
in the manner and in accordance with now existing laws governing the
maintenance of the office of the County Superintendent.
Counties with 48,563-48,663 population
Sec. 1a. In counties having a population of not less than
forty-eight thousand, five hundred sixty-three (48,563) and not
more than forty-eight thousand, six hundred sixty-three (48,663),
according to the last preceding Federal Census, the County Boards
of Trustees may make such provisions as they deem necessary for
office and traveling expenses of the County Superintendent of
Public Instruction, and any assistant he may have; provided that
the amount of such expenditures for office and traveling expenses
shall not exceed the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum.
The amount allowed shall be paid in the manner and in accordance
with now existing laws governing the maintenance of the office of
County Superintendent.
Counties with 10,371-10,471 population
Sec. 1b. In counties having a population of not less than ten
thousand, three hundred seventy-one (10,371) and not more than ten
thousand, four hundred seventy-one (10,471), according to the last
preceding Federal Census, the County Boards of Trustees may make
such provisions as they deem necessary for office and traveling
expenses of the County Superintendent of Public Instruction, and
any assistant he may have; provided that the amount of such
expenditures for office and traveling expenses shall not exceed the
sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The amount allowed
shall be paid in the manner and in accordance with now existing laws
governing the maintenance of the office of County Superintendent.
Counties with 30,030-30,130 population
Sec. 1c. In counties having a population of not less than thirty
thousand, thirty (30,030) and not more than thirty thousand, one
hundred thirty (30,130), according to the last preceding Federal
Census, the County Boards of Trustees may make such provisions as
they deem necessary for office and traveling expenses of the County
Superintendent of Public Instruction, and any assistant he may
have; provided that the amount of such expenditures for office and
traveling expenses shall not exceed the sum of Six Hundred Dollars
($600) per annum. The amount allowed shall be paid in the manner
and in accordance with now existing laws governing the maintenance
of the office of County Superintendent.
Counties with 10,028-10,128 population
Sec. 1d. In counties having a population of not less than ten
thousand, twenty-eight (10,028) and not more than ten thousand, one
hundred twenty-eight (10,128), according to the last preceding
Federal Census, the County Boards of Trustees may make such
provisions as they deem necessary for office and traveling expenses
of the County Superintendent of Public Instruction, and any
assistant he may have; provided that the amount of such
expenditures for office and traveling expenses shall not exceed the
sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The amount allowed
shall be paid in the manner and in accordance with now existing laws
governing the maintenance of the Office of the County
Superintendent.
Counties with 16,003-16,010 population
Sec. 1e. In counties having a population of not less than sixteen
thousand, three (16,003) and not more than sixteen thousand, ten
(16,010), according to the last preceding Federal Census, the
County Boards of Trustees may make such provisions as they deem
necessary for office and traveling expenses of the County
Superintendent of Public Instruction, and any assistant he may
have; provided that the amount of such expenditures for office and
traveling expenses shall not exceed the sum of Six Hundred Dollars
($600) per annum. The amount allowed shall be paid in the manner
and in accordance with now existing laws governing the maintenance
of the office of the County Superintendent.
Acts 1937, 45th Leg., p. 111, ch. 64.
Art. 2700d-9. County superintendent's office and traveling
expenses in counties of 13,125 to 13,145
In counties having a population of not less than thirteen thousand,
one hundred and twenty-five (13,125) and not more than thirteen
thousand, one hundred and forty-five (13,145), according to the
last preceding Federal Census, the County Boards of Trustees may
make such provisions as they deem necessary for office and
traveling expenses of the County Superintendent of Public
Instruction; provided that the amount of such expenditures for
office and traveling expenses shall not exceed the sum of Six
Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The amount allowed shall be paid
in the manner and in accordance with now existing laws governing the
maintenance of the office of the County Superintendent.
Acts 1937, 45th Leg., p. 142, ch. 75, Sec. 1.
Art. 2700d-10. Office and traveling expenses in counties of 30,708
to 30,750
In counties having a population of not less than thirty thousand,
seven hundred and eight (30,708) and not more than thirty thousand,
seven hundred and fifty (30,750), according to the last preceding
Federal Census, the County Boards of Trustees may make such
provisions as they deem necessary for office and traveling expenses
of the County Superintendent of Public Instruction; provided that
the amount of such expenditures for office and traveling expenses
shall not exceed the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) per annum.
The amount allowed shall be paid in the manner and in accordance
with now existing laws governing the maintenance of the office of
the County Superintendent.
Acts 1937, 45th Leg., p. 156, ch. 82, Sec. 1.
Art. 2700d-11. Office and traveling expenses in counties of 49,000
to 49,025
In all counties containing a population of not less than forty-nine
thousand (49,000), nor more than forty-nine thousand and
twenty-five (49,025), according to the last preceding Federal
Census, the County Superintendents shall receive from the available
school funds of their respective counties, for office and traveling
expenses, a sum not to exceed Six Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum.
Acts 1937, 45th Leg., p. 243, ch. 127, Sec. 1.
Art. 2700d-12. Office and traveling expenses in counties of 29,400
to 29,450 and other counties
Section 1. In counties having a population of not less than
twenty-nine thousand, four hundred (29,400) and not more than
twenty-nine thousand, four hundred and fifty (29,450), in counties
having a population of not less than thirteen thousand, six hundred
(13,600) and not more than thirteen thousand, seven hundred
(13,700), and counties having a population of not less than thirty
four thousand, six hundred and forty (34,640) and not more than
thirty four thousand, six hundred and sixty (34,660), according to
the last preceding Federal Census, the County Boards of Trustees
may make such provisions as they deem necessary for office and
traveling expenses of the County Superintendent of Public
Instruction; provided that the amount of such expenditures for
office and traveling expenses shall not exceed the sum of Six
Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The amount allowed shall be paid
in the manner and in accordance with now existing laws governing the
maintenance of the office of the County Superintendent.
Sec. 1-a. In counties having a population of not less than thirteen
thousand, six hundred and thirty-seven (13,637) and not more than
thirteen thousand, six hundred and forty (13,640) according to the
last preceding Federal Census, the County Boards of Trustees may
make such provisions as they deem necessary for office and
traveling expenses of the County Superintendent of Public
Instruction; provided that the amount of such expenditures for
office and traveling expenses shall not exceed the sum of Six
Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The amount allowed shall be paid
in the manner and in accordance with now existing laws governing the
maintenance of the office of the County Superintendent; and
provided further that the provisions of this Act shall apply to
counties having a population of not less than seventeen thousand,
five hundred and fifty-five (17,555) and not more than seventeen
thousand, five hundred and sixty (17,560) according to the last
preceding Federal Census, and that the County Boards of Trustees
may make such provisions as they deem necessary for office and
traveling expenses of the County Superintendent of Public
Instruction; provided that the amount of such expenditures for
office and traveling expenses shall not exceed the sum of Six
Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The amount allowed shall be paid
in the manner and in accordance with now existing laws governing the
maintenance of the office of the County Superintendent.
Acts 1937, 45th Leg., p. 199, ch. 105.
Art. 2700d-13. Office and traveling expenses in counties of 32,400
to 32,500
In counties having a population of not less than thirty-two
thousand, four hundred (32,400) and not more than thirty-two
thousand, five hundred (32,500), according to the last preceding
Federal Census, the County Boards of Trustees may make such
provisions as they deem necessary for office and traveling expenses
of the County Superintendent of Public Instruction; provided that
the amount of such expenditures for office and traveling expenses
shall not exceed the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) per annum.
The amount allowed shall be paid in the manner and in accordance
with now existing laws governing the maintenance of the office of
the County Superintendent.
Acts 1937, 45th Leg., p. 254, ch. 132, Sec. 1.
Art. 2700d-14. Office and traveling expenses in counties of 27,441
to 27,450 and other counties
In counties having a population of not less than twenty-seven
thousand, four hundred and forty-one (27,441) and not more than
twenty-seven thousand, four hundred and fifty (27,450), and in
counties having a population of not less than twenty thousand and
forty-eight (20,048) and not more than twenty thousand and
fifty-five (20,055), and in counties having a population of not
less than twenty-five thousand, three hundred and ninety-four
(25,394) and not more than twenty-five thousand, four hundred
(25,400), and in counties having a population of not less than ten
thousand, nine hundred seventy-five (10,975) and not more than ten
thousand, nine hundred and eighty-five (10,985), according to the
last preceding Federal Census, and the County Boards of Trustees
may make such provisions as they deem necessary for office and
traveling expenses of the County Superintendent of Public
Instruction; providing that the amount of such expenditures for
office and traveling expenses shall not exceed the sum of Six
Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The amount allowed shall be paid
in the manner and in accordance with now existing laws governing the
maintenance of the office of the County Superintendent.
Acts 1937, 45th Leg., p. 258, ch. 135, Sec. 1.
Art. 2700d-15. Office and traveling expenses in counties of 10,050
to 10,075 and certain other counties
Section 1. In counties having a population of not less than ten
thousand and fifty (10,050) and not more than ten thousand and
seventy-five (10,075), according to the last preceding Federal
Census, the County Boards of Trustees may make such provisions as
they deem necessary for office and traveling expenses of the County
Superintendent of Public Instruction; provided that the amount of
such expenditures for office and traveling expenses shall not
exceed the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The amount
allowed shall be paid in the manner and in accordance with now
existing laws governing the maintenance of the office of the County
Superintendent.
Sec. 1-a. In counties having a population of not less than
thirty-two thousand, three hundred and twelve (32,312) and not more
than thirty-two thousand, three hundred and twenty (32,320),
according to the last preceding Federal Census, the County Boards
of Trustees may make such provisions that they deem necessary for
office and traveling expenses of County Superintendent of Public
Instruction, provided that the amount of such expenditures for
office and traveling expenses shall not exceed the sum of Six
Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The amount allowed shall be paid
in the manner and in accordance with now existing laws governing the
maintenance of office of the County Superintendent.
Sec. 1-b. In counties having a population of not more than
twenty-four thousand, one hundred and eighty (24,180) and not less
than twenty-four thousand and forty (24,040) and in counties having
a population of not more than forty-six thousand, two hundred and
eighty (46,280) and not less than forty-six thousand, one hundred
and eighty (46,180), according to the last preceding Federal
Census, the County Boards of Trustees may make such provisions that
they deem necessary for office and traveling expenses of County
Superintendent of Public Instruction, provided that the amount of
such expenditures for office and traveling expenses shall not
exceed the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The amount
allowed shall be paid in the manner and in accordance with now
existing laws governing the maintenance of office of the County
Superintendent.
Acts 1937, 45th Leg., p. 395, ch. 197.
Art. 2700d-16. Office and traveling expenses of county
superintendents and assistants in counties of enumerated
population
In counties with a population of not less than sixteen thousand, six
hundred (16,600) and not more than seventeen thousand, sixty
(17,060); and in counties having a population of not less than
thirty-eight thousand, seven hundred and sixty (38,760)
inhabitants and not more than thirty-eight thousand, seven hundred
and eighty (38,780) inhabitants; and in counties having a
population of not less than twenty-six thousand, three hundred and
eighty-two (26,382) and not more than twenty-six thousand, four
hundred (26,400) inhabitants; and in counties having a population
of not less than twenty-three thousand, six hundred and sixty-nine
(23,669) nor more than twenty-three thousand, seven hundred and
seventy-five (23,775) inhabitants; and in counties having a
population of not less than nineteen thousand, one hundred and
seventy-three (19,173) nor more than nineteen thousand, one hundred
and eighty-three (19,183) inhabitants; and in counties having a
population of not less than seventeen thousand, five hundred and
sixty-five (17,565) nor more than seventeen thousand, five hundred
and eighty-five (17,585) inhabitants; and in counties having a
population of not less than forty-eight thousand, five hundred and
eighteen (48,518) nor more than forty-eight thousand, five hundred
and thirty-eight (48,538) inhabitants; and in counties having a
population of not less than fifty-three thousand, nine hundred and
twenty-five (53,925) nor more than fifty-three thousand, nine
hundred and forty-seven (53,947) inhabitants; and in counties
having a population of not less than thirty-three thousand, three
hundred and seven (33,307) nor more than thirty-three thousand,
three hundred and twenty-eight (33,328) inhabitants; and in
counties having a population of not less than thirty-one thousand,
three hundred and ninety-five (31,395) nor more than thirty-one
thousand, four hundred (31,400) inhabitants; and in counties
having a population of not less than fourteen thousand, nine
hundred and ten (14,910) nor more than fourteen thousand, nine
hundred and seventeen (14,917) inhabitants; and in counties having
a population of not less than eight thousand, six hundred (8,600)
nor more than eight thousand, six hundred and ten (8,610)
inhabitants; and in counties having a population of not less than
five thousand, six hundred and sixty-five (5,665) nor more than
five thousand, six hundred and seventy (5,670) inhabitants; and in
counties having a population of not less than twelve thousand, one
hundred and eighty-five (12,185) nor more than twelve thousand, one
hundred and ninety (12,190) inhabitants; and in counties having a
population of not less than five thousand, five hundred and
eighty-five (5,585) nor more than five thousand, five hundred and
eighty-nine (5,589) inhabitants; and in counties having a
population of not less than forty-one thousand, twenty (41,020) nor
more than forty-one thousand, thirty (41,030) inhabitants; and in
counties having a population of not less than forty-three thousand,
thirty-five (43,035) nor more than forty-three thousand, forty
(43,040) inhabitants; and in counties having a population of not
less than twenty thousand, one hundred (20,100) nor more than
twenty thousand, one hundred and fifty (20,150) inhabitants; and
in counties having a population of not less than nine thousand,
twenty-five (9,025) nor more than nine thousand, fifty (9,050)
inhabitants; and in counties having a population of not less than
thirty-nine thousand, one hundred (39,100) and not more than
thirty-nine thousand, one hundred and ten (39,110) inhabitants;
and in counties having a population of not less than twelve
thousand, three hundred and seventy (12,370) nor more than twelve
thousand, three hundred and eighty (12,380) inhabitants; and in
counties having a population of not less than thirteen thousand,
five hundred and seventy (13,570) and not more than thirteen
thousand, five hundred and eighty (13,580) inhabitants; and in
counties having a population of not less than thirty-four thousand,
one hundred and fifty-five (34,155) nor more than thirty-four
thousand, one hundred and sixty (34,160) inhabitants; and in
counties having a population of not less than twelve thousand,
seven hundred and eighty-five (12,785) nor more than twelve
thousand, seven hundred and ninety (12,790) inhabitants; and in
counties having a population of not less than nineteen thousand,
three hundred and twenty (19,320) nor more than nineteen thousand,
three hundred and twenty-five (19,325) inhabitants; and in
counties having a population of not less than fourteen thousand,
one hundred and eighty (14,180) nor more than fourteen thousand,
one hundred and eighty-five (14,185) inhabitants; and in counties
having a population of not less than twenty-four thousand, two
hundred and thirty (24,230) nor more than twenty-four thousand, two
hundred and thirty-five (24,235) inhabitants; and in counties
having a population of not less than six thousand, six hundred and
ninety-five (6,695) nor more than six thousand, seven hundred
(6,700) inhabitants; and in counties having a population of not
less than sixteen thousand, five hundred and sixty (16,560) nor
more than sixteen thousand, five hundred and sixty-five (16,565)
inhabitants; and in counties having a population of not less than
five thousand, two hundred and fifty (5,250) nor more than five
thousand, two hundred and fifty-five (5,255) inhabitants; and in
counties having a population of not less than sixteen thousand, six
hundred and sixty-five (16,665) nor more than sixteen thousand, six
hundred and seventy (16,670) inhabitants; and in counties having a
population of not less than twelve thousand, three hundred and
sixty (12,360) nor more than twelve thousand, four hundred and
twenty (12,420) inhabitants; and in counties having a population
of not less than thirteen thousand, five hundred and sixty (13,560)
nor more than thirteen thousand, five hundred and eighty-five
(13,585) inhabitants; and in counties having a population of not
less than eight thousand, five hundred and ninety (8,590) nor more
than eight thousand, eight hundred and ninety (8,890) inhabitants;
and in counties having a population of not less than nine thousand,
two hundred and ninety (9,290) and not more than nine thousand, four
hundred (9,400) inhabitants; and in counties having a population
of not less than six thousand, eight hundred (6,800) and not more
than six thousand, eight hundred and thirty (6,830) inhabitants;
and in counties having a population of not less than seventeen
thousand, four hundred and forty-five (17,445) and not more than
seventeen thousand, four hundred and sixty-five (17,465)
inhabitants; and in counties having a population of not less than
eleven thousand, twenty-one (11,021) and not more than eleven
thousand, fifty (11,050) inhabitants; and in counties having a
population of not less than sixteen thousand, twenty (16,020) and
not more than sixteen thousand, five hundred (16,500) inhabitants
according to the last Federal Census in each instance, the County
Boards of Trustees may make such provisions as they deem necessary
for office and/or traveling expenses of the County Superintendent
of Public Instruction, and any assistant he may have; provided that
the amount of such expenditures for such necessary office and/or
traveling expenses shall not exceed the sum of Six Hundred Dollars
($600) per annum. The amount of such expenses so allowed shall be
paid in the manner and in accordance with now existing laws
governing the maintenance of the office of the County
Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Acts 1937, 45th Leg., p. 836, ch. 411, Sec. 1.
Art. 2700d-17. Salary and expenses of superintendents in counties
of enumerated population
Salaries in certain counties
Section 1. In all counties of the State of Texas having a population
of not less than thirty-two thousand eight hundred (32,800) and not
more than thirty-two thousand eight hundred thirty (32,830), and in
all counties having a population of not less than twenty-four
thousand (24,000) and not more than twenty-four thousand
sixty-three (24,063), and in all counties having a population of
not less than thirty-seven thousand nine hundred (37,900) and not
more than thirty-seven thousand nine hundred fifty (37,950), and in
counties having a population of not less than twenty-seven thousand
four hundred twenty-five (27,425) and not more than twenty-seven
thousand four hundred sixty (27,460), and in counties having a
population of not less than thirty-one thousand three hundred
twenty-five (31,325) and not more than thirty-one thousand four
hundred twenty-five (31,425) and in counties having a population of
not less than forty-eight thousand five hundred (48,500) and not
more than forty-eight thousand five hundred seventy-five (48,575),
and in counties having a population of not less than eleven thousand
four hundred (11,400) and not more than eleven thousand five
hundred (11,500), and in counties having a population of not less
than seventeen thousand seven hundred sixty (17,760) and not more
than seventeen thousand seven hundred eighty (17,780), the salary
of the County Superintendent of Public Instruction shall be not
less than Two Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty ($2,750.00) Dollars and
not more than Three Thousand ($3,000.00) Dollars per annum, the
amount of which salary shall be fixed by the order of the County
Board of Education for the respective counties, and the County
Board of Education for each of the counties coming within this bill
shall, by order entered in its minutes, set the salary for each of
their respective counties.
Allowance out of State and County Available School Fund; proration
of allowance
Sec. 2. In making the annual per capita apportionment to the public
free schools, the County Board of Education of each of the several
counties mentioned in Section 1 of this Act shall also make an
annual allowance out of the State and County Available School Fund
not exceeding the sum of Three Thousand ($3,000.00) Dollars for the
salary of the County Superintendent of Public Instruction and Six
Hundred ($600.00) Dollars for traveling expenses incidental to and
necessary in the administration of the County Superintendent's
office annually, and the same shall be prorated to the schools in
said county in proportion to the scholastic population of each
school district in each of said respective counties, and the
Commissioners' Court of each of said counties may expend out of the
General Fund of said counties not to exceed Three Hundred ($300.00)
Dollars per annum to defray the office expenses for stamps,
stationery, telephone, and printing, incidental to and necessary in
the efficient administration of the schools of said counties
respectively.
Salaries in counties having enumerated population
Sec. 3. In all counties of the state of Texas having a population of
not less than sixteen thousand five hundred fifty (16,550) nor more
than sixteen thousand six hundred (16,600) according to the last
United States Federal Census, the salary of the County
Superintendent of Public Instruction shall be fixed by order of the
County Board of Education in and for such counties at an amount not
less than Eighteen Hundred ($1800.00) Dollars per year nor more
than Two Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty ($2,250.00) Dollars per
year, and said salary shall be exclusive of any and all traveling
expenses allowed by law; and in all counties having a population of
not less than seventeen thousand five hundred sixty-five (17,565)
nor more than seventeen thousand six hundred (17,600) according to
the last preceding Federal Census, the salary of the County
Superintendent of Public Instruction shall be fixed by order of the
County Board of Education in and for such counties at an amount not
less than Nineteen Hundred ($1900.00) Dollars per year nor more
than Two Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty ($2,250.00) Dollars per
year, and said salary shall be exclusive of any and all traveling
expenses allowed by law.
Time for payment of salaries and expenses
Sec. 4. The salary and traveling expenses provided for herein shall
be paid monthly, upon the order of the County Board of Education;
provided that the salary for the month of September shall not be
paid until the said County Superintedent submits a certificate from
the State Superintendent of Public Instruction showing that all
reports required have been made to the State Department of
Education. That the office expenses provided herein shall be paid
by the County Treasurer on the order of the Commissioners' Court as
said expenses may be incurred.
Acts 1937, 45th Leg., p. 1276, ch. 477.
Art. 2700d-18. Salary and expenses of superintendents in counties
of enumerated population
Salaries in certain counties
Section 1. In counties having a population of not less than
twenty-one thousand, eight hundred and sixteen (21,816) and not
more than twenty-one thousand, eight hundred and twenty-six
(21,826); in all counties having a population of not less than
forty-one thousand (41,000) and not more than forty-two thousand
(42,000); in counties having a population of not less than thirteen
thousand, three hundred and eighty-five (13,385) and not more than
thirteen thousand, three hundred and ninety-five (13,395); in
counties having a population of not less than nineteen thousand,
eight hundred and forty-three (19,843) and not more than nineteen
thousand, eight hundred and fifty-three (19,853); in counties
having a population of not less than thirty-six thousand (36,000)
and not more than thirty-six thousand and fifty (36,050); and in
counties having a population of not less than twenty-nine thousand,
seven hundred (29,700) and not more than twenty-nine thousand,
seven hundred and fifty (29,750) according to the last preceding
Federal Census, the County Boards of Trustees may make such
provisions as they deem necessary for office and traveling expenses
of the County Superintendent of Public Instruction; providing that
the amount of such expenditures for office and traveling expenses
shall not exceed the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum.
Salaries in certain counties
Sec. 2. In all Counties of the State of Texas having a population of
not less than seventeen thousand six hundred and sixty (17,660)
inhabitants and not more than seventeen thousand eight hundred and
fifty (17,850) inhabitants according to the preceding Federal
Census, the salary of the County Superintendent of Public
Instruction shall be not less than Two Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty
($2,750.00) Dollars and not more than Three Thousand ($3,000.00)
Dollars per annum; and in all Counties of the State of Texas having
a population of not less than twenty nine thousand seven hundred
(29,700) and not more than twenty nine thousand seven hundred fifty
(29,750) inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal
Census, the salary of the County Superintendent shall from and
after the passage of this Act be not less than the sum of Twenty Four
Hundred ($2,400.00) Dollars per annum nor more than the sum of Three
Thousand ($3,000.00) Dollars per annum, the amount of which salary
shall be fixed by the order of the County Board of Education for the
said Counties, and the County Board of Education for each of the
Counties coming within the terms of this bill shall by order entered
in its minutes set the salary for each of their respective Counties.
The amount of salaries allowed hereunder shall be paid in the manner
and in accordance with the now existing laws governing the
maintenance of the office of the County Superintendent; provided,
however, the salary herein provided for shall be paid monthly upon
order of the County School Trustees; and provided further that the
salary for the month of September shall not be paid until the County
Superintendent of Public Instruction shall have presented a receipt
or a certificate from the State Superintendent of Public
Instruction showing that he has made all the reports required of
him by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Allowance out of State and County Available School Fund; proration
of allowance
Sec. 2a. In making the annual per capita apportionment to the public
free schools, the County Board of Education of each of the counties
coming under Section 2 of this Act shall also make an annual
allowance out of the State and County Available School Fund not
exceeding the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) for the salary
of the County Superintendent of Public Instruction and Six Hundred
Dollars ($600) for traveling expenses incidental to and necessary
in the administration of the County Superintendent's office
annually, and the same shall be prorated to the schools in said
counties in proportion to the scholastic population of each school
district in each of said respective counties, and the Commissioners
Court of each of said counties may expend out of the General Fund of
said counties not to exceed Three Hundred Dollars ($300) per annum
to defray the office expenses for stamps, stationery, telephone,
and printing, incidental to and necessary in the efficient
administration of the schools of said counties respectively.
Monthly payments of salaries and expenses; prerequisites
Sec. 2b. The salary and traveling expenses provided for in Sections
2 and 2a shall be paid monthly, upon the order of the County Board of
Education; provided that the salary for the month of September
shall not be paid until the said County Superintendent submits a
certificate from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction
showing that all reports required have been made to the State
Department of Education. That the office expenses provided herein
shall be paid by the County Treasurer on the order of the
Commissioners Court as said expenses may be incurred.
Salaries and expenses in counties of 30,000 to 30,100 population
Sec. 2c. In all counties in the State of Texas having a population
of not less than thirty thousand (30,000) nor more than thirty
thousand and one hundred (30,100), according to the last preceding
Federal Census, the salary of the County Superintendent of Public
Instruction shall be not less than Twenty-seven Hundred and Fifty
Dollars ($2,750) nor more than Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) per
annum, the amount of which salary shall be fixed by the order of the
County Board of Education for the respective county.
Subsection 1. In making the annual per capita apportionment to the
public free schools, the County Board of Education of each such
county mentioned in Section 1 of this Act shall also make an annual
allowance out of the State and County Available School Fund not
exceeding the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) for the salary
of the County Superintendent of Public Instruction and Six Hundred
Dollars ($600) for traveling expenses incidental to and necessary
in the administration of the County Superintendent's office
annually, and the same shall be prorated to the schools in said
county in proportion to the scholastic population of each school
district in each of said respective counties, and the Commissioners
Court of each of said counties may expend out of the General Fund of
said county not to exceed Three Hundred Dollars ($300) per annum to
defray the office expense for stamps, stationery, telephone and
printing incidental to and necessary in the efficient
administration of the schools in said counties respectively.
Subsection 2. The salary and traveling expenses provided for herein
shall be paid monthly on the order of the County Board of Education;
provided that the salary for the month of September shall not be
paid until the County Superintendent submits a certificate from the
State Superintendent of Public Instruction showing that all reports
required have been made to the State Department of Education. That
the office expense provided herein shall be paid by the County
Treasurer on the order of the Commissioners Court as said expenses
may be incurred.
Acts 1937, 45th Leg., 1st C.S., p. 1805, ch. 29; Acts 1939, 46th
Leg., Spec.L., p. 632, Sec. 1.
Art. 2700d-19. County superintendent--expenses
Counties to which applicable
Section 1. In counties having a population of not less than
twenty-one thousand, eight hundred and thirty-five (21,835) and not
more than twenty-one thousand, eight hundred and fifty (21,850),
and in counties having a population of not less than fifty thousand
(50,000) and not more than fifty thousand, one hundred (50,100),
and in counties having a population of not less than forty-eight
thousand, nine hundred (48,900) and not more than forty-nine
thousand (49,000), according to the last preceding Federal Census,
the county boards of trustees may make such provisions as they deem
necessary for office and traveling expenses of the county
superintendent of public instruction; provided that the amount of
such expenditures for office and traveling expenses shall not
exceed the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The amount
allowed shall be paid in the manner and in accordance with now
existing laws governing the maintenance of the office of the county
superintendent.
Act cumulative
Sec. 2. The provisions of this Act shall be cumulative of all
General Laws on the subject and where not otherwise provided
herein, such General Laws shall apply; but, in case of conflict,
the provisions of this Act shall control and be effective.
Acts 1937, 45th Leg., 2nd C.S., p. 1944, ch. 43.
Art. 2700d-20. Superintendent's salary in counties of 15,760 to
15,790
From and after the effective date of this Act in all counties having
a population of not less than fifteen thousand, seven hundred and
sixty (15,760) and not more than fifteen thousand, seven hundred
and ninety (15,790), and having an area of three hundred and twelve
(312) square miles according to the last preceding Federal Census,
the county board of trustees shall make provision for the salary of
the county superintendent of public instruction in the sum of Four
Thousand Dollars ($4,000) per year and no more. The amount allowed
shall be paid in the manner and in accordance with now existing laws
governing the payment of maintenance and salaries of county
superintendents.
Acts 1939, 46th Leg., Spec.L., p. 631, Sec. 1.
Art. 2700d-21. Traveling expenses of superintendents in counties of
15,725 to 15,775 population
From and after the passage of this Act that all County
Superintendents of Public Instruction in all counties having a
population of not less than fifteen thousand seven hundred
twenty-five (15,725) and not more than fifteen thousand seven
hundred seventy-five (15,775) according to the last preceding
Federal Census shall be and are allowed an additional Five Hundred
($500.00) Dollars per year for traveling expenses.
Acts 1939, 46th Leg., Spec.L., p. 652, Sec. 1.
Art. 2700d-22. Salary and expenses of superintendents in counties
of enumerated population
Counties with 50,000 to 51,000; 38,765 to 38,775; 29,210 to 29,630
Section 1. From and after the passage of this Act in all counties of
the State of Texas having a population of not less than fifty
thousand (50,000) and not more than fifty-one thousand (51,000),
according to the last preceding Federal Census, the salary of the
county superintendent of public instruction shall be not less than
Three Thousand, Three Hundred Dollars ($3,300) nor more than Three
Thousand, Six Hundred Dollars ($3,600) per annum to be fixed by
order of the board of education of such counties; and in counties
having a population of not less than thirty-eight thousand, seven
hundred and sixty-five (38,765) and not more than thirty-eight
thousand, seven hundred and seventy-five (38,775), according to the
last preceding Federal Census, the salary of the county
superintendent of public instruction shall be Three Thousand, Three
Hundred Dollars ($3,300) per annum; all counties in this State
which have a population of not less than twenty-nine thousand, two
hundred and ten (29,210) and not more than twenty-nine thousand,
six hundred and thirty (29,630) according to the last preceding
Federal Census, the salary of the county superintendent of public
instruction shall be Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) per year or
Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250) per month, to be paid in
accordance with and in the manner as provided by general law
governing the maintenance of the office of county superintendent,
as provided in Article 2700, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas of
1925.
Counties of 77,750 to 77,800
Sec. 2. In counties having a population of not less than
seventy-seven thousand, seven hundred and fifty (77,750) and not
more than seventy-seven thousand, eight hundred (77,800),
according to the last preceding Federal Census, the salary of the
county superintendent of public instruction shall be Three
Thousand, Six Hundred Dollars ($3,600) per annum. Such salary
shall be paid in accordance with existing laws governing such
office.
Counties of not over 70,000 with two cities over 13,800
Sec. 3. From and after the passage of this Act in all counties of the
State of Texas having a population of not more than seventy thousand
(70,000), according to the last preceding Federal Census, and
having at least two (2) incorporated cities within their boundary
with a population of more than thirteen thousand, eight hundred
(13,800) each, according to the last preceding Federal Census, the
salary of the county superintendent of public instruction shall be
not less than the sum of Two Thousand, Eight Hundred Dollars
($2,800) per annum nor more than the sum of Three Thousand, Eight
Hundred Dollars ($3,800) per annum, to be fixed by the county board
of education of each of such counties, and in making the annual per
capita apportionment to the schools of such counties, the county
board of education of such counties shall make an annual allowance
out of the State and county available school funds for the payment
of the salary of the superintendents of public instruction for such
counties; and in addition thereto, office expenses of an amount not
in excess of Three Hundred Dollars ($300) per annum for stamps,
stationery and telephone; and said county board of education is
also authorized to allow for traveling expenses of such county
superintendents a sum not in excess of Three Hundred Dollars ($300)
per annum to defray the expenses incurred by such county
superintendents, which said sum shall be paid by said county board
of education upon certificate of such superintendents that the
expenses have been incurred in the discharge of their duties as such
superintendents, and the salary and expenses herein provided to be
paid monthly upon the order of the school trustees; providing that
the salaries for the month of September shall not be paid until the
county superintendent of public instruction shall have presented a
receipt or certificate from the State Superintendent of Public
Instruction showing that he has made all reports required of him,
that the expenses provided for herein shall be paid monthly by the
county treasurer on the order of the county board of education.
Counties of 20,000 to 20,050
Sec. 4. In counties having a population of not less than twenty
thousand (20,000) and not more than twenty thousand and fifty
(20,050) according to the last preceding Federal Census, the salary
of the county superintendent of public instruction shall be not
less than the sum of Two Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500) per
annum nor more than the sum of Three Thousand, Two Hundred Dollars
($3,200) per annum, the amount of which salary shall be fixed by
order of the county board of education for the respective counties,
and the county board of education for each county coming within this
section shall, by order entered in its minutes, set the salary for
each of the respective counties. The salary allowed shall be paid
in the manner and in accordance with existing laws governing the
office of the county superintendent of public instruction.
Counties of 23,000 to 23,400; 17,600 to 17,650; 15,700 to 15,730
Sec. 5. That the salary of the county superintendent of public
instruction in all counties in Texas having not less than
twenty-three thousand, three hundred (23,300) nor more than
twenty-three thousand, four hundred (23,400) population, according
to the last preceding Federal Census, and in all counties having not
less than seventeen thousand, six hundred (17,600) nor more than
seventeen thousand, six hundred and fifty (17,650) population,
according to the last preceding Federal Census; in all counties
having not less than fifteen thousand, seven hundred (15,700) nor
more than fifteen thousand, seven hundred and thirty (15,730)
population, according to the last preceding Federal Census, shall
be, from and after the effective date of this Act, Two Thousand, Six
Hundred Dollars ($2,600) per year to be paid in twelve equal
payments out of the State and county available school fund of such
counties.
Counties of 30,275 to 30,300
Sec. 6. From and after the passage of this Act in all counties of the
State of Texas having a population of not more than thirty thousand,
three hundred (30,300) nor less than thirty thousand, two hundred
and seventy-five (30,275), according to the last preceding Federal
Census, shall be not less than the sum of Two Thousand, Four Hundred
Dollars ($2,400) per annum nor more than the sum of Three Thousand,
Two Hundred Dollars ($3,200) per annum to be fixed by the county
board of education of each of such counties, and in making the
annual per capita apportionment to the schools of such counties,
the county board of education of such counties shall make an annual
allowance out of the State and county available school funds for the
payment of the salary of the superintendent of public instruction
for such counties payable in twelve equal payments out of the State
and county available school fund of such counties.
Counties of 18,000 to 18,500
Sec. 7. In all counties having a population of not less than
eighteen thousand (18,000) and not more than eighteen thousand,
five hundred (18,500), according to the last preceding Federal
Census, the county board of education shall, in addition to the
salaries and expenses fixed by law, allow not to exceed the sum of
Three Hundred Dollars ($300) per annum for the actual traveling
expenses of such county superintendents made in the performance of
their duties as county superintendents and to be paid out of the
State and county available school fund of such counties on order of
the county board of education of such counties on the verified
account of such county superintendents.
Conflicting laws; Act as cumulative
Sec. 8. All laws and parts of laws, whether here referred to by
article, title or number or not, general or special, in conflict
herewith, are hereby modified and limited to the extent that they
are not to be controlling, but the specific provisions of this Act
shall be controlling in the counties to which it is made applicable.
The provisions of this Act are cumulative of the general law on the
subject, and where not otherwise modified hereby such general laws
are made applicable.
Acts 1939, 46th Leg., Spec.L., p. 643.
Art. 2700d-23. Expenses of superintendent and trustees in
administration of scholastic affairs in certain counties
In each county of this State with a population of not less than
thirty thousand, nine hundred and twenty (30,920) and not more than
thirty thousand, nine hundred and twenty-five (30,925), and in
counties having a population of not less than fourteen thousand,
four hundred and sixty (14,460) and not more than fourteen
thousand, four hundred and sixty-five (14,465), and in counties
having a population of not less than seven thousand, one hundred
(7,100) and not more than seven thousand, one hundred and
twenty-five (7,125), as shown by the Federal Census last preceding
such action, the County School Board of Trustees is hereby
authorized to set aside from the Available School Funds of the
county, in accordance wtih the provisions of the General Law
governing the assessment for the support of the County
Superintendent's Office, an amount not to exceed Six Hundred
Dollars ($600) to defray the expenses of the County Superintendent
and County School Board of Trustees of such counties in the
administration of the scholastic affairs of the county.
Acts 1939, 46th Leg., Spec.L., p. 656, Sec. 1.
Art. 2700d-24. Traveling and other expenses of superintendent in
counties of 19,890 to 19,905 population
Section 1. In counties having a population of not less than nineteen
thousand, eight hundred and ninety (19,890) and not more than
nineteen thousand, nine hundred and five (19,905), according to the
last preceding Federal Census, the County Boards of Trustees may
make such provisions as they deem necessary for office and
traveling expenses of the County Superintendent of Public
Instruction; provided that the amount of such expenditures for
office and traveling expenses shall not exceed the sum of Six
Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The amount allowed shall be paid
in the manner and in accordance with now existing laws governing the
maintenance of the office of the County Superintendent.
Sec. 2. The provisions of this Act shall be cumulative of all
General Laws on the subject and, where not otherwise provided
herein, such General Laws shall apply; but, in case of conflict,
the provisions of this Act shall control and be effective.
Acts 1939, 46th Leg., Spec.L., p. 653.
Art. 2700d-25. Superintendent's salary in counties of 18,760 to
18,960 population
In counties having a population of not less than eighteen thousand,
seven hundred and sixty (18,760) and not more than eighteen
thousand, nine hundred and sixty (18,960), according to the last
preceding Federal Census, the salary of the County Superintendent
of Public Instruction shall be not less than the sum of One
Thousand, Nine Hundred Dollars ($1,900) per annum nor more than the
sum of Two Thousand, Four Hundred Dollars ($2,400) per annum, the
amount of which salary shall be fixed by order of the County Board
of Education for the respective counties, and the County Board of
Education for each county coming within this Act shall by order
entered in its Minutes, set the salary for each of the respective
counties. The salary allowed shall be paid in the manner and in
accordance with existing laws governing the office of the County
Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Acts 1939, 46th Leg., Spec.L., p. 634, Sec. 1.
Art. 2700d-26. Superintendent's salary in counties of 29,750 to
30,025 population; reports
Section 1. The salary of the County Superintendent of Public
Instruction of each county in Texas, having a population of not less
than twenty-nine thousand, seven hundred and fifty (29,750) nor
more than thirty thousand and twenty-five (30,025) according to the
last Federal Census, shall from and after passage of this Act be not
less than the sum of Three Thousand, Six Hundred Dollars ($3,600)
per annum.
Sec. 2. In making the annual per capita apportionment to the schools
of the counties having a population of not less then twenty-nine
thousand, seven hundred and fifty (29,750) and not more than thirty
thousand and twenty-five (30,025) the County School Trustees shall
make an annual allowance out of the State and County Available Funds
for the payment of the salary of the Superintendent of Public
Instruction not less than Three Thousand, Six Hundred Dollars
($3,600).
Sec. 3. Said salary to be paid monthly upon the order of the County
School Trustees, provided that said salary to the Superintendent of
Public Instruction for the month of September shall not be paid
until the Superintendent shall have presented a receipt or
certificate from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction
showing that he has made all reports required of him.
Acts 1939, 46th Leg., Spec.L., p. 640.
Art. 2700d-27. Superintendent's salaries in counties having
population of 22,100 to 22,500; 41,050 to 42,100; 22,600 to
22,800; 14,550 to 14,800; 11,021 to 11,050; reports
Section 1. From and after the passage of this Act, the salary of the
County Superintendent of Public Instruction of each county in Texas
having a population of not less than twenty-two thousand, one
hundred (22,100) and not more than twenty-two thousand, five
hundred (22,500), according to the last preceding Federal Census,
shall be Thirty-six Hundred Dollars ($3600) per annum, to be paid in
equal monthly payments out of the county's available per capita
apportionment coming to such counties, upon the order of the County
School Trustees.
Sec. 2. The salary of the County Superintendent of Public
Instruction of each county in Texas having a population of not less
than forty-one thousand and fifty (41,050) and not more than
forty-two thousand, one hundred (42,100), according to the last
preceding Federal Census, shall from and after the passage of this
Act be not less than the sum of Two Thousand, Eight Hundred Dollars
($2,800) per annum and not more than Three Thou
