Legislative Messages of Hon. James V. Allred, Governor of Texas 1935-1939 Page: 58 of 263

tive financial plan, not for this year alone, but for years to come. I believe
that a plan based upon the principles followed by Congress in enacting
the Budget and Accounting Act of 1921 would produce results of tremendouse
significance to the State Government of Texas. Such a plan would
produce practical information which might be used by the Governor in planning
intelligently the expenditures of the State for each biennium, and
which might likewise be used by the Legislature in arriving at intelligent
conclusions as to the financial requirements of the State for the biennium
during which they propose to raise revenue. Effective financial control is
essential to efficiency and economy in State administration.
Conclusion
We are now entering upon the eighth week of our services with the
Forty-fourth Legislature. The session is almost half over. Big work lies
ahead for all of us. I trust that the patriotic ardor in our hearts at the beginning
of this session will continue unabated. I pledge myself to work
with you, my friends of the Forty-fourth Legislature, fervently, sincerely
and diligently for the welfare of our beloved Lone Star State.
Respectfully submitted
JAMES V. ALLRED
Governor of Texas
Executive Department
Austin, Texas
March 12, 1935.
To the Forty-fourth Legislature of the State of Texas:
On November 8, 1932, by vote of the people, a constitutional amendment
was adopted authorizing a Texas Centennial, commemorating the heroic
period of early Texas history and celebrating a century of our independence
and progress.
In September, 1934, the Legislature created the Centennial Commission,
a public board charged with carrying out the mandates of the people;
and on September 11, 1934, the Democratic Party, in convention assembled
at Galveston, pledged its support of the Centennial in its platform.
Due to the pressure of official duties I have not had time to prepare a
message of such nature as to adequately do justice to this great project.
After all, however, no stronger recommendation could be made than that
contained in the constitutional amendment and in the platform of the
Party.
I trust this Legislature will make adequate provision, including a reasonable
appropriation for a real Centennial celebration.
Respectfully submitted
JAMES V. ALLRED
Governor of Texas