Journal of the Senate of the State of Texas, Regular Session of the Sixty-First Legislature, Volume 1 Page: 53
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last year about laTHURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1969 53
other time-consuming a prolonged discussion now would be
t difficult to arrange repetitious. I think we understand and
:s of this important agree that society must be responsive
n be inconvenient and to legitimate complaints, and ready
making key decisions. to correct injustices that exist and
that the Constitution to avoid others.
1-b) be amended to We also agree, I think, that only
State Building Com- an orderly society can protect the
board appointed by lives and the property of its members.
Therefore, our laws must be en-
ring this request, the forced.
it also want to con- "They must be enforced in a re-
nending this section strained and evenhanded manner, but
State's progressive promptly and firmly and with the
the ad valorem tax assurance there will be equally fair,
shortly eliminate the firm and prompt treatment at the bar
lilding fund set up of justice.
"The excerpts you will receive from
ping desire and de- the party platform contain a number
oung people to have of specific suggestions for legislation
in public affairs is and administration in this area. I
es. The genuine con- commend them to you for study and
ul people, young and passage.
ixed with emotional "Good law enforcement calls for co-
le 'youth rebellion.' operation by the individual, the local
now seems to be for government, the State and Federal
olarize among the authorities. However, at the State
id and small minori- level we must accomplish at least
causing discord and these things no other level can do-
seeking constructive at least not so well.
uinch we can offer the We can:
the way of official 1. Pass needed legislation.
xcept perhaps give 2. Provide funds for training per-
ot want or pass re- sonnel.
:ainst the minority 3. Administer and distribute feder-
e nothing and gain al grants.
approval. 4. Coordinate and administer a
know this, but the sound training program.
)n lists under per- "I recommend to your attention par-
to vote idiots, luna- ticularly the police certification pro-
)ns and persons un- gram proposed by the Legislative
ige. That is in Sec- Council, under which completion of
a training program approved by the
s circumstances, and Texas Commission on Law Enforce-
[owledge that there ment Officers and Education would
uilders than wreck- earn 'Certified Peace Officer' rating.
youth community,
e these young peo- CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS
e that category. "The Texas Department of Correc-
ecommend that you tions is recognized as one of the
nent to this section world's best run prison systems. This
xe Legislature may recognition is in favorable contrast
ninimum voting age to its 'one of the worst' reputation
not lower than 18, only 20 years ago.
, would "Prison morale has been improved
e, would not accom-and rehabilitation accelerated by a
ting legislation. series of reforms, the most significant
of which may well be the program
ORCEMENT to educate prisoners and give them
practical vocational training they can
een said during the use after release.
w enforcement that "An enlightened probation and pa-
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Texas. Legislature. Senate. Journal of the Senate of the State of Texas, Regular Session of the Sixty-First Legislature, Volume 1, legislative document, 1969; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth145999/m1/53/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.