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Texas 1883 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
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← 1881
In 1883, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Texas on August 14.
- The five measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- The five measures were approved.
On the ballot
August 14, 1883
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Education Lands and Investment for Public Schools Amendment | Budgets; Local government | Provide that lands granted to counties, for educational purposes, are legally recognized as the property of those respective counties |
|
29,452 (59%) |
20,837 (41%) |
|
| Investing Proceeds from Sale of Lands Amendment | Budgets | Expand the available investment instruments for proceeds from the sale of county school lands |
|
29,734 (59%) |
21,060 (41%) |
|
| Property Tax Limits Amendment | Taxes; Property | Reduce the maximum state property tax rate |
|
30,158 (60%) |
20,188 (40%) |
|
| State Property Tax Amendment | Taxes; Property | Establish a state property tax for education and authorize the creation of school districts with additional property taxation powers |
|
30,533 (60%) |
20,237 (40%) |
|
| Terms of County Courts Amendment | Judiciary | Require county courts to hold four terms per year for civil and criminal matters |
|
30,640 (64%) |
17,498 (36%) |
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