Texas 1897 ballot measures

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1898
1896

In 1897, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Texas on August 3.

On the ballot

August 3, 1897

Type Title Subject Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRCA

Investing School Funds in Bonds Amendment Budgets Validate bonds held by the state as investments for the permanent school fund.

Defeated

32,462 (43%)

42,167 (57%)

LRCA

Proposition 1 Irrigation; Local government Permit the formation of irrigation districts in West Texas

Defeated

20,245 (27%)

55,882 (73%)

LRCA

Proposition 2 Local government; Bonds Allow certain counties to aid in railroad construction by issuing bonds upon approval of voters within any such county

Defeated

14,237 (19%)

59,579 (81%)


See also

Texas

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