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Texas 1897 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1898 →
← 1896
In 1897, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Texas on August 3.
- The three measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters rejected all three measures.
On the ballot
August 3, 1897
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investing School Funds in Bonds Amendment | Budgets | Validate bonds held by the state as investments for the permanent school fund. |
|
32,462 (43%) |
42,167 (57%) |
|
| Proposition 1 | Irrigation; Local government | Permit the formation of irrigation districts in West Texas |
|
20,245 (27%) |
55,882 (73%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Local government; Bonds | Allow certain counties to aid in railroad construction by issuing bonds upon approval of voters within any such county |
|
14,237 (19%) |
59,579 (81%) |
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