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Texas 1906 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1907 →
← 1904
In 1906, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Texas on November 6.
- The three measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved two (67%) and rejected one (33%) measure.
On the ballot
November 6, 1906
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Judiciary; Taxes | Authorize a property tax of up to $0.15 per $100 valuation to provide for the compensation of jurors |
|
44,936 (52%) |
42,144 (48%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Education; Taxes | Provide for property tax exemptions for endowment funds of institutions of higher learning and religion |
|
58,125 (65%) |
31,674 (35%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Salaries | Set maximum legislator salary at $1,000 for odd-numbered years, per diem at $5 for special sessions in even-numbered years, and mileage reimbursement at $0.03 per mile. |
|
27,354 (33%) |
55,808 (67%) |
See also
External links
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