Texas 1907 ballot measures
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In 1907, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Texas on August 6.
- The five measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters rejected all five measures.
On the ballot
August 6, 1907
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Administration; Property | Allow property owners in cities with a population of 10,000 or greater to create improvement districts |
|
18,909 (23%) |
61,808 (77%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Veterans | Authorize the establishment of a home for the wives and widows of Confederate soldiers |
|
41,079 (48%) |
43,732 (52%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Agriculture; Administrative organization | Establish a Department of Agriculture and Bureau of Labor |
|
19,736 (25%) |
60,733 (75%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Administration | Replace the lowest responsible bidder requirement with state-provided printing, publishing, stationery, paper, and fuel |
|
16,043 (20%) |
63,780 (80%) |
|
| Proposition 5 | Salaries | Set a maximum $1,000 legislator salary for odd years, a $5 per diem for special sessions in even years, and a $0.03 per mile mileage reimbursement. |
|
9,517 (12%) |
71,970 (88%) |
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