Texas 1908 ballot measures
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In 1908, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Texas on November 3.
- The four measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved one (25%) and rejected three (75%) measures.
On the ballot
November 3, 1908
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Local government; Redistricting | Increase the maximum number of justice precincts per county from 8 to 12 and redistrict county commissioner precincts |
|
69,389 (48%) |
74,497 (52%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Supermajority; Ballot measures; Public education funding; Property taxes | Increase the maximum school district property tax rate to $0.05/$100 and lower tax approval from two-thirds to simple majority vote. |
|
130,402 (71%) |
52,077 (29%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Taxes; Local government | Allow local approval of up to $0.30/$100 road and bridge taxes or to issue bonds for 20% of property value for roads and bridges. |
|
24,539 (30%) |
57,493 (70%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Salaries; Executive officials | Increase the governor's annual salary to $8,000 and the lieutenant governor's annual salary to $2,500 |
|
47,396 (30%) |
112,430 (70%) |
See also
External links
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