Texas 1909 ballot measures
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In 1909, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Texas on August 3.
- The three measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved all three measures.
On the ballot
August 3, 1909
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Education; Bonds | Add a new section to the constitution to validate school districts and school district bonds and authorize taxes to pay school district bonds |
|
52,365 (76%) |
16,430 (24%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Education; Taxes | Authorize school districts to contain parts of multiple counties and taxation within those districts |
|
48,000 (72%) |
19,076 (28%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Local government | Lower the city and town population cap to 5,000 for cities to be incorporated |
|
44,990 (69%) |
19,922 (31%) |
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