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Texas 1912 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1913 →
← 1911
In 1912, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Texas on November 5.
- The four measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved all four measures.
On the ballot
November 5, 1912
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Administration; Education | Authorize the legislature to set six-year staggered terms for the state university's board of regents, trustees and managers |
|
108,230 (71%) |
43,670 (29%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Veterans | Authorize aid for Confederate veterans and their wives or widows if they became residents of Texas and were married prior to January 1st, 1900. |
|
135,864 (76%) |
41,875 (24%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Local government | Allow cities with a population over 5,000 to amend charters by local vote instead of legislative action, with changes restricted to once every two years |
|
119,997 (74%) |
43,088 (26%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Corrections; Administrative organization | Establish six-year terms for members of the Board of Prison Commissioners |
|
90,519 (56%) |
70,093 (44%) |
See also
External links
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