Texas 1913 ballot measures
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In 1913, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Texas on July 19.
- The three measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters rejected all three measures.
On the ballot
July 19, 1913
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Judiciary; Salaries | Authorize multiple judges for judicial districts, revise judge qualifications and terms, and increase judge salary from $2,500 to $3,000 |
|
25,329 (18%) |
112,548 (82%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Bonds | Authorize bonds and taxes for improvements on public institutions such as the University of Texas. |
|
19,745 (14%) |
120,734 (86%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Salaries; Executive | Add a new section to the constitution that provided for the compensation and terms of office of certain elected officials |
|
29,367 (21%) |
108,254 (79%) |