Texas 1915 ballot measures
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In 1915, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Texas on July 24.
- The six measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters rejected all six measures.
On the ballot
July 24, 1915
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Elections | Allow voters to vote in precincts other than the precinct of residence under certain circumstances |
|
42,690 (32%) |
90,994 (68%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Judiciary; Salaries | Expand the state supreme court from three to five justices and raise their annual salary from $4,000 to $5,000 |
|
30,957 (24%) |
98,979 (76%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Taxes; Transportation | Increase the road and highway tax from $0.15 to $0.50 per $100 and the tax rate for public improvements from $0.25 to $1 per $100 |
|
37,861 (29%) |
93,063 (71%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Education; Local government | Authorize county commissioners to create a student loan fund |
|
27,529 (21%) |
102,627 (79%) |
|
| Proposition 5 | Bonds | Authorize the issuance of bonds for levee, drainage and road improvements |
|
32,772 (25%) |
97,546 (75%) |
|
| Proposition 6 | Education | Separate the University of the State of Texas and the Agricultural and Mechanical College with equal land division |
|
50,398 (38%) |
81,658 (62%) |
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