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Texas 1937 ballot measures
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In 1937, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Texas on August 23.
- The six measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved five (83%) and rejected one (17%) measure.
On the ballot
August 23, 1937
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Banking | Provide for the amount of liability of state bank stockholders |
|
66,959 (64%) |
38,410 (36%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Local; Transportation | Allow voters in Harris County to adopt a road plan and levy taxes to fund the construction of roads and bridges |
|
53,619 (55%) |
43,885 (45%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Taxes; Property | Ensure property is taxed at no more than its fair market value and allow the legislature to offer tax payment discounts before delinquency |
|
77,058 (72%) |
30,194 (28%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Salaries | Authorize the legislature to fix the manner and basis of compensation for district, county and precinct officers |
|
44,385 (42%) |
61,559 (58%) |
|
| Proposition 5 | Public assistance | Provide up to $15 a month in assistance to the needy blind over 21 and for the acceptance of federal financial aid to provide said assistance |
|
80,117 (73%) |
29,297 (27%) |
|
| Proposition 6 | Public assistance | Provide up to $8 a month in assistance to needy children under the 14 and allow acceptance of federal financial aid to provide said assistance |
|
75,853 (68%) |
35,416 (32%) |
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