Texas 1940 ballot measures
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In 1940, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Texas on November 5.
- The four measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved three (75%) and rejected one (25%) measure.
On the ballot
November 5, 1940
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Legislature; Judiciary | Authorize the legislature to provide for appeals directly to the supreme court in instances involving the constitutionality of laws |
|
268,645 (70%) |
114,343 (30%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Executive officials | Appoint notaries public by the secretary of state, not the governor, with qualifications defined by law |
|
318,061 (67%) |
155,964 (33%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Civil service | Prohibit the two-year term limit set forth in Article 16, section 30 of the constitution from applying to appointive civil service offices |
|
222,559 (60%) |
147,919 (40%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Bonds; Local government | Allow county commissioners to levy taxes and issue bonds to refund the indebtedness of the general fund of Red River County |
|
167,204 (45%) |
207,053 (55%) |
See also
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