Texas 1945 ballot measures
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In 1945, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Texas on August 25.
- The five measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved four (80%) and rejected one (20%) measure.
On the ballot
August 25, 1945
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Taxes; Elections | Exempt certain members of the military from paying a poll tax at any election during times of war or national emergency |
|
143,865 (79%) |
38,679 (21%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Judiciary | Increase number of Texas Supreme Court justices from three to nine |
|
92,114 (54%) |
79,295 (46%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Salaries | Provide for a continuous salary of $10 per day for legislators during their tenure |
|
42,879 (25%) |
130,983 (75%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Public assistance | Consolidate aid provisions for the elderly, blind, and children, manage federal funds, and set a maximum for annual assistance spending |
|
96,959 (55%) |
78,052 (45%) |
|
| Proposition 5 | Veterans | Create the Veterans' Land Board and authorize the issuance of up to $25 million in bonds to create the Veterans' Land Fund |
|
80,022 (73%) |
29,935 (27%) |
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