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Texas 1971 ballot measures
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In 1971, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Texas on May 18.
- The four measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved one (25%) and rejected three (75%) measures.
On the ballot
May 18, 1971
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 2 | Legislature | Allow the legislature to propose amendments to the Texas Constitution at any legislative session, changing the amendment process |
|
344,268 (45%) |
423,718 (55%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Public assistance | Eliminate state appropriation limits for assistance grants to the needy aged and blind and set limits for grants to needy children and their caretakers |
|
378,327 (48%) |
407,504 (52%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Water; Bonds | Authorize the Texas Water Quality Board to issue $100,000,000 of bonds to give localities loans or grants for water quality enhancement |
|
406,936 (53%) |
363,301 (47%) |
|
| Proposition 1 | Administration | Establish a state ethics commission |
|
273,191 (35%) |
500,981 (65%) |
See also
External links
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