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Texas 1977 ballot measures
In 1977, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in Texas on November 8.
- The seven measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved five (71%) and rejected two (29%) measures.
On the ballot
November 8, 1977
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Judiciary | Increase the size of the court of criminal appeals to nine judges and permitting the court to sit in panels of three judges |
|
410,170 (73%) |
150,862 (27%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Budgets | Increase the Veterans' Land Fund from $500 million to $700 million, allowing surviving unmarried widows of veterans to purchase land |
|
329,417 (59%) |
225,919 (41%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Bail | Allow denial of bail for felons with prior convictions or charged while on bail, or involved in weapon crimes with prior felony evidence, with a 60-day limit on pre-trial detention and appeal rights |
|
472,948 (84%) |
92,568 (16%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Taxes; Property | Authorize tax reliefs for certain cultural, historical, or natural history resources |
|
306,102 (56%) |
244,477 (44%) |
|
| Proposition 5 | Agriculture; Business | Authorize creation of agricultural or marine associations to levy refundable assessments on individual producers for production improvements, marketing, or product usage |
|
231,164 (44%) |
299,060 (56%) |
|
| Proposition 6 | Banking | Permit the legislature to authorize banks to use electronic devices |
|
208,264 (38%) |
344,483 (62%) |
|
| Proposition 7 | Judiciary | Rename the State Judicial Qualifications Commission to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct and specify its investigative and disciplinary powers over judiciary members |
|
354,275 (66%) |
180,837 (34%) |
See also
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